Article
20 August 2025

Viet Nam Holds Promise as a Lithium-Ion Battery Hub

Low costs, access to raw materials, and proximity to markets make the country an ideal production site.

Event
3 to 5 December 2025

11th ADB International Education and Skills Forum: Applying a Fresh Lens to Unlock the Power of Human Capital

This forum aims to strategize new and rejuvenated approaches, investments, and partnerships to unlock the full potential of human capital across Asia and the Pacific.

Event
26 to 29 August 2025

Waves of Change: Advancing the Blue Economy Across Asia and the Pacific

This workshop will examine key issues, challenges, and opportunities related to the assessment, development, and implementation of blue economy initiatives across the region.

Publication
15 August 2025

Sustainable Agrifood Systems Project in Lao PDR

This brochure highlights how early-stage technical assistance and blended finance helped shape an ADB-supported project to strengthen food security and rural livelihoods in Lao PDR. 

Publication
15 August 2025

Innovative Financing for Noncommunicable Diseases in Asia and the Pacific

The global burden of noncommunicable diseases presents several unique service delivery and financing challenges to the health systems.

News
13 August 2025

Southeast Asia Leads Regional Integration in Asia as Subregional Programs Become More Integrated—ADB

Robust trade networks, solid financial linkages, and substantial movement of people across Asia credited for Southeast Asia's lead in regional integration.

Publication
8 August 2025

Effective Mechanisms for Raising Tax Revenues

This paper explores why raising tax rates may not yield intended results unless certain conditions are met.

Article
6 August 2025

What Is the Clean Oceans Initiative 2.0?

The new phase of the largest multilateral effort to reduce marine litter focuses on projects in coastal areas, particularly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Publication
1 August 2025

Public–Private Partnership Monitor: Philippines (2025)

This report assesses the well-developed national, sectoral, and local PPP ecosystems of the Philippines and identifies challenges that impact on projects.

Publication
30 July 2025

Augmenting Intelligence: Shaping the Future of Work in South-East Asia

This paper explores how governments can shape the future of work by taking a people-first approach that uses AI to enhance, not replace, human cognitive labor.

Article
28 July 2025

Developing Growth Pathways for MSMEs in BIMP-EAGA

The cooperation program strives to enhance MSME competitiveness, specialization, and innovation through capacity building, market access, and digital tools.

Publication
25 July 2025

The Role and Future of Digital Economy Agreements in Developing Asia and the Pacific

This book explores how the evolving digital landscape is reshaping trade dynamics and regulation in Asia and the Pacific.

News
23 July 2025

ADB Launches Regional Network to Accelerate Universal Health Coverage in Asia and the Pacific

The initiative addresses a gap in regional health cooperation by providing a platform for countries to share solutions for extending coverage to underserved populations.

Event
31 July 2025

Your First Climate Target

This webinar provides practical pathways to help companies set their first emissions reduction target.

Publication
18 July 2025

Agricultural Finance in Developing Countries: Challenges and Opportunities

This book shows how increasing smallholder farmers’ access to finance can raise productivity and improve food security in developing economies.