ADB Invests to Help Drive Energy Efficiency in Southeast Asia

ADB NEWS RELEASE- 24 October 2013

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Hospitals, hotels, shopping malls, and many other businesses in Southeast Asian countries are expected to adopt cost-effective, energy-saving solutions once positive results are demonstrated through pioneering energy efficiency projects funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Call for CEP to lead EBA mainstreaming in the GMS

EOC representatives summarize five key messages from the regional workshop 'Mainstreaming ecosystem-based approaches to climate change into biodiversity conservation planning in Viet Nam,' held in Hanoi on 15 & 16 October.

Viet Nam requested to reconsider hydro-power development plans in Dong Nai River

Viet Nam receives $30 million for REDD+ Phase II

ADB, Norway to Help Draw Up Rules for New Electricity Era in Myanmar

ADB NEWS RELEASE- 8 October 2013

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Government of Norway will help Myanmar overhaul its ageing electricity regulations, clearing the way for sector reforms and a new era in power supply.

Community restores forest in Mondulkiri

Under the Biodiversity Conservation Corridors (BCC) project in Cambodia, 6,600 tree seedlings were recently planted on 15 hectares of Chong Long community forest in Mondulkiri province.

Multi-Billion Dollar Mekong Region Investments Discussed

ADB NEWS RELEASE- 8 October 2013

BANGKOK, THAILAND—Ministers and senior government officials from the six Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries met today to discuss multi-billion dollar projects and activities that will be pursued under the Regional Investment Framework (RIF) as the means of widening and deepening economic corridors.