�ADB is focusing on bigger, transformative projects in Nepal� The Asian Development Bank has approved loans and grants of $5.8 billion and technical assistance of $0.2 billion for Nepal since 1966. But Nepal has not been able to utilise a big portion of funds made available, with cumulative loan and grant... 14 May, 2019
�Govt�s budgetary priorities should not change every year� The Asian Development Bank, the Manila-based multilateral lender, held its 52nd annual meeting in Fiji from May 1 to 5. The annual meeting provides an opportunity to ADB governors, who are generally finance or economic planning ministers of member... 07 May, 2019
ADB urges higher investment in human capital Nadi (Fiji), May 3 The annual meeting of the board of governors of the Asian Development Bank started today in the Fijian city of Nadi with calls for structural reforms and higher investment in human capital and infrastructure amid uncertainty over... 04 May, 2019
$5 bn action plan launched Nadi (Fiji), May 2 Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a $5-billion action plan to improve ocean health and promote marine economy in Asia and the Pacific. The Action Plan for Healthy Oceans and Sustainable Blue Economies for the Asia and... 03 May, 2019
ADB hoping US will step up and help lead regional lender YOKOHAMA: The head of the Asian Development Bank said Sunday he is hoping the US will step up and support the regional lender despite President Donald Trump's avowed preference for bilateral cooperation. ADB President Takehiko Nakao told... Women 07 May, 2017
Japan to provide $40 million to ADB to back high-level technology Japan will provide $40 million to the Asian Development Bank to promote high-level technology as part of efforts to boost quality infrastructure in Asia, Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Saturday. "Japan has been promoting quality... Women 06 May, 2017
Asian development lender takes stock as US policy shifts YOKOHAMA: Accelerating growth in Southeast and South Asia can help make up for slowing momentum in China but it requires smart investments in infrastructure and technology, the president of the Asian Development Bank said Saturday as the regional... 06 May, 2017
Asian lending bank sees no need to compete with China's AIIB YOKOHAMA: The massive needs for spending on infrastructure and support for poverty alleviation mean the Asian Development Bank can work with, not compete against China's new infrastructure lender, ADB President Takehiko Nakao said... 04 May, 2017
ADB board of governors meeting concludes Frankfurt, May 6 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said it will adopt all necessary measures to speed up project implementation and accelerate disbursement in future, during conclusion of the 49th annual meeting of Board of Governors here on... 07 May, 2016
ADB prez urges action on jobs, pvt sector, climate for a vibrant Asia Frankfurt, May 3 Creating quality jobs, developing the private sector, and combating climate change are critical for a vibrant and sustainable region, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao said here today in the opening address... 04 May, 2016
ADB, AIIB sign MoU to strengthen synergy Frankfurt, May 2 Amidst rising concerns over the coexistence of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and China-backed Asian Infrastructure Development Bank (AIIB), the multilateral development banks have signed memorandum of understanding (MoU)... 03 May, 2016
ADB lending surges to record high to meet rising regional demand Kathmandu, April 22 The demand for finance for major infrastructure and development projects in Asia and the Pacific shows no sign of slowing as regional economies seek ways to address moderating economic growth, inequality, and significant... 23 Apr, 2016
