Skip to main content
Light and sound show at Gardens by the Bay. Singapore serves as the benchmark for smart destinations in the region because of its high level of digitalization. Photo credit: iStock/kitzcorner.
Article
25 June 2025

Why Smart Destinations Are More Sustainable

Digitalization can transform the whole tourism value chain and enhance tourism’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.
About 97% of deep tech ventures strive to meet at least one of the SDGs, says a new report. Photo credit: iStock/Siam Virachitevin.
Article
21 May 2025

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.
Building Supply Chain Resilience: Insights Into Greening Value Chains for ASEAN—A Collective Intelligence Playbook cover.
Publication
19 May 2025

Building Supply Chain Resilience: Insights Into Greening Value Chains for ASEAN—A Collective Intelligence Playbook

This publication shares insights from Malaysia on ways of supporting businesses—particularly SMEs—to accelerate decarbonization and strengthen supply chain resilience.
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.
Article
6 May 2025

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.
Deep tech report cover.
Publication
10 April 2025

Bolstering Deep Tech Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in the ASEAN+3 Countries

This study examines ways to bolster deep tech entrepreneurship for sustainable development in ASEAN+3 countries.
Target households in Surigao del Norte receive Solar Cloudgrid units. Photos courtesy of Light of Hope PH.
Article
9 April 2025

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.
High-quality education and skills development remain significant challenges for ASEAN, as evidenced by key international metrics. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
7 March 2025

ASEAN Hasn’t Got Talent

Fostering a supportive ecosystem for talent attraction and retention is essential to encourage innovation-driven growth in host countries and local communities.
For decades, technology has revolutionized the travel industry, but the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) promises to accelerate this transformation. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
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.
ASEAN is a major producer and exporter of palm oil, crude rubber, rice, sugar, seafood, and fruits. Photo credit: ADB.
News
13 February 2025

ASEAN Vows Coordinated Action in Shift to Sustainable Agriculture

Leaders adopt action plan detailing strategies aimed at optimizing existing approaches and exploring innovative initiatives promoting sustainable agriculture.
Despite Southeast Asia’s youthful population, with 380 million people under the age of 35, many still lack essential digital skills. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
5 February 2025

Harnessing Digital Platforms for Southeast Asia’s Inclusive Prosperity

To realize the full public benefit of digital platforms, the region must prioritize investments in digital public infrastructure and foundational technologies.
Cover of harmonization of SPS measures.
Publication
16 January 2025

Harmonization of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures for Greater Mekong Subregion Countries

This brief shows that harmonizing sanitary and phytosanitary measures among GMS countries can help lower trade barriers and signal product quality to consumers.
Two wheelers like mopeds and and scooters, as well as higher-powered motorcycles, and three wheelers, like tricycles, are among those categorized as electric light vehicles under the ASEAN guidelines. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
14 January 2025

Paving the Way for ASEAN to Adopt Electric Motorcycles

While the electrification of cars is on the agenda in many countries, two and three-wheelers are still largely out of scope as the region decarbonizes.
The world’s largest semiconductor companies are in Southeast Asia. Photo credit: ADB.
News
9 January 2025

Southeast Asia to Grow 4.7% in 2024 on the back of Strong Exports and Public Spending

Manufacturing and trade benefited from the global electronics upturn and shifts in global supply chains.
The Mekong, along with Chao Phraya, Citarum, and Hong are often cited as the most important rivers of Southeast Asia because of their significant geological features, biodiversity, and economic benefits. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
7 January 2025

In Southeast Asia, Rivers Are Under Siege

Reversing alarming biodiversity losses in the region's most important rivers call for nature-based solutions, policy interventions, and innovative financing mechanisms.
Cover of Accelerating Green Bonds for Municipalities in Southeast Asia.
Publication
6 January 2025

Accelerating Green Bonds for Municipalities in Southeast Asia

This report examines how green, social, and sustainable bonds can help municipalities raise capital to finance climate-resilient infrastructure and drive green, inclusive growth.