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Jun 12
ADB is acting with speed and scale to support countries affected by the conflict in the Middle East. We are deploying our full suite of crisis response instruments to deliver tailored and timely support to our members.
Watch the video for more.
News release: adb.org/news/adb-delivers-ra…
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Jun 11
Honored to join the Nikkei Forum on the Future of Asia for a fireside chat with Akio Fujii (@AFUJIINIKKEI) of @nikkei. Our discussion focused heavily on the Middle East conflict and the severe economic uncertainty it is causing across Asia and the Pacific.
To help our members navigate this crisis, @ADB_HQ is responding with speed, agility, and scale. We moved early to ensure that critical goods, including energy, fertilizer, food, and medicine, continue to flow. We also exchanged views on long-term structural shifts, from the transformative impact of AI to Japan's vital role in championing free trade. With a shrinking domestic market, it is vital for Japanese firms to challenge in fast-growing Asian economies. ADB stands ready to serve as a gateway to these markets.
Navigating these profound shifts requires turning challenges into opportunities. By connecting the region, making markets investable, and mobilizing financing at scale, ADB is building the resilience developing countries need to thrive.
#NikkeiForum #FOA2026
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Jun 9
My thoughts are with everyone affected by the earthquake and aftershocks that struck Mindanao.
I extend my deepest condolences to the Government and the people of the Philippines, especially the families who lost loved ones.
ADB stands ready to support the Government of the Philippines in its response and recovery efforts during this difficult time.
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Jun 9
At the 21st Asia Clean Energy Forum, I spoke about why deeply connected, highly intelligent networks are essential, and how ADB’s $50 billion Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative aims to help turn continent-wide interconnection into reality by 2035.
By allowing surplus clean energy in one country to balance the deficit in another, an interconnected regional system acts as a collective shield.
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Jun 5
Today, we bid farewell to Thomas Clark, ADB’s General Counsel, after six years of extraordinary service.
During his tenure, Tom ensured that ADB’s growing ambitions were always grounded in strong legal judgment. Most notably, he provided strategic leadership in the first-ever amendment of the ADB Charter. This historic milestone enabled the removal of the statutory lending limit, directly unlocking ADB’s capacity to scale our impact. He was also instrumental in shaping our New Operating Model to better equip ADB for the future.
Yet, beyond his extraordinary professional legacy, it is Tom the person we will truly miss. We will remember his moral clarity, the relentless questions that sharpened our thinking, and the energy and genuine care for people that made his team a place of true connection.
Thank you, Tom, for your vision, your camaraderie, and your service to ADB.
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Jun 3
A great pleasure to host a constructive meeting with Asian business leaders at ADB headquarters today. As some of the region's most successful venture capitalists, we share a strong belief in the promising potential of the Asian market and agreed on the need for stronger partnerships moving forward.
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Jun 2
We just concluded the 2026 ADB Board and Management Retreat. As Asia and the Pacific faces structural volatility, ADB must adapt to deliver faster and more impactful support to the most vulnerable.
Thank you to our Board and Management for the candid, practical discussions. I was also honored to welcome former Bank of Korea Governor Chang Yong Rhee, who delivered an excellent presentation on the region's economic challenges.
We conclude our retreat with a clearer direction and unwavering resolve to meet the needs of our region.
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May 31
It was an honor to meet with General Secretary and President To Lam in Manila today to discuss Viet Nam’s “Era of National Rise,” the country’s ambitious trajectory to become a high-income economy by 2045.
I deeply appreciate his support for ADB as the main bank for ASEAN, through which we aim to mobilize $30 billion by 2030 to bolster regional resilience. He also welcomed ADB’s $10 billion commitment to the ASEAN Power Grid, noting that regional energy connectivity is a vital shared priority.
Alongside these critical initiatives, ADB is expediting a $500 million loan to support Viet Nam in boosting private sector competitiveness, attracting foreign direct investment, and fueling the country’s new phase of high-quality, innovation-driven development.
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May 26
Bangladesh’s next chapter of growth will depend not only on financing, but also on private investment, resilient infrastructure, and opportunities for people to thrive. This visit focused on how ADB can help support that transition.
Watch the wrap-up video.
