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From Rivers to the Sea: Exploring the Sarawak Delta UNESCO Global Geopark

August 03, 2026

Located on the Malaysian part of the island of Borneo, the geopark includes Kuching—the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy—as well as an extensive river delta system and a landscape that transitions from low-lying plains to higher ground inland.
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Workers installing a rooftop solar system.

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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Coastal Erosional Landforms at Sarawak Delta UNESCO Global Geopark. Photo credit: Sarawak Delta UNESCO Global Geopark.

People and Nature Thrive in UNESCO-Designated Sites

July 22, 2026

In BIMP-EAGA, as elsewhere, these protected areas help preserve cultural heritage, biodiversity, and geological sites of international significance as well as support local economies.
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Ihawig Prison and Penal Farm. Photo credit: iStock/ClaudineVM

Palawan Mega Ecozone Eyes Strategic Role in BIMP-EAGA

July 20, 2026

The planned 28,000-hectare economic zone is expected to promote cross-border investment and trade linkages, enhance transport connectivity, and strengthen regional value chains.
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Sei Mangkei Special Economic Zone in North Sumatra. Photo from seimangkeisez.com.

Special Economic Zones in Economic Corridors: Transforming Enclaves into Ecosystems of Growth

July 01, 2026

Special economic zones can be turned into interconnected engines of growth, particularly along economic corridors, maximizing spillover effects and creating and deepening linkages to the domestic and regional economy.
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Inception meeting of the BIMP-EAGA Economic Zones Working Group

New BIMP-EAGA Working Group Focuses on Economic Zone Development

July 01, 2026

BIMP-EAGA convened an inception meeting of the new Economic Zones Working Group (EZWG) on Monday, 29 June, in Jakarta.
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A woman on a boat at a floating market in Kalimantan. Photo credit: iStock/Adennysyahputra.

From Green Industry Superhubs to Maritime Hubs, Indonesia Maps Growth Strategy for Eastern Regions

June 18, 2026

Adopting a tailored approach, Indonesia leans on the strengths of each eastern region to maximize growth potential.
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The T’nalak textile, a sacred art of the T’boli Dream Weavers in Lake Sebu, Mindanao, Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Helping Small Businesses to Better Manage Trade through AEO Accreditation

June 11, 2026

An ADB-supported initiative will enhance national Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs in BIMP-EAGA and make them more accessible to MSMEs.
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A ro-ro ferry docked at a port.

Indonesia Plans Network of Ro-Ros to Link Eastern Regions

June 09, 2026

The plan, which aims to spur regional growth, would facilitate the transport of perishable commodities to regional processing centers.
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Farm-to-market roads are crucial for rural development as they enable farmers to access markets.

Mindanao Plans Gateway Corridor with Direct Access to BIMP-EAGA Markets

May 27, 2026

Under the plan, Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental provinces will form the gateway.
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From left: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto, Malaysia Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos.

Special BIMP-EAGA Summit in Cebu Adopts Vision 2035

May 09, 2026

The 10-year strategic roadmap seeks to enhance resilience and inclusive development for shared prosperity and sustainability.
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