News Releases

2 May 2010

Photo Release: ADB Launches State-of-the-Art Atlas on Central Asia

Central Asia, standing at the crossroads of east and west, is a remarkable region. Largely landlocked, criss-crossed with unique dry lands, mountains, and globally important river systems, it is home to a true melting pot of ethnic groups and cultures. But it is also a region under pressure, beset by growing strains on its land, waterways, plants, animals and other natural resources.
1 May 2010

ADB Signs $350 Million Loan to help Uzbekistan Boost Energy Efficiency

ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda on Saturday signed a $350 million loan agreement to boost the efficiency of Uzbekistan's electricity supply through the construction of a new combined cycle gas turbine.
1 May 2010

ADB, Commerzbank Sign Risk-Sharing Pact to Boost Trade in Developing Asia

ADB and Commerzbank AG today signed a risk-sharing agreement that will foster greater international trade in developing Asia.
1 May 2010

Asia Needs Pan-Regional Institutions for Integration, ADB Panel Says

Increasing interdependence within Asian economies suggests the region should strengthen its institutional architecture to cement recent gains, broaden integration, and ensure that regional and global processes remain compatible and mutually reinforcing, a seminar audience heard today.
1 May 2010

Asian Cities Must Lead Push to Improve Environment, Cut Resource Use, says ADB Panel

Cities in Asia should lead the way in making the reduction, reuse and recycling of resources a way of life, while providing economic models for conservation which national governments could replicate, a seminar audience heard today.
1 May 2010

Poverty, Climate, Regional Integration Key Themes at ADB's 43rd Annual Meeting in Uzbekistan

Asia has made a quick turnaround from the global economic crisis but the region still faces many challenges and must ensure that future growth is inclusive and environmentally sustainable, ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda said today.
1 May 2010

亚行第43届年会：聚焦贫困、气候变化与区域一体化

亚洲开发银行（"亚行"）行长黑田东彦（Haruhiko Kuroda）今日于年会上指出："经历了全球金融危机，尽管亚洲经济恢复迅速，然而该地区仍面临诸多挑战，我们必须确保未来经济增长的共享性和环境发展的可持续性。"
30 Apr 2010

Delegates Arrive in Uzbekistan for ADB's First Annual Meeting in Central Asia

Delegates began arriving at the Uzexpocentre in Tashkent today to register for ADB's 43rd Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors - the first time the event is being held in Central Asia.
23 Apr 2010

ADB Supports 3 Uzbekistan Banks on Microfinance Lending

ADB's Board of Directors has approved a $50 million loan and a $600,000 grant to help three Uzbekistan banks expand finance to small and micro businesses.
20 Apr 2010

ADB to Help Uzbekistan Build Efficient and Clean Power Plant

ADB Board of Directors on Tuesday approved financing totaling $350 million to improve energy security and energy efficiency in Uzbekistan.