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26 Sep 2013

ADB Continues Improving Road Connectivity in Tajikistan

ADB has approved a $70 million grant for a project to magnify regional economic cooperation and inclusive growth in Tajikistan by improving key roads, enhancing road safety and maintenance, and promoting local community development.

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. 

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

ADB, Australia, Korea To Support New Transport Link in Mekong Delta

ADB will lend $410 million to Viet Nam to build sections of a second arterial highway connecting Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta and southern coastal regions.

31 Jul 2013

ADB to Help Ensure Year-Round Travel on Nepal's Busiest Highway

ADB is to help upgrade key sections of Nepal’s East West Highway to allow year-round travel along the country’s main transport route.

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 May 2013

Improved South-Southeast Asia Connectivity Key to Boosting Trade, Rebalancing Economy

Better connectivity between South Asia and Southeast Asia – through hardware and associated software – can unlock the full benefits of closer economic ties between the two subregions and help rebalance Asian growth toward domestic and regional markets, delegates at the 46th Annual Meeting of ADB heard today.

4 May 2013

Asia Prosperity Requires More Innovation, Inclusion, Integration - ADB President

Growth in Asia and the Pacific has been more robust than expected after the global crisis, and must be sustained for the region to reduce poverty and increase prosperity, ADB President Takehiko Nakao said in his first address to the ADB Board of Governors.

3 May 2013

ADB, IE Singapore to Launch PPP Initiative for Infrastructure Development in ASEAN

ADB and International Enterprise (IE) Singapore today signed a Letter of Commitment to launch a public-private partnership initiative to catalyze infrastructure development within ASEAN.

3 May 2013

Transforming Beyond 'Factory Asia' Key to Keeping Economies Strong

Developing Asia must invest in skills, technologies, and the private sector to move beyond low-cost manufacturing and ensure economic growth remains strong, delegates at the Governors’ Seminar at the 46th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of ADB heard today.

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