ADB President Masato Kanda met Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President Wesley Simina to discuss opportunities for deeper cooperation and shared priorities, as he reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to ...

ADB has approved a $3 million grant to support the humanitarian needs of the people of Afghanistan following the earthquake that struck Nangarhar Province in the country’s east on 31 August, causing ...

ADB President Masato Kanda highlights how ADB’s procurement approach unlocks new pathways for quality-focused businesses while delivering better outcomes for the communities that ADB serves.

ADB has announced that beginning 1 January 2026, all internationally advertised contracts financed by the bank will be evaluated using merit point criteria. This landmark reform is part of a ...

ADB has approved a sovereign-guaranteed loan of $400 million equivalent to “KazAvtoZhol” National Company” JSC (KazAvtozhol) for the construction of a new road in southern Kazakhstan.

From 1 January 2026, all internationally advertised procurement contracts financed by ADB must be evaluated using merit point criteria.

ADB President Masato Kanda met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to commend Australia’s leadership in the Pacific's development and discuss shared priorities on quality infrastructure ...

Prime Minister James Marape to mark the country’s 50th anniversary of independence and reaffirm ADB’s role in driving connectivity and inclusive growth.

Following the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, ADB President Masato Kanda heard from leaders about the need for a shared vision of development for the region.

Statement by Masato Kanda, President, Asian Development Bank, at the Meeting with Pacific Island Forum Leaders, , Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea ...

ADB approved a $125 million concessional loan and $10 million grant to strengthen Fiji’s water security and improve ocean and environmental health.

ADB and ACWA Power signed a $51 million loan package to build the Nukus 2 Wind and Battery Energy Storage facility in Uzbekistan’s Qoraozak district in the Republic of Karakalpakstan.