The latest from the Asian Development Bank | 14 April 2026 |
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Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to slow to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, from 5.4% last year, weighed down by the conflict in the Middle East and continuing trade uncertainty, according to the latest forecasts by ADB. Regional inflation is projected to rise to 3.6% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, from 3.0% last year.
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ADB announced plans to mobilize up to $6 billion by 2030 and provide institutional support to capital market regulators in Southeast Asia to accelerate the development of the region’s capital markets and strengthen its long-term financial resilience against external shocks. |
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ADB has launched a multi-partner fund to finance critical project preparation work for cross-border energy and transmission infrastructure within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)—the first such fund in the region. |
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ADB approved the Rapid Resource Reprogramming and Deployment Option (3RDO), a new financing mechanism that enables developing member countries (DMCs) to respond rapidly in times of crises by repurposing existing ADB sovereign portfolio funds to support immediate relief and early recovery actions—without waiting for new financing to be prepared.
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Governments can support growth by protecting investment, maintaining fiscal discipline, and strengthening regional cooperation and integration, supply chains, and logistics. |
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Since the 1960s, ADB and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic have worked together to support the country’s development—expanding food security, enhancing connectivity, strengthening access to public services, building skills, and unlocking private sector investment. This enduring partnership is rooted in decades of trust, shared commitment, and a common vision for building a foundation for inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth.
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