News Releases

ADB President Offers Condolences After Tropical Storm Hits Southern Philippines

ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda has offered his profound sympathy and condolences to the people and Government of the Philippines for the loss of lives and property caused by Tropical Storm “Sendong,” also known by the international name Washi.

Regional Cooperation On Track as CAREC Endorses 10-Year Strategy

Ministers from the 10-country Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program today endorsed CAREC 2020, a framework for intensified regional cooperation that promises to build on the program's first decade of achievement.

ADB, EBRD Strengthen Ties in Caucasus and Central Asia

ADB and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have agreed to work more closely on a range of projects to build capacity and promote public private partnerships across the Caucasus and Central Asia.

New ADB Vice-Presidents for Finance and Administration and Knowledge Management

The Board of Directors of ADB, acting on the recommendation of President Haruhiko Kuroda, has approved the appointment of Thierry de Longuemar, as Vice-President (Finance and Administration).

Developing Clean Competitive Cities Key to Asia's Future - ADB Forum

Asian cities need to make continuous efforts to become livable, competitive, inclusive and environmentally sustainable cities, ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda told a forum here today.

New Thai Power Plant to Help Meet Growing Demand for Electricity

ADB is lending $170 million to build a new power plant in Thailand that will provide clean, affordable electricity to help meet the country’s increasing demand for supply.

Coral Triangle Communities Get Support for New Green Businesses

Coastal communities in remote areas of the Coral Triangle in Indonesia and the Philippines will receive ADB support to start small, green businesses that will help preserve one of the most diverse and threatened marine environments in the world.

ADB to Expand and Speed Up Access to Information

In its drive to increase transparency and accountability, ADB will expand and speed up the release of information to the public as part of key changes to its Public Communications Policy.

Innovative Fund to Pave Way for Infrastructure Boom

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is creating a new fund to finance major infrastructure projects across the region.

New Report Finds International Finance Institutions Critical for Job Creation in Emerging Markets

A new report finds that international finance institutions play a key role in catalyzing job creation and growth through the private sector in emerging markets, particularly as governments face increased pressure on public resources.