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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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ASEAN AI Guidelines Seek to Encourage Responsible Use and Deployment

June 05, 2024

The guidelines will ensure decisions made by AI are aligned with national and corporate values, as well as broader ethical and social norms.
Group exercise at the Regional Training in Project Management in Bangkok. Photo credit: ADB.

Building Capacity in Project Management to Achieve High Development Impact

May 30, 2024

BIMP-EAGA, IMT-GT, and GMS officials join a regional training on design concepts and tools for developing and implementing strategic projects.
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Providing Climate-Resilient and Adequate Sanitation Services in Pontianak

May 23, 2024

The ADB-supported project entails the construction of wastewater treatment plants and sewer networks.
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Malaysia to Bolster Halal Ecosystems amid Strong Global Demand

May 23, 2024

Government to strengthen support ecosystem for producers and service providers and improve governance, capacity-building programs, and promotion.
Hai Phong Port in Viet Nam. Photo credit: ADB.

ASEAN Taxonomy Defines Sustainable Activities in Transport, Construction Sectors

May 16, 2024

Southeast Asia advanced efforts to guide capital and funding toward sustainable activities in carbon-intensive sectors.
Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) devastated the central Philippines in November 2013. Warming oceans have affected the intensity of tropical storms. Photo credit: ADB.

ASEAN Finance Ministers Take On Pivotal Role in Climate Action

May 13, 2024

The planned ASEAN Climate Finance Policy Platform will enable knowledge exchange through evidence-based policy dialogue, generate evidence and build capacity, and develop and operationalize policy frameworks.
Officials launching the solar hybrid power plant in Tawi-Tawi.

Hybrid Solar Power Plants to Light Up Seaweed Farming Communities in Tawi-Tawi

March 27, 2024

The power plants will provide 24-7 electrification in the island municipalities of Sibutu and Sitangkai.
Performers take the stage at last year's Rainforest World Music Festival.

Rainforest World Music Festival 2024 to Celebrate Music, Sustainable Tourism

March 27, 2024

The festival will be headlined by Grammy award winner Kitaro and award-winning Malaysian singer Dato’ Zainalabidin.
A tourist with her luggage stands in the middle of her accommodation.

Well-Managed Alternative Accommodations Contribute to Southeast Asia’s Tourism Recovery

March 18, 2024

Closing loopholes in the regulation of alternative accommodations would benefit the travelers, the state, and property owners.
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Nusantara to Ensure SDGs Integrated into All Aspects of Development

March 14, 2024

Body overseeing the new capital's development has launched a report that would serve as a baseline in tracking the city’s SDG commitments.