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Consumer interest in AI Southeast Asia is three times higher than the global average. Photo credit: iStock/Thicha Satapitanon
ASEAN’s Digital Economy to Top $300 Billion

The 10th edition of the Google, Temasek, and Bain report expands coverage from six to 10 Southeast Asian markets.

The signing of the Declaration on the Admission of Timor-Leste into ASEAN took place at the opening ceremony of the 47th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits on 26 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo credit: ASEAN Secretariat.
Timor-Leste Joins ASEAN

Accession to ASEAN will unlock new opportunities in trade, investment, and private sector development.

Critical minerals include rare earths for wind turbines and electric vehicle motors. Photo credit: ADB.
ASEAN Adopts Long-Term Vision for Sustainable Minerals Development

Southeast Asia is a major producer and refiner of minerals that are critical to the region's transition to a low-carbon economy.

Busan is one of the pilot smart cities in the Republic of Korea that is integrating smart tourism services in urban planning. Photo credit: iStock/Anney Lier.
Lessons from Busan: How Smart Tourism Ecosystems Enhance Sustainability and Resilience

Mid-career officials from BIMP-EAGA, IMT-GT, and GMS gathered in Busan in the Republic of Korea to share knowledge and collaborate on smart tourism ecosystems.

Achieving the ASEAN Power Grid vision by 2045 is estimated to require $764 billion in generation and transmission investments. Photo credit: ADB.
ADB, World Bank Back ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative

A dedicated coordination mechanism will mobilize financing and provide technical support.

Trade integration in Asia and the Pacific is now comparable to that of the European Union plus the United Kingdom. Photo credit: ADB.
Southeast Asia Leads Regional Integration in Asia as Subregional Programs Become More Integrated—ADB

Robust trade networks, solid financial linkages, and substantial movement of people across Asia credited for Southeast Asia's lead in regional integration.

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