Article
13 June 2024

Exploring Opportunities for Clean Growth in Malaysia

The Clean Growth Handbook Malaysia identifies opportunities to introduce or scale clean growth in four priority sectors—power, transport, buildings, and manufacturing.

Article
11 June 2024

Virtual Worlds, Real Impact: Unveiling the Healing Secrets of Plants through Immersive Technologies

Through gamification, personalization, and socialization, these emerging technologies can spark action among users about protecting the environment.

Article
6 June 2024

The AI Opportunity Fund to Build an AI-Ready Workforce in Asia–Pacific

The fund will invest in the development of critical AI skills and build confidence among workers and job-seekers, particularly those in underserved communities across the region.

Publication
4 June 2024

Digital Technology Adoption and Indonesia’s MSMEs during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This paper discusses Indonesia’s MSMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic and the digital transformation they pursue.

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.