Stronger links between agriculture and tourism seen to contribute to the country's post-pandemic recovery.
Upcoming Event
ASEAN Economies: The Road to Recovery
23 September I 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., Singapore time I Online
In April, ADB forecast Southeast Asia’s GDP to grow 4.4% in 2021. But now countries are facing a stronger onslaught of the pandemic. What will this mean for the region’s outlook? Join this webinar from financial market data provider Refinitv and SEADS to get insights from leading economists on where the region is headed.
How Augmented Reality Is Driving Action in the Plastic Pandemic
Kay Vasey, founder of MeshMinds Foundation, details some pointers on helping launch an AR-powered campaign for UNEP.
Charting the Future of Green Finance in Asia
As sustainable finance continues to gain traction across Asia, will 2021 become synonymous with environmental, social, and governance investments and the greening of the region’s financial ecosystem?
5 Ways Big Data Can Spur Southeast Asia Recovery in the Wake of the Pandemic
With smart use of the technology, governments can have actionable insights that can help them respond swiftly to crises, improve services, and enhance resilience to future shocks.
How Governments Can Embrace the Cloud More Effectively
To successfully move to the cloud, governments need to lay the right policy environment, establish a clear strategy and adoption plan, and ensure experts are in place to help with the implementation.
This Fintech Social Enterprise Leans on Low-Tech and High-Tech Solutions to Help MSMEs Get Better Access to Credit
Aeloi Technologies, the winner of ADB’s smart cities datathon, wants to help bridge the $8.1-trillion credit gap facing MSMEs worldwide.
How Southeast Asia Can Prepare for Jobs of the Future
Arming the workforce with Fourth Industrial Revolution skills is key.
Latest News
News
Report
This policy brief highlights the impact of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement on ASEAN and ASEAN least developed countries in the post-pandemic recovery.
News
Foreign investments in the digital economy, including Industry 4.0 technologies, and infrastructure remain strong.
Solutions
Kay Vasey, founder of MeshMinds Foundation, details some pointers on helping launch an AR-powered campaign for UNEP.
Solutions
Policies should foster vibrant start-up ecosystems, enabled by foundational technologies, such as cloud computing.
News
The expansion of the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport will boost the safety of the airport and attract more airlines, and as a result, more passengers and cargos to the airport.
News
About 243,000 people, including 126,300 from ethnic minority groups, are expected to benefit from the project.
News
The loan will help strengthen local government units’ service delivery framework, modernize local public financial management, and improve LGUs’ financing and investment framework.
News
Aid to go to UNICEF, Red Cross, and other partners.
Videos
A digital skills training program provided by social enterprise SHE Investments, with support from youth enterprise advocate Youth Business International and Google.org helped the women with the transition.
Solutions
With smart use of the technology, governments can have actionable insights that can help them respond swiftly to crises, improve services, and enhance resilience to future shocks.
News
The pandemic has pushed an estimated 75 million to 80 million more people in developing Asia into extreme poverty as of last year.
News
Assistance will support countries in phasing out coal-fired power generation assets and scaling up renewable energy, among others.
Insights
As sustainable finance continues to gain traction across Asia, will 2021 become synonymous with environmental, social, and governance investments and the greening of the region’s financial ecosystem?
Solutions
Solve pain points, pivot, and prepare to fail, advised up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
Report
This paper looks at how unmanned aerial systems, like drones, are helping address challenges in the energy sector.
Solutions
To successfully move to the cloud, governments need to lay the right policy environment, establish a clear strategy and adoption plan, and ensure experts are in place to help with the implementation.
Videos
Kay Vasey, founder of creative technology studio MeshMinds, shares how the UN reached millions in its campaign to save the planet using augmented reality.
Solutions
Thai company Destination Capital signs deal with UNWTO to promote investment in green hotels.
Solutions
Aeloi Technologies, the winner of ADB’s smart cities datathon, wants to help bridge the $8.1-trillion credit gap facing MSMEs worldwide.
Solutions
High on the agenda are the drafting of a travel corridor arrangement framework, digital tools for seamless travel, and common guidelines on hygiene and safety.
News
There is an urgent need to help young Filipinos find work as many went jobless in the wake of the pandemic.
News
Pilot project shows installation takes just half a day or a day at the most.
Solutions
Countries urged to come up with a common definition, assess health and safety hotspots, and replicate mechanisms to foster coordination, among others.
News
New COVID-19 variants and delayed vaccine rollout remain the biggest risk to the outlook.
News
The event will be streamed live on Friday and is open to the public.
Solutions
Countries urged to restore travelers' confidence, mitigate socioeconomic impacts on livelihoods, and prepare for the long term.
Solutions
Tech for Impact's Teymoor Nabili interviews Anouj Mehta, unit head of ADB's Innovative & Green Finance Hub, on innovative schemes to finance green projects.
Solutions
The region needs to avoid fossil fuels, switch to low-carbon fuels, deploy more renewable energy projects, and improve energy efficiency, among others.
Solutions
'Show, don’t tell’ environmental storytelling campaign has reached half a million people so far and counting.
COVID-19 Updates
The inaugural meeting focused on how to increase the supply of COVID-19 vaccines across Asia and the Pacific.
Far too few deaths in the region are registered with a medically certified cause of death.
AstraZeneca/Oxford-developed vaccines to reach countries in the coming weeks.
SEADS Webinar
Cloud Computing as a Key Enabler for Digital Government across Asia and the Pacific
Moving public services to the cloud offers governments the opportunity to be more agile and serve citizens better and more efficiently.
Solutions
Aeloi Technologies, the winner of ADB’s smart cities datathon, wants to help bridge the $8.1-trillion credit gap facing MSMEs worldwide.
To successfully move to the cloud, governments need to lay the right policy environment, establish a clear strategy and adoption plan, and ensure experts are in place to help with the implementation.
Countries urged to come up with a common definition, assess health and safety hotspots, and replicate mechanisms to foster coordination, among others.
Spotlight
Charting the Future of Green Finance in Asia
As sustainable finance continues to gain traction across Asia, will 2021 become synonymous with environmental, social, and governance investments and the greening of the region’s financial ecosystem?
Publications
This paper from the Asian Development Bank looks at the opportunities and challenges for start-ups in deploying the cloud and examines how policymakers can help start-ups make the most of cloud-computing technologies.
This publication from the Asian Development Bank provides economic, financial, social, and environmental statistics, as well as select SDG indicators, about ADB member countries.
This paper looks at how unmanned aerial systems, like drones, are helping address challenges in the energy sector.
Events
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September
23
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REFINITIV AND SEADS WEBINAR
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Singapore Time
September
23
2021
REGIONAL AMR DATA ANALYSIS FOR ADVOCACY, RESPONSE, AND POLICY (RADAAR) Webinar
05:00 PM - 06:30 PM KST
September
23
2021
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) Webinar
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM Jakarta Time
What is SEADS?
The Southeast Asia Development Solutions—SEADS—is a knowledge and innovation platform under the Asian Development Bank. In tandem with its partner program, the Southeast Asia Development Symposium, SEADS aims to help crystallize thinking on relevant and critical issues in the region, and support countries in becoming prosperous, knowledge-based, and sustainable.
Sowing SEADS of Growth
INNOVATIONS
Discover the latest cutting-edge breakthroughs that can help countries tackle pressing challenges.
SOLUTIONS
Hear from leading minds and trailblazers from industry, technology, the public sector, and academia.
CONNECTIONS
Interact with problem-solvers and next-generation thinkers from Southeast Asia and beyond.
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