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Published on January 28, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

Webinar Series on the Economics of Climate Change Episode 6: Impact of Green Industrial Policies on Climate Finance

Registration Form Click to register Time of Event 10:00–11:00 Tokyo time Summary Green industrial policies are strategies and initiatives implemented by governments to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy and foster the development of green …

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Published on January 27, 2025 - 22:00 GMT

Indonesia-Japan Policy Research Forum: Exploring Artificial Intelligence Potential in Achieving Sustainable Development in Asia ...

Agenda Click to view Time of Event 09:00–17:00 Summary The central objective of this event is to explore the impacts, challenges and opportunities presented by the emergence, evolution, and expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) in developing Asia. …

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Published on January 27, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

ADB, Ayala Sign $100 Million Financing Deal to Support Electric Mobility in the Philippines

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (27 January 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a financing package of up to $100 million to support Ayala Corporation’s contributions to the development of an electric mobility ecosystem in the Philippines. This funding …

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Published on January 23, 2025 - 10:59 GMT

ADB President Receives Order of Sikatuna from Philippine President Marcos

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (23 January 2025) — Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. today conferred the Order of Sikatuna, with the rank of Grand Cross, Gold Distinction, on outgoing Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa during a …

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Published on January 23, 2025 - 04:08 GMT

Mentoring Impact Evaluation on Educational Preferences and Career Choices in Bhutan

The youth unemployment rate in Bhutan became quite high during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bhutan needs skilled workforce, but the youth do not fully understand the value of learning science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), or technical, vocational …

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Published on January 21, 2025 - 11:47 GMT

Enhancing Social Protection and Gender Equality in the Gig Economy

Registration Form Click to register Agenda Click to view Time of Event 14:00–15:30 Japan Standard Time Summary The rapid advancement of communication technologies and the global internet boom have driven the expansion of the gig economy, which now …

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Published on January 21, 2025 - 11:47 GMT

The New Industrial Policy Landscape of East and Southeast Asia: Regional Launch of UNIDO Industrial Development Report 2024 and ...

Agenda Click to view Time of Event 9.00-17.00 Summary The Regional Launch for East and Southeast Asia of the UNIDO Industrial Development Report 2024 will be held on 26 February 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. This event will provide a platform for bringing …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 08:46 GMT

ADB Supports Indonesia’s Green Energy Transition with Geothermal Expansion Project

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (14 January 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $92.6 million financing agreement with PT Supreme Energy Muara Laboh (SEML) to develop Indonesia’s geothermal power resources. This will be done through the expansion of a …

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Published on January 9, 2025 - 08:17 GMT

ADB Sells $5 Billion 3-Year Global Benchmark Bond

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (9 January 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has priced a $5 billion 3-year global benchmark bond, proceeds of which will be part of ADB’s ordinary capital resources. “ADB saw exceptional demand for its first US dollar global …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 11:24 GMT

ADB Pilot is an Uppercut in the Global Fight Against Trade-Based Money Laundering

As systems develop and evolve, so do the ways these systems can be exploited. Global trade is far from immune to this phenomenon—while an economic lifeline for some, trade and trade finance are potential conduits for illicit activities. Trade-based money …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 11:24 GMT

ADB, Australia, Tuvalu Handover New Climate Resilient Boat Harbor in Nui

The Asian Development Bank, Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific, and the Government of Australia joined the Government of Tuvalu on 14 June 2024 in the handover ceremony of the Nui Island Boat Harbor to the local community as part …

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Published on January 6, 2025 - 04:47 GMT

Empowering Small Businesses: Bhutan Herbal Tea and the Brand Bhutan Journey

The Asian Development Bank (ADB), with support from the Government of Japan through the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific, is implementing the technical assistance (TA) project, Improving Market Linkages for Cottage and Small …

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Published on January 2, 2025 - 03:40 GMT

Turning the Tide: ADB Boosts Plastic Recycling in Indonesia

Transcript SUPERS/ Turning the Tide: ADB boosts plastic recycling in Indonesia Central Java, Indonesia Each year, 8 to 12 million tons of plastic waste pollute the oceans, threatening marine ecosystems and public health. Responding to this issue, the …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 04:51 GMT

ADB Provides $5 Million Grant for Vanuatu Earthquake Relief

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (24 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided $5 million in contingent disaster financing to support emergency relief efforts in Vanuatu following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the capital Port Vila on 17 …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 08:59 GMT

ADB, Vastu Housing Finance to Enhance Access to Affordable and Sustainable Housing in India

NEW DELHI, INDIA (23 December 2024) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Limited (Vastu) have entered into a senior secured loan agreement of up to $70 million to enhance access to affordable and sustainable housing …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 18:53 GMT

ADB, Hamkorbank Sign Deal to Enhance Financial Access for Rural MSMEs in Uzbekistan

TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN (20 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Hamkorbank has signed a 625 billion Uzbek sum (equivalent to about $50 million) loan to enhance access to financing to rural micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 11:36 GMT

Empowering Small Businesses: The Story of Deki Natural Dyes in Bhutan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB), with support from the Government of Japan through the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific, is implementing the technical assistance (TA) project, Improving Market Linkages for Cottage and Small …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 05:44 GMT

ADBI-SAU Conference: From Crisis to Resilience, Shaping the Future of Banking in Asia and the Pacific

Online Registration Form Click to register Time of Event Day 1: 30 January 2025 10:00 – 17:00 Tokyo Time Day 2: 31 January 2025 10:00 – 17:00 Tokyo Time Summary Crises, whether economic, financial, or political, often serve as wake-up calls, …

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Published on December 19, 2024 - 12:33 GMT

Safeguarding Coastal Fisheries and Livelihoods in Cambodia

Transcript Cambodia: Safeguarding Coastal Fisheries and Livelihoods VO1/ The Government of Cambodia, with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Agence Française de Développement are improving marine ecosystems and livelihoods through the …

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Published on December 19, 2024 - 06:08 GMT

ADB, TBS Sign Deal to Expand Sustainable Transportation in Indonesia

JAKARTA, INDONESIA (19 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $10 million financing agreement with PT TBS Energi Utama Tbk (TBS) to promote sustainable transportation in Indonesia by increasing the supply of electric motorcycles (e- …

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