Publication
6 June 2025

Environmental Impacts of Green Open Space in Urban Indonesia: A Difference-in-Differences Analysis

This study investigates the impact of green open spaces in reducing the probability of flooding and open waste burning in urban areas in Indonesia’s three largest metropolitan cities: Surabaya, Jakarta, and Medan.

Article
5 June 2025

Navigating Thailand’s AI Law: Development at a Crossroads

Ultimately, Thailand must strike a balance between AI governance and technological advancement to build a sustainable and competitive AI ecosystem.

Publication
29 May 2025

Capacity Building for Saline Agriculture in the Mekong Delta—Innovation in Focus: Salt Farming

This case study shows how an ADB-backed adaptation project introducing saline-tolerant crops and hydroponic systems could support inclusive rural development.

Publication
28 May 2025

Metropolitan Area Delineation and Resilience Under a Public Health Crisis: Evidence from the Philippines

This paper delineates and examines the dynamics of metropolitan areas in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Event
5 June 2025

Rethinking Harmony in a Fragmented World

Amid shifting tides and geopolitical complexity, this event will examine the challenges of pursuing inclusivity and world peace.

News
27 May 2025

Getting Grids Ready for the Energy Transition

The lack of grid connection and capacity is a major bottleneck to a smooth energy transition, and it is faced by countries across the world.

Publication
22 May 2025

The Evolution of Tech Governance in Southeast Asia-6

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the regulatory and governance frameworks shaping the region’s digital future.

Article
21 May 2025

Unlocking Deep Tech’s Potential for Sustainable Development in ASEAN+3

Strengthening the overall ecosystem should be a priority while taking into account the disparities in market, infrastructure, human capital, and technology creation.

Publication
20 May 2025

Optimizing Health Financing: Digital Solutions Against Health Care Inefficiencies, Waste, Abuse, and Fraud

This report explores the complexities of identifying and managing fraud, waste, and abuse within health systems and highlights the need for digital solutions to address inefficiencies.

Event
24 to 27 June 2025

Asia Pacific Digital Transformation Forum 2025

This inaugural event aims to assist emerging economies in leveraging digital technologies for development through innovation and collaboration.

Publication
19 May 2025

Building Supply Chain Resilience: Insights Into Greening Value Chains for ASEAN—A Collective Intelligence Playbook

This publication shares insights from Malaysia on ways of supporting businesses—particularly SMEs—to accelerate decarbonization and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Publication
15 May 2025

Income and Jobs from Global Value Chain Participation by Developing Asian Economies

This paper studies participation by developing Asian economies in global value chains (GVCs) and uses an input–output framework to measure the impacts that GVCs of final manufactured products have on jobs and income.

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.

Article
5 May 2025

Preparing Asia–Pacific’s Workforce for the AI Future

A total of 49 social impact organizations will receive funding from a fund aiming to help the region's workforce unlock the opportunities of AI.

Event
17 to 18 June 2025

Circular Economy Forum 2025

Update: Due to growing demand, the Circular Economy Forum will now be available for online participation. When you register, please select this option to receive livestream access during the forum. ​