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Ministers Endorse New Environment Agenda for the Greater Mekong Subregion

CHIANG MAI, THAILAND (1 February 2018) — Environment ministers from the six countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion endorsed a 5-year environment agenda that includes more than $540 million worth of priority projects to spur green investments and increase environmental cooperation to help the subregion achieve sustainable growth.

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Asian Development Bank President Takehiko Nakao (left) with Viet Nam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Osaka.

ADB President Meets with Viet Nam Prime Minister and Discusses Operations

OSAKA, JAPAN (29 June 2019) — Asian Development Bank President Takehiko Nakao today met with Viet Nam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Osaka.

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The new MRT lines will help provide a wider choice of affordable and efficient public transport for Bangkok’s rapidly growing population. Photo: ADB.

ADB Private Sector Financing Supports Two New Bangkok Metro Lines

BANGKOK, THAILAND (4 June 2019) — The Asian Development Bank signed an agreement with a financing package of 9.9 billion Thai baht ($311 million equivalent) for the construction and operation of the Pink and Yellow lines of Bangkok’s mass rapid transit system.

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ADB to Help Build 100-MW Solar Park in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA (24 May 2019) — The Asian Development Bank has approved a $7.64 million loan to support the construction of a 100-megawatt solar power park in Cambodia, which will help the country develop renewable energy resources, diversify its energy mix, and improve the competitiveness of its economy.

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Cambodia's Growth Remains Strong, Skills Gap Needs Bridging — ADB

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA (3 April 2019) — Following a very strong economic performance last year, Cambodia will likely see moderate, but still robust, growth, with the economy expected to expand about 7% this year and 6.8% next year.

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PRC Growth to Moderate in 2019 and 2020 amid Dimmer Global Outlook — ADB

HONG KONG, CHINA (3 April 2019) — Growth in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is expected to moderate in the next two years as global growth slows and trade tensions with the United States weigh on trade and investment.

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Lao PDR's Economic Growth Outlook to Remain Stable in 2019, 2020 — ADB

VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (3 April 2019) — Economic growth in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic is expected to remain stable this year and next, supported by the expanding agriculture, energy, industry, and services sectors.

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Foreign Investment, Policy Reforms to Boost Myanmar's Growth in 2019 and 2020 — ADB

YANGON, MYANMAR (3 April 2019) — Myanmar’s economic growth is expected to pick up in 2019 and 2020, thanks to higher foreign direct investment and positive responses to the government’s economic and policy reforms.

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Viet Nam's Economy Retains Strong Growth Momentum, though Moderating amid Weakening Global Outlook — ADB

HA NOI, VIET NAM (03 April 2019) — Viet Nam’s economy experienced another year of strong growth in 2018, although a weaker external environment could affect the country’s growth outlook for this year and next.

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Director General of ADB’s Private Sector Operations Department Mr. Michael Barrow and BIDV’s Senior Executive Vice-President in charge of the Board of Management Mr. Le Ngoc Lam sign the loan agreement at a ceremony in Ha Noi. Photo: ADB.

ADB Provides $300 Million Loan to BIDV to Support SMEs in Viet Nam

HA NOI, VIET NAM (12 December 2018) — The Asian Development Bank and Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), the country’s largest commercial bank by assets, today signed a $300 million loan agreement to support the growth and productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises in Viet Nam.

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