Publication
3 February 2023

Climate Change and Earthquake Exposure in Asia and the Pacific: Assessment of Energy and Transport Infrastructure

This study analyzes the exposure of energy and transport assets in Asia and the Pacific to climate change and earthquake hazards.

Article
3 February 2023

How Indonesia Can Put 55 Million e-Motorcycles on the Road by 2030

ADB study favors limiting the use of gasoline motorcycles for specific zones over subsidizing electric-powered units.

News
31 January 2023

Positive But Cautious Outlook for Tourism Sector in 2023

UNWTO sees visitor arrivals nearing pre-pandemic levels in some regions but notes slow recovery in Asia–Pacific.

Publication
27 January 2023

Highlights: Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2022: Sustainable Solutions for Southeast Asia’s Recovery

This publication recaps proceedings during ADB's Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2022. It highlights the solutions that address challenges from the pandemic.

Publication
27 January 2023

The Global Green Economy: Capturing the Opportunity

This report explores how governments, investors, and communities can understand the opportunities promised by green economic strategy and take action to build sustainable prosperity.

Article
26 January 2023

Indonesia's Women Impact Entrepreneurs: Her Barriers Are More Systemic Than You Think

Women entrepreneurs face challenges in growing their businesses, including limited access to capital, advice, training opportunities, and support networks.

Publication
24 January 2023

Gender Security and Safety in the ASEAN Digital Economy

This paper reflects on the implications of gender-based cyber violence for digital equality and economic development.

Publication
23 January 2023

DKI Jakarta Province Voluntary Local Review 2021—Jakarta Collaboration in Handling the COVID-19 Pandemic: Rise toward a Resilient Jakarta

This publication shares findings from a 2021 review by the provincial government of DKI Jakarta on the implementation of the SDGs.

News
20 January 2023

Indonesia’s Future Capital Aspires to Be Carbon Neutral by 2045

Nusantara’s plan to achieve a carbon-neutral, resource-efficient, and livable city will contribute to Indonesia’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.

Article
18 January 2023

Building a Climate Resilient Asia: What Is Most Needed?

Ensuring cities are livable, adopting nature-based solutions, adopting sustainable transport, and shifting to hydrogen power key to climate action.

Article
16 January 2023

MSMEs Critical for a Greener Future in Southeast Asia

To chart a greener way forward for MSMEs, more concerted support is needed from key stakeholders,

News
13 January 2023

ADB Lowers Growth Forecast for Developing Asia amid Global Gloom

Global headwinds slowing down developing Asia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

News
10 January 2023

ASEAN Leaders Vow to Sustain Recovery amid Challenges

Leaders want countries to brace for headwinds from COVID-19, supply chain disruptions, food shortage, climate change, and other threats.

Article
9 January 2023

Five Ways to Fund the Philippines’ Fight against Climate Change

Financing climate action was a key topic at COP27. For the Philippines, on the front lines of the global climate crisis, it is a make-or-break question.

Article
6 January 2023

Here Is How Employers in Asia–Pacific Are Hiring in the Digital Age

Education systems need retooling to meet the growing demand for higher digital skills.