Publication
28 October 2021

Framework for Circular Economy for the ASEAN Economic Community

The framework sets out an ambitious long-term vision for a circular economy in ASEAN.

Publication
21 October 2021

Social Enterprises and Disability: Fostering Innovation, Awareness, and Social Impact in the ASEAN Region

This report examines the role of social enterprises as key actors to foster innovation, awareness, and inclusion for people with disability in ASEAN.

Publication
20 October 2021

The Platform Economy: Southeast Asia’s Digital Growth Catalyst

This report from Grab and Bain & Company examines the opportunities and challenges facing digital platforms and outlines priorities governments need to address to reap the full benefits for consumers, market players, and economies.

Publication
20 September 2021

Impacts of the RCEP on ASEAN and ASEAN Least Developed Countries in the Post-pandemic Recovery

This policy brief from ERIA highlights the impact of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement on ASEAN and its least developed countries post-pandemic.

News
13 September 2021

ASEAN’s Share in Global FDI Growing Despite COVID-19

Foreign investments in the digital economy, including Industry 4.0 technologies, and infrastructure remain strong.

Publication
31 August 2021

Reshaping Cities in the Post-COVID-19 World

This report is based on a webinar that examined the challenges faced by cities in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also highlights policy actions stakeholders need to adopt to make cities more resilient.

Article
4 August 2021

5 Key Initiatives to Safely Reopen Borders in ASEAN

High on the agenda are the drafting of a travel corridor arrangement framework, digital tools for seamless travel, and common guidelines on hygiene and safety.

Publication
31 July 2021

Managing Debt Sustainability Risks

This report examines how COVID-19 has heightened debt vulnerability in the region and how ADB can help countries keep their debts sustainable despite the need to support COVID-19-related spending priorities.

Article
29 July 2021

What ASEAN Needs to Do to Create More Green Jobs

Countries urged to come up with a common definition, assess health and safety hotspots, and replicate mechanisms to foster coordination, among others.

News
27 July 2021

ADB Cuts Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia to 4.0% in 2021

New COVID-19 variants and delayed vaccine rollout remain the biggest risk to the outlook.

Publication
26 July 2021

COVID-19 Tourism Recovery in the ASEAN and East Asia Region: Asymmetric Patterns and Implications

This paper from ERIA looks at the tourism flows and revenue for Southeast Asian and East Asian countries when the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

Article
19 July 2021

Inside the ADB’s Efforts to De-Risk Green Finance

Tech for Impact's Teymoor Nabili interviews Anouj Mehta, unit head of ADB's Innovative & Green Finance Hub, on innovative schemes to finance green projects.

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.