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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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Makassar Paves the Way for Smart and Pandemic-Proof City Planning in Indonesia

June 22, 2021

A manual using COVID-19 data was launched to help cities be more resilient to crises.

Rainforest World Music Festival. Photo credit: Sarawak Tourism Board.

Sarawak’s Rainforest World Music Festival 2021 Goes Virtual

June 16, 2021

The virtual festival will be a retrospective of past performances and pre-recorded sessions with homegrown acts.

A startup should be nimble and be able to pivot when needed. Photo credit: iStock/ismagilov

3 Essential Tips on Starting a Business during a Pandemic

June 15, 2021

Solve pain points, pivot, and prepare to fail, advised up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

Selamat Datang Monument during Jakarta Car-Free Day. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

How Land Value Capture Can Help Finance Cities

June 14, 2021

Value capture financing taps into increases in property values, among other benefits, resulting from infrastructure investments.

Mactan Cebu International Airport in the Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

ASEAN, EU Conclude Open Skies Deal

June 10, 2021

Negotiations for the world’s first bloc-to-bloc air transport agreement were completed last week between ASEAN and the European Union.

AirAsia’s Teleport Seeks to Transport Mindanao Farm Goods

June 04, 2021

The Malaysian budget airline sees the Philippines’ southern region among its biggest cargo markets.

Rehabilitation of a polluted creek in Manila, Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Southeast Asia Takes Action against Plastic Pollution

June 03, 2021

ASEAN has adopted a regional action plan to reduce marine plastic debris ahead of World Environment Day on June 5 and World Oceans Day on June 8.

Indonesian coffee farmers. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

How ASEAN Can Help SMEs Go Green

June 02, 2021

OECD provides policy recommendations in three areas: finance, regulation, and information.

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Southeast Asia Prepares Shift to Digital Payments

May 27, 2021

Countries are upgrading payment systems and updating regulatory frameworks to promote financial innovation and improve security.

BIMP-EAGA Freighter Service to Resume in Q3, Adds Middle East to Route

May 21, 2021

Reefer Express Line is counting on Philippine bananas to make the service profitable.