Publication
24 January 2022

Building Prolific Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: Shared Lessons from India and ASEAN

This report looks at the evolution of the incubation ecosystem in India and ASEAN and presents a comparative analysis of some of the major policies. It is based on the joint roundtable held by CIIE.CO and ERIA on "Incubators as Catalysts for Innovation," as well as previous research by both organizations on incubators in their respective countries and/or regions.

News
21 January 2022

ADB Supports Equity Investments in Southeast Asia

Investments in private equity funds Creador V and Northstar V will help create jobs, improve services, and foster good corporate governance.

News
20 January 2022

Tourism Grows 4% in 2021 but Remains Far Below Pre-Pandemic Levels—UNWTO

Asia and the Pacific arrivals 94% below pre-pandemic levels as many destinations remained closed to non-essential travel.  

News
20 January 2022

Countries in East Asia Commit to Green Recovery and Healthy Oceans

The virtual 7th East Asian Seas Ministerial Forum endorsed a roadmap to 2030 that is anchored on sustainability and blue economy principles.

News
20 January 2022

Job Losses in Southeast Asia Peak during Strictest COVID-19 Curbs

Young people aged 15 to 24 accounted for as much as 45% of job losses at the height of the pandemic in 2020. Women were also among the most affected.

Article
17 January 2022

Enhancing Poverty Measurement through Big Data

With scant data for almost half of the SDG indicators in Southeast Asia, governments explore big data and machine learning to address the data gaps.

Publication
13 January 2022

Towards Reducing Single-Use Plastics in Lao PDR: Options for a National Policy Strategy and Action Plan

This report assesses Lao PDR's capability in dealing with single-use plastic wastes and recommends policy options based on lessons from other countries and recommendations from stakeholders and experts.

Article
13 January 2022

What Will It Take for Southeast Asia to Build Back Better from COVID-19? Go Green

Taking a green growth path is key to the region's exit strategy from the pandemic.

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.