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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicADB

Topic: ADB

ADB approves $500 million loan for Philippine disaster resilience

The loan is a policy-based loan and part of the Second Disaster Resilience Improvement Program, which has an option to replenish the facility twice.

ADB approves $100M loan for Philippine EV ecosystem

The financing will be used to procure and install electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) and purchase electric vehicles for commercial distribution.

ADB raises $5 billion in 2025’s first global bond sale

ADB aims to raise $34 billion to $36 billion from capital markets in 2025 in lieu of achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific while eradicating extreme poverty.

ADB-backed project supported by Japanese govt spurs growth for Bhutanese cottage industries

The project, Improving Market Linkages for Cottage and Small Industries in Bhutan, aims to strengthen market connections for CSIs, elevate the quality and marketing of locally produced goods, and stimulate economic growth.

ADB provides $5 Million for Vanuatu earthquake relief

The grant envisons to support emergency response and disaster risk management after last week's incident.

ADB, SK Finance team up for $100 million loan to boost women-owned MSMEs, EVs in India

The financing facility aims to support underserved segments, reduce carbon emissions.

ADB approves $100 million loan to PNG for governance boost

The Strengthening Public Sector Management Program aims to enhance fiscal management and accountability.

ADB invests in Armenia’s digital infrastructure

The $18.5 million loan aims to fund network upgrades and enhance connectivity.

India Secures $500 million for sustainable infrastructure from ADB

The sovereign-guaranteed loan will be provided to IIFCL to advance sustainable infrastructure development.

ADB approves $500M loan for financial inclusion in Indonesia

The program will implement key initiatives such as expanding the digital finance ecosystem including the implementation of Bank Indonesia's Payment System Blueprint 2025.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.