https://www.adb.org/ en Fri, 08 May 2026 00:08:49 +0800 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/powering-connected-future-can-asia-build-super-grid As Asia accelerates decarbonization, could a cross-border “super grid” become the backbone of a cleaner, more secure energy future? Hosted by the Financial Times, this discussion looks at what it would take—policy alignment, investment, and trust—to move a pan-Asian grid from concept to reality. 1144261 2026-05-06 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/59th-annual-meeting-closing-session-adb-vice-presidents Wrap up the Annual Meeting with reflections and key takeaways from ADB Vice-Presidents. This closing session looks back at major discussions, issues, and commitments—and what they mean for development across Asia and the Pacific. 1144356 2026-05-06 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/building-asias-food-and-water-resilience-treating-ecosystems-connected-landscapes Food and water security depend on healthy, connected ecosystems—from glaciers and mountains to rivers and deltas. This session highlights landscape approaches that strengthen shared-resource governance and resilience, paired with practical tools, policies, and investment models. Learn how blended public and private finance can scale solutions for long-term climate and ecosystem resilience. 1144271 2026-05-06 https://www.adb.org/news/speeches/private-sector-event-masato-kanda Keynote address by Masato Kanda, President, Asian Development Bank, at the Private Sector Event, 5 May 2026, Samarkand, Uzbekistan 1144296 2026-05-05 https://www.adb.org/news/speeches/meeting-between-civil-society-organizations-adb-senior-management-masato-kanda Opening remarks by Masato Kanda, President, Asian Development Bank, at the Meeting Between Civil Society Organizations and ADB Senior Management, 5 May 2026, Samarkand, Uzbekistan 1144036 2026-05-05 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/pan-asia-power-grid-initiative-advancing-regional-cooperation-and-integration-energy Regional energy connectivity can boost reliability, lower costs, and accelerate the shift to renewables. This session examines the Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative and how it can link subregional systems— including ASEAN Power Grid, South Asia connectivity, the Caspian Sea Green Energy Corridor, and Pacific interconnections—to expand electricity trade. 1144151 2026-05-05 https://www.adb.org/news/speeches/shifting-global-value-chains-technology-inclusive-growth-masato-kanda Closing remarks by Masato Kanda, President, Asian Development Bank, at the Governors’ Plenary: Shifting Global Value Chains, Technology, and Inclusive Growth, 5 May 2026, Samarkand, Uzbekistan 1144316 2026-05-05 https://www.adb.org/news/speeches/promoting-quality-sustainable-foreign-direct-investments-central-asia-masato-kanda Opening remarks by Masato Kanda, President, Asian Development Bank, at the Host Country Seminar Promoting Quality and Sustainable Foreign Direct Investments in Central Asia, 5 May 2026, Samarkand, Uzbekistan 1144056 2026-05-05 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/forests-finance-how-breakthrough-technologies-can-empower-farmers-and-inspire-nature Nature-based solutions can deliver climate resilience, and new technologies can help finance them at scale. This session explores how tools like tokenization, traceable data, and robust monitoring can connect farmers and producers to sustainable trade, carbon markets, and nature and climate finance. Hear how innovators are bringing nature, finance, and communities together for inclusive growth. 1144086 2026-05-05 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/pan-asian-corridors-driving-resilient-connectivity-and-economic-competitiveness What would it take to turn today’s subregional links into truly pan-Asian economic corridors? This session explores how CAREC, GMS, and SASEC can strengthen multimodal transport, streamline cross-border processes, and improve supply chains to boost competitiveness. Hear how climate-resilient infrastructure, digitalization, and private-sector financing can drive deeper regional integration. 1144161 2026-05-05 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/59th-annual-meeting-governors-business-session The Governors’ Business Session is the Annual Meeting’s formal decision-making session, where governors adopt resolutions and consider key documents on ADB’s business and operations. President Masato Kanda outlined how ADB is working with partners to respond to emerging challenges. 1143981 2026-05-04 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/adb-insight-conversation-president-kanda Hear from ADB President Masato Kanda on the issues shaping development in Asia and the Pacific, and what’s next for ADB’s work. 1143571 2026-05-04 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/crossroads-progress-advancing-asia-and-pacific-s-connected-future ADB’s 59th Annual Meeting is being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan—a historic crossroads on the ancient silk route. As Asia and the Pacific stands at a new crossroads, ADB and its partners are working together to shape a modern, prosperous, and connected future. 1143146 2026-05-04 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/59th-annual-meeting-opening-session-board-governors ADB President Masato Kanda gave the opening address at the Opening Session of the 59th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors, an event that brought together participants from governments, the private sector, civil society, and academia. 1143576 2026-05-04 https://www.adb.org/news/speeches/crossroads-progress-advancing-regions-connected-future-masato-kanda Opening remarks by Masato Kanda, President, Asian Development Bank, at the Opening Session of the 59th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors, 4 May 2026, Samarkand, Uzbekistan 1143796 2026-05-04 https://www.adb.org/uz/news/speeches/crossroads-progress-advancing-regions-connected-future-masato-kanda OTB Prezidenti Masato Kandaning OTB Boshqaruvchilar kengashining 59-yillik yig‘ilishining ochilish marosimidagi kirish so‘zi 1143796 2026-05-04 https://www.adb.org/news/speeches/managements-report-board-governors-59th-annual-meeting-masato-kanda Remarks by Masato Kanda, President, Asian Development Bank, to the Board of Governors’ Business Session, at the 59th Annual Meeting, 4 May 2026, Samarkand, Uzbekistan 1143986 2026-05-04 https://www.adb.org/ru/news/speeches/crossroads-progress-advancing-regions-connected-future-masato-kanda Вступительное слово Президента АБР Масато Канда на открытии 59-го ежегодного заседания Совета управляющих АБР 1143796 2026-05-04 https://www.adb.org/news/speeches/opening-statement-59th-adb-annual-meeting-press-conference-masato-kanda Opening statement by Masato Kanda, President, Asian Development Bank, at the President’s press conference at the 59th ADB Annual Meeting, 3 May 2026, Samarkand, Uzbekistan 1143616 2026-05-03 https://www.adb.org/news/speeches/connecting-asia-pacific-digital-highway-inclusive-trusted-growth-masato-kanda Opening remarks by Masato Kanda, President, Asian Development Bank, at the ADB Seminar: Connecting Asia and the Pacific: The Digital Highway for Inclusive and Trusted Growth, 3 May 2026, Samarkand, Uzbekistan 1143761 2026-05-03 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/connecting-asia-and-pacific-digital-highway-inclusive-and-trusted-growth Digital transformation is reshaping Asia and the Pacific, but inclusive growth depends on trusted, connected digital infrastructure. This session looks at building “digital highways” through aligned standards, cross-border corridors, and stronger digital public infrastructure, including AI-ready systems. Discover how seamless data flows and sound risk management can accelerate progress and regional integration. 1143596 2026-05-03 https://www.adb.org/news/speeches/economic-prospects-region-adbs-support-face-global-uncertainty-masato-kanda Presentation by Masato Kanda, President, Asian Development Bank, at the ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, 3 May 2026, Samarkand, Uzbekistan 1143591 2026-05-03 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/scaling-investments-critical-minerals-manufacturing-value-chains How can Asia and the Pacific build responsible, resilient critical minerals-to-manufacturing value chains? This session focuses on ADