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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

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

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.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.