When economies become more connected, benefits can multiply. Fostering regional cooperation and integration has long been central to our work to drive inclusive economic growth across Asia and the Pacific. Learn more about our projects: ow.ly/awmi50Z4xNK

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…

For many children, being out of school is not only about access. #Poverty, household income, and the hidden costs of education keep many #children out of the classroom. In Quetta, 10-year-old Muzamil spent his days repairing shoes to help support his family. With targeted support, he was able to return to #education and continue learning. Through #Pakistan’s Integrated #SocialProtection Development Programme,@ADB_HQ, in partnership with@EAA_Foundation , is helping impoverished families overcome financial barriers to education. #ChildLaborDay #WorldChildLabourDay Read more: educationaboveall.org/blog/o…

When economies become more connected, benefits can multiply. Fostering regional cooperation and integration has long been central to our work to drive inclusive economic growth across Asia and the Pacific. Learn more about our projects: ow.ly/awmi50Z4xNK

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. #ACEF2026

When economies become more connected, benefits can multiply. Fostering regional cooperation and integration has long been central to our work to drive inclusive economic growth across Asia and the Pacific. Learn more about our projects: ow.ly/awmi50Z4xNK

ADB's partnership with Akbank is amongst the first private sector operations in Türkiye since the country’s reclassification as a regional member in 2025. Our Oksana Pak tells us more about this initiative and how it’s boosting business opportunities for women.

Asia and the Pacific's ecosystems provide food, water, jobs, and protection from disasters. But rapid development is putting them at risk. Our latest blog breaks down why protecting nature and driving economic growth go hand in hand: ow.ly/cMLp50YY2Fy

A new battery energy storage system is helping Ulaanbaatar meet its growing electricity demand. It is expected to store enough energy to power tens of thousands of homes every year and cut nearly 47,000 tons of emissions, supporting Mongolia’s transition to clean energy.

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.

ADB's partnership with Akbank is amongst the first private sector operations in Türkiye since the country’s reclassification as a regional member in 2025. Our Oksana Pak tells us more about this initiative and how it’s boosting business opportunities for women.

What will the future of transport in Asia and the Pacific look like?

Our stories are organized around 3 pillars: People, Planet, and Prosperity. The “people” pillar empowers communities by expanding access to health care, education, clean water, and energy. adb.org/multimedia/partnersh…

The ADB Partnership Report 2025 is live.🟠 In 2025, a record $9.5B in private investment was mobilized. It happened because ADB and its partners built the right structures to share risk and attract private capital into long-term projects. Click the link in bio to learn more.

The economic impacts of the conflict in the Middle East are being felt far beyond the region, through higher energy costs, supply chain disruptions, and growing pressures on inflation, food security, and public finances. A group of seven multilateral development banks, including ADB, today pledged coordinated support to help countries manage immediate shocks while continuing to build stronger, more resilient economies for the future. This includes support for energy and food access, trade and supply chains, vulnerable households, small businesses, and investments that strengthen resilience and connectivity. Read the statement: ow.ly/OLYp50Z0V1E @AfDB_Group | @COEbanknews | @EBRD | @EIB | @the_IDB | @WorldBankGroup

Today, ADB coordinated and published a joint statement to the #G7 from a group of seven MDBs on our collective response to the wider economic impacts of the conflict in the Middle East. MDB Joint Statement: adb.org/news/joint-statement… MDBs are acting together. We are combining financing, policy support, private sector instruments, and technical expertise at scale to deliver fast, targeted responses that protect the most vulnerable, preserve essential services, support firms and jobs, and strengthen long-term resilience. As Chair of the MDB Heads Group, ADB continues to work to ensure MDB coordination remains relevant, pragmatic, and responsive to shareholder expectations. @AfDB_Group @ADB_HQ @COEbanknews @EBRD @EIB @the_IDB @WorldBankGroup

By 2050, 1 in 4 people in Asia and the Pacific will be 65 or older. Countries are racing to build health care systems that can keep up with these changes. Here's what's at stake, and what's already working: ow.ly/k4x450YUw1k

With support from ADB and @AIIB_Official, Pakistan has successfully issued its first Panda bond, marking the country's debut in the renminbi market. The proceeds will finance projects in water governance, energy reliability and efficiency, and healthcare: ow.ly/KrN450Z03sH @PakPMO @gop_info @DigitalPak_GoP @GovtofPakistan @appcsocialmedia @RadioPakistan @StateBank_Pak @Financegovpk @PlanComPakistan @sifcpakistan @pakstockexgltd #PSX #CapitalMarket @SECPakistan

The bond marks a milestone in using guarantees to enable a developing member country to access the capital market in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). As the first bond with less than 100% guarantee coverage to achieve a domestic AAA rating, it sets a significant precedent for using partial credit guarantees to mobilize private sector capital for emerging markets. #Bond #PandaBond #Pakistan #CapitalMarket #China #privatesector #climate #health #education #FirstPandaBondforPakistan adb.org/news/adb-aiib-suppor…

ADB, AIIB Support First Panda Bond Issuance for Green Projects in Pakistan: “This transaction not only enabled Pakistan to access the PRC’s onshore bond market, but also allowed it to secure competitive pricing, supporting the country's sustainable infrastructure and human capital development," said ADB Director General for Central and West Asia Leah Gutierrez. "The panda bond issuance expands Pakistan's access to international capital markets." adb.org/news/adb-aiib-suppor…