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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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General Santos Wants to Be ‘Green City of the South’

November 24, 2022

A new plan that integrates and focuses the city’s green investment plan is now in place to guide it toward its vision.

Ride-hailing services in Indonesia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

How Indonesia Can Put 55 Million e-Motorcycles on the Road by 2030

November 22, 2022

ADB study favors limiting the use of gasoline motorcycles for specific zones over subsidizing electric-powered units.

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

Indonesia’s Future Capital Aspires to Be Carbon Neutral by 2045

November 15, 2022

Nusantara’s plan to achieve a carbon-neutral, resource-efficient, and livable city will contribute to Indonesia’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.

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Here Is How Employers in Asia–Pacific Are Hiring in the Digital Age

November 14, 2022

Education systems need retooling to meet the growing demand for higher digital skills.

Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Indonesia to Retire 2GW of Coal-Fired Power with Support from Climate Investment Funds

November 14, 2022

The country will have access to $500M in concessional, risk-bearing capital to build momentum toward ambitious climate, energy, and development goals.

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Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy to Hit $200B in 2022

November 11, 2022

Google-led study says e-commerce continues to accelerate, but travel and transport will take time to fully recover.

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ASEAN, EU Ink World’s First Region-to-Region Air Transport Deal

November 11, 2022

The landmark agreement paves the way for more destinations, flight frequencies, and travel options as well as cargo services between Southeast Asia and Europe.

Dwikora Port In Pontianak City. Photo credit: iStock/Albiansyah Rezaldy.

Pontianak City: 3 Things to Know

November 10, 2022

The capital of the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan is hosting the 25th BIMP-EAGA Ministerial Meeting from 23 to 26 November this year.

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Cagamas, ADB to Develop Green, Affordable Housing Finance for Malaysia

October 14, 2022

A technical assistance project aims to expand the green mortgage market and provide low-cost financing, particularly for women.

Basket vendor in Indonesia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Strengthening Communities and MSMEs for a Resilient Tourism Recovery

October 13, 2022

G20 provides guidelines for putting local communities and small enterprises at the center of a sustainable and inclusive tourism recovery.