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Woman looks at halal meat products at supermarket. Photo credit: iStock/LeoPatrizi.

Philippines Moves to Gain Foothold in Growing Halal Market

July 07, 2025

Mindanao, where majority of Muslim Filipinos live, is being developed as the country’s halal hub because of its proximity to large halal ecosystems.
Workers at a container port.

Southeast Asia Leads Regional Integration in Asia as Subregional Programs Become More Integrated—ADB

July 03, 2025

Robust trade networks, solid financial linkages, and substantial movement of people across Asia credited for Southeast Asia's lead in regional integration.
The region is expected to become the 4th largest economy by 2050, with the industrial sector contributing 37.5%, or more than one-third, of the region’s economy. Photo credit: iStock/EyeEm Mobile GmbH.

ASEAN to Catalyze High-Impact Industrial Projects

June 17, 2025

Favorable macro-trends are creating an opportunity for ASEAN to accelerate industrial cooperation through regional complementarity.
A woman roasting coffee beans in Indonesia.

Developing Growth Pathways for MSMEs in BIMP-EAGA

April 03, 2025

The cooperation program strives to enhance MSME competitiveness, specialization, and innovation through capacity building, market access, and digital tools.
Barge crossing the Davao Gulf from Sasa Wharf. Photo credit: iStock/yullz.

Indonesia, Philippines Stakeholders Meet to Revive Davao–General Santos–Bitung Route

March 13, 2025

A meeting organized by the Indonesian Consulate in Davao City discussed how to make transport services sustainable.
CMGLF representatives during their meeting in Malaysia in October.

Translating BIMP-EAGA Initiatives into Local Action

November 11, 2024

Active support and participation of districts, states, and provinces covered by BIMP-EAGA has spurred growth in the subregion.
Technicians and workers assemble electronic products in one of the factories inside the Savan Park Special Economic Zone in Savannakhet. Photo credit: ADB.

ASEAN’s Share in Global FDI Expands to 17% at $230 billion in 2023

October 23, 2024

Southeast Asia remains the top destination for foreign direct investments among developing regions.
Keppel Container Terminal in Singapore. Photo credit: ADB.

Southeast Asia Seen to Grow Faster than the PRC in Next 10 Years

August 26, 2024

Viet Nam and the Philippines will drive the region's growth with each expected to exceed 6%, while Indonesia comes close at 5.7%
Container ship. Photo credit: iStock.

Business Chambers Agree to Advance BIMP-EAGA Trade and Investments

August 23, 2024

Chambers of commerce from Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines sign a memorandum of cooperation in Manila.