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The 48th ASEAN Summit was held on 8 May 2026 in Cebu, Philippines. Photo courtesy of ASEAN.
Unity Amidst Adversity: ASEAN Outlines Priority Actions for Regional Resilience

ADB commits to mobilize $30 billion by 2030 to support key flagship initiatives in Southeast Asia.

From left: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto, Malaysia Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos.
Special BIMP-EAGA Summit in Cebu Adopts Vision 2035

The 10-year strategic roadmap seeks to enhance resilience and inclusive development for shared prosperity and sustainability.

Countries need to manage risks, maintain macroeconomic stability, and protect vulnerable populations. Photo credit: ADB
Solid Growth Forecast for Developing Southeast Asia but Middle East Tensions Weigh on Outlook

ADB steps up support to help region cope with disruptions and ensure long-term resilience.

The launch of the Regional Connectivity Fund, which will support the ASEAN Power Grid), is a concrete sign of ADB’s longstanding and deep commitment to Southeast Asia, says Zhang. Photo credit: ADB.
ADB’s New Director General in Southeast Asia Shares Vision for Region

Nianshan Zhang will lead ADB’s strategic agenda in Southeast Asia, advancing the bank’s delivery of its sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory solutions in nine countries.

Several ASEAN countries now have among the highest electric vehicle sales penetration of any country in the world. Photo credit: ADB.
Southeast Asia Leads Global Boom in Electric Vehicle Sales

Emerging markets in the region are no longer catching up in adopting electric vehicles; they are leading the shift to electric mobility.

Air pollution remains one of the region’s most urgent public health and environmental challenges, yet it also presents one of the greatest opportunities for collaboration by delivering climate gains and cross-sectoral co-benefits across economies. Photo credit: ADB.
Shared Atmosphere, Shared Responsibility: ASEAN Solutions for Better Air

On 13 March, a session at the Better Air Quality Conference 2026 will spotlight how regional cooperation can drive cleaner air, healthier people, and more resilient ecosystems.

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