Technical Reports

ASEAN Investment Report (AIR) 2022: Pandemic Recovery and Investment Facilitation

The ASEAN Investment Report (AIR) is an annual publication analysing investment trends and other related issues in the region. This year looks at Foreign Direct Investment flows, particularly in the context of pandemic recovery, and provides a special focus on Investment Facilitation, specifically the ASEAN Investment Facilitation Framework (AIFF) which was initiated in 2021.

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Enhancing the Resilience of MSMEs to Crises and Disasters: Regional Guidelines for ASEAN Governments

This guidelines provides a foundational framework for ASEAN policy-makers to enhance the resilience of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises and thus minimise the impact of future disasters and crises. Following the four phases of disaster risk management (prevention, preparedness, response and recovery), the guidelines provide information on how the relevant agencies can identify resources, determine roles and responsibilities, establish coordination mechanisms and include disaster risk management in existing or new policies and regulations. 

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Roadmap Towards Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Space Cooling in ASEAN (2022)

The Roadmap towards Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Space Cooling in ASEAN focuses on the policy tools available for AMS to drive energy efficiency improvements for space cooling. It sets ambitious milestones for space cooling technologies, including air conditioners and fans, that can help guide the ambitions outlined in this roadmap and subsequent action across ASEAN.

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Roadmap for Energy-Efficient Buildings and Construction in ASEAN (2022)

The Roadmap for Energy-Efficient Buildings and Construction in ASEAN focuses on the policy tools available for ASEAN Member States to drive energy efficiency improvements in the building sector to help meet growing needs for residential and non-residential floor space and energy services, while limiting the growth in energy demand and related emissions. It identifies key energy-efficient and low carbon actions and activities that governments could consider for implementation by 2025, 2030 and beyond, moving towards net zero-carbon buildings.

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ASEAN Guidelines on Hygiene and Safety for Professionals and the Communities in the Tourism Industry

The ASEAN Guidelines on Hygiene and Safety for Professionals and the Communities in the Tourism Industry was developed specifically to ensure health and safety of travelers, service providers and professionals, and the communities involved. The Guidelines cover several sectors: accommodation, restaurants, facilities, spa and wellness, ecotourism/community-based tourism, travel and tour operation, and theme parks and convention centers

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