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.

Event
15 April 2024

Climate Finance Landscape of Southeast Asia—Gaps, Challenges and Opportunities

The webinar discussed climate finance gaps in the region and opportunities for accelerating the delivery of climate action.

Article
11 April 2024

Well-Managed Alternative Accommodations Contribute to Southeast Asia’s Tourism Recovery

Closing loopholes in the regulation of alternative accommodations would benefit the travelers, the state, and property owners.

Event
8 to 12 April 2024

Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024

The forum will discuss actions to ease a worsening food crisis in the region and improve long-term food security by strengthening food systems.

News
4 April 2024

ASEAN Finance Ministers Take On Pivotal Role in Climate Action

The planned ASEAN Climate Finance Policy Platform will enable knowledge exchange, generate evidence and build capacity, and develop policy frameworks.

Event
4 April 2024

Building Climate Resilience in Road Development: Strategies and Innovations

The webinar will discuss the climate resilience dimension of green roads as outlined in the newly developed ADB Green Roads Toolkit.

Article
3 April 2024

Nature Offers Sustainable Solutions for a Heritage City in Viet Nam

The city of Hue is looking at nature-based solutions to balance historical asset conservation and urban development and enhance climate resilience.

News
3 April 2024

ADB Readies ASEAN Climate Finance Policy Platform

The role of finance ministries is becoming increasingly pivotal in addressing climate-related fiscal risks and mobilizing climate finance.