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ADB Sees Higher Growth for Southeast Asia in 2025 and 2026

December 11, 2025

Growth forecasts for selected countries in the region, including BIMP-EAGA members—Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, were updated.
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Motorists gassing up at a petrol station.

How ASEAN’s Biofuel Ambition Can Unlock Billions in Investments for Rural Economies

December 04, 2025

Stronger regional coordination needed, along with infrastructure investments, scaling sustainable feedstock supply, and fostering technology transfer.
Men standing in front of the mouth of the southbound tunnel of the bypass tunnel in Davao.

45.5 Km Bypass Tunnel in Davao to Unlock Economic and Social Opportunities in Mindanao

November 27, 2025

₱46-billion project on track for full delivery by October next year.
Turtle hatchlings released at the Turtle Islands sanctuary. Photo credit: Mindanao Development Authority.

Turtle Sanctuary in the Philippines Eyed as an Eco-Halal Destination

November 24, 2025

Located in the Sulu Archipelago, the Turtle Islands are part of the remote province of Tawi-Tawi in the southernmost tip of Mindanao.
A man sits at the mouth of one of the caverns of Niah Caves in Malaysia.

Niah Caves Complex: Borneo’s Archaeological Gem

November 20, 2025

The caves represent a site that contributes to knowledge of how humans in Southeast Asia survived around 8,000 and 4,000 years ago.
BIMP-EAGA ministers, local government and senior officials, and development partners at the 28th Ministerial Meeting in Davao

BIMP-EAGA Builds on Vision 2025 Gains to Achieve Sustainable Growth

November 19, 2025

BIMP-EAGA sustained its growth momentum despite global headwinds as it enters a new phase of development.
BIMP-EAGA Senior Officials and Ministerial Meeting in Davao City, November 2025

BIMP-EAGA Ministers and Senior Officials Meet in Davao City Next Week

November 07, 2025

At the top of the agenda is the subregion’s development strategy and plans for the next 10 years.
Bukidnon Airport is targeted to start turboprop commercial flight operations in 2026. Photo credit: ADB.

New Bukidnon Airport to Boost Regional Connectivity and Economy

October 29, 2025

Slated to open in 2026, the airport, which is located in Mindanao, Philippines, is a priority infrastructure project of BIMP-EAGA.
Mount Apo National Park is facing habitat destruction from tourism, agriculture, and human settlements. Photo credit: EyeEm Mobile GmbH /istock

Steering Mindanao’s Mount Apo toward a Sustainable Path

October 23, 2025

Adopting sustainable mountain tourism practices and setting up a wildlife rescue and conservation center among measures lined up to protect the natural park.
A Buddhist monk takes a picture of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar. Photo credit: ADB.

ASEAN Tourism Draws on Cultural Assets and Technology to Drive Sustainable Growth

October 21, 2025

By blending heritage with modernity, Southeast Asia is strengthening its diverse and unique tourism offerings while enhancing sustainability.
Busan is one of the pilot smart cities in the Republic of Korea that is integrating smart tourism services in urban planning. Photo credit: iStock/Anney Lier.

Lessons from Busan: How Smart Tourism Ecosystems Enhance Sustainability and Resilience

October 07, 2025

Mid-career officials from BIMP-EAGA, IMT-GT, and GMS gathered in Busan in the Republic of Korea recently to share knowledge and collaborate on smart tourism ecosystems.