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Integrating renewable energy from different sources, such as solar and wind farms, at different places will require power systems to be more flexible and smarter. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
29 September 2022

Building the ASEAN Power Grid: Opportunities and Challenges

Interconnecting power grids in the region is a key strategy in strengthening energy security and transitioning to renewables through efficient resource sharing.
Consumer spending, including on recreation, travel, and restaurants, is driving growth in the region. Photo credit: ADB.
News
26 September 2022

Southeast Asia Economy Rebounds Despite Headwinds

Robust domestic demand in Indonesia and the Philippines contribute to an improved outlook for this year, according to the Asian Development Bank.
The financing targets companies in the manufacturing, health care, financial services, education, business services, and consumer sectors across Southeast Asia. Photo credit: ADB.
News
15 September 2022

ADB Invests in KV Asia II to Improve Access to Growth Capital and Boost SDG Progress in Southeast Asia

ADB aims to help improve access to financing for mid-sized companies in Southeast Asia where the availability of equity capital is limited for these kind of companies.
RCEP is expected to maintain the rules-based trading regime despite the rise of geopolitical tension. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
24 August 2022

A Framework for Ongoing Commitments to RCEP Success

Continuous commitment to RCEP by non-ASEAN member states will be key to successfully defend the rules-based trading regime.
Replacing fossil fuel vehicles with electric vehicles may offer a win-win solution as it is expected to reduce dependence on oil imports and lower carbon emissions.
Article
16 August 2022

ASEAN Gears Up for a Shift to Electric Vehicles

Accelerating EV adoption is expected to help decarbonize the transport sector as well as attract investments.
The ocean is valued at more than $24 trillion. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
12 August 2022

Breaking the Waves: Kickstarting the Global Sustainable Blue Economy in Southeast Asia

Advancing a sustainable blue economy entails developing a globally recognized taxonomy, attracting much-needed private capital into blue projects, and generating a healthy project pipeline.
Consumption growth in Southeast Asia rebounded strongly between January and May this year. Photo credit: ADB.
News
3 August 2022

ADB Sees Brighter Outlook for Southeast Asia

Indonesia and the Philippines are expected to grow faster this year amid increased domestic demand as COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed and borders reopen.
Strengthening Domestic Resource Mobilization in Southeast Asia
Publication
1 August 2022

Strengthening Domestic Resource Mobilization in Southeast Asia

This report examines why Southeast Asian countries need to consider fresh taxation policies after many struggled to finance massive public expenditure programs to combat COVID-19.
Harnessing the Potential of Big Data in Post-Pandemic Southeast Asia
Publication
1 August 2022

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

This report looks at why Southeast Asian countries need big data for recovery from COVID-19 to radically transform the delivery of key services such as health care, social protection, and education.
Trade and participation in global and regional value chains have been a major driving force behind Southeast Asia’s rapid growth and development. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
18 July 2022

Enhancing ASEAN’s Strategic Importance in Global and Regional Value Chains

In the wake of COVID-19, participation in global and regional value chains has never been more important as it fosters efficiency and competitiveness.
Faced with the climate crisis, Southeast Asia needs rapid and innovative solutions to help countries raise financing to deliver their climate targets and ambitions. Photo credit: ADB.
News
14 July 2022

$134 Million UK Fund to Help Catalyze Green Financing in Southeast Asia

The fund will leverage UK and ADB funds to accelerate a pipeline of climate-resilient infrastructure projects and catalyze public–private financing.
A green recovery from COVID-19 is crucial to ensure an economically and environmentally resilient future. Photo credit: ADB.
News
7 July 2022

Southeast Asia Green Recovery Can Create More Than 30 Million Jobs by 2030—ADB

Green growth opportunities seen in regenerative agriculture, sustainable urban development and transport models, and clean energy, among others.
Mobile-Assisted Language Teaching: A Systematic Review with Implications for Southeast Asia
Publication
27 June 2022

Mobile-Assisted Language Teaching: A Systematic Review with Implications for Southeast Asia

This report reviews the different strategies Southeast Asian countries employed in mobile-assisted language learning and teaching.
Inclusive Education in ASEAN: Fostering Belonging for Students with Disabilities
Publication
27 June 2022

Inclusive Education in ASEAN: Fostering Belonging for Students with Disabilities

This study analyzes the inclusive education landscape in ASEAN amid the pandemic and provides policy recommendations to improve inclusive education systems in the region.
Implementing a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia
Publication
23 June 2022

Implementing a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia

This report highlights why Southeast Asian countries need to design pandemic recovery policies that balance socioeconomic gains with environmental sustainability.