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Brunei Darussalam Deploys AI in Plan to Become Digital-First Nation

September 22, 2026

The country's digital masterplan aims is to build a comprehensive national strategy to safeguard data, empower its people, and strengthen the digital economy.
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Rig workers being transported by chopper to an offshore rig in Malaysia. Photo credit: iStock/claffra.

Indonesia, Malaysia Seek to Become Regional Carbon Storage Hubs

October 02, 2023

Sharing storage infrastructure is expected to make CCUS projects economically and technically feasible in the region.

Students and instructors at the Batam State Polytechnic's teaching factory work to mass-produce PCB's and microchips. The acquisition of this expensive production equipment was made possible through funding from the Asian Development Bank. Photo credit: ADB.

Structural Reforms Set the Stage for Green and Inclusive Growth in Indonesia

September 26, 2023

An ADB-backed program is helping the country improve its investment climate to attain high-income status by 2045 and transition to a low-carbon economy.

Offering nonstop services between secondary destinations, such as Cebu−Kota Kinabalu and Makassar−Kota Kinabalu, could boost intra-Southeast Asian passenger traffic and tourism. Photo credit: ADB.

Air Travel in Southeast Asia Is On the Rise But May Face Turbulence Ahead

September 22, 2023

An ADB study sees airlines recovering 90% of their capacity by the end of 2023, but the path to full recovery will be challenging.

GDP Growth Rate for Southeast Asia. Image credit: ADB.

ADB Trims Growth Forecast for Southeast Asia as Global Demand Weakens

September 22, 2023

The Asian Development Bank revised growth outlook to 4.6% this year from an earlier projection of 4.7% and to 4.8% in 2024 from 5.0%.

Reducing Flood and Climate Risks in Mindanao River Basins

September 20, 2023

The project takes into account future climate change impacts and incorporates nature-based solutions.

Makati skyline. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

BIMP-EAGA Countries Eye Electricity Trade

September 18, 2023

The Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines Power Integration Project will scale up cross-border power trade in ASEAN.

Tourists exploring Mount Kinabalu in Sabah.

Sabah, Sarawak Tourist Arrivals Closer to Pre-COVID-19 Levels

September 14, 2023

Aggressive marketing campaigns, presence in international travel fairs, resumption of flights helping to lure back tourists.

An electric bus is parked at a charging area with renewable energy sources at the background.

Renewable Energy Manufacturing in Southeast Asia Can Earn up to $100 Billion by 2030

September 13, 2023

The strategic shift to electric vehicles and clean power will not only cut emissions but also create economic opportunities.

A farmer walks through a rice paddy in the Philippines.

Brunei, Philippines Explore Trade in Rice, Halal Goods

September 06, 2023

Ranking officials from the two countries discussed about exploring agricultural trade prospects during a meeting on 26 July.

The Nam Theun 2 hydropower plant in Lao PDR exports electricity to Thailand. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Energy Ministers Push for Expansion of ASEAN Power Grid and Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline

September 05, 2023

The planned Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines Power Integration may be the next multilateral power trading project.