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Asian Development Bank raises USD 3.5 billion through global bond offering
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to ADB Treasurer Pierre Van Peteghem, the issuance attracted substantial investor interest, totaling around USD 14 billion.
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EU carbon tariff alone won't curb global emissions, urges broader climate
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
CBAM, slated to be operationalized in 2026, will entail import levies on carbon-intensive goods like steel, cement, and electricity, determined by the embedded carbon dioxide emissions in their production processes.
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ADB approves USD 23 million loan to catalyze fintech development in Gujara
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to ADB, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT), a state-owned enterprise, serves as a cornerstone for nurturing fintech ecosystems and financial services within India.
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ADB appoints Mio Oka as country director for India, pledges continued supp
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to ADB, in her new role, Oka will spearhead ADB's operations in India, forging partnerships with the government and other development stakeholders.
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ADB raises USD 5 B in dual-tranche global benchmark bonds to propel develo
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to ADB, the funds raised will contribute to ADB's ordinary capital resources, dedicated to fostering social and economic development across the expansive region of Asia and the Pacific.
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Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024: Addressing a regional crisi
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
This hybrid event aims to bring together stakeholders from diverse sectors to strategize and implement actions to mitigate the immediate challenges posed by the worsening food crisis and enhance long-term food security.
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Revamping tobacco taxation strategies for high-burden Asian countries: ADB
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to ADB, the study aims to evaluate progress, analyse the impact of previous tax recommendations, and propose new measures to further reduce smoking prevalence while supporting revenue mobilization.
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India's economic growth surges, defying global challenges: Asian Developme
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to Asian Development Outlook, recent data reveals that India's GDP expanded at a robust rate of 7.1 per cent in the first three quarters of the calendar year, propelled by strong industrial production and substantial investment.
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Asia needs to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions, says ADB
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the pressing need for this transformation is underscored by the diversity of economic statuses within the region, ranging from high-income nations to emerging economies, each grappling with distinct challenges.
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ADB approves USD 166 mln package for urban infra in Nepal
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 166 million financing package to boost the local economy in Nepal by building climate- and disaster-resilient cities.
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ADB appoints Takeo Konishi to spearhead South Asia development initiatives
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In addition to his role as Director General, Konishi will concurrently serve as the Country Director for India, a position he has held since September 2020.
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ADB's USD 200 million boost for clean India: Loan to enhance waste managem
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to ADB, this initiative committed to making all cities garbage-free by 2026, aims to introduce international best practices, integrate new technologies, and adopt climate- and disaster-resilient approaches in municipal solid waste management.
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