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The project will enhance responses to emerging infectious diseases and the management of other major public health threats. Photo: ADB.

ADB $125 Million Loan and Grant to Strengthen Health Security in GMS

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA (23 November 2016) — The Asian Development Bank has approved a $117 million loan to the Governments of Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar and Viet Nam to enhance responses to emerging infectious diseases and the management of other major public health threats. The Lao PDR government is also receiving $8 million in grant assistance.


ADB President Takehiko Nakao meets with Myanmar’s President U Htin Kyaw. Photo: ADB.

ADB President Commends Myanmar’s Progress, Announces Expanded Assistance

NAY PYI TAW, MYANMAR (14 June 2016) – Asian Development Bank President Takehiko Nakao met with Myanmar’s President U Htin Kyaw and State Counsellor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to discuss Myanmar’s development prospects, macroeconomic and structural priorities, and ADB’s support to the new administration.




Town market, Myanmar. Photo: ADB.

ADB and NEDA are exploring joint development of corridor towns in Myanmar. Photo: ADB.

ADB, NEDA Sign Partnership For Joint Cooperation Programs

BANGKOK, THAILAND (15 October 2017)  – The Asian Development Bank and the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency, a Thai development agency, have signed a partnership arrangement to carry out joint cooperation programs at national and regional levels.


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