Event
4 to 5 June 2024

Asia Infrastructure Forum 2024

The 2-day forum looks at how opportunities in sustainable infrastructure can accelerate Asia's green transition.

Event
3 to 7 June 2024

Asia Clean Energy Forum 2024

The 5-day forum aims to deliver practical knowledge, increased awareness, and opportunities for collaboration on financing of clean and efficient energy solutions.

Podcast
30 May 2024

Experts Talk Solutions: Annabel Lee

Annabel Lee, director of digital policy for Asia–Pacific and Japan, and ASEAN at Amazon Web Services, talks about DEFA and its potential to double the size of the region's digital economy.

Publication
29 May 2024

Technology and Disability: Trends and Opportunities in the Digital Economy in ASEAN

This report examines the current and potential role of digital technology in fostering the inclusion and economic empowerment of people with disabilities in Southeast Asia.

Article
23 May 2024

Indonesia Strives to Build Health Resilience for All

The Ministry of Health is rolling out reforms to improve primary and referral care, address the shortage of medical specialists, and widen access for remote communities.

Article
16 May 2024

A Holistic Approach to Flood Mitigation in the Philippines’ Summer Capital

Improving climate resilience is key to achieving Baguio's vision of becoming an inclusive and livable city.

Event
14 to 17 May 2024

Asia and the Pacific Transport Forum 2024

This event will focus on ADB’s transport sector support and assistance in areas, such as climate change and sustainable development, with transport firmly placed as an enabler of development.

Article
9 May 2024

Reaching New Heights: Southeast Asia's Digital Economy

Closing the digital divide, broadening digital participation, nurturing nascent sectors, and establishing the right policies are key in developing the region's potential.

Event
3 May 2024

SME Participation in the Digital Economy: Thailand and Viet Nam

This webinar will explore the state of SMEs’ participation in the digital economy in two countries, namely, Thailand and Viet Nam.

Publication
2 May 2024

Smart Tourism Ecosystem Development Readiness in Southeast Asia

This brief tracks how Southeast Asian countries are using smart technologies to make their tourism sectors more competitive, inclusive, and sustainable.

Podcast
29 April 2024

Experts Talk Solutions: Budi Gunadi Sadikin

Indonesia's Health Minister talks about the groundbreaking initiatives and lessons learned from COVID-19 and the importance of integrating environmental sustainability into health sector policies.

Article
25 April 2024

Reimagining Learning in the Metaverse

The integration of metaverse technologies, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence, into classroom learning would help provide a more enriched learning experience.

Article
24 April 2024

Indonesia Begins Process to Get Rid of Carcinogenic Substance

The country has opened the first plant to treat PCBs in an environmentally friendly fashion.

News
17 April 2024

ASEAN Taxonomy Defines Sustainable Activities in Transport, Construction Sectors

Southeast Asia advanced efforts to guide capital and funding toward sustainable activities in carbon-intensive sectors.

Article
16 April 2024

E-Commerce for Inclusive Development: Time for an Open Debate

There is no overwhelming proof that e-commerce has fully realized its potential for inclusive development.