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On the Rise: Deploying Rooftop Solar Systems in BIMP-EAGA

July 28, 2026

Blessed with bountiful sunlight, BIMP-EAGA has significant potential to develop solar power, along with other renewables, to speed its energy transition.
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Divers remove the crown of thorns starfish around Datoy Island in Coron, Palawan, Philippines, to conserve the coral reefs.

How Coron and El Nido in Palawan Can Curb Overtourism

September 26, 2022

The islands need to determine their capacity limits for tourism to reduce pressure on marine ecosystems.

Chinatown, West Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo credit: ADB.

Southeast Asia Economy Rebounds Despite Headwinds

September 23, 2022

Robust domestic demand in Indonesia and the Philippines contribute to an improved outlook for this year, according to the Asian Development Bank.

Technicians at a wind and solar Farm in the Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Building the ASEAN Power Grid: Opportunities and Challenges

September 22, 2022

Interconnecting power grids in the region is a key strategy in strengthening energy security and transitioning to renewables through efficient resource sharing.

An AirAsia airplane parked at an airport in Indonesia.

BIMP-EAGA Strives to Restore Air and Sea Links in the Wake of the Pandemic

September 21, 2022

Some services have already resumed and efforts are underway to revive more.

School children attend to their daily routine under the mentorship of volunteer teachers. Photo credit: ADB.

Steps and Strategies for Recovering Learning Losses in Southeast Asia

September 21, 2022

Two policy briefs give recommendations on how to accelerate learning after the unprecedented disruption to education during the pandemic.

Port of Makassar in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Photo credit: iStock/ClaudineVM.

Indonesia Applies Single Submission of Quarantine and Customs Documents to 14 Ports

September 02, 2022

The scheme includes key ports in Sulawesi and Kalimantan.

People wearing protective face masks in Indonesia as a precautionary measure against the spread of Covid-19.

BIMP-EAGA Needs a Playbook to Boost Resilience against Future Shocks

September 02, 2022

Member countries urged to look beyond the 2025 mid-term plan in realizing the subregion’s overall goals.

A city in Indonesia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Asian Cities to Build Climate-Resilient Infrastructure with ADB Support

August 19, 2022

Collaborations with Makassar in Indonesia, Penang in Malaysia, Tbilisi in Georgia, and Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia are underway.

ASEAN Gears Up for a Shift to Electric Vehicles

August 10, 2022

Accelerating EV adoption is expected to help decarbonize the transport sector as well as attract investments.

Men inspecting a wind turbine in the distance.

Korean-Backed BIMP-EAGA Fund Calls Again for Grant Proposals

August 10, 2022

Environment, connectivity, and tourism projects may apply for $50,000 to $300,000 in funding.