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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.
Small businesses suffered large income and capital losses during the pandemic. Photo credit: ADB.

4 Mistakes MSMEs Made during COVID-19

July 27, 2022

A study of Southeast Asian businesses shows what not to do during a crisis.
Vendors enjoy brisk sales at a wet market in the Philippines. Photo credit: ADB.

ADB Sees Brighter Outlook for Southeast Asia

July 22, 2022

Indonesia and the Philippines are expected to grow faster this year amid increased domestic demand as COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed and borders reopen.
Women making cassava chips in Indonesia.

Big Opportunities for BIMP-EAGA in $3-Trillion Global Muslim Market

July 21, 2022

The 2025 growth forecast sees uptrend in halal finance, food, fashion, travel, and cosmetics, as well as pharmaceuticals, media, and recreations.
A view of a commercial area in Bandung, Indonesia.

Improving Local Government Tax Administration Can Boost Collection

May 05, 2022

An ADB-supported project in Indonesia modernized local taxation, which raised collection by 37%.
Makassar smart city video. Photo credit: ADB.

Makassar Turns Its Smart City Ambition into Reality

April 27, 2022

Urban planning and development is backed by data-driven digital tools for evidence-based decision-making.
Nurul Hidayah and Fatma Mulyana, Vena Energy Solar Farm staff, are doing operations and maintenance work at Selong in Lombok island Indonesia, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Photo credit: ADB.

Banking on Green Finance to Support a Low-Carbon Recovery in Indonesia

April 19, 2022

The green sector offers a huge investment opportunity in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, with energy and transportation alone requiring some $245 billion in climate funding.