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May 25
I appreciated meeting private sector leaders from the International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh, PRAN-RFL Group, BRAC Bank, Banglalink, Paramount Group, and DBL Group, to hear directly about the opportunities and constraints shaping investment today.
Bangladesh is a young country, brimming with entrepreneurs. But to turn ideas into lasting businesses and good jobs, the private sector needs a supportive policy environment, quality infrastructure, energy security, and financing structures that share risk fairly.
ADB is working with the government and private sector to improve the investment climate, develop bankable PPP projects, and expand financing and risk-sharing solutions in areas such as energy, transport, and digital infrastructure.
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May 25
I had the privilege of meeting Prime Minister @trahmanbnp to reaffirm ADB’s readiness to support Bangladesh’s development agenda at this pivotal moment for the country. ADB’s partnership with Bangladesh spans more than five decades, and we are the country’s largest development partner in terms of disbursement.
I presented ADB’s Integrated Growth Network Development report, through which ADB intends to commit $5 billion over the next five years to support economic diversification, investment and jobs, balanced regional growth, and a smooth transition to LDC graduation.
News release: adb.org/news/adb-president-m…
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May 25
It was a pleasure to see Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Minister of Finance and Planning and ADB Governor for Bangladesh again. We discussed the challenges the global uncertainty presents for Bangladesh's growth, inflation, and issues such as banking sector stress.
Together we witnessed the signing of four loan agreements totaling $1.42 billion to support macroeconomic stability, protect vulnerable communities, and invest in transport connectivity and resilient urban development. This includes scaled up support of $250 million to help address financing gaps linked to the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.
ADB remains committed to helping Bangladesh navigate global uncertainty and build a more sustainable and inclusive future.
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May 24
I visited the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority to inaugurate two ADB-supported facilities: the Integrated Water Operation Center and a new child day care center.
The operation center strengthens operational intelligence for more reliable and efficient water services across Dhaka. The day care center was established under an ADB project supported by a $5 million Asian Development Fund (ADF) grant. It supports staff who are working parents, helping create a workplace where women can participate fully.
Infrastructure is not only pipes and plants. It is also systems, services, and workplaces that allow a city and its people to thrive. @ADB_HQ will continue supporting more reliable, inclusive, and resilient cities.
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May 24
I was so glad to meet with colleagues at ADB’s Bangladesh Resident Mission and to inaugurate the renovated ground floor of the office.
Bangladesh is navigating a challenging period marked by inflation, external pressures, and growing global uncertainty. Our resident mission colleagues are central to ADB’s response.
Thank you for the important work you do every day. I hope this renewed space helps our teams collaborate, engage more closely with clients, and continue delivering results for Bangladesh.
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May 23
I’m glad to be in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for a visit focused on the country’s next phase of sustainable and inclusive growth. Over the coming days, I will meet government officials and private sector leaders, and see the results of our partnership.
ADB is scaling up its support to help address financing gaps linked to the economic impact of the Middle East conflict. For more than five decades, @ADB_HQ has partnered with Bangladesh, and we stand ready to continue supporting the country’s development journey, especially in these challenging times.
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May 21
The Asian Development Policy Report 2026 examines how evolving global value chains can deliver more inclusive and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific.
Global value chains helped power Asia and the Pacific’s rise, but the gains remain deeply uneven. Participation alone does not automatically translate into development gains.
AI and digitalization are transforming production and trade, geopolitical shifts are reshaping supply networks, the energy transition is creating new demand, and environmental compliance is redefining market access.
To better understand what these shifts mean for economies at different stages of global value chain participation, I encourage you to read the report: adb.org/publications/asian-d…
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May 20
As this year’s Chair of the MDB Heads Group, I spoke at the #G7 in Paris about how MDBs are working together to help countries respond to the economic impacts of the Middle East conflict. Watch this short video for more.
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May 19
At the International Partnership Session at the #G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, I shared how MDBs are adapting to this challenging moment by working more closely as a system.
MDB cooperation is advancing across three areas: mobilizing private capital at scale, reducing duplication and increasing coordination, and aligning around impact, from jobs and critical minerals value chains to water security.
ADB, as Chair of the MDB Heads Group, is leading collective action among MDBs.
We will further deepen coordination with the G7 and other partners to translate commitments into development impact at scale.
News release: adb.org/news/adb-president-s…
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