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ADB Announces Lending Rates for US Dollar and Japanese Yen Loans (Jul 24)
(24 July 2008) - The Asian Development Bank has revised its lending rates for both its US dollar and Japanese yen loans.


Emerging East Asia's Growth to Moderate as Inflation Threat Looms, Says ADB (Jul 22)
(22 July 2008) - Economic growth in emerging East Asia will moderate to 7.6% in 2008 and 2009 from 9.0% in 2007 as the region weathers a global economic slowdown, sharp rise in food and energy prices and volatility reigns in financial markets, says a new report by the Asian Development Bank.


ADB Helping Bangladesh Cope with Rising Food Prices (Jul 22)
(22 July 2008) - The Asian Development Bank is extending a $170 million loan to Bangladesh to cope with the current food crisis.


Japan and ADB Eye New Approach to Skills Training in Viet Nam (Jul 21)
(21 July 2008) - Japan and the Asian Development Bank are helping poor and ethnic minorities of Viet Nam develop skills that will boost their chances in the job market or enable them to launch small businesses.


Former ADB President Tadao Chino Dies (Jul 18)
(18 July 2008) - Mr. Tadao Chino, former President of the Asian Development Bank, passed away in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday at the age of 74.


Japan and ADB Upgrading Access Roads in Remote Areas of Mongolia's Western Region (Jul 11)
(11 July 2008) - Japan and the Asian Development Bank are upgrading access roads in Western Mongolia, giving greater access to international markets to isolated rural communities.


Entries Open for 2008 ADBI Awards for Journalists Reporting on Development (Jul 11)
(11 July 2008) - The Asian Development Bank Institute announced today it is again sponsoring the Developing Asia Journalism Awards to acknowledge Asian and Pacific print journalists who cover development trends and the impact these have on the countries and people of the region.


Asian Economic Integration is Good for US and Global Economy, Says ADB Study (Jul 10)
(10 July 2008) - Increasing integration among Asian economies offers a new platform to promote growth, strengthen trade links, and reduce poverty. This is good not only for Asia, but also for the US and the rest of the world, according to a new Asian Development Bank study.


ADB, UN Jointly Implementing Projects in Lao PDR to Help Poor Farmers (Jul 8)
(8 July 2008) - The Asian Development Bank and the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime have joined forces to implement projects in the Lao People's Democratic Republic to help poor farmers adopt sustainable livelihood programs.


ADB Establishes Future Carbon Fund (Jul 8)
(8 July 2008) - The Asian Development Bank has established a new fund that will use carbon credits generated beyond 2012 to provide urgently needed financing for clean energy projects in the Asia-Pacific region.