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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicAsian Development Bank

Topic: Asian Development Bank

ADB approves $500M loan to boost Filipino workers’ productivity

Funds aim to support reforms, and equip labour force with industry-needed skills.

Philippines confers highest diplomatic honor on outgoing Asian Development Bank president

The conferment recognized Asakawa’s contributions to the Philippines’ development, the ADB said in a press statement.

Mentoring initiative improved interest of Bhutanese students in STEM, TVET: Asian Development Bank

With the support of ADB, mentoring programmes were conducted for grade 10 and 12 students in Bhutan.

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.

Bhutan’s cottage, small industries get boost from Japan, ADB

The 'Improving Market Linkages for Cottage and Small Industries in Bhutan' project aims to improve product quality, marketing, and cultural impact of local products.

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 lends $10 million to boost electric motorcycles in Indonesia

ADB provides funding to increase supply of e-motorcycles and battery swapping stations.

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 supports India’s sustainable infrastructure project, approves USD 500 million loan

The loan will be provided to India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL). This funding will enable it to offer long-term capital.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.