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Digital economy companies play a crucial role as creators, distributors and users of digital technology, making them influential stakeholders in the building of a sustainable digital economy that is inclusive and secure. Photo credit: iStock/wichayada suwanachun.
Article
19 January 2024

Building a Sustainable Digital Economy in Southeast Asia

This entails collaboration among digital economy companies, stakeholders, and regulators on market, technological, and institutional development.
Transition from Coals to Renewable Energy: Evidence from Indonesia
Publication
18 January 2024

Transition from Coals to Renewable Energy: Evidence from Indonesia

This paper identifies challenges and constraints of Indonesia’s energy transition mechanism.
Malaysia's National Energy Transition Roadmap is expected to open up investment opportunities of between 435 billion and 1.85 trillion ringgit ($92 billion and $392 billion) by 2050. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
17 January 2024

Malaysia’s Energy Transition Plan Spells Business Opportunities in Sabah and Sarawak

The country's shift to net zero is seen to propel high-impact industries, including MSMEs, as well as attract investments and generate job opportunities.
Gig Economy Employment during the Pandemic: An Analysis of GrabFood Driver Experiences in the Philippines
Publication
16 January 2024

Gig Economy Employment during the Pandemic: An Analysis of GrabFood Driver Experiences in the Philippines

This brief examines health, gender, and sustainability issues affecting the work of GrabFood drivers.
Carbon pricing is an essential tool to help countries keep track of their climate targets. Photo credit: iStock/Walaiporn Sangkeaw.
Article
12 January 2024

Carbon Pricing: Closing the Loophole in ASEAN's Climate Commitment

Carbon pricing reveals the true costs of fossil fuels, making it an effective tool to help communities choose low-carbon products and advance governments' net-zero goals. 
Podcast
11 January 2024

Experts Talk Solutions: Ming Tan

Ming Tan, founding executive director of the Tech for Good Institute, says micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises must be part of the fight against climate change.
The project found offshore wind is the most economically and commercially deployable for Indonesia, with minimal environmental impact. Photo credit: iStock/Ian Dyball.
Article
9 January 2024

Indonesia Can Lead the Way on Ocean-Based Climate Action

Protecting and strengthening blue carbon ecosystems, developing offshore renewable energy, and decarbonizing domestic shipping all have potential to significantly reduce emissions. 
A Road Map for Scaling Up Private Sector Financing for the Blue Economy in Thailand: Investment Report
Publication
8 January 2024

A Road Map for Scaling Up Private Sector Financing for the Blue Economy in Thailand: Investment Report

This report considers ways to mobilize and scale up private sector investment in areas such as aquaculture and marine renewable energy to help bolster sustainable blue development.
The Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan is part of the Agus river basin system. Photo credit: iStock/maedmaetzker.
Article
8 January 2024

Reducing Flood and Climate Risks in Mindanao River Basins

The project takes into account future climate change impacts and incorporates nature-based solutions.
Natural capital approaches offer a range of innovative tools for addressing the failure of the current and dominant economic systems. Photo credit: ADB
News
5 January 2024

ADB and GEF Jointly Announce Asia and the Pacific Natural Capital Fund

The concessional fund is designed to support projects that enhance food security while also protecting and restoring natural capital.
Strengthening Foundations to Unlock Green Finance in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Publication
4 January 2024

Strengthening Foundations to Unlock Green Finance in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

This brief sets out ways Lao PDR can offset the financial impacts of climate change and start improving its creditworthiness to unlock green growth.
Economic growth in Southeast Asia continues to be constrained by weakened global demand. Photo credit: ADB.
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.
ADB's Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific aims to boost investments on nature-based solutions that protect natural ecosystems and foster economic growth. Photo credit: ADB.
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.
Asian Development Outlook (ADO) December 2023: Growth Upbeat, Price Pressures Easing
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.
Developing the blue economy in Southeast Asia is expected to boost the growth of fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism, and promote investments in emerging sectors, such as renewable energy, biotechnology, and marine and freshwater-based research and education. Photo credit: ADB.
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.