Publication
7 January 2022

Developing Agriculture and Tourism for Inclusive Growth in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

This report analyzes the Lao PDR’s development achievements and discusses policy recommendations for further development of the agriculture and tourism sectors.

Publication
6 January 2022

Developing the Philippine Blue Economy: Opportunities and Challenges in the Ocean Tourism Sector

This working paper recommends policies based on an analysis of the ocean tourism ecosystem of the Philippines and a case study of a tourism enterprise in Palawan.

Publication
6 January 2022

Can Vaccination Help Restart Tourism?

This brief examines how vaccine passes, a digital or hard copy pass that documents receipt of a particular vaccination, could support cross-border travel and help revive the tourism sector.

Publication
4 January 2022

Labor Mobility and Remittances in Asia and the Pacific during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic

This ADB brief examines the impact of the pandemic on labor mobility and remittances in the Asia and the Pacific and looks at policy recommendations.

News
4 January 2022

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Takes Effect on 1 January

Uneven benefits from tariff concessions seen for member states but still advantageous overall.

News
22 December 2021

ADB Strengthens Cooperation with ASEAN on Disaster Risk Management

ADB to support a program to strengthen regional cooperation on understanding, reducing, and managing transboundary risks.

Article
22 December 2021

How Is Digitalization Helping Women-owned Micro and Small Businesses Cope During the Pandemic?

Digitalization alone is not enough to help women-owned small businesses in Indonesia survive disruptions like COVID-19.

Publication
20 December 2021

Financing the Ocean Back to Health in Southeast Asia: Approaches for Mainstreaming Blue Finance

This report from the Asian Development Bank gives an overview of Southeast Asia's blue economy with a particular focus on the investment approaches, opportunities, and finance mechanisms that are available to promote and catalyze funds for a sustainable ocean economy.

Publication
20 December 2021

Digital Connectivity and Low Earth Orbit Satellite Constellations: Opportunities for Asia and the Pacific

This publication from the Asian Development Bank explores the potential of low-Earth orbit satellites to enhance global digital connectivity and benefit developing Asia, particularly its more remote areas.

News
20 December 2021

New ADB Facility to Help Southeast Asia Revive Tourism and Boost Sustainable, Inclusive Investments

The Southeast Asia Sustainable Tourism Facility will help countries identify and prepare environmentally sustainable tourism projects and catalyze private financing to support them.

Article
20 December 2021

How Indonesia Is Creating a New Generation of Entrepreneurs

Young entrepreneurs are powering up Southeast Asia’s largest economy as it moves toward a post-pandemic recovery.

Event
16 December 2021

Lessons from 'e-Conomy SEA 2021: Roaring 20s: The SEA Digital Decade'

This LEAP webinar looked at the prospects and challenges for the digital decade in ASEAN and the policies needed to support growth.

Publication
15 December 2021

Social Enterprises and Disability: Promoting Inclusion, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in ASEAN

This policy brief highlights the role of social enterprises in promoting social impact and inclusion for people with disabilities in ASEAN.

Publication
15 December 2021

Firms’ Financial Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Fiscal Incentives

This study measures companies’ financial distress during the pandemic and examines the potential impact of fiscal incentives on financial performance, focusing on companies in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Article
15 December 2021

Turning Waste into Energy, Reducing Environmental Pollution in Viet Nam

EU-backed SWITCH Asia project helps to green tea production while boosting farmer income.