Article
31 March 2021

​​​​​Southeast Asia in Race against Time—and Mutant Variants—to Deliver COVID-19 Vaccines

To turn the tide against the pandemic, all hands should be on deck.

Article
31 March 2021

What Is the Green Recovery Program in Southeast Asia?

ASEAN plans to build back cleaner after COVID-19 by investing in sustainable transport, clean energy, and low-carbon agriculture.

Event
25 March 2021

Building Dynamic SMEs

This webinar examined policies and strategies needed to build dynamic and successful SMEs.

Publication
18 March 2021

Highlights: Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2021—Innovation through Collaboration: Planning for an Inclusive Post-COVID-19 Recovery

This brochure provides highlights from ADB’s Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2021, which explored solutions to ensure an inclusive recovery from COVID-19.

Video
18 March 2021

AI Opens Infinite Possibilities in Building Smart Cities and Fostering Inclusive Growth | SEADS 2021

With AI, cities can better serve citizens seeking good healthcare, education, security, and food security.

Article
15 March 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination: Leave No One Behind

Here's why a combination of international, regional, and national initiatives is needed to ensure that no one is left behind.

Event
4 March 2021

Targeting the Poor Using Big Data

This LEAP webinar examined the application of big data in mapping poverty.

News
1 March 2021

WeavAir Wins $10,000 ADB Tourism Hackathon

The company bested more than 60 teams which joined the challenge.

Publication
28 February 2021

Green, Sustainability, and Social Bonds for COVID-19 Recovery: A Thematic Bonds Primer

This primer explains how theme bonds can help finance COVID-19 recovery programs and projects while catering to specific targets such as environmental sustainability, infrastructure development, and social protection.

Event
26 February 2021

Small Economy Challenges

This webinar discussed how small economies can diversify their economic base and how to better integrate into the regional and global economy.

Publication
26 February 2021

How the Cloud Helps Cities Become Sustainable and Inclusive

This paper looks at how cities are adopting technology to meet rising demands on public services and infrastructure.

Publication
26 February 2021

Enabling Financial Inclusion in APAC through the Cloud

This paper examines financial inclusion in Asia Pacific and how the cloud can support more accessible and flexible delivery of fintech.

Article
26 February 2021

Why a Green Recovery Is Key to Bouncing Back from COVID-19

Going green can create long-term jobs, accelerate climate resilience, protect the environment and natural capital, and catalyze capital at scale.

News
16 February 2021

E-Commerce Powers Businesses in Indonesia’s Fast-Growing Digital Economy

More support needed for MSMEs as many still face roadblocks to going digital.

Article
11 February 2021

To Build Back Better, Southeast Asia Needs to Collaborate More, Be Inclusive, Green, and Digital

With no clear end in sight for the pandemic, Southeast Asian countries need to work together to sustain recovery under the new normal.