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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.

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Tech Startups Show the Way Out of the Crisis

Digital gives startups a chance to thrive amid the pandemic.
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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.
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Regional Cooperation Programs Like ASEAN Helped Spur Asia’s Growth

Established in 1967 to strengthen security, ASEAN has transformed into an economic cooperation grouping. 
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ASEAN AI Guidelines Seek to Encourage Responsible Use and Deployment

The guidelines will ensure decisions made by AI are aligned with national and corporate values, as well as broader ethical and social norms.
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Kuamut Rainforest—Malaysia’s First Certified Nature-Based Carbon Project

The annual emission reduction from the Kuamut Rainforest Conservation Project is estimated at more than 800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
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Setting Up a Renewable Energy Certificate Market in ASEAN: Challenges and Opportunities

Initial findings from a BIMP-EAGA study provide insights into creating a credible and sustainable regional REC system.
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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.
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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.