Xiaoyu Zhao: News Releases

5 Aug 2013

Newly Expanded Colombo Port To Make Sri Lanka Into Competitive Shipping Hub

The newly expanded Colombo Port formally opened for business today, a move that will allow Sri Lanka to regain its role as a leading South Asia trans-shipment hub.

24 Jul 2013

ADB Green Energy Project in Bhutan Wins US Treasury Honors

An ADB green energy project that brings greater electrification to rural households in Bhutan and boosts access to green power in neighboring India is among the recipients of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Development Impact Honors.

25 Nov 2011

Development Partners Commit to Support CAREC 2020

Ministers and senior representatives of development agencies met in Baku to discuss support for the new 10-year strategy for the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program.

30 May 2011

ADB Vice-President Says Wider Solar Power Use Critical for Asia's Future Growth

Asia must expand solar energy generation if the region is to stay on its strong economic growth path and reduce carbon emissions, ADB Vice-President (Operations 1) Xiaoyu Zhao said today.