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Publication
15 January 2025

Leveraging Fintech for Women Entrepreneurs in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam

This report explores how fintech solutions can help women entrepreneurs in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam access the finance they need to expand their businesses.
Two wheelers like mopeds and and scooters, as well as higher-powered motorcycles, and three wheelers, like tricycles, are among those categorized as electric light vehicles under the ASEAN guidelines. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
14 January 2025

Paving the Way for ASEAN to Adopt Electric Motorcycles

While the electrification of cars is on the agenda in many countries, two and three-wheelers are still largely out of scope as the region decarbonizes.
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Publication
9 January 2025

Social Capital and Economic Development in a Large and Multi-Ethnic Developing Country: Evidence from Indonesia

This study explores the effects of social capital on economic development in Indonesia, a large and multi-ethnic developing country.
The world’s largest semiconductor companies are in Southeast Asia. Photo credit: ADB.
News
9 January 2025

Southeast Asia to Grow 4.7% in 2024 on the back of Strong Exports and Public Spending

Manufacturing and trade benefited from the global electronics upturn and shifts in global supply chains.
The Mekong, along with Chao Phraya, Citarum, and Hong are often cited as the most important rivers of Southeast Asia because of their significant geological features, biodiversity, and economic benefits. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
7 January 2025

In Southeast Asia, Rivers Are Under Siege

Reversing alarming biodiversity losses in the region's most important rivers call for nature-based solutions, policy interventions, and innovative financing mechanisms.
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Publication
6 January 2025

Accelerating Green Bonds for Municipalities in Southeast Asia

This report examines how green, social, and sustainable bonds can help municipalities raise capital to finance climate-resilient infrastructure and drive green, inclusive growth.
The rapid expansion of the aircraft fleet in Asia and the Pacific, particularly among budget carriers, is driving the growth in demand for maintenance services. Photo credit: iStock/gorodenkoff.
Article
18 December 2024

Southeast Asia Ramps Up Capacity to Cash In on Booming Aircraft Services

Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand are vying to compete with Singapore, which is recognized as an international service center.
Greening Road Construction Using Low-Carbon Concrete and 3D Printing
Event
12 December 2024

Greening Road Construction Using Low-Carbon Concrete and 3D Printing

The speakers will discuss the benefits of low-carbon road construction solutions, highlighting their impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and workload.
The PENCAS Act is a landmark legislation that institutionalizes the systematic measurement of stock and flows of natural resources and the contributions they provide to society and economy. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
10 December 2024

Measure What You Treasure: Advancing Natural Capital Accounting in the Philippines

Putting nature on the Philippine balance sheet paves the way for holistic, evidence-based policymaking and programming.
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Publication
9 December 2024

Gender Equality and Disability Inclusion: Guidelines to Address the Specific Needs of Women and Girls with Disabilities

This publication looks at barriers faced by many women and girls living with disabilities in Asia and the Pacific.
Disability-Inclusive and Gender-Responsive Transport
Event
5 December 2024

Disability-Inclusive and Gender-Responsive Transport

Part of the ADB Green Roads series, this webinar will look at improving the accessibility and inclusivity of transport systems.
The Chao Phraya river basin is home to 57% of Thailand’s population, including Bangkok, and generates 66% of the country’s gross domestic product. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
5 December 2024

In Managing Floods and Droughts in Thailand’s Chao Phraya, Ensuring River Health Is a Must

Deploying a natural approach to manage rivers entails the conservation, rehabilitation, and management of ecosystems.
Climate-Resilient Fiscal Management: Experience from Southeast Asia
Publication
25 November 2024

Climate-Resilient Fiscal Management: Experience from Southeast Asia

This report considers how finance ministries can respond strategically to climate risk, highlighting good practices from the region.
Between 2018 and 2023, Asia received $18 billion of private investments in plastic circularity, only 10% of total investments, despite the greater magnitude of plastic pollution in this region. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
22 November 2024

Global Plastics Treaty: A Turning Point in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution

The proposed agreement seeks to establish a framework that addresses the full life cycle of plastic.
Villagers fish by the floating solar panels at the Da Mi hydropower plant in Binh Thuan, Viet Nam. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
20 November 2024

Southeast Asia Needs Serious Money to Get to Net Zero

Addressing the significant financing gap is crucial, requiring bold targets and more international support.