News Releases

9 Jan 2012

Media Registration Open for ADB's 45th Annual Meeting in Manila

ADB has opened online media registration for the 45th Annual Meeting of ADB’s Board of Governors, to be held on 2–5 May 2012 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila. This is the 15th ADB Annual Meeting to be held in the Philippines, where ADB is headquartered.
5 Dec 2011

ADB, Reliance Power to Develop India's Largest Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant

ADB and Reliance Power Limited, one of India’s largest private power developers, are joining forces to build what will be the country’s largest solar photovoltaic power plant.
17 Oct 2011

ADB Committed to Inclusive Growth in India - President Kuroda

ADB remains committed to supporting the Government of India’s efforts to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth, said Haruhiko Kuroda, ADB President, at a commemorative ceremony in New Delhi to mark 25 years of India-ADB partnership.
14 Oct 2011

ADB President Visits India to Mark 25 Years of Partnership

ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda will begin an official visit to India from 17 October to mark 25 years of development partnership between India and ADB.
3 Oct 2011

ADB $200 Million Loan to Upgrade Services in Key Cities of India's Assam State

ADB is extending $200 million to improve the water supply and other urban services in Guwahati and Dibrugarh―two major cities in the Indian state of Assam.
30 Sep 2011

ADB $350 Million to Help India's Himachal Pradesh Tap Hydropower Potential

ADB is providing loans of up to $350 million for transmission system upgrades to help the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh take greater advantage of its vast hydropower resources.
30 Sep 2011

ADB $750 Million Loan to Promote Smart Electricity Transfer in India

ADB will invest $750 million for power transmission systems that will help India efficiently transfer electricity to regions where the need is greatest, spurring growth and poverty reduction.
14 Sep 2011

ADB Trims Growth Forecasts for India on Weak Industrial Output, Investment

ADB has reduced its 2011 and 2012 fiscal year growth forecasts for India amid weaker industrial activity and investment, with persistent inflation pressures remaining a thorn in the side for policymakers.
14 Sep 2011

Aging Asia Requires Bold Policy Action - ADB Report

Developing Asia’s demographic landscape will change dramatically in coming decades and policymakers will need to manage the process carefully to ensure future growth as populations age, says a new ADB report.
14 Sep 2011

Developing Asia's Growth to Moderate Amid Global Uncertainty - ADB Report

ADB has cut its 2011 and 2012 growth forecasts for developing Asia amid ongoing worries about weak external demand from its key trading partners.