This paper assesses the potential economic consequences of climate change in Asia and the Pacific. Under a high-end emissions scenario, its modeling finds that losses reach 16.9% of gross domestic ...

The project entails the construction, operation, and maintenance of a 1,760-megawatt (MW) load-following, combined-cycle, gas turbine (CCGT) power plant and associated facilities. The LNG-to-power ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Armenia have signed a $293 million loan agreement to expand resilient, ...

ADB is putting faster and more flexible crisis response tools in place to help its members in Asia and the Pacific protect ...

The Middle East conflict is expected to weigh more heavily on developing Asia and the Pacific than earlier anticipated, with growth moderating to 4.9% this year, down from 5.5% in 2025. Activity ...

Examine how global value chains affect growth and inequality and how emerging global trends are reshaping trade and ...

View latest data in the Key Indicators Database The report covers the 49 regional members of ADB. It discusses trends in development progress and the challenges to achieving inclusive and sustainable ...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (16 July 2026) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Wempi Saputra as Vice-President for Sectors and Themes for a 3-year term. "Wempi Saputra brings the experience, ...

Rapid aging in Asia and the Pacific has put the region at the forefront of one of the most important global demographic trends. With longer life expectancies and decreased fertility rates, rapid aging ...

The Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) seeks to strike the right balance with aligned environment and social (E&S) approach with peer MDBs, while following good international practice, ...

Flagship study that analyzes major challenges in developing regional infrastructure, particularly transport and energy through regional cooperation towards a seamless Asia. In view of Asia's enormous ...

Broader financial initiatives beyond supporting green activities are necessary to scale-up climate finance and accelerate decarbonization efforts to achieve net zero.