ADB President Masato Kanda met Federated States of Micronesia President Wesley Simina to discuss opportunities for deeper cooperation and shared priorities, as he reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to ...

ADB has approved a $52.72 million loan for the Grid Expansion Project in Cambodia. The project will strengthen the country’s transmission network to integrate more renewable energy into the national ...

ADB has approved a $179 million loan to improve urban services, boost mobility and strengthen climate resilience across seven towns in Sikkim, India.

ADB has approved a $3 million grant to support the humanitarian needs of the people of Afghanistan following the earthquake that struck Nangarhar Province in the country’s east on 31 August, causing ...

ADB has announced that beginning 1 January 2026, all internationally advertised contracts financed by the bank will be evaluated using merit point criteria. This landmark reform is part of a ...

ADB President Masato Kanda highlights how ADB’s procurement approach unlocks new pathways for quality-focused businesses while delivering better outcomes for the communities that ADB serves.

ADB has approved a sovereign-guaranteed loan of $400 million equivalent to “KazAvtoZhol” National Company” JSC (KazAvtozhol) for the construction of a new road in southern Kazakhstan.

Prime Minister James Marape to mark the country’s 50th anniversary of independence and reaffirm ADB’s role in driving connectivity and inclusive growth.

From 1 January 2026, all internationally advertised procurement contracts financed by ADB must be evaluated using merit point criteria.

ADB President Masato Kanda met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to commend Australia’s leadership in the Pacific's development and discuss shared priorities on quality infrastructure ...

Improved tax systems can help countries in the region generate the resources needed to implement the Sustainable Development Goals. In this publication, current tax administration practices of 34 ...

Following the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, ADB President Masato Kanda heard from leaders about the need for a shared vision of development for the region.