ADB is helping Lao People's Democratic Republic roll out new power lines in underserved areas which will help improve living standards and increase opportunities to export excess power to neighboring Thailand.

ADB and Government of United Kingdom are financing a study to help South Asia analyze the costs and benefits of climate change adaptation actions.

ADB returned to the US dollar bond market yesterday with the pricing of a $2.5 billion 5-year global benchmark bond issue, proceeds of which will be part of the bank's ordinary capital resources and used in its non-concessional operations.

ADB launched Our People Strategy today, a comprehensive human resources plan to recruit, retain, and develop the staff it needs to carry out its mission of reducing poverty and improving lives throughout Asia and the Pacific.