The Asian Development Bank raised South Korea's 2026 growth forecast to 1.9% from 1.7%, citing semiconductor industry strength and expanded government spending in strategic sectors, though downside risks from Middle East conflicts and trade tensions remain.
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Asian Development Bank to Invest $5.5 Billion in 15 Projects in Kazakhstan by 2029

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://timesca.com/asian-development-bank-to-invest-5-5-billion-in-15-projects-in-kazakhstan-by-2029/

ADB Supports Turkmenistan’s Power Grid Modernization with $500 Million Project

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://timesca.com/adb-supports-turkmenistans-power-grid-modernization-with-500-million-project/

Japan’s fiscal opacity and reliance on supplementary budgets and inflation-driven gains make transparency and clear reporting essential for accountability. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/01/08/japan/japan-needs-fiscal-transparency/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #japaneseeconomy #donaldtrump #sanaetakaichi #bankofjapan #boj #asiandevelopmentbank #europe #covid19 #gdp #monetarypolicy #interestrates

Pakistan, ADB ink two climate resilience initiatives worth over $300 million

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://dailytimes.com.pk/1426954/pakistan-adb-ink-two-climate-resilience-initiatives-worth-over-300-million/

Pakistan secures $730m financing from Asian Development Bank

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://dailytimes.com.pk/1424525/pakistan-secures-730m-financing-from-asian-development-bank/

ADB okays $540m to advance SOE reforms, coastal resilience

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://dailytimes.com.pk/1416971/adb-okays-540m-to-advance-soe-reforms-coastal-resilience/

ADB approves $500 million loan to support a sustainable Philippine blue economy

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/business/2025/12/11/306226/adb-approves-500-million-loan-to-support-a-sustainable-philippine-blue-economy/

The Asian Development Bank has raised South Korea's 2024 and 2025 GDP growth forecasts to 0.9% and 1.7%, respectively, citing government stimulus and easing trade uncertainty, while also lifting inflation projections to 2.1% for both years amid rising food prices and a weaker won.
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ADB approves $400 million loan to make it easier to do business in the Philippines

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/business/2025/12/10/306158/adb-approves-400-million-loan-to-make-it-easier-to-do-business-in-the-philippines/