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Rising Risks to Emerging East Asia's Local Currency Bonds - ADB Report

Emerging East Asia’s local currency bond markets are still expanding but risks to the outlook are rising given the prospects of tighter US monetary policy, slower economic growth in Asia, and persistent capital outflows, according to the latest quarterly Asia Bond Monitor from ADB.

Skill Training for Women and Girls the Focus of ADB Seminar

Keeping girls in school and improving their access to technical and vocational training is the focus of a three-day regional seminar being hosted by ADB and Government of People's Republic of China.

R&D and Innovation Key to Long-term Job Creation for Asia - ADB Study

As Asian economies continue to improve their relative comparative advantage in exporting sectors, it is also important to increase competitiveness and productivity through more research and development and innovation – two essential elements for sustainable wage growth and job creation in the region, a new study by ADB suggests.

ADB, 13 Banks Partner for Natural Gas Supply to Small Cities in the People's Republic of China

ADB is partnering with 13 banks to support China Gas Holdings Limited expand natural gas coverage into smaller cities in the central and western regions of the People’s Republic of China.

Arid Cities in People's Republic of China to Improve Water Management

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, one of the poorest and most remote regions in northwestern People's Republic of China, will use a $200 million loan from ADB to improve water availability through wastewater reuse and better water resources management.

Asia Cannot Bypass Manufacturing on Path to Prosperity - ADB Report

Industrialization must be an essential part of the growth formula if Asian countries want to prosper and avoid the middle income trap, says a new ADB report.

ADB President Affirms Support for Green, Inclusive Growth in People's Republic of China

ADB President Takehiko Nakao agreed with senior government officials of the People’s Republic of China on the need to further deepen ADB’s partnership with the PRC to support green and inclusive growth during a three-day visit to the country.

Multi-Billion Dollar Mekong Region Investments Discussed

Ministers and senior government officials from the six Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries met today to discuss multi-billion dollar projects and activities that will be pursued under the Regional Investment Framework (RIF) as the means of widening and deepening economic corridors.

Challenge for Asia to Maintain Growth Momentum - ADB Report

Continued tepid demand from the major industrial economies coupled with slower growth in the People’s Republic of China are weighing on the outlook for developing Asia, says a new ADB report.

Central Asia Officials Meet to Discuss Implementation of CAREC Program

Senior officials from the 10 member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program met on 27-28 June in Almaty to review the implementation of the program aimed to develop regional transport networks, boost regional trade, and secure an efficient, reliable energy supply.