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Global Enterprise

Asia growth improves but ADB warns of persistent headwinds

2026-07-09T08:37:46.000Z
Jeepney drivers protest against an oil price hike in the Philippines on Mar 9. The peso has dropped more than 5 per cent since the Iran war started in February.
Global Enterprise
NEWS ANALYSIS

Asia battles rising, uneven toll of energy crisis caused by Iran war

2026-05-05T01:09:11.000Z
Masato Kanda, president of ADB, says energy and digital connectivity would underpin the region’s growth.
International

ADB launches US$70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Apac

2026-05-03T12:05:02.000Z
Major damage to facilities in Qatar's Ras Laffan complex, which supply about 6% of global natural gas liquefaction capacity, could take as long as five years to repair.
International

Apac could feel energy supply chain disruptions for years, says ADB

2026-04-29T10:50:02.000Z
Indonesia and Timor Leste are likely to witness strong consumption in 2026, while Myanmar's disaster reconstruction could support a rebound in domestic activity.
Asean Business

Domestic demand could support South-east Asia growth if Middle East conflict stabilises early: ADB

2026-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
The fund will accelerate investments to achieve fully integrated electricity grid operations by 2045, benefitting South-east Asia.
Asean Business

Asian Development Bank launches US$25 million fund for Asean power grid

2026-04-07T05:17:44.000Z
Albert Park of Asian Development Bank says: “If financial disruption becomes disorderly, then our advice is for central banks to think about stabilising markets.”
Asean Business

ADB sees modest growth impact on Asia if Middle East conflict lasts about a month

2026-03-06T03:31:58.000Z
Albert Park, chief economist at the Asian Development Bank, says South-east Asia's openness to trade and strong fundamentals have enabled its dynamic growth.
International

As great powers hedge their bets, Asean needs pragmatism and integration to drive growth: ADB

2026-02-26T09:50:32.000Z
Philippines trails regional peers in attracting foreign direct investment, held back by red tape, high power costs, and weak infrastructure.
Asean Business

ADB approves US$400 million loan to make it easier to do business in the Philippines

2025-12-10T04:49:07.000Z
An employee checking readings at a laboratory in a pharmaceutical manufacturing factory in Singapore. Additional US tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors would mostly affect South-east Asia, said ADB, with the former primarily hitting Singapore.
Asean Business

ADB slashes 2026 growth outlook for Thailand, Singapore by nearly half

2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
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