Publication
25 August 2021

Capturing the Digital Economy: A Proposed Measurement Framework and Its Applications

This report from the Asian Development Bank proposes a framework to measure the digital economy.

Publication
25 August 2021

Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2021

This publication from the Asian Development Bank provides economic, financial, social, and environmental statistics, as well as select SDG indicators, about ADB member countries.

Article
25 August 2021

Charting the Future of Green Finance in Asia

Encouraging trends have emerged that point toward the deepening of environmental, social, and governance agendas across the region.

Article
20 August 2021

3 Essential Tips on Starting a Business during a Pandemic

Solve pain points, pivot, and prepare to fail, advised up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

Event
19 August 2021

Sustainable Recovery Pathways in Southeast Asia

This LEAP webinar examined Southeast Asia's growth path in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publication
17 August 2021

The Value of Unmanned Aerial Systems for Power Utilities in Developing Asia

This paper looks at how unmanned aerial systems, like drones, are helping address challenges in the energy sector.

Article
16 August 2021

How Governments Can Embrace the Cloud More Effectively

They need to provide the right policies, set up a clear strategy and adoption plan, and ensure experts are in place to help with the implementation.

Article
6 August 2021

This Fintech Social Enterprise Leans on Low- and High-Tech Solutions to Help MSMEs Get Better Access to Credit

Aeloi Technologies, the winner of ADB’s smart cities datathon, wants to help bridge the $8.1-trillion credit gap facing MSMEs worldwide.

Article
4 August 2021

5 Key Initiatives to Safely Reopen Borders in ASEAN

High on the agenda are the drafting of a travel corridor arrangement framework, digital tools for seamless travel, and common guidelines on hygiene and safety.

Publication
31 July 2021

Managing Debt Sustainability Risks

This report examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened debt vulnerability in the region and how ADB can help countries keep their debts sustainable despite the need to support COVID-19-related spending priorities.

Publication
29 July 2021

Advancing Women in Entrepreneurship

This report from Google takes a closer look at some of the factors behind the entrepreneurship gender gap and recommends potential areas of intervention.

Article
29 July 2021

Satellite Internet Offers a Quick Solution to Bridge Connectivity Gap in Mindanao

Pilot project shows installation takes just half a day or a day at the most.

Article
29 July 2021

What ASEAN Needs to Do to Create More Green Jobs

Countries urged to come up with a common definition, assess health and safety hotspots, and replicate mechanisms to foster coordination, among others.

Event
28 July 2021

COVID-19, Nonperforming Loans, and Cross-border Bank Lending

This webinar explored how international banks respond to a rise in their non-performing loans and those of emerging market borrowers.

News
27 July 2021

ADB Cuts Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia to 4.0% in 2021

New COVID-19 variants and delayed vaccine rollout remain the biggest risk to the outlook.