News
3 January 2024

Southeast Asia’s Growth Slows on Weak External Demand

Low demand for manufacturing exports affected particularly the more open, bigger, and trade-oriented economies.

News
3 January 2024

ADB and Partners Launch Nature Financing Initiative for Asia and the Pacific

The hub aims to attract at least $2 billion into investment programs that incorporate nature-based solutions.

Publication
2 January 2024

Asian Development Outlook (ADO) December 2023: Growth Upbeat, Price Pressures Easing

This publication provides the economic outlook for Asia and the Pacific for 2023 and 2024.

Article
2 January 2024

Southeast Asia Is Building Back Bluer

Southeast Asian countries lay the groundwork for the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources in the region.

Event
2 January to 31 December 2024

Cities for All: An Introduction to Inclusive Cities

This free online course from ADB introduces key concepts, examines inclusion issues, and provides a toolkit to make cities more inclusive.

Publication
1 January 2024

Measuring the Economic Impacts of a Wind Power Project in Viet Nam

The Lotus Wind Power Project is an example of harmonious coexistence of environmental sustainability and economic growth.

Publication
1 January 2024

Addressing Plastic Pollution for Climate Benefits: Opportunities in the Global Plastics Treaty for Asia and the Pacific

This brief assesses how the anticipated Global Plastics Treaty could cut plastics production and set extended producer responsibility targets

Publication
27 December 2023

Renewable Energy Investments and Feed-in Tariffs: Firm-Level Evidence from Southeast Asia

This study examines the impact of feed-in tariffs on promoting investments in renewable energy in Southeast Asia.

News
27 December 2023

ADB Further Strengthens Human Capital Development in Indonesia with $500-Million Loan

The loan will support integrated reforms in education, skills development, health, and social protection aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Article
22 December 2023

Why the Philippines Is Promoting Agriculture Clustering to Boost Farmers’ Income

With farmers and fishers organized as a cluster, like a cooperative, they are expected to have greater access to financing, resources, technologies, and markets.

Publication
21 December 2023

Mobilizing Resources through Municipal Bonds: Experiences from Developed and Developing Countries

This publication examines how to leverage municipal bonds in financing climate-resilient infrastructure and making cities more livable.

Article
20 December 2023

Indonesia, Malaysia Seek to Become Regional Carbon Storage Hubs

Sharing storage infrastructure is expected to make CCUS projects economically and technically feasible in the region.

Article
19 December 2023

Why ASEAN's Digital Economy Framework Agreement Could Make the Region the New Digital Powerhouse

The agreement could double the size of ASEAN's digital economy by 2030 and help MSMEs and startups in the region embrace digital transformation.

Publication
18 December 2023

Attracting Global Talents: Bringing Digital Nomads and the Highly Skilled into ASEAN

This brief explores approaches taken by ASEAN countries to attract and retain global talent and digital nomads.

Event
18 December 2023

APAC Sustainability Seed Fund 2.0 Information Session #2

The fund will provide a comprehensive range of support, including grant, networking opportunities, and capacity building to selected nonprofits.