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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: ADB

ADB approves $200 million loan for China’s green district

The program will finance the Chongqing eco-district by supporting measures such as enhanced flood mitigation capacity and urban green spaces.

ADB appoints new Country Director for Pakistan

Starting Monday, Xiaoqin Fan to lead operations, focusing on economic growth and resilience.

ADB, PNG to fast track & improve performance of projects

The largest sectors ADB supports in the country are transport at 60% and energy at 20%, addressing the country's large infrastructure gap.

ADB, Bhutan sign $30 million loan for rooftop solar power systems

The project aims to generate 35 megawatts of solar power on public buildings, while also support formulating guidelines, upskilling workforce.

India’s urbanization offers great potential for its economic goals—ADB study

Evaluating 12 cities across seven states, the ABD has suggested a framework to facilitate job creation and economic growth in Indian cities.

ADB provides India’s renewable energy solutions providers with loan worth $100 million

The investment is ADB's first transaction in India since the launch of its $1.5 billion Leading Asia Private Infrastructure Fund 2 (LEAP 2) in December 2023.

On Camera

If there are many intellectuals in society, we should be nervous: PG Mavalankar

On 30 October 1979, political scientist PG Mavalankar delivered an address at the 14th AD Shroff Memorial Lecture in Bombay, outlining the roles and responsibilities of intellectuals in society.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.