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    Singapore's Gardens by the Bay. Photo credit: iStock/kitzcorner.

    Why Smart Destinations Are More Sustainable

    Digitalization can transform the whole tourism value chain and enhance tourism’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.

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    5th Asia Finance Forum: Positioning for the Future

    The forum will explore how financial systems can be designed to harness the benefits of innovation and competition while contributing to sustainable development.

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    Unlocking Deep Tech’s Potential for Sustainable Development in ASEAN+3

    Strengthening the overall ecosystem should be a priority while taking into account disparities in market, infrastructure, human capital, and technology creation.

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    Navigating Thailand’s AI Law: Development at a Crossroads

    Ultimately, the country must strike a balance between governance and technological advancement to build a sustainable and competitive AI ecosystem.

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    A substation in Viet Nam that receives and processes energy from wind farms. Photo credit: ADB.

    Getting Grids Ready for the Energy Transition

    The lack of grid connection and capacity is a major bottleneck to a smooth energy transition, and it is faced by countries across the world.

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    Malalison solar power project. Photo credit: ADB.

    No Grid, No Problem: How Hybrid Solar Systems Can Power Islands

    For the people living on Malalison Island in the Philippines, getting 24/7 electricity supply has been life-changing.

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Southeast Asia Green Finance Hub

The Green Finance Hub provides crosscutting support to ADB’s developing member countries in Southeast Asia to accelerate green investments and advance innovative financing solutions in response to the region's environmental, energy, and financing needs.

ASEAN Policy Network

Amid increasing demand for knowledge from developing member countries (DMCs) in Southeast Asia, the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) ASEAN Policy Network facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration within and between its operational and central knowledge departments and seeks to build relationships with academes, think tanks, research institutions, and other partners.

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Climbers on Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia.

Southeast Asia Sustainable Tourism Hub

Tourism in Southeast Asia is rebounding strongly as the region builds resilience to future shocks. ADB is committed to supporting the region with finance, capacity development, and knowledge solutions to foster inclusive and sustainable tourism. 
 

Featured Events

  • 23 - 25 September 2025

    5th Asia Finance Forum: Positioning for the Future
  • 3 - 4 July 2025

    4th Asian Economic Development Conference (AEDC)
  • 30 June 2025

    Building Internal Momentum for Decarbonization
  • 24 - 27 June 2025

    Asia Pacific Digital Transformation Forum 2025
  • 17 - 18 June 2025

    Circular Economy Forum 2025
  • 2 - 6 June 2025

    Asia Clean Energy Forum 2025: Empowering the Future—Clean Energy Innovations, Regional Cooperation and Integration, and Financing Solutions
  • 5 June 2025

    Rethinking Harmony in a Fragmented World
  • 12 March 2025

    Business Solutions to Scale Up Sustainability
  • 19 February 2025

    How to Become an Entrepreneur
  • 2 January - 31 December 2024

    Cities for All: An Introduction to Inclusive Cities
  • 12 December 2024

    Greening Road Construction Using Low-Carbon Concrete and 3D Printing
  • 5 December 2024

    Disability-Inclusive and Gender-Responsive Transport
  • 26 - 27 November 2024

    Green Cities Investment Forum 2024
  • 19 November 2024

    The Importance of Entrepreneurship: Driving Economic Growth and Sustainable Development in ASEAN
  • 7 November 2024

    Roadside Spring Protection to Improve Water Security and Road Sustainability
  • 24 October 2024

    Strengthening Cybersecurity and Resilience of Digital Infrastructure with the Cloud
  • 24 October 2024

    Greening Roads for a Low-Carbon Future: What Works and What to Avoid

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SEADS partners with organizations and businesses that deploy innovative solutions and technologies that improve people’s lives. Coming from different industries and sectors, these partners share their know-how through knowledge products on the SEADS website and by co-organizing webinars.