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Reframing of Global Strategies and Regional Cooperation Pathways for an Inclusive Net-Zero Strategy in the Energy Transition Framework

This brief from ERIA assesses energy transition challenges for ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council, and proposes new policy pathways toward an inclusive net-zero economy.

Tags: SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Energy, Environment, Climate change and disaster risk management, Information and communications technology

Understanding Data and AI Regulations in Southeast Asia

While Southeast Asia should leverage on data and artificial intelligence, governments should set up safeguards to ensure these technologies promote human dignity.

Tags: ASEAN, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Economy

ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility 2022: Building Southeast Asia’s Green Project Pipelines

This report from ADB presents progress and achievements made by the ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility in 2022.

Tags: SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Finance, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Energy, GFH Publications

Southeast Asia’s Tech Industry Goes from a Gallop to a Canter

With investments in ASEAN startups showing signs of weakness, policies are needed to support innovation ecosystems, both in individual member states and on a regional level.

Tags: ASEAN, Information and communications technology, Private sector development

Electric Vehicles, Electronics, and the Digital Economy Drive FDI Flows to ASEAN

Growing investor interest in these key industries helps boost foreign direct investments to near pre-pandemic levels in 2021.

Tags: SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Information and communications technology, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Trade and industry, Private sector development

Highlights: Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2022: Sustainable Solutions for Southeast Asia’s Recovery

This publication recaps proceedings during ADB's Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2022. It highlights the solutions that address challenges from the pandemic.

Tags: ASEAN, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Tourism, Social development and poverty, Health, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Urban development, COVID-19

Gender Security and Safety in the ASEAN Digital Economy

This paper reflects on the implications of gender-based cyber violence for digital equality and economic development.

Tags: Gender and development, ASEAN, Sustainable Development Goals, Information and communications technology

ASEAN Leaders Vow to Sustain Recovery amid Challenges

Leaders want countries to brace for headwinds from COVID-19, supply chain disruptions, food shortage, climate change, and other threats.

Tags: ASEAN, Agriculture and food security, Health, COVID-19, Information and communications technology, Trade and industry, Regional cooperation and integration, Environment, Energy

Technology and Disability: Trends and Opportunities in the Digital Economy in ASEAN

This report examines the current and potential role of digital technology in fostering the inclusion and economic empowerment of people with disabilities in Southeast Asia.

Tags: Information and communications technology, ASEAN, Sustainable Development Goals, Social development and poverty

Building Better Local Business Environments: Accelerating Pandemic Recovery of Small Firms in Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thailand, and Viet Nam

This brief explains the critical role small firms play in Southeast Asia's economy and what measures are needed to help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tags: Private sector development, ASEAN, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Viet Nam

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