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Regional cooperation and integration

Bongao, the capital of Tawi-Tawi. Photo courtesy of Mindanao Development Authority.

Bangsamoro Region Deepens Trade Links with BIMP-EAGA to Boost Growth

September 18, 2026

The Philippines is building on BARMM’s geographic advantage and centuries-old trade ties to unlock growth opportunities.

Connectivity Pillar

Connectivity Pillar
Roads connect more remote areas to commercial hubs

Enhancing connectivity will make it easier and faster to travel within and outside BIMP-EAGA, improve the flow of goods and services, create a conducive business climate, and raise the quality of life of local communities.

What is Vision 2035?

BIMP-EAGA Vision (BEV) 2035 charts a new course of development that will enable the subregion to respond effectively to its changing needs.
From left: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto, Malaysia Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos.

Special BIMP-EAGA Summit in Cebu Adopts Vision 2035

May 09, 2026

The 10-year strategic roadmap seeks to enhance resilience and inclusive development for shared prosperity and sustainability.
On 4 February, the ASEAN Secretariat and ADB organized a joint consultative meeting with the BIMP-EAGA Facilitation Centre, the Centre for the IMT-GT, and the GMS Secretariat in Jakarta. Photo courtesy of ASEAN Secretariat.

ASEAN Secretariat, ADB Convene Joint Consultation Meeting with BIMP-EAGA, IMT-GT, and GMS Secretariats

February 23, 2026

Increased collaboration and coordination in agriculture, energy, and tourism is being explored.
Two women working on a computer, using artificial intelligence. Photo credit: iStock/Thicha Satapitanon.

ASEAN’s Digital Economy to Top $300 Billion

December 18, 2025

The 10th edition of the Google, Temasek, and Bain report expands coverage from six to 10 Southeast Asian markets.
BIMP-EAGA ministers, local government and senior officials, and development partners at the 28th Ministerial Meeting in Davao

BIMP-EAGA Builds on Vision 2025 Gains to Achieve Sustainable Growth

November 19, 2025

BIMP-EAGA sustained its growth momentum despite global headwinds as it enters a new phase of development.
BIMP-EAGA Senior Officials and Ministerial Meeting in Davao City, November 2025

BIMP-EAGA Ministers and Senior Officials Meet in Davao City Next Week

November 07, 2025

At the top of the agenda is the subregion’s development strategy and plans for the next 10 years.