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Leveraging digital technologies key to Asia's Covid-19 recovery: ADB
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], February 10 (ANI): Digital platforms and other technology-based tools are providing new growth opportunities for businesses of all sizes and across all industries in Asia and the Pacific -- a trend which can contribute significantly to the region's sustainable recov
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ADB, Japan to strengthen cooperation on clean energy in ASEAN region
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], Feb 2 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have signed a memorandum of cooperation to enhance their joint efforts to promote clean energy in southeast Asia.
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ADB sells $4.5 billion 5-year global benchmark bond
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], January 28 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) priced a USD 4.5 billion five-year global bond, proceeds of which will be part of ADB's ordinary capital resources.
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ADB calls for far-reaching reforms to build resilient education systems am
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], Jan 25 (ANI): Governments and stakeholders in Asia and the Pacific should initiate far-reaching reforms to strengthen the resilience of education and training systems as they deal with the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, according to a guidance note from th
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Skills development vital for enabling transition to Industry 4.0: ADB
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], January 20 (ANI): Countries in Southeast Asia should consider developing industry transformation maps in key sectors to enable the transition to fourth industrial revolution (4IR) with adequate investment in skills development for new and repositioned jobs, accordin
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ADB, EIB join forces to protect oceans, support blue economy
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], January 15 (ANI): Asian Development Bank (ADB) and European Investment Bank (EIB) on Friday formed a new clean and sustainable ocean partnership to support initiatives in Asia and the Pacific to help meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate goals of the
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ADB, India sign Rs 730 cr loan to upgrade power distribution system in Ben
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 4 (ANI): Asian Development Bank (ADB) and India have signed a 100 million dollar (about Rs 730 crore) loan to modernise and upgrade the power distribution system in Bengaluru.
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Water security a top priority in Covid-19 recovery: ADB
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], Dec 18 (ANI): Economies of Asia and the Pacific must put water security at the top of their agenda to recover from the fallout of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic and adapt to climate change, according to a new flagship report released on Friday by the Asian
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$9 billion ADB facility for members to access, distribute Covid-19 vaccine
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], Dec 11 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a 9 billion dollar vaccine initiative -- the Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX) -- offering rapid and equitable support to its developing members as they procure and deliver effective and safe
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ADB ups India's GDP growth forecast to minus 8 pc
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], December 10 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday raised growth forecast for India in current fiscal year to minus 8 per cent from minus 9 per cent projection in September while keeping the outlook for next fiscal year at 8 per cent.
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ADB approves two loans of $800 million for India
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], December 8 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 500 million loan to construct new metro rail lines in Bengaluru and another USD 300 million to strengthen primary health care in urban areas across the country.
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Himachal Pradesh CM partners with Asian Development Bank to improve infras
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 22 (ANI): The Government of Himachal Pradesh in partnership with Asian Development Bank (ADB) has decided to improve the infrastructure in Mandi district of the state, as per an official press release on Sunday.
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