News
19 July 2021

Southeast Asia Faces GDP Loss of 8.4% in 2021 as COVID-19 Roils Tourism

Countries urged to restore travelers' confidence, mitigate socioeconomic impacts on livelihoods, and prepare for the long term.

Publication
18 June 2021

The State of Social Enterprise in South East Asia

This report delves into the size, scale, and scope of the social enterprise sector in Southeast Asia.

Publication
14 June 2021

Women’s Participation in the Digital Economy: Improving Access to Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership Across ASEAN

This paper looks at the digital gender divide in Southeast Asia and outlines measures to bridge the gap.

Article
14 June 2021

Southeast Asia Takes Action against Plastic Pollution

ASEAN has adopted a regional action plan to reduce marine plastic debris.

Publication
3 June 2021

Implementing a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia

This brief prescribes a green recovery path for Southeast Asia in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publication
3 June 2021

Supporting Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery in Southeast Asia

This policy brief recommends ways to boost five key sectors to support Southeast Asia’s economic recovery following the coronavirus disease pandemic.

Publication
3 June 2021

Strengthening Domestic Resource Mobilization in Southeast Asia

The ADB brief recommends measures to help Southeast Asian countries improve revenue collection in the wake of the coronavirus disease pandemic.

Publication
3 June 2021

Harnessing the Potential of Big Data in Post-Pandemic Southeast Asia

This brief looks at how Southeast Asian countries can leverage on big data to improve public service delivery and sustain recovery from the coronavirus disease pandemic.

Article
1 June 2021

Southeast Asia Prepares Shift to Digital Payments

Countries are upgrading payment systems and updating regulatory frameworks to promote financial innovation and improve security.

Publication
31 May 2021

Reinvigorating the Agro-Processing Industry

This report is based on a webinar that discussed the role of public and private sectors in reinvigorating the agro-processing industry in Southeast Asia.

Article
20 April 2021

A Green Recovery Can Make Southeast Asia an Economic Powerhouse

While COVID-19 continues to wreak socio-economic havoc across the region, the recovery provides a unique opportunity to fast track the transition toward green growth.

Article
31 March 2021

What Is the Green Recovery Program in Southeast Asia?

ASEAN plans to build back cleaner after COVID-19 by investing in sustainable transport, clean energy, and low-carbon agriculture.

Article
11 February 2021

To Build Back Better, Southeast Asia Needs to Collaborate More, Be Inclusive, Green, and Digital

With no clear end in sight for the pandemic, Southeast Asian countries need to work together to sustain recovery under the new normal.

Publication
31 January 2021

ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility 2019–2020: Accelerating Green Finance in Southeast Asia

This report looks at the achievements of ACGF from the pilot phase between 2019 and 2021.

Publication
28 January 2021

Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia: Insights from Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam

This report examines how the Fourth Industrial Revolution could benefit Southeast Asian countries.