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BIMP-EAGA Ministers during the 26th Ministerial Meeting in Brunei.

Expedite Implementation of Key Infrastructure Projects, BIMP-EAGA Ministers Urge

November 07, 2023

Integrating the projects into national policy, budget, and programs seen to enhance connectivity and drive economic growth and social inclusion across the subregion. 

A bird's eye view of Brunei.

BIMP-EAGA Ministers Discuss Next Steps for Subregion’s Economic Advancement

October 23, 2023

Ministers to discuss the implementation of key infrastructure projects, tourism recovery, an initiative to strengthen border health security, and other developments.
Tourists exploring Mount Kinabalu in Sabah.

Sabah, Sarawak Tourist Arrivals Closer to Pre-COVID-19 Levels

September 14, 2023

Aggressive marketing campaigns, presence in international travel fairs, resumption of flights helping to lure back tourists.
A car is parked near a gas flaring facility in Brunei.

Brunei Adopts Mandatory Carbon Emission Reporting

August 16, 2023

The mandatory reporting starts this year and is in line with initiatives to enhance the transparency of the country's carbon accounting.
A nursery of mangrove seedlings in Palawan. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Eleven Projects Approved for Grants under Korean-Backed BIMP-EAGA Fund

August 08, 2023

The 4th BIMP-EAGA ROK Senior Officials Meeting in July approved 11 projects for funding under the third grant cycle of the BIMP-EAGA–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (BKCF).
Dancers performing a traditional dance in Sarawak.

Sarawak Offers Grants to Expand Tourism’s Digital Footprint

July 19, 2023

The scheme provides a maximum of 5,000 ringgit ($1,075) per applicant for website development, use of booking engines, online advertising, and content production.
An illustration of a low-carbon bus to be fielded in Davao City.

How Davao City Is Making Public Transport More Climate-Friendly

July 18, 2023

A smart system will deploy low-carbon buses to serve the transport needs of a growing population.
People trying out a traditional dance in Indonesia.

BIMP-EAGA Countries Explore Ways to Strengthen Village Tourism

June 21, 2023

The subregion is well-positioned to promote village tourism to help spur development in remote and less developed areas in member countries. 
Frontliners gearing up to register residents coming for vaccination in SK Talungan Telipok with the support of CONNECTme NOW, satellite broadband by MEASAT.

MEASAT Wants to Provide Satellite Internet in Tawi-Tawi

May 24, 2023

One of the least developed provinces in the Philippines, Tawi-Tawi needs internet connectivity to help unlock its economic potential.
BIMP-EAGA family photo

BIMP-EAGA Leaders Look for New Growth Pathways beyond 2025

May 14, 2023

The leaders touted BIMP-EAGA’s achievements and resilience after almost 3 decades of cooperation.