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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.

On average, MSMEs account for 97% of all enterprises and 69% of the total workforce in Southeast Asia. Photo credit: ADB.
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26 November 2020

7 Ways to Bolster Southeast Asia’s ‘Fragile’ MSMEs

Prioritizing the most vulnerable and a tailored approach are just among the measures needed to steer MSMEs through the COVID-19 crisis.
Through e-commerce, some stores have remained in business and have found ways to provide customers with a safe and convenient way to shop during the pandemic. Photo credit: iStock/SARINYAPINNGAM.
Article
15 October 2020

Advice for SMEs: Look for Opportunities from the Pandemic

SMEs should look beyond the dangers presented by COVID-19.
With the push for digital economy becoming more urgent, some initiatives now allow farmers to connect directly with consumers. Photo credit: iStock/Pramote2015.
Article
15 October 2020

How COVID-19 Is Spurring Digital Transformation

The pandemic has accelerated the push towards digital as the world scrambles to cope with the crisis.
SMEs are the backbone of ASEAN economies and employ more than 50% of workers in member countries. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
15 October 2020

Helping SMEs Bounce Back from COVID-19

Apart from financial assistance, SMEs also need support navigating a business environment changed by the pandemic.
With the help of new technologies, entrepreneurs can create business opportunities even during a pandemic. Photo credit: iStock/dorian2013.
Article
15 October 2020

Tech Startups Show the Way Out of the Crisis

Digital gives startups a chance to thrive amid the pandemic.
To survive COVID-19, businesses should review their business plans weekly. Photo credit: iStock/pondsaksit.
Article
8 October 2020

5 Practical Ways to Give SMEs a Fighting Chance against COVID-19

To stay afloat, SMEs should look at alternative sources of credit, review business plans, and jump online.
Regional cooperation and integration has played an important role in Asia by promoting peace and stability in the region, intra-regional trade, investment, and the provision of regional public goods. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
7 October 2020

Regional Cooperation Programs Like ASEAN Helped Spur Asia’s Growth

Established in 1967 to strengthen security, ASEAN has transformed into an economic cooperation grouping.