Article
17 February 2026

Improving Ocean Health Can Drive Inclusive and Low-Carbon Growth in the Philippines

Inclusive and sustainable management of coastal and marine ecosystems will ensure long-term ecological and economic resilience and protect millions of Filipinos from worsening climate impacts.

Publication
16 February 2026

Realising a Confident Digital Society: Spotlight on Southeast Asia

This report examines the concept of a confident digital society and offers policy recommendations to advance sustainable and empowered digital societies.

Article
11 February 2026

Future-Proofing Tourism: Building a Workforce-First Path

When guided by people-centered principles, digitalization can amplify human ingenuity, foster innovation, expand workforce opportunities, and strengthen the industry’s competitiveness.

Publication
6 February 2026

Comparative Lessons from Asia’s National Digitalization Strategies: Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, and Thailand

This brief shares lessons from the digitalization journeys of Asian economies, highlighting the importance of strategic leadership, inclusive design, and systemic investment.

Event
12 February 2026

Social License to Operate: Balancing Stakeholder Expectations and Operational Needs

The webinar provides practical guidance for ASEAN ports on identifying material sustainability issues and strengthening their social license.

News
3 February 2026

AVPN's AI Fund Expands Skilling Infrastructure for a Future-Ready Workforce across Asia–Pacific

An additional $10 million allotted last year will now fund the program's phase two.

Article
2 February 2026

12 Things to Know: Tourism and Travel in Southeast Asia

The ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan 2026–2030 is anchored on five focus areas: resilient tourism, empowered tourism workforce, accessible and seamless travel, digital transformation, and sustainable tourism.

News
29 January 2026

Securing an Energy-Resilient Future for ASEAN

Senior energy officials explore a common agenda for insulating energy systems from instability and climate and supply chain shocks.

Article
28 January 2026

Bridging Borders for a Cleaner Future: ASEAN’s Next Leap in Cross-Border Power Trade

In today’s world, energy security is no longer just about having enough fuel within one’s borders—it is about building systems that are interconnected, resilient, and low-carbon.

Publication
23 January 2026

Highlights of ADB’s Engagement with Civil Society Organizations 2024

This report provides an overview of ADB’s engagement with civil society organizations in 2024. It outlines key policy initiatives and work in strategic focus areas.

Article
21 January 2026

AI for Good: Toward a Confident Digital Society in Southeast Asia

AI is no longer confined to labs or large corporations. It is quietly revolutionizing how societies function.

Publication
16 January 2026

Digitalization in Shaping Female and Male Entrepreneurial Potential

This paper analyzes how digitalization enhances entrepreneurial opportunities of both female and male entrepreneurs.

Event
9 to 13 March 2026

Better Air Quality (BAQ) Conference 2026

Clean Air Asia, along with co-organizers, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), present the 12th Better Air Quality conference (BAQ 2026) to be held on 11–13 March 2026, with pre-events on 9–10 March, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Article
14 January 2026

Solutions Are on the Horizon for Southeast Asia’s Hard-to-Abate Sectors

Coordinated regional action can accelerate technology adoption and interoperability and mobilize transition finance.

Publication
9 January 2026

How Can Southeast Asia’s Air Transport Sector and Governments Work Together to Expand Aviation Sustainably in the Region?

Reforming airport and air navigation infrastructure investment and regulation can improve aviation performance and better support Asia’s sustainable development.