News Releases

ADB, Japan Extend $3 Million to Support Earthquake Resilient Schools in Bhutan

ADB and Japan are extending a $3 million grant to Bhutan to rebuild damaged schools using earthquake-resilient materials and designs which could potentially be replicated around the country.

South Asia, Neighbors to Hold 2nd High Level Forum on Regional Cooperation

Leading government officials from South Asia and neighboring countries are meeting in Manila this week for a second round of high level talks on regional cooperation which will take stock of progress on work done to boost trade, and to develop cross-border road corridors and energy infrastructure.

ADB President Reaffirms Support for Bhutan

ADB remains a committed development partner of the Government of Bhutan, President Haruhiko Kuroda said at the conclusion of a 3-day visit to the country.

ADB, Japan Support Bhutan's Push to Improve Rural Roads, Boost Farm Incomes

ADB and the Government of Japan are supporting Bhutan's drive to improve farm roads and provide new livelihood opportunities in some of the poorest and most remote parts of the country.

ADB Raises Assistance for Developing Asia to Improve Clean Energy Access

ADB has boosted its technical assistance to scale up projects that provide the region's poor with better access to modern and reliable sources of clean energy.

Bhutan Hydropower Project World's First Cross-Border Clean Development Mechanism Initiative

A hydropower project supported by ADB and the governments of Austria and Japan that will enable Bhutan to export clean energy to India has been registered as the first cross-border initiative under the Clean Development Mechanism.

Easing Trade, Investment Barriers Can Unlock South Asia's Vast Potential - Report

Reducing visa restrictions and non-tariff barriers, and improving customs procedures, are among a host of steps South Asian countries can take to boost private sector-led growth, unlocking the region's vast economic potential, says a report prepared by ADB and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

ADB, UK Study to Help South Asia Address Climate Change Challenges

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

Japan, ADB Help Bhutan Strengthen Resilience to Climate Change

Landlocked, mountainous Bhutan is getting support from ADB and Japan to counter the harmful impacts of climate change on its rivers - the lifeblood of the economy.

South Asia Taps Tourism Potential for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth

Efforts by India, Nepal and Bangladesh to take advantage of the tourism potential of their rich natural and cultural attractions, including many of the world's major Buddhist sites, are getting support from the Asian Development Bank.