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Published on April 3, 2025 - 05:56 GMT

Capacity Building Workshop on Adoption of the ISSB Standards for Climate-Related Information Disclosure

Registration Form Click to register Time of Event Day 1: 15:00–18:00 Tokyo time Day 2: 15:00–18:00 Tokyo time Summary Countries in Asia and the Pacific have committed to develop climate actions and scale up climate finance to respond to the climate …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 02:52 GMT

Bank Regulation and Supervision Practices in Southeast and East Asia

Time of Event Day 1: 22 April 2025 10:00 – 17:00 Bangkok Time (TBD) Day 2: 23 April 2025 10:00 – 17:00 Bangkok Time (TBD) Day 3: 24 April 2025 10:00 – 17:00 Bangkok Time (TBD) Summary As Southeast and East Asia continue to experience significant economic …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 08:32 GMT

ADB to Provide $3 Million for Earthquake Relief in Myanmar

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (1 April 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is preparing a $3 million grant to support emergency and humanitarian needs of the people of Myanmar affected by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake on 28 March. The grant, which is being …

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Published on March 31, 2025 - 07:41 GMT

ADB Issues Largest Panda Bonds

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (31 March 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has successfully issued a CNY8.3 billion (about $1.15 billion), 3-year bond issue, its largest Panda Bonds to date, raising significant capital to support its development projects for …

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 15:40 GMT

Transforming Public Health through Strategic Taxation

Description As the world deals with multiple public health and economic crises, innovative solutions are urgently needed. Health taxes, such as excise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary beverages, have emerged as a powerful tool to address these …

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 07:39 GMT

ADBI-ADB Advancing Transport Leadership Program

Time of Event 09:15 – 17:00 Tokyo Time Summary The Advancing Transport Leadership Program is a five-day intensive training program comprising a field trip and group exercises designed to equip participants with cutting-edge knowledge on sustainable, low- …

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 07:14 GMT

From Farm to Table: Horticulture Development and Food Security in Uzbekistan

Since 2017, ADB has provided $154 million to enhance horticulture value chain development across all 12 regions of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The loan was channeled through qualified participating financial institutions (local banks) …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 05:33 GMT

Highlights from the People, Planet, Prosperity Project Country Pilots: Philippines and Sri Lanka

Description As part of the People, Planet, Prosperity Project (3Ps), ADB worked with the Stanford University’s Natural Capital Project to co-develop natural capital approaches in ADB member countries to directly inform policy and investment decisions and …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 05:13 GMT

Building Climate Resilience and Empowering Rural Communities in Mongolia

Transcript Mongolia is an incredibly diverse country. But above all, it is the land of the blue sky. And under this blue sky for thousands of years, much of life has revolved around one thing: grass. Grass needs three ingredients: the blue sky, water, and …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 04:16 GMT

Business Opportunities Seminar in Japan 2025

Description ADB regularly conducts Business Opportunities Seminars (BOS) to enhance the interest and capabilities of eligible suppliers in identifying ADB business opportunities, preparing high-quality and responsive bids, and understanding ADB’s …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 04:16 GMT

ADB-Bangladesh Business Opportunities Seminar 2025

Description The Bangladesh Resident Mission (BRM) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) organizes the annual Business Opportunities Seminar (BOS) as its flagship event where high-quality suppliers, contractors, and consultants, private business, and …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 03:49 GMT

ADB President Discusses PRC Reforms

BEIJING, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (25 March 2025) — Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met with Premier Li Qiang during his first official visit to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), discussing the government’s reform efforts as …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 03:49 GMT

Khada Valley Livelihood Restoration Program

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting the construction of a 23 km Kvesheti-Kobi road in Georgia to enhance trade flow, improve road safety, and create economic opportunities for the Khada Valley population. To further this effort, ADB launched the …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 03:49 GMT

Asian Impact Webinar 90: How to Become an Entrepreneur

ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 20:40 GMT

Adopting Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies to Transform Agrifood Systems

Description This hybrid event aims to explore how AI and digital innovations can enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability across the agricultural value chain. It will highlight the role of precision agriculture, smart supply chains, and data- …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

ADB and Shriram Finance Sign Deal to Boost MSME and EV Financing in India

NEW DELHI, INDIA (24 March 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Shriram Finance Limited have signed a loan agreement for $150 million to boost access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in India with a focus on …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 09:02 GMT

ADB's Partnership with Canada

For nearly six decades, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Canada have collaborated to tackle some of the most pressing development challenges in Asia and the Pacific. From advancing gender equality to addressing the climate crisis, environmental …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 02:46 GMT

Making Agrifood Systems Transformation Central for Prosperous Asia and the Pacific

Description In this webinar, Elizabeth Bechdol, Deputy Director General, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations, will discuss solutions to achieve agrifood systems transformation in Asia and the Pacific. Leaders from ADB and FAO will also …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 02:11 GMT

Harnessing the Benefits of Regional Cooperation and Integration

The Asia and Pacific region's rapid growth into a global economic powerhouse is driven by deepening regional cooperation and integration. According to ADB’s Asian Economic Integration Report 2025, the region has made significant strides in trade, …

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Published on March 21, 2025 - 08:15 GMT

5th Annual Forum on Expanding Women’s Participation in the Economy: The Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code in Asia and the Pacific

Time of Event 25 March: 13:00-18:00 26 March: 09:00-17:15 27 March: 09:00-17:00 Summary Over 400 million women entrepreneurs around the world have vast potential to grow their businesses, adding value to the economy and creating jobs. However, they lack …

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