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Growth in the Pacific to Accelerate to 4.1% in 2025, Moderate to 3.4% in 2026 - ADB

Philippines, Sept. 29 -- Economic growth in the Pacific is projected to accelerate to 4.1% in 2025 and moderate to 3.4% in 2026, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2025, the As... Read More


ADB Maintains China's 2025 Growth Forecast, Lowers Inflation Outlook

China, Sept. 29 -- The economy of the People's Republic of China (PRC) is forecast to grow by 4.7% in 2025, unchanged from the April projection and close to the government's target of about 5.0%, acco... Read More


ADB Pegs India's Growth at 6.5% for FY2025, FY2026

India, Sept. 29 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast India's gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 6.5% in both fiscal years (FY2025, ending 31 March 2026) and FY2026, according to the A... Read More


Philippine GDP Seen on a Steady Growth Path in 2025, 2026

Philippines, Sept. 29 -- Robust domestic demand amid subdued inflation will support Philippine economic growth this year and the next, according to a report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB... Read More


Mongolia's Economic Growth is Sustained, Despite Global Uncertainties

Mongolia, Sept. 29 -- Mongolia's economic growth is expected to be driven this year by a recovery in livestock numbers and the ramp-up of the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine. However, weaker coal exports ... Read More


ADB Forecasts 3.8% Economic Growth for Timor-Leste in 2025

Timor-Leste, Sept. 29 -- Timor-Leste's near-term economic outlook remains stable, supported by strong domestic demand. Although growth projections have been slightly downgraded from the April 2025 for... Read More


ADB Signals Cambodia's Continued Economic Resilience Despite Softer Growth Forecast

Cambodia, Sept. 29 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its growth forecast for Cambodia from 6.1% to 4.9% for 2025 and from 6.2% to 5.0% for 2026, reflecting economic challenges related to... Read More


African Development Bank Report Calls for Strategic Reforms to Unlock Botswana's $116 Billion National Wealth

Botswana, Sept. 29 -- The African Development Bank has urged Botswana to identify and implement strategic reforms to improve economic growth and unlock the country's national wealth, estimated at over... Read More


The African Development Bank approves €100 million loan to strengthen Cote d'Ivoire's cocoa value chain

Cote Dlvoire, Sept. 29 -- The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a €100 million agricultural commodity financing facility for Sucres et Denrees Cote d'Ivoire, ... Read More


African Development Bank approves €73.27 million loan for youth employment and skills development in Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, Sept. 29 -- The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a €73.27 million loan to Equatorial Guinea for the first phase of the country's Human Cap... Read More