Philippines sets Guinness record for largest human image of an organ

Philippines sets Guinness record for largest human image of an organ

The Philippines on March 16 set a new Guinness World Record for “largest human lung formation” ahead of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day.
Indonesia encourages use of EV
Indonesia encourages use of EV
Indonesia continues to push the use of electric vehicles (EVs) with the dream of bluer skies and cleaner air with lower pollution in the country.
Australia s future lies in ASEAN Scholar
Australia's future lies in ASEAN: Scholar
Emeritus Professor Hal Hill from the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University has affirmed that Australia's future...
Thailand, IOM collaborate on int’l worker migration policies
Thailand, IOM collaborate on int’l worker migration policies
Thai Minister of Labour Pipat Ratchakitprakarn has extended a warm welcome to Geraldine Ansart, Chief of Mission in Thailand at the International...
ASEAN-Australia Special Summit marks significant milestone Australian Ambassador
ASEAN-Australia Special Summit marks significant milestone: Australian Ambassador

The leaders of ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste are descending on Melbourne for a Special Summit to celebrate 50 years since Australia became ASEAN’s first Dialogue Partner in 1974 – an achievement of which Australia is very proud, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski has said in his op-ed on the upcoming big event.

Climate change impacts severely impede SDGs
Climate change impacts severely impede SDGs

(CPV) - The impacts of climate change, including slow and sudden onset weather events, are reducing the ability of countries to meet their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a report released today by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

India to boost fintech in Gujarat
India to boost fintech in Gujarat

(CPV) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $23 million loan to enhance access to quality fintech education, research, and innovation at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) in India.

Malaysia s palm oil stocks hit six-month low
Malaysia's palm oil stocks hit six-month low

Malaysia's palm oil stocks fell to their lowest in six months at the end of January as production plunged to the lowest level in nine months amid steady exports, the industry regulator has said.

Laos strongly raises tourist target for this year
Laos strongly raises tourist target for this year

The Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism hopes 6.2 million domestic and foreign tourists will make trips to the country in 2024, much higher than the initial target of 4.6 million set in late 2023.

Indonesia strengthens sanitation system with 419 6 million loan
Indonesia strengthens sanitation system with $419.6 million loan

(CPV) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $419.6 million loan for the Citywide Inclusive Sanitation Project to help Indonesia expand access to climate-resilient, adequate, and safely managed sanitation services in the cities of Mataram, Pontianak, and Semarang.

India invests 12 23 billion Indian rupee for a 400 MW solar power plant in Gujarat
India invests 12.23 billion Indian rupee for a 400 MW solar power plant in Gujarat

(CPV) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and SAEL Industries Limited, through its subsidiary SAEL Solar P4 Private Limited, have signed a loan of up to 12.23 billion Indian rupees (about $147 million equivalent) for the development of a 400-megawatt (MW) greenfield solar power plant in Gujarat, India, to support the country’s ongoing transition toward clean energy and low-carbon growth.

Malaysia’s 2023 GDP growth lower than expected
Malaysia’s 2023 GDP growth lower than expected

Malaysia’s economy grew at a slower-than-estimated pace in the fourth quarter of 2023, as exports to China fell, signaling that a firmer recovery is taking longer than expected.

Thailand discovers nearly 15 mln tonnes of lithium
Thailand discovers nearly 15 mln tonnes of lithium

Thailand has discovered nearly 15 million tonnes of lithium deposits, a boost for the country's goal of becoming a regional hub for electric vehicle (EV) production, its Government announced on January 19.

BII launch new green trade finance partnership for Asia and the Pacific
BII launch new green trade finance partnership for Asia and the Pacific

(CPV) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom government’s development finance institution and impact investor, have launched a new trade finance partnership to promote green trade in Asia and the Pacific. Managed by ADB’s Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP), the initiative will prioritize renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate-smart agriculture to help reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

ASEAN Plus Three forecast to grow 4 5 in 2024
ASEAN Plus Three forecast to grow 4.5% in 2024

The 2024 growth forecast for the ASEAN Plus Three (APT) region has been kept at 4.5%, said the Singaporean-based ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) in its January quarterly update.

ADB sells 5 billion dual tranche 3- and 10-year global benchmark bonds
ADB sells $5 billion dual tranche 3- and 10-year global benchmark bonds

(CPV) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) priced a 3-year global benchmark United States (US) dollar bond worth $3 billion and a 10-year global benchmark US dollar bond worth $2 billion, proceeds of which will be part of ADB’s ordinary capital resources used to promote social and economic development across Asia and the Pacific on January 4th 2024.

Uzbekistan improves 700 km of rural roads
Uzbekistan improves 700 km of rural roads

(CPV) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $240 million loan to improve 700 kilometers of rural roads in Uzbekistan, making them safer and more climate-resilient to enhance connectivity and promote rural development.

Indonesia’s 2024 economic outlook remains optimistic
Indonesia’s 2024 economic outlook remains optimistic

With a strong foundation, Indonesia will generate optimism and demonstrate an ability to recover from many current global challenges, said participants at a December 22 seminar on the country’s 2024 economic prospects.