Trade and Investment Facilitation

Philippines Needs to Spur Implementation of Paperless Trade

June 22, 2022

Digitalization of transactions is expected to reduce trade costs and enhance the country’s competitiveness.

Women making cassava chips in Indonesia.

Big Opportunities for BIMP-EAGA in $3-Trillion Global Muslim Market

July 21, 2022

The 2025 growth forecast sees uptrend in halal finance, food, fashion, travel, and cosmetics, as well as pharmaceuticals, media, and recreations.

Philippine Airlines launches direct flights between Cotabato City and Tawi-Tawi on 9 June 2022. Photo credit: Mindanao Development Authority.

Things Are Looking Up for Tawi-Tawi

July 11, 2022

Direct flights and new infrastructure projects move Tawi-Tawi closer to becoming an important gateway for Muslim Mindanao to other parts of BIMP-EAGA.

AirAsia Philippines has resumed flights to Kota Kinabalu. Photo credit: Air Asia.

AirAsia Philippines Returns to Kota Kinabalu, Expands Operations in Zamboanga

May 31, 2022

The low-cost airline started twice weekly flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu on 27 May 2022.

BIMP-EAGA at a Glance—A Statistical Information Brief 2019

This document provides key statistics about BIMP-EAGA countries as of 2019.

BIMP-EAGA at a Glance—A Statistical Information Brief 2020

This document serves as a brief on key economic indicators from BIMP-EAGA countries as of 2020.

BIMP-EAGA at a Glance—A Statistical Information Brief 2021

This document provides economic data about BIMP-EAGA members as of 2021.

People waiting for the train in Thailand

Ten Trends To Consider in Building Resilient Transport Systems

April 13, 2022

Rapid population growth, aging populations, climate change, and urban migration just among trends that will shape transport systems and significantly alter mobility in the region.

Singapore container terminal. Photo credit: iStock/Delpixart.

ASEAN Makes Good Progress in Reducing Trade Costs, Says UN Survey

February 15, 2022

The average implementation rate in ASEAN is 79%, higher than the Asia–Pacific regional average of 64.9%.

ADB to Develop Prototype to Connect ASEAN+3 Central Banks Using Blockchain

January 28, 2022

Connecting central banks and securities depositories within a blockchain network will make cross-border transactions more efficient and secure.