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The well-being of women and girls should be at the heart of recovery programs. Photo credit: ADB.
News
26 April 2022

Southeast Asia's Recovery Should Be People-Centered

With the pandemic amplifying the inequalities plaguing the region, it has become more urgent to adopt inclusive solutions to build back better.
With 65% of Asia’s infrastructure projects not considered bankable and with the clock ticking to deliver on their net-zero goals, countries like Indonesia are under pressure to line up green projects that would attract investments from the private sector. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
19 April 2022

6 Ways Indonesia Can Green Its Infrastructure Pipeline

Incorporating environmental, social, and governance norms in planning and offering incentives for fund raising, among ways to add more green projects.
Strong global demand for electronics, fewer supply disruptions, and high commodity prices boosted exports in Southeast Asia last year. Photo credit: ADB.
News
18 April 2022

Bullish Outlook for Southeast Asia amid Global Uncertainty

Economic gains continue despite tapering by the US Central Bank in November in response to rising inflation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Indonesia is moving away from mass tourism in favor of ecotourism and sports tourism and is bent on promoting nature and culture to tourists. Photo credit: iStock/kapulya.
News
13 April 2022

Why Southeast Asia Needs to Embrace Sustainable Tourism

As the region starts reviving travel, there is a growing consensus the pandemic is an opportunity to fix structural issues that have plagued tourism over the years and rebuild it greener.
Asian Development Outlook 2022: Mobilizing Taxes for Development
Publication
11 April 2022

Asian Development Outlook 2022: Mobilizing Taxes for Development

This report examines the economic outlook of developing Asia amid global turbulence and lingering effects of the pandemic.
Provincial Facilitation for Investment and Trade Index: Measuring Economic Governance for Business Development in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Publication
11 April 2022

Provincial Facilitation for Investment and Trade Index: Measuring Economic Governance for Business Development in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

This report surveyed more than 1,000 businesses to gauge how well provinces support private sector development.
Nusantara is located roughly between two urban centers in East Kalimantan, Balikpapan and Samarinda (in photo). Photo credit: iStock/vidiawan.
News
11 April 2022

Building a Green and Smart City in Indonesia’s New Capital

The capital will be relocated to an area covered by BIMP-EAGA where it could help drive the subregion’s development and growth.
Inflation in the region remains manageable but is forecast to rise to 3.7% this year, before moderating to 3.1% in 2023. Photo credit: ADB.
News
6 April 2022

Developing Asia Economies Set to Grow 5.2% This Year Amid Global Uncertainty

The trade-dependent economies of Southeast Asia are forecast to grow collectively by 4.9% this year and 5.2% in 2023.
Distributed Renewable Energy: A Pathway for Resilient Recovery in Cities
Publication
4 April 2022

Distributed Renewable Energy: A Pathway for Resilient Recovery in Cities

This report focuses on the practical steps cities can take to turn renewable energy systems that generate and distribute power independently into resilient infrastructure that creates benefits.
Singapore achieved the highest implementation rate at more than 90%, followed by the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, which achieved high rates of more than 80%. Photo credit: iStock/Delpixart.
News
4 April 2022

ASEAN Makes Good Progress in Reducing Trade Costs, Says UN Survey

The average implementation rate in ASEAN is 79%, higher than the Asia–Pacific regional average of 64.9%.
Sustainable travel aligns with BIMP-EAGA’s goal to promote the subregion as a premier destination for ecotourism in Asia and the Pacific. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
4 April 2022

Have Passport, Will Travel—Sustainably

Sustainable options for travelers wanting to explore BIMP-EAGA are just a click away.
Green Infrastructure Investment Opportunities: Indonesia—Green Recovery 2022 Report
Publication
30 March 2022

Green Infrastructure Investment Opportunities: Indonesia—Green Recovery 2022 Report

This report explores green bonds and other instruments that can help finance Indonesia's transition into a low-carbon economy.
COVID-19 and the Future of Tourism in Asia and the Pacific
Publication
28 March 2022

COVID-19 and the Future of Tourism in Asia and the Pacific

This report outlines key trends in the tourism sector in the region before the outbreak and during the pandemic from early 2020 to the end of 2021 and recommends how governments can foster recovery in the sector.
The pandemic has erased 9.3 million jobs and pushed 4.7 million people in Southeast Asia into extreme poverty. Photo credit: ADB.
News
25 March 2022

Seize Opportunities to Rebuild Tourism and Reimagine Cities of the Future, Say Leaders at SEADS 2022

The pandemic is an opportunity to rebuild and reimagine tourism and cities so they are more sustainable, inclusive, and less susceptible to shocks.
Emerging COVID-19 variants is among the challenges Southeast Asia needs to sustain recovery. Photo credit: ADB.
News
25 March 2022

Southeast Asia Recovery Hinged on Addressing Global Headwinds

While Southeast Asia is showing signs of recovery in the wake of the pandemic, economies need to counter headwinds including tighter interest rates, widespread unemployment, weak investment prospects, emerging variants, and higher inflation.