EconomyClimate change could derail economic progress in the Pacific — ADBInternational Finance DeskDecember 8, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 8, 2017 The subregion’s growth outlook for 2018 is adjusted downward slightly to 3.2%... Read more
Sector InsightADB supports Thailand’s energy sector with investment in Gulf Energy IPOInternational Finance DeskDecember 6, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 6, 2017 ADB’s financing will also include an investment made on behalf of the Leading Asia’s Private Infrastructure Fund... Read more
EconomyADB gives $200,000 grant to help in Vanuatu Volcano Disaster ResponseInternational Finance DeskDecember 2, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 2, 2017 The grant will help fund the Vanuatu Manaro Volcano Disaster Response Project... Read more
EconomyADB loan to help improve the quality of life of people with disabilities in MongoliaInternational Finance DeskNovember 29, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 29, 2017 ADB has approved a $25 million loan for the cause... Read more
EconomyADB $300 million loan to support Philippines’ financial sector reformsInternational Finance DeskNovember 28, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 28, 2017 The government will utilize a variety of funding sources including development financing, the private sector, and direct government expenditure... Read more
Social InitiativesADB supports first solar power plant to boost renewable energy in AfghanistanInternational Finance DeskNovember 28, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 28, 2017 Afghanistan still relies on energy imports from neighboring countries to meet its domestic demand... Read more
UncategorizedSynchronized global upswing underpins higher Asian bond yieldsInternational Finance DeskNovember 25, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 25, 2017 ADB cites strong macroeconomic fundamentals and tightening liquidity as the main sources for rising yields across most emerging East Asian bond markets... Read more
EconomyADB approves first full country partnership strategy for TurkmenistanInternational Finance DeskNovember 17, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 17, 2017 Highly concentrated export basket and export markets have made the economy vulnerable to changes in commodity prices... Read more
EconomyWithout regional collaboration, Southeast Asia will struggle in the Fourth Industrial RevolutionInternational Finance DeskNovember 15, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 15, 2017 Says a joint report launched by the Asian Development Bank and the World Economic Forum... Read more
EconomyADB, AFI partner to increase financial inclusion in Asia with new MOUInternational Finance DeskNovember 9, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 9, 2017 Will help enhancement of peer learning and knowledge sharing in advancing financial inclusion policies in the region... Read more