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Augmenting Intelligence: Shaping the Future of Work in Southeast Asia
Artificial intelligence is reshaping labor markets. This webinar discussed key findings from a report and explored policy actions that empowers people and promotes inclusive growth.
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Breaking Down Barriers to Youth Employment
In the Philippines, a multifaceted approach is easing the transition of disadvantaged youth from school to work.
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Viet Nam Holds Promise as a Lithium-Ion Battery Hub
Low costs, access to raw materials, and proximity to markets make the country an ideal production site.
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What Is the Clean Oceans Initiative 2.0?
The new phase of the largest multilateral effort to reduce marine litter focuses on projects in coastal areas, particularly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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3–5 December 2025 | Manila
11th ADB International Education and Skills Forum
Applying a Fresh Lens to Unlock the Power of Human Capital
This forum aims to strategize new and rejuvenated approaches, investments, and partnerships to unlock the full potential of human capital across Asia and the Pacific.
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Developing Growth Pathways for MSMEs in BIMP-EAGA
The cooperation program strives to enhance MSME competitiveness, specialization, and innovation through capacity building, market access, and digital tools.
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5 May 2025
Preparing Asia–Pacific’s Workforce for the AI Future
A total of 49 social impact organizations will receive funding from a fund aiming to help the region's workforce unlock the opportunities of AI.
26 February 2025
Digitalization and AI: Catalysts for Quality Tourism in Southeast Asia
AI and related technologies offer transformative opportunities to advance a country’s tourism vision.
9 May 2024
Reaching New Heights: Southeast Asia's Digital Economy
Closing the digital divide, broadening digital participation, nurturing nascent sectors, and establishing the right policies are key in developing the region's potential.
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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.
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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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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.
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