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BIMP-EAGA

BIMP-EAGA

The Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area, or BIMP-EAGA, is a cooperation initiative established in 1994 to spur development in remote and less developed areas in the four participating Southeast Asian countries.

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.
News
7 October 2025

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.
News
1 October 2025

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.
News
13 August 2025

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.
More than 90% of the businesses in BIMP-EAGA are comprised of MSMEs, making them a key growth engine. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
28 July 2025

Developing Growth Pathways for MSMEs in BIMP-EAGA

The cooperation program strives to enhance MSME competitiveness, specialization, and innovation through capacity building, market access, and digital tools.
The region is expected to become the 4th largest economy by 2050, with the industrial sector contributing 37.5%, or more than one-third, of the region’s economy. Photo credit: iStock/EyeEm Mobile GmbH.
News
9 July 2025

ASEAN to Catalyze High-Impact Industrial Projects

Favorable macro-trends are creating an opportunity for ASEAN to accelerate industrial cooperation through regional complementarity.
ASEAN needs $3.7 trillion to $6.7 trillion in green investments. Setting up a regional enewable energy certificate system is expected to increase investments in renewable energy and help realize the ASEAN Power Grid vision of a fully integrated system by supporting cross-border electricity trade. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
2 July 2025

Harnessing the Potential of Renewable Energy Certificates to Finance ASEAN’s Energy Transition

A project supported by the BIMP-EAGA–Republic of Korea Fund provides a conceptual framework for creating a regional market.
To sustain tourism’s recovery, ASEAN member states are implementing more robust policies and initiatives, including relaxing visa application processes for international travelers and diversification of tourism offerings. Photo credit: iStock/Vatanika Chanachai.
Article
6 May 2025

ASEAN Seeks Shift to Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism as Sector Continues Recovery

Member countries vow enhanced collaboration to boost sector noting its importance to the region’s economy.
Target households in Surigao del Norte receive Solar Cloudgrid units. Photos courtesy of Light of Hope PH.
Article
9 April 2025

Portable Solar Kits Empower Off-Grid Communities in Surigao del Norte

A project supported by the BIMP-EAGA–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund is giving low-income families in disaster-prone areas access to clean, affordable energy.
ASEAN is a major producer and exporter of palm oil, crude rubber, rice, sugar, seafood, and fruits. Photo credit: ADB.
News
13 February 2025

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 rapid expansion of the aircraft fleet in Asia and the Pacific, particularly among budget carriers, is driving the growth in demand for maintenance services. Photo credit: iStock/gorodenkoff.
Article
18 December 2024

Southeast Asia Ramps Up Capacity to Cash In on Booming Aircraft Services

Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand are vying to compete with Singapore, which is recognized as an international service center.