Publication
2 May 2025

How Thailand Can Apply Economic Instruments to Accelerate Plastic Packaging Circularity

This brief examines economic instruments including taxes and deposit–refund schemes to assess how they can effectively and equitably promote a shift toward a circular economy.

Publication
29 April 2025

Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2024—Volume II: Trends and Challenges Facing Small Businesses in Timor-Leste—Key Survey Findings

The report explores how Timor-Leste’s largely homogenous MSMEs are trading and looks at issues around financing, digitalization, and supply chains.

News
28 April 2025

Study Suggests Increasing Bank Loans to SMEs Creates More Jobs in Viet Nam

The average effect on job creation of a $1 million investment in SMEs was 10.4 jobs.

Publication
25 April 2025

Designing Competition Policy for Economic Development in Asia and the Pacific

This book analyzes competition policy in Asia and the Pacific through the lens of how it can support and promote economic development in the region.

Article
23 April 2025

Breaking Barriers: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Thrive in the Green Economy

Providing tailored green financing, deploying technology and bridging the digital divide, and ensuring a supportive environment with the right policies are key.

Publication
16 April 2025

Mobilizing Revenue: Digital Transformation of Revenue Administration in Singapore

This brief shows how the strategy of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore to digitalize its services can help cut costs, improve support, and boost compliance.

Article
15 April 2025

4 Ways Fintech Can Increase Women’s Access to Business Loans

While some progress has been made in closing social disparities across the globe, women still have unequal access to opportunities and resources compared to men.

Publication
14 April 2025

Securing Health in Southeast Asia

This publication compiles key learnings from ADB-supported COVID-19 vaccination programs in Southeast Asia.

Event
2 to 6 June 2025

Asia Clean Energy Forum 2025: Empowering the Future—Clean Energy Innovations, Regional Cooperation and Integration, and Financing Solutions

This forum aims to deliver practical knowledge, increased awareness, and opportunities for collaboration on promoting clean and efficient energy solutions.

Publication
10 April 2025

Bolstering Deep Tech Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in the ASEAN+3 Countries

This study examines ways to bolster deep tech entrepreneurship for sustainable development in ASEAN+3 countries.

Article
9 April 2025

Portable Solar Kits Empower Off-Grid Communities in Surigao del Norte

A project supported by the BIMP-EAGA–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund is giving low-income families in disaster-prone areas access to clean, affordable energy.

Event
14 April 2025

Rethinking Poverty: Strengthening ADB’s Approach for an Inclusive and Equitable Future

This seminar will explore innovative approaches to poverty reduction and social inclusion in Asia and the Pacific.

Publication
4 April 2025

Internet Use in Agriculture and Farm Earnings: An Analysis of the Indonesia Labor Force Survey

This study examines the association between internet use in agriculture and farm earnings in Indonesia.

Publication
28 March 2025

Unintended Consequences of Business Digitalization among MSMEs During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of the Philippines

This paper examines whether e-commerce use strengthened the performance of MSMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic, and proposes policy actions.

Article
27 March 2025

From Manicurist to a Healthcare Frontliner

Free short-term training helps mom-of-two retool and leave a low-paying job.