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North Luzon Expressway Rehabilitation and Expansion Project in the Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

How Can SDG Bonds Attract Green Infrastructure Financing?

July 06, 2021

The Asian Development Bank is proposing a new kind of bond to support a green, resilient, and inclusive recovery.
E-Commerce. Photo credit: iStock/ipopba.

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.
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Hunting for a Unicorn Startup in BIMP-EAGA

April 23, 2021

Helping startups flourish requires not just a host of measures but a change in mindset.
The ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility is supporting the recently approved sustainable transport project EDSA Greenways in the Philippines. Photo credit: ADB.

What Is the Green Recovery Program in Southeast Asia?

March 30, 2021

ASEAN plans to build back cleaner after COVID-19 by investing in sustainable transport, clean energy, and low-carbon agriculture.
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The Philippines Grows Its Green Finance Market

December 17, 2020

A report examines initiatives to promote green finance and recommends measures to attract more investments in green infrastructure.