News Releases

2 Jun 2005

Leaders of Mekong River Countries Set to Meet to Further Deepen Partnerships

Leaders of six countries sharing the Mekong River will gather in Kunming, the People's Republic of China (PRC), on July 4-5 for their second Summit to step up partnership and cooperation.

25 May 2005

GMS Environment Ministers Commit to More Cooperation on Natural Resources

Environment ministers from countries sharing the Mekong River today affirmed their commitment to intensify cooperation on preserving their individual and shared natural resources.

4 May 2005

ADB Must Play 'Vital Role' in Helping Developing Asia Achieve MDGs

ADB has a vital role to play in working with developing Asia to reach the full range of Millennium Development Goals, Ibrahim H. Canakci, Turkish Undersecretary of Treasury, said today.

4 May 2005

Asia and Pacific Moving into More Integrated and Inclusive Era, ADB President Tells Annual Meeting

The Asia and Pacific region is moving into a new era of development, ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda told the opening of the 38th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors today.

3 May 2005

Increased Openness and Integration Promotes Asian Dynamism, Says ADB President

Greater regional cooperation and integration within Asia holds the promise of sustainable growth and reduced poverty in the region, ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda told the opening of a seminar today.

3 May 2005

Turkey Offers Lessons for Asia on Reforms and Cooperation, ADB President Tells Turkey Day Seminar

Turkey can play an important role as a conduit for sharing Europe's experiences and knowledge with Asia and the Pacific on regional integration, ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda told a seminar today.

2 May 2005

ADB President Seeking New Responsiveness to Meet Region's Changing Needs

ADB would be looking for broad endorsement from its Board of Governors for adopting a new responsiveness to Asia and Pacific's rapidly changing needs, ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda said today.

27 Apr 2005

Lao PDR's Development Partners Sign Equity Financing Agreements for Nam Theun 2

ADB and development partners, the Government of Lao PDR, and the Nam Theun 2 Power Company yesterday signed a number of equity financing agreements confirming their respective commitments and obligations in implementing the Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project.

8 Apr 2005

ADB President Calls for Further Cooperation Between Asia and Latin America

ADB is fully committed to enhancing interregional cooperation and integration between Asia and Latin America, ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda said today.

6 Apr 2005

ADB Predicts Continuing Strong Growth for Developing Asia in 2005, Though Risks Loom

Despite high oil prices and the devastating tsunami, developing countries in Asia will experience robust growth in 2005 and continue a healthy expansion in 2006-2007, ADB says in a major report released today.