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Women lining up for food relief in Sulu, Mindanao.

Asia–Pacific Needs to ‘Build Forward Fairer’ as It Faces Inequality Pandemic

April 22, 2022

A United Nations report prescribes more investments in health care, education, and social protection and mobilizing central banks to support inclusive growth.
Nurul Hidayah and Fatma Mulyana, Vena Energy Solar Farm staff, are doing operations and maintenance work at Selong in Lombok island Indonesia, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Photo credit: ADB.

Banking on Green Finance to Support a Low-Carbon Recovery in Indonesia

April 19, 2022

The green sector offers a huge investment opportunity in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, with energy and transportation alone requiring some $245 billion in climate funding.
A bank in Cambodia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

ASEAN Strengthens Financial Cooperation amid Market Uncertainty

April 13, 2022

At the 8th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, top officials reviewed and exchanged views on risks, challenges, and opportunities in the region.
Ships wait to load and unload cargo at the Keppel Bay container terminal on 13 July 2011. Singapore is home to one of the world's busiest ports. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Bullish Outlook for Southeast Asia amid Global Uncertainty

April 13, 2022

Economic gains continue despite tapering by the US Central Bank in November in response to rising inflation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Samarinda city in East Kamilantan, Indonesia. Photo credit: iStock/vidiawan.

Building a Green and Smart City in Indonesia’s New Capital

March 29, 2022

The capital will be relocated to an area covered by BIMP-EAGA where it could help drive the subregion’s development and growth.
Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

COVID-19 Pushed More People into Extreme Poverty in 2021, but Southeast Asia Can Bounce Back

March 16, 2022

A report from the Asian Development Bank sees bright prospects for economies with widespread technology adoption, resilient merchandise exports, or rich natural resources.
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Innovative Solutions Needed to Nurse Southeast Asian Economies Back to Health

March 14, 2022

ADB's Third Southeast Asia Development Symposium is slated on 16–17 March.
A container port in Southeast Asia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Takes Effect on 1 January

December 28, 2021

Uneven benefits from tariff concessions seen for member states but still advantageous overall.
BIMP-EAGA-China webinar, 16 December 2021, via Zoom

BIMP-EAGA and China Hold Webinar to Boost Economic Ties

December 22, 2021

The virtual webinar on 16 December discussed initiatives and opportunities for deepening cooperation.
Divers are searching and removing the crown of thorns around Datoy Island in Coron, Palawan, Philippines, to conserve the coral reefs. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Countries in East Asia Commit to Green Recovery and Healthy Oceans

December 16, 2021

The virtual 7th East Asian Seas Ministerial Forum endorsed a roadmap to 2030 that is anchored on sustainability and blue economy principles.