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The 2024 forum, which was held in Jakarta, focused on digitalization as an opportunity for inclusive growth in Asia and the Pacific. Photo credit: ADB.

Call for Papers: Asian Think Tanks Network Forum 2025

The annual forum promotes policy-relevant empirical research in key development issues.

ASEAN is a major producer and exporter of palm oil, crude rubber, rice, sugar, seafood, and fruits. Photo credit: ADB.

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.

The world’s largest semiconductor companies are in Southeast Asia. Photo credit: ADB.

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.

Infoxchange hopes that by leveraging AI, nonprofits will be able to better address challenges in areas including education, environmental sustainability, and financial inclusion. Photo credit: ADB

9 Nonprofits Get $1.5 Million Worth of Grants for AI and Innovative Technology Initiatives

The grants will help nonprofits tap AI and other innovative technologies to address pressing development challenges and expand their ability to create lasting impact.

The Asian Economic Development Conference promotes high-quality, frontline research on major economic development issues relevant to developing economies in Asia and the Pacific. Photo credit: ADB.

Call for Papers: 4th Asian Economic Development Conference

The conference promotes high-quality, frontline research on major economic development issues relevant to developing economies.

According to a poll by accounting and consulting firm PwC, 41% employees in Asia–Pacific are confident in AI's potential to boost productivity, some 16% believe AI could replace their jobs, while about 34% view it as an opportunity to learn new skills. Photo credit: ADB.

Call for Expressions of Interests: $15-Million Fund to Equip Asia's Workforce with AI Knowledge and Tools

Deadline for applications ends on 30 October.