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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.

Over the years, forest conversion and degradation have made the rainforests in Borneo a top priority for conservation. Photo credit: iStock/Rita Enes.
Article
30 June 2023

Alam Sehat Lestari: Linking Conservation and Human Health to Preserve Borneo’s Rainforests

An Indonesian nonprofit provides affordable healthcare and alternative livelihoods in West Kalimantan to encourage local communities to protect and preserve climate-critical forests.
Adopting smart tourism is in line with ASEAN's commitment to boost digital skills among tourism destination managers and use digital technologies to foster more competitive, inclusive, and sustainable tourism. Photo credit: ADB.
News
14 June 2023

Embracing the Future of Tourism with Digital Technologies

Tourism officials from Southeast Asia learn about smart tourism technologies in the Republic of Korea.
At a materials recovery facility in the Philippines, mixed plastic and paper wastes are sorted and resold as recycled raw materials. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
7 June 2023

Why ASEAN Is Shifting to a Circular Economy

Adopting sustainable consumption and production practices will have multiple economic and social benefits, such as creating green jobs and reducing pollution.
Southeast Asia accounts for nearly half of the global plastic leakage from land to sea. Photo credit: ADB.
News
1 June 2023

Four Southeast Asian Countries Pilot the Use of Nuclear Technology in Plastics Recycling

The International Atomic Energy Agency is piloting the application of nuclear solutions to plastics recycling in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
To avoid the impact of global headwinds on the environment, society, and business operations, CEOs are leveraging innovations and partnerships to deliver results. Photo credit: ADB.
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17 May 2023

Across the Globe, CEOs Now Focus on Building Resilience and Sustainability to Meet SDGs

Companies globally are deploying innovations and partnerships to deliver results, according to largest CEO survey.
A rendering of Nusantara. Courtesy of the Nusantara National Capital Authority.
Article
12 May 2023

Indonesia Wants New Capital to Be a Model City

As a model city, the new capital is seen to help in the transition to net zero, achieve climate resilience, and ensure economic prosperity for all.
Electric tricycles and motorcycles comprise the majority of EVs currently on the road in the Philippines. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
16 March 2023

Jumpstarting the EV Market in the Philippines

Zero tariff on electric vehicles and other incentives are expected to encourage more Filipinos to opt for cleaner, greener vehicles.
Consumers are going back to their pre-pandemic habits. The report says a deep understanding of consumers’ usage behavior is key to identifying growth areas. Photo credit: ADB.
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27 February 2023

Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy to Hit $200B in 2022

Google-led study says e-commerce continues to accelerate, but travel and transport will take time to fully recover.
Priority projects include renewable energy and sustainable tourism development. Photo credit: ADB.
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10 February 2023

BKCF Grants Fund Now Open for Third Round of Project Proposals

Priority projects include renewable energy, green enterprises, sustainable tourism, low-carbon transport, and high-quality agro-fisheries production.
Several ASEAN countries are shifting to electric vehicles (EVs) to achieve net zero emissions. They also aspire to become an EV manufacturing hub. Photo credit: iStock/Samsul
News
8 February 2023

Electric Vehicles, Electronics, and the Digital Economy Drive FDI Flows to ASEAN

Growing investor interest in these key industries helps boost foreign direct investments to near pre-pandemic levels in 2021.