Greater Mekong Subregion Program

Digital technology is rapidly reshaping everyday life. In Asia and the Pacific, developing countries are adapting at different paces.

ADB, Japan, and the Republic of Korea are supporting governments in strengthening their digital systems to improve public services and pursue the global development agenda.

Read the story: https://www.adb.org/multimedia/partnership-report2025/our-stories/getting-ready-to-go-digital/

ADB Japan Funds | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea

Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) discussed new opportunities to promote sustainable and resilient tourism investment during a roundtable on the “ASEAN Sustainable and Resilient Tourism Investment Outlook 2030” on 19 May. Tourism Minister Huot Hak highlighted Cambodia’s strong tourism potential, rich cultural and natural assets, improving infrastructure and connectivity, and the “Visit Cambodia in the Green Season” campaign, which aims to position the country as a year-round destination. The discussions also focused on improving the investment climate and supporting ASEAN’s long-term vision of becoming a global leader in sustainable, high-value tourism by 2045.

Cambodia and ADB discuss sustainable tourism investment opportunities

Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Cambodia discussed new opportunities to promote sustainable and resilient tourism investment during a roundtable on the “ASEAN Sustainable and Resilient Tourism Investment Outlook 2030” on 19 May. Tourism Minister Huot Hak highlighted Cambodia’s strong tourism potential, rich cultural and natural assets, improving infrastructure and connectivity, and the “Visit Cambodia in the Green Season” campaign, which aims to position the country as a year-round destination. The discussions also focused on improving the investment climate and supporting ASEAN’s long-term vision of becoming a global leader in sustainable, high-value tourism by 2045.

For more details, visit https://mekongtourism.org/cambodia-eyes-sustainable-tourism-investment/

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On 25–26 May in Vientiane, Lao PDR, public and private sector leaders will convene for the Greater Subregion Agribusiness Sector Consultation Workshop—a key step toward building a more integrated, resilient, and sustainable agrifood system.
Bringing together agribusinesses, chambers of commerce, governments, and development partners, the workshop will:
✅ Launch the GMS Agribusiness Network—a new platform for stronger public–private dialogue
✅ Identify solutions to scale cross-border supply chains and trade
✅ Expand access to innovative financing for agribusinesses
✅ Align policies with private sector realities
As the GMS advances the GMS 2030 Kunming Strategic Framework for Transformation of Agrifood Systems and the GMS Strategy on Private Sector Engagement, alongside ADB’s $40 billion commitment to food systems transformation, this workshop will help unlock new opportunities for growth and regional cooperation.
Join the conversation on the future of agribusiness in the GMS—in Vientiane or online
👉 Visit the event page for Zoom access details, link in the comments