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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicAsian Development Bank

Topic: Asian Development Bank

ADB grants $37.5 million for urban development in Nauru

The Sustainable and Resilient Urban Development Project aims to build Nauru’s first reticulated water supply system.

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.

ADB approves $300 million for ‘inclusive finance’ in Uzbekistan

The loan aims to boost microfinance sector, support small businesses and women entrepreneurs.

ABD announces new Country Director for Bangladesh

Hoe Yun Jeong, a Korean national will lead operations and engage in policy dialogue with the interim government.

ADB signs grant to support Vanuatu’s Delivery of Skills Development Project

The $16.5 million grant will include introduction of new courses, new infrastructure, providing equipment at the Vanuatu Institute of Technology in Malampa.

ADB approves $131.5 mil loan for Azerbaijan rail network, to strengthen connectivity

The project aims to upgrade and modernize the Sumgait-Yalama rail line.

ADB loans Pakistan $320 mil to reconstruct roads, incorporate climate resilient design

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development project aims to upgrade 900 kilometers of flood-prone rural roads.

ADB launches five-year plan to support Uzbekistan’s transition to green economy by 2030

The plan aims to make improvements to the domestic financial markets and infrastructure investments.

Asia’s growth outlook remains positive despite external uncertainties, says ADB

The Asian Development Outlook 2024 report suggests that policymakers in the region should monitor a number of risks. These include escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions.

ADB appoints Utsav Kumar as new country director for Kazakhstan

Kumar will head up ADB operations in Kazakhstan and coordinate the bank's partnership with the government and other stakeholders.

On Camera

Smog’s unseen impact: pollutants on our food plates

Air pollution not only harms health but also lowers protein, iron and micronutrients in food, risking nutrition and food security.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.