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The Philippines has committed to reduce and avoid 75% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Photo credit: ADB.

News
3 December 2021

Philippines to Pilot Energy Transition Mechanism in Mindanao

The Agus-Pulangi hydropower plants will be rehabilitated and expanded to enable the early retirement of coal-fired power plants.

Event
25 November 2021

Prospects and Building Resilience of Remittances in Asia

This webinar examined the critical role of remittances as a lifeline for people in the region.

Antibiotics are convenient, relatively cheap, and a proven choice against common infections. While antibiotics can sometimes help clear up underlying infections, they are not always necessary, and inappropriate use can lead to antimicrobial resistance. Photo credit: iStock/Thakkura Podjanapon.

Article
24 November 2021

Vaccines against Antimicrobial Resistance: Short- and Long-Term Solutions to End the Invisible Pandemic

Deaths due to antibiotic-resistant superbugs estimated to rise to 10 million yearly, with annual cost seen at $100 trillion by 2050 if no action is taken.

The 8th Asia-Pacific Housing Forum on 7–9 December 2021 will highlight the urgent need for building sustainable and affordable housing through inclusive approaches. Photo credit: ADB.

Article
24 November 2021

Housing, Buildings Are Key to Sustainable Development

Minimizing the impact of the building sector on climate change.

Thanks to the fund's support, ADB’s Southeast Asia Department has been able to publish a compendium of policy briefs to help countries recover from the pandemic. Photo credit: ADB.

Article
23 November 2021

How the Republic of Korea e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund Is Helping Southeast Asian Countries amid COVID-19

An ADB-backed program sharing cutting-edge knowledge and best practices with senior government officials has helped countries accelerate recovery from COVID-19.

Making transport more inclusive is good for business, but it also accelerates progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Photo credit: UN Pulse Lab Jakarta.

Article
23 November 2021

How Big Data Is Helping Transform Indonesia’s Public Transport System

Through big data, the national railway company is able to provide a more people-centric approach to transport.

Finding sustainable options while traveling is now possible. Illustration credit: Courtesy of Google.

Article
22 November 2021

Building a Sustainable Future for Travel

Technology making it easier for people to travel more sustainably.

Publication
19 November 2021

Asia–Pacific Trade and Investment Trends 2021/2022: Preferential Trade Agreements in Asia and the Pacific

This report gives an overview of the initiatives and approaches of Asia–Pacific economies toward preferential trade agreements, including recent trends and developments.

More consumers and businesses have adopted digital payment systems, such as e-wallets, which enable contactless transactions during the pandemic. Photo credit: ADB.

News
19 November 2021

Google-Led Study Sees a $1-Trillion Digital Economy in Southeast Asia by 2030

Research by Google, Temasek, and Bain shows the digital economy in Southeast Asia could grow beyond the pandemic to $1 trillion by 2030. The largest economy, Indonesia, could become twice the size of the regional market today.

ADB announced a range of high-level measures and partnerships at COP26 aimed at taking transformational action against climate change. Photo credit: ADB.

News
17 November 2021

ADB Welcomes Promising Steps Forward at COP26 for Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific

ADB welcomes the scaled-up commitments from its developing member countries at COP26 as a step forward to strengthen actions in the global battle against climate change.

Publication
11 November 2021

E-Conomy SEA 2021—Roaring 20s: the SEA Digital Decade

This report from Google, Temasek, and Bain and Company looks at Southeast Asia's digital economy, focusing on Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam.

The RCEP covers a market of 2.2 billion people with a combined size of $26.2 trillion or 30% of the world’s gross domestic product. Photo credit: ADB.

News
11 November 2021

RCEP Agreement to Enter into Force on 1 January 2022

So far, six member states and four non-ASEAN signatory states have ratified the agreement.

Publication
8 November 2021

Policy Actions for COVID-19 Economic Recovery: A Compendium of Policy Briefs

The report features recommendations and actionable insights for Southeast Asian countries and the People’s Republic of China as they try to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

Publication
8 November 2021

Adaptation Gap Report 2021

This report from UNEP looks at how the world is adapting to the intensifying impact of climate change.

Publication
8 November 2021

Beating the Heat: A Sustainable Cooling Handbook for Cities

This report provides 80 supporting case studies and examples demonstrating proven strategies to sustainably cool cities.

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