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1 Oct 2013

ADB Loan to Promote Women Entrepreneurs and Small-, Medium-Sized Enterprises in Lao PDR

ADB will continue to support growing small- and medium-sized enterprises in Lao People’s Democratic Republic with a $15 million loan and another $4.378 in technical assistance (TA) designed to help promote and develop the private sector, including improving the registration of enterprises.

10 Sep 2013

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.

28 Aug 2013

ADB Launches New Partnership with the Kyrgyz Republic

The Kyrgyz Republic and ADB have agreed on a new Country Partnership Strategy for 2013 – 2017 to reduce poverty and advance inclusive economic growth. 

21 Aug 2013

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.

7 Aug 2013

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.

5 Aug 2013

Newly Expanded Colombo Port To Make Sri Lanka Into Competitive Shipping Hub

The newly expanded Colombo Port formally opened for business today, a move that will allow Sri Lanka to regain its role as a leading South Asia trans-shipment hub.

28 Jun 2013

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.

5 Jun 2013

ADB Supports Streamlined Customs and Excise Service in Solomon Islands

Consultations began yesterday in Honiara on an updated Customs and Excise Act which will boost trade and lift the economy in the Solomon Islands.

5 Jun 2013

Myanmar Unveils $500 Million Tourism Plan

The Government of Myanmar, alongside ADB and the Government of Norway, today unveiled a Tourism Master Plan which outlines 38 development projects valued at nearly a half billion dollars that will help increase Myanmar’s tourism competitiveness, protect environmentally important areas, and safeguard ethnic communities.

22 May 2013

Grant Opens New Market Opportunities for Greater Mekong Tourist Towns

Vendors in three economic corridor towns in Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and Viet Nam will see greater access to microfinance and more space available to set up shop with a $2.5 million Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction grant that will build new markets and enhance financing.

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