Information and communications technology


Metaverse in the Classroom: Reimagining Learning in Southeast Asia
The potential of the metaverse to help both students and educators has yet to be explored, but ensuring teachers have the skills and the means to use this frontier technology in the classroom is a good start.

Tags: ASEAN, Education, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia

The Future of Work in the Digital Economy: Addressing Challenges in the Road Ahead
With the rapid growth of gig platforms, governments should design policies that give credence to workers’ desire for flexibility and control.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Education, Capacity development, Governance and public sector management, Sustainable Development Goals

Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy to Hit $200B in 2022
Google-led study says e-commerce continues to accelerate, but travel and transport will take time to fully recover.

Tags: Economy, Information and communications technology, ASEAN

Helping Tourism MSMEs Take the Digital Path to Recovery and Resilience
ADB and Thailand organize training to help tourism MSMEs adopt digital technologies to analyze consumer data, market services, and boost profitability.

Tags: Tourism, Regional cooperation and integration, Sustainable Development Goals, Private sector development, Information and communications technology, Thailand

Reframing of Global Strategies and Regional Cooperation Pathways for an Inclusive Net-Zero Strategy in the Energy Transition Framework
This brief from ERIA assesses energy transition challenges for ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council, and proposes new policy pathways toward an inclusive net-zero economy.

Tags: SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Energy, Environment, Climate change and disaster risk management, Information and communications technology

Understanding Data and AI Regulations in Southeast Asia
While Southeast Asia should leverage on data and artificial intelligence, governments should set up safeguards to ensure these technologies promote human dignity. 

Tags: ASEAN, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Economy

Southeast Asia’s Tech Industry Goes from a Gallop to a Canter
With investments in ASEAN startups showing signs of weakness, policies are needed to support innovation ecosystems, both in individual member states and on a regional level.

Tags: ASEAN, Information and communications technology, Private sector development

BKCF Grants Fund Now Open for Third Round of Project Proposals
Priority projects include renewable energy, green enterprises, sustainable tourism, low-carbon transport, and high-quality agro-fisheries production.

Tags: Regional cooperation and integration, Environment, Tourism, Agriculture and food security, Information and communications technology, Transportation

Electric Vehicles, Electronics, and the Digital Economy Drive FDI Flows to ASEAN
Growing investor interest in these key industries helps boost foreign direct investments to near pre-pandemic levels in 2021.

Tags: SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Information and communications technology, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Trade and industry, Private sector development

Highlights: Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2022: Sustainable Solutions for Southeast Asia’s Recovery
This publication recaps proceedings during ADB's Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2022. It highlights the solutions that address challenges from the pandemic.

Tags: ASEAN, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Tourism, Social development and poverty, Health, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Urban development, COVID-19

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