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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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Southeast Asia accounts for nearly half of the global plastic leakage from land to sea. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Four Southeast Asian Countries Pilot the Use of Nuclear Technology in Plastics Recycling

May 02, 2023

The International Atomic Energy Agency is piloting the application of nuclear solutions to plastics recycling in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Plaza Heneral Santos in General Santos City. Photo credit: RobSison Videography.

Green City Action Plan for General Santos City Launched

May 02, 2023

Located in the southern part of the Philippines, General Santos in Mindanao is one of the pilot cities under BIMP-EAGA’s Green Cities Initiative.

Nusantara, Indonesia's future national capital. Photo courtesy of Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works and Housing.

Indonesia Wants New Capital to Be a Model City

April 27, 2023

As a model city, the new capital is seen to help in the transition to net zero, achieve climate resilience, and ensure economic prosperity for all.

Across the Globe, CEOs Now Focus on Building Resilience and Sustainability to Meet SDGs

April 14, 2023

Largest CEO survey shows their companies are deploying innovations and partnerships to deliver results.

Tourists sit at Merisik Hill during sunset in Lombok island, Indonesia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

ADB Sees Brighter Prospects for Developing Asia amid Challenges

April 11, 2023

Continued easing of pandemic restrictions boosts consumption, tourism, and investment.

A wind farm in the Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance Includes Social Safeguards and Coal Phaseouts

April 03, 2023

Southeast Asia takes the next step toward Paris climate goals with the release of Version 2 of the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance.

Workers assemble electronic products in a special economic zone in Southeast Asia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

To Stay Competitive, Southeast Asia Must Decarbonize Global Value Chains

March 31, 2023

A new ADB report finds the benefits far outweigh the cost of going green.

A materials recovery facility in Manila. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Why ASEAN Is Shifting to a Circular Economy

March 28, 2023

Adopting sustainable consumption and production practices will have multiple economic and social benefits, such as creating green jobs and reducing pollution.

Regatta Lepa. Photo credit: Sabah Tourism Board.

Let’s Rediscover Sabah

March 21, 2023

First-time visitors and returning guests can always find something to make their journey memorable in Sabah.

Kampong Ayer at sunset with Sungai Kebun bridge in the background. Photo credit: iStock.

Kampong Ayer: Venice of the East

March 20, 2023

Located in the heart of Brunei Darussalam, the world’s largest settlement on stilts offers visitors a colorful cultural experience.