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ASEAN’s Digital Economy to Top $300 Billion

December 18, 2025

The 10th edition of the Google, Temasek, and Bain report expands coverage from six to 10 Southeast Asian markets.
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Regatta Lepa. Photo credit: Sabah Tourism Board.

Let’s Rediscover Sabah

March 21, 2023

First-time visitors and returning guests can always find something to make their journey memorable in Sabah.
Kampong Ayer at sunset with Sungai Kebun bridge in the background. Photo credit: iStock.

Kampong Ayer: Venice of the East

March 20, 2023

Located in the heart of Brunei Darussalam, the world’s largest settlement on stilts offers visitors a colorful cultural experience.
Electric tricycle on a road along Legazpi Bay, Albay, Philippines with Mayon Volcano as background. Photo credit: ADB.

Jumpstarting the EV Market in the Philippines

March 08, 2023

Zero tariff on electric vehicles and other incentives are expected to encourage more Filipinos to opt for cleaner, greener vehicles.
University students of the Institut Teknologi Bandung learn computer skills during IT class. Photo credit: ADB.

3rd BIMP-EAGA TVET Conference to be Held in Kuching in March

February 23, 2023

The conference will focus on how TVET can drive innovation and talent development in the subregion.
Jin Air inaugural flight Busan to Kota Kinabalu. Photo credit: Sabah Tourism Board.

Sabah Eyes More Direct Flights to Boost Tourism Growth

February 21, 2023

Sabah is strengthening its position as a transport hub in Southeast Asia by stepping up destination marketing and increasing direct flights.
Merisik Hill during sunset on Lombok Island, Indonesia. Photo credit: ADB.

Helping Tourism MSMEs Take the Digital Path to Recovery and Resilience

February 16, 2023

A ‘train the trainers’ program aims to equip tourism enterprises with the knowledge and skills to deploy digital tools in their business.
A rapid bus service in Malaysia uses low-carbon emission vehicles. Photo credit: ADB.

Greening Islamic Finance to Scale Up Investments in Climate Action

February 14, 2023

An ADB–IsDB report provides recommendations on how to speed up the development of Islamic climate finance.
Tourists use the bicycle rental service at Chay Lap Farmstay in Phuc Trach commune, Bo Trach District, Quang Binh Province. The community-based tourism area was first supported in 2001 by the GMS Sustainable Tourism Development Project funded by ADB.  Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Positive But Cautious Outlook for Tourism Sector in 2023

January 31, 2023

UNWTO sees visitor arrivals nearing pre-pandemic levels in some regions but notes slow recovery in Asia–Pacific.
An 8-turbine wind farm in Nabas overlooks the resort island of Boracay. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

BKCF Grants Fund Now Open for Third Round of Project Proposals

January 27, 2023

Priority projects include renewable energy, green enterprises, sustainable tourism, low-carbon transport, and high-quality agro-fisheries production.
Night market in Malaysia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

USTDA Grant Supports Sarawak Energy’s Digital Transformation

January 23, 2023

The utility plans to shift to a smart grid and digital technologies in order to supply more clean energy to the state and the region through the Borneo Grid.