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.

Publication
10 December 2021

Incubating Indonesia's Young Entrepreneurs: Recommendations for Improving Development Programs

This publication examines entrepreneurship development models and incubation centers designed for the youth in Indonesia.

Article
10 December 2021

The Doctor Is on: How Telemedicine Is Improving Healthcare Access

Telehealth hopes to offer patients the convenience of consulting with a healthcare service provider without leaving their home or office.

Article
10 December 2021

Digital Transformation—Pathway to Small Business Recovery and Success

Fintech companies explain how they advance their social impact through a global online education platform.

Article
8 December 2021

The Hunt for Housing Solutions

Governments, the private sector, and civil society urged to come together to craft solutions in providing affordable housing for all.

News
7 December 2021

Visa Accelerator Program Open for Applications

Program targets startups seeking to reach to new markets.

Event
7 December 2021

Curbing the Invisible Pandemic: Effective Solutions to Collectively Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

The webinar looked at ways to tackle antimicrobial resistance, which is responsible for approximately 700,000 deaths every year.

Publication
3 December 2021

ASEAN Green Future Phase 1 Reports—Further, Faster, Together

This series of reports looks at the decarbonization pathways for ASEAN member countries.