News
15 December 2023

Southeast Asia Businesses Urged to Join Global Challenge to Decarbonize Steel Sector

By joining the initiative, companies are essentially making a statement of intent to participate as a user, supplier, or enabler of near-zero steel production by 2030.

Podcast
14 December 2023

Experts Talk Solutions: Bruce Chong

Bruce Chong, climate and urban sustainability leader at Arup, talks about what it takes for cities to be resilient against climate change.

Event
14 December 2023

Structural Transformation and Inclusive Growth in Cambodia: The What, How and When

The webinar will draw upon ongoing work for ADB's next Country Diagnostic Study and a Review of Cambodia Vision 2030 being led by the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI).

Article
13 December 2023

Reshaping Climate Narratives: The Power of Solarpunk and Extended Reality

The solarpunk movement and extended reality share a common ethos rooted in the belief that technology can be harnessed for positive change.

Publication
11 December 2023

Highlights: Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2023—Imagining a Net-Zero ASEAN

This brochure provides highlights from ADB’s Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2023: Imagining a Net-Zero ASEAN event which explored how the region can ramp up efforts to decarbonize and target low-carbon growth.

News
11 December 2023

ADB to Support Urban Environmental Improvements in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR

The project is expected to benefit 104,500 residents and 1.3 million annual visitors by 2031.

News
11 December 2023

Curb Over-Tourism, Urges ADB Official

Addressing the trend is more urgent now with climate change seen doubling or even tripling negative challenges of over-tourism.

Event
8 December 2023

APAC Digital Transformation WebCon

This webinar series offers free digital capability training to help build NGOs’ digital skills.

Article
7 December 2023

In Luang Prabang, Creating a Future Where the Past Thrives

Using smart solutions, an ADB-backed project is helping future-proof the city to preserve its rich history and culture, while catering to the needs of residents and visitors.

Event
7 December 2023

Empowering People with Disabilities through Technology

Panelists discussed the breakthroughs in technology that foster inclusivity and participation.

Publication
6 December 2023

Climate Change and Climate Finance: Current Experience and Future Directions

This book shows how companies can set up effective environmental, social, and governance frameworks and draft resilient strategies for sustainable activities and investment.

News
6 December 2023

Increased Cost-of-Living Crisis Undermines Progress on Poverty Alleviation in Asia and Pacific

An estimated 155.2 million people in developing Asia–Pacific lived in extreme poverty as of 2022, according to an ADB report.

Article
6 December 2023

Call for Applications: $5-Million Seed Fund to Bolster Asia–Pacific Fight against Climate Change

Deadline to express interest to participate is on 31 December 2023.

News
5 December 2023

ADB to Program $10 Billion in Climate Finance for Philippines

The support will help the Philippines implement its commitments to climate action under the Paris Agreement.

Project
5 December 2023

Philippines: Davao Public Transport Modernization Project

The Davao Public Transport Modernization Project was approved for financing by ADB in June 2023 as the first project in the Philippines to deploy an electric bus fleet at scale.