Publication
11 April 2022

Asian Development Outlook 2022: Mobilizing Taxes for Development

This report examines the economic outlook of developing Asia amid global turbulence and lingering effects of the pandemic.

Publication
11 April 2022

Provincial Facilitation for Investment and Trade Index: Measuring Economic Governance for Business Development in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

This report surveyed more than 1,000 businesses to gauge how well provinces support private sector development.

News
11 April 2022

Building a Green and Smart City in Indonesia’s New Capital

The capital will be relocated to an area covered by BIMP-EAGA where it could help drive the subregion’s development and growth.

News
6 April 2022

Developing Asia Economies Set to Grow 5.2% This Year Amid Global Uncertainty

The trade-dependent economies of Southeast Asia are forecast to grow collectively by 4.9% this year and 5.2% in 2023.

Publication
4 April 2022

Distributed Renewable Energy: A Pathway for Resilient Recovery in Cities

This report focuses on the practical steps cities can take to turn renewable energy systems that generate and distribute power independently into resilient infrastructure that creates benefits.

News
4 April 2022

ASEAN Makes Good Progress in Reducing Trade Costs, Says UN Survey

The average implementation rate in ASEAN is 79%, higher than the Asia–Pacific regional average of 64.9%.

Article
4 April 2022

Have Passport, Will Travel—Sustainably

Sustainable options for travelers wanting to explore BIMP-EAGA are just a click away.

Publication
30 March 2022

Green Infrastructure Investment Opportunities: Indonesia—Green Recovery 2022 Report

This report explores green bonds and other instruments that can help finance Indonesia's transition into a low-carbon economy.

Publication
28 March 2022

COVID-19 and the Future of Tourism in Asia and the Pacific

This report outlines key trends in the tourism sector in the region before the outbreak and during the pandemic from early 2020 to the end of 2021 and recommends how governments can foster recovery in the sector.

News
25 March 2022

Seize Opportunities to Rebuild Tourism and Reimagine Cities of the Future, Say Leaders at SEADS 2022

The pandemic is an opportunity to rebuild and reimagine tourism and cities so they are more sustainable, inclusive, and less susceptible to shocks.

News
25 March 2022

Southeast Asia Recovery Hinged on Addressing Global Headwinds

While Southeast Asia is showing signs of recovery in the wake of the pandemic, economies need to counter headwinds including tighter interest rates, widespread unemployment, weak investment prospects, emerging variants, and higher inflation.

Publication
22 March 2022

ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility 2021: Financing for a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia

This report documents ACGF's progress and achievements from January to December 2021.

Article
17 March 2022

What Southeast Asian Countries Need to Do to Shift to Sustainable Tourism

While the pandemic has upended tourism in Southeast Asia, it also offers a unique opportunity for the industry to build back greener.

Video
17 March 2022

The Future of Sustainable Cities | SEADS 2022

Having political leaders who can implement initiatives and make policy changes vital to building livable cities.

Video
17 March 2022

Driving an Inclusive Tourism Recovery in Southeast Asia | SEADS 2022

There is a growing consensus that the COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity to make tourism greener.