Developing Asia Maintains Strong Growth Outlook Despite Global Economic Headwinds
Developing economies across Asia and the Pacific are expected to maintain relatively strong economic momentum despite an increasingly uncertain international...
Asian Development Bank
Asian Development Outlook September Update: Asia’s Economic Outlook in Focus
The Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2026 continues to provide a detailed assessment of economic conditions across Asia...
Marshall Islands Strengthens North Pacific Partnership Through New Regional Development Initiative
MAJURO — The Marshall Islands is joining a major new regional initiative designed to bring development financing and technical support...
ADB Urges Developing Economies to Strengthen Fiscal Defenses
The Asian Development Bank has urged developing economies to reinforce their fiscal positions as higher borrowing costs, currency pressures and...
Philippines Can Still Reach 3.8% Growth Target, ADB Says
The Philippine economy could still achieve 3.8% growth this year, but a stronger recovery in public investment and household spending...
Mongolia’s Grasslands Face Growing Pressure as Herders Seek a More Sustainable Livelihood
Ulaanbaatar, September 8, 2026: Mongolia’s vast grasslands are facing increasing pressure as climate stress, deteriorating pastures and shrinking water availability...
Asian Development Bank Backs Palau’s Push for Greater Fiscal and Energy Resilience Amid Global Economic Shocks
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting efforts to strengthen Palau’s economic and energy resilience, as the Pacific island nation...
Digital Infrastructure: The New Foundation of Economic Growth
For generations, economic development was closely associated with physical infrastructure. Roads connected villages with cities, power plants supplied energy to...
ASEAN Growth Lifts Millions Out of Poverty as Economic Expansion Creates New Environmental Challenges
Manila: Strong economic growth across Southeast Asia has helped millions of people move out of extreme poverty over the past...
ADB Approves $400 Million Facility to Modernize Borders and Strengthen Trade Across Central Asia
Manila, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million regional financing facility aimed at upgrading border crossings and...
Asian Development Bank Approves $5 Million Emergency Grant for Flood-Hit Nepal
World Bank AI Generated Photo Kathmandu, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an emergency grant of $5 million to...
Central Asia’s Renewable Energy Potential Needs Stronger Investment and Infrastructure
Central Asia possesses substantial opportunities for renewable energy development, but turning those resources into operating projects will require more than...
Glacial Lake Flood Risk Rising Across Hindu Kush Himalayas as Glaciers Melt Faster
The Hindu Kush Himalaya region is facing a growing threat from glacial lake outburst floods as rising temperatures accelerate the...
ADB and Nepal Mark Six Decades of Partnership in Advancing Sustainable Development
From the towering snow-covered peaks of Mount Everest to the fertile plains of the Terai region, Nepal is a nation...
Turning Urban Master Plans into Livable Cities: Experts to Discuss Solutions in Upcoming Webinar
Cities across Asia and the Pacific are growing rapidly, bringing both opportunities and challenges for urban development. While many cities...
Strengthening Trade Resilience in Asia-Pacific Amid Global Uncertainty
Asia and the Pacific have demonstrated remarkable resilience in trade, adapting effectively to global economic uncertainties. Despite this adaptability, the...
ADB Approves $410 Million Support for Pakistan’s Reko Diq Mine, Boosting Economy and Minerals Supply
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a significant financial package totaling $410 million to support Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper-gold...
Building Resilient Education Systems: Ensuring No Child is Left Behind
Millions of children around the world continue to face significant barriers to quality education. Despite global progress in literacy and...
ADB Highlights Urgent Threats to Oceans as Climate Pressures Intensify
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued a stark reminder of the oceans’ critical role in sustaining life on Earth,...
ADB Strengthens Biodiversity Efforts to Protect Asia and the Pacific’s Natural Wealth
Asia and the Pacific is home to some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, supporting the livelihoods, health, and...
Bridging the Urban-Rural Water Divide in Asia’s Developing Economies
Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet in many developing economies across Asia, this basic necessity remains...
Melting Glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalayas Raise Alarm: ADB Supports Resilience Building
The glaciers of the Hindu Kush Himalayas—often called the "Third Pole" for their vast reserves of ice—are melting at an...
Reclaiming a Lifeline: The Asian Development Bank’s Vision for Dongting Lake
Dongting Lake, China's second-largest freshwater lake and a vital ecological artery in the Yangtze River basin, supports the livelihoods of...
Pakistan Secures $330 Million Loan from ADB as World Bank Cancels $500 Million Budget Support Loan
The government of Pakistan signed a $330 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Saturday to support...
