News Releases

22 Nov 2012

Asia's Regional Bond Markets Expand But Many Risks Loom

Emerging East Asia’s local currency bond markets continue to expand and are performing well, but risks loom large on the horizon, warned ADB's latest Asia Bond Monitor.
3 Oct 2012

Asia Must Cut Red Tape to Unlock Full Potential of Service Sector - ADB Report

Booming service industries can be a powerful engine of economic growth and job creation for developing Asia, but the sector’s true potential remains blocked by restrictions and red tape, a new ADB report shows.
3 Oct 2012

Developing Asia Faces New Era of Moderate Growth - ADB Report

ADB is significantly scaling back 2012 and 2013 growth forecasts for developing Asia, saying that after years of rapid growth, the region must brace for a prolonged period of moderate expansion amidst an ongoing slump in global demand.
25 Sep 2012

Asia's Pension Systems Unprepared for Rapidly Aging Populations - ADB

Pension systems in many parts of developing Asia are unprepared and underfunded to meet the needs of the region’s rapidly aging population, especially as globalization breaks down traditional family support, says a new book launched today by ADB.
10 Sep 2012

Eurozone Crisis Threatens Emerging East Asia's Booming Bond Markets

Emerging East Asia’s local currency bond markets have expanded to nearly $6 trillion, but policymakers in the region should brace themselves for further shock and volatility from the global financial markets, says a report published by ADB.
30 Aug 2012

ASEAN Nations Can Help Prevent Global Rice Price Rise

ASEAN nations can help avoid world rice price shocks by reducing export restrictions, placing less emphasis on self-sufficiency, retooling Thailand’s rice pledging program, and expanding coordinated rice policies with India and Pakistan, according to a series of working papers from ADB.
30 Aug 2012

Regional Rice Exchange Could Help Steady Global Prices - ADB

A regional rice index and commodities exchange could help calm world rice price fluctuations and ensure farmers get a fair price for their rice, according to a working paper by ADB.
15 Aug 2012

Asia's Booming Cities Must Go Green or Risk Disaster - ADB Study

Asia must act now to pave the way for green, resource-friendly cities or face a bleak and environmentally degraded future, says a new ADB report.
12 Jul 2012

Eurozone Crisis Dampening Developing Asia's Growth Prospects

Europe’s worsening financial and banking crisis and a sluggish recovery in the United States are weighing on developing Asia’s growth prospects, according to figures released today from the Asian Development Outlook Supplement, published by ADB.
3 Jul 2012

Reducing Lost Water Could Bring Water to Millions in Asia - Study

Millions of people in Asia and the Pacific could have access to clean water if leaks were plugged and water utility reforms adopted, says a new study by ADB.