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Explore insights on solutions, case studies, best practices, and innovations addressing development challenges facing countries across Southeast Asia.  

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About 97% of deep tech ventures strive to meet at least one of the SDGs, says a new report. Photo credit: iStock/Siam Virachitevin.
Unlocking Deep Tech’s Potential for Sustainable Development in ASEAN+3

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

To sustain tourism’s recovery, ASEAN member states are implementing more robust policies and initiatives, including relaxing visa application processes for international travelers and diversification of tourism offerings. Photo credit: iStock/Vatanika Chanachai.
ASEAN Seeks Shift to Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism as Sector Continues Recovery

Member countries vow enhanced collaboration to boost sector noting its importance to the region’s economy.

About 58% of people in Asia–Pacific are excited about AI’s potential but only 15% have received AI training and most are unaware this type of training exists, according to a new report from AVPN. Photo credit: ADB.
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.

Women entrepreneurs across the globe face a $1.7-trillion finance gap. Photo credit: ADB.
Breaking Barriers: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Thrive in the Green Economy

Providing tailored green financing, deploying technology and bridging the digital divide, and ensuring a supportive environment with the right policies are key.

Research shows women-owned enterprises are less likely to adopt new technologies and digital platforms.
4 Ways Fintech Can Increase Women’s Access to Business Loans

While some progress has been made in closing social disparities across the globe, women still have unequal access to opportunities and resources compared to men.

Target households in Surigao del Norte receive Solar Cloudgrid units. Photos courtesy of Light of Hope PH.
Portable Solar Kits Empower Off-Grid Communities in Surigao del Norte

A project supported by the BIMP-EAGA–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund is giving low-income families in disaster-prone areas access to clean, affordable energy.

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