Article
23 April 2021

6 Ways Southeast Asia Can Ensure a Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19

Investing in green industries, big data, and the digital economy, among other innovations should be in countries’ arsenal.

Event
22 April 2021

Using AI and Satellite to Assess Flooding Impact

This LEAP webinar examined the use of earth observation tools to assess flood damage in Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia in October 2020 and Dili, Timor-Leste in April 2021.

Article
20 April 2021

A Green Recovery Can Make Southeast Asia an Economic Powerhouse

While COVID-19 continues to wreak socio-economic havoc across the region, the recovery provides a unique opportunity to fast track the transition toward green growth.

Publication
31 March 2021

Catalyzing Climate Finance: Lessons Learned from the Shandong Green Development Fund

This paper examines the establishment of an innovative leveraging mechanism to catalyze private, institutional, and commercial capital for the development of climate-friendly infrastructure and business in Shandong Province, the People’s Republic of China.

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.