Port operations fuel economies, but they also harm the environment and are exposed to hazards such as rising sea levels and extreme weather. An ADB initiative aims to provide blended finance solutions to cut emissions from port operations & enhance their climate resilience.

Fiscal dominance occurs when debt concerns push central banks to lower interest rates at the expense of policy targets. A new analysis reveals it emerges in economies with limited central bank independence and high foreign-currency debt. Learn more.

The latest issue of Asian Development Review explores lessons on addressing poverty and inequality in Asia and the Pacific. It also covers other development topics, including working after retirement, medical insurance, education expenditure, and digital services.

Laundry isn’t just a chore; it’s a development issue. Our new initiative brings together partners across Asia and the Pacific to help address inefficiencies, shift cultural norms, reduce environmental burdens, and empower communities: ow.ly/GHcJ50WQ5Bl

Mixed-mode data collection—or the use of computer-based methods with internet, telephone, and personal interviews—can improve the accuracy of surveys. However, barriers to its wide adoption in Asia and the Pacific remain. How can countries overcome these hurdles? Read this brief.

Today marks the launch of the first MDBs Comparison Report. It shows MDBs stand on firm ground, with the resilience to withstand volatility, the efficiency to stretch scarce resources, and the collaboration to innovate and share risks. The question is not whether MDBs are

Using recycled plastics can improve the performance and durability of roads, especially in hot climates. A recent analysis explores the potential for incorporating recycled plastics into road construction and maintenance practices in Papua New Guinea.

How can countries tackle air pollution at scale? China’s experience offers insights—leveraging innovation, private sector investments, and development partner support to deliver cleaner air and sustainable progress. Read this working paper to learn more.

ADB works with Samoa to improve transport and health, ensure macroeconomic stability, and expand opportunities for agribusiness and private enterprise. Explore this country fact sheet to learn more about ADB's Samoa operations.

Singapore 🇸🇬, a founding member of ADB, has provided over $470 million in capital subscription and contributed $32 million to funds that support ADB's most vulnerable member countries. Learn more about Singapore and ADB's collaboration in this updated #ADBFactSheet.

Households in the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are adapting their cooling strategies to rising temperatures and frequent power outages. A new analysis looks at how energy reliability and solar options shape those choices.

In the Philippines, older people in extended households are still likely to live in extreme poverty, according to a recent analysis. This working paper highlights their economic struggles and calls for better social protection.

Bangladesh remains at high risk from disasters triggered by natural hazards. To prepare communities, an ADB project is integrating climate adaptation into technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems, starting with teacher training. Learn more.

With around 3.8 million working-age women in the Pacific, women remain an untapped market for insurers and hold the potential to reshape the region’s insurance landscape. Find out how insurers can tap into this underserved market while enhancing women's financial security.

Seasonal factors, such as weather & social customs, make accurate real-time economic analysis challenging. This paper examines the impact of the X13-ARIMA-SEATS framework on Armenia’s key economic indicators, focusing on the precision and reliability of seasonally adjusted data.

Can safer roads also support environmental goals? Recent analysis explores how road safety and climate mitigation measures affect carbon emissions and safety outcomes. It presents a framework that could help policymakers evaluate future development projects.

Since 1986, Spain has contributed around $519 million to special funds supporting ADB's vulnerable developing member countries. Spanish firms are also involved in ADB-supported projects across Asia, including textile manufacturing and clean energy initiatives. Learn more.

ADB continues to support Solomon Islands’ efforts to stimulate its economy. Its investments focus on transport, energy, urban development, education, health and public sector management. Explore this updated #ADBFactSheet to learn more.

Raising tax rates isn’t always enough to grow revenues. A recent analysis suggests that expanding the tax base as a share of GDP is key to meeting revenue goals while maintaining economic efficiency. Learn more.

This policy brief presents a digital maturity assessment tool that can help countries evaluate the digital readiness of their plastics value chains and develop strategies toward a circular plastics economy.