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BIMP-EAGA

BIMP-EAGA

The Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area, or BIMP-EAGA, is a cooperation initiative established in 1994 to spur development in remote and less developed areas in the four participating Southeast Asian countries.

Consumer spending, including on recreation, travel, and restaurants, is driving growth in the region. Photo credit: ADB.
News
26 September 2022

Southeast Asia Economy Rebounds Despite Headwinds

Robust domestic demand in Indonesia and the Philippines contribute to an improved outlook for this year, according to the Asian Development Bank.
Cities that have joined the initiative are looking at smart, low-carbon solutions, such as shifting to electric vehicles to improve urban mobility and reduce carbon emissions. Photo credit: ADB.
News
8 September 2022

Asian Cities to Build Climate-Resilient Infrastructure with ADB Support

Collaborations with Makassar in Indonesia, Penang in Malaysia, Tbilisi in Georgia, and Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia are underway.
Replacing fossil fuel vehicles with electric vehicles may offer a win-win solution as it is expected to reduce dependence on oil imports and lower carbon emissions.
Article
16 August 2022

ASEAN Gears Up for a Shift to Electric Vehicles

Accelerating EV adoption is expected to help decarbonize the transport sector as well as attract investments.
Consumption growth in Southeast Asia rebounded strongly between January and May this year. Photo credit: ADB.
News
3 August 2022

ADB Sees Brighter Outlook for Southeast Asia

Indonesia and the Philippines are expected to grow faster this year amid increased domestic demand as COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed and borders reopen.
Small businesses suffered large income and capital losses during the pandemic. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
1 August 2022

4 Mistakes MSMEs Made During COVID-19

A study of Southeast Asian businesses shows what not to do during a crisis.
Planting mangroves and restoring wetlands are among the nature-based solutions being piloted in Mindanao. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
13 July 2022

How Nature-Friendly Solutions Can Help Curb Floods in Mindanao

An ecosystem-based approach provides a low-cost way of avoiding more than $60 million in damages annually due to floods, says an ADB study.
Big data applications can help provide a better understanding of the skills gap as well as address the mismatch between skills and jobs though tailored learning and better job matching. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
10 June 2022

How Big Data Can Open $100 Billion in Opportunities in Southeast Asia

Big data applications can enhance the delivery of education, health, and social welfare services and speed up recovery from the pandemic.
The ASEAN universal verification mechanism will use digital technology and ensure data privacy protection and security. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.
News
6 June 2022

ASEAN to Develop One System for Verifying Vaccinated Travelers

Health ministers agree to work toward mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccination certificates in the region.
Improving the competitiveness of the garment sector—a significant employer of women—is critical. Photo credit: ADB​​​​​​.
News
23 May 2022

Targeted Support for Growth Sectors Can Boost Post-Pandemic Recovery

More than 2 years into the pandemic, economic recovery is beginning to gain momentum in the ASEAN+3 region.
Policy makers and educators should prioritize support for young children who suffered the most in terms of missed learning opportunities during the pandemic. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
20 May 2022

Southeast Asia Prepares for the Safe Reopening of Schools and Future Disruptions

Around 140 million children and adolescents in Southeast Asia have suffered unprecedented education and learning disruptions because of the COVID-19 pandemic.