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Two women working on a computer, using artificial intelligence. Photo credit: iStock/Thicha Satapitanon.

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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Construction in central Jakarta near Jalan Sudirman. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

UNCTAD Sees FDI Recovery in Southeast Asia in 2021

June 24, 2021

Key drivers of foreign investment include the transition to a digital economy, major infrastructure projects, and the RCEP trade agreement.
The ASEAN Access website is designed to help small businesses enter new markets by providing information and linking them to service providers.

ASEAN Opens Online Portal for SMEs

June 22, 2021

The ASEAN Access portal helps small and medium-sized enterprises explore market opportunities within and outside Southeast Asia.
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Makassar Paves the Way for Smart and Pandemic-Proof City Planning in Indonesia

June 22, 2021

A manual using COVID-19 data was launched to help cities be more resilient to crises.
Rainforest World Music Festival. Photo credit: Sarawak Tourism Board.

Sarawak’s Rainforest World Music Festival 2021 Goes Virtual

June 16, 2021

The virtual festival will be a retrospective of past performances and pre-recorded sessions with homegrown acts.
A startup should be nimble and be able to pivot when needed. Photo credit: iStock/ismagilov

3 Essential Tips on Starting a Business during a Pandemic

June 15, 2021

Solve pain points, pivot, and prepare to fail, advised up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
Selamat Datang Monument during Jakarta Car-Free Day. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

How Land Value Capture Can Help Finance Cities

June 14, 2021

Value capture financing taps into increases in property values, among other benefits, resulting from infrastructure investments.
 Mactan Cebu International Airport in the Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

ASEAN, EU Conclude Open Skies Deal

June 10, 2021

Negotiations for the world’s first bloc-to-bloc air transport agreement were completed last week between ASEAN and the European Union.
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AirAsia’s Teleport Seeks to Transport Mindanao Farm Goods

June 04, 2021

The Malaysian budget airline sees the Philippines’ southern region among its biggest cargo markets.
Rehabilitation of a polluted creek in Manila, Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Southeast Asia Takes Action against Plastic Pollution

June 03, 2021

ASEAN has adopted a regional action plan to reduce marine plastic debris ahead of World Environment Day on June 5 and World Oceans Day on June 8.
Indonesian coffee farmers. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

How ASEAN Can Help SMEs Go Green

June 02, 2021

OECD provides policy recommendations in three areas: finance, regulation, and information.