ADB President Takehiko Nakao's Opening Press Conference

Developing Asia is enjoying solid economic growth. Healthy domestic demand, stable financial conditions, and resilient service sectors supported growth in the first half of 2023. After rising sharply last year, inflation is now on the decline.

Kazakhstan's workforce is finding renewed hope and stability through skills training programs, new business opportunities in rural areas, and apprenticeship programs backed by the ADB-supported COVID-19 Solidarity Fund.

ADB's $50.65 million project will help the Kyrgyz Republic procure 120 modern, battery-electric buses that will enhance Bishkek’s transport infrastructure, improve the air quality, cut carbon emissions, and reduce traffic congestion.

Faster, more reliable settlements can better integrate financial markets between Southeast Asia, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, and Japan. See how Project Tridecagon’s proof of concept could make this a reality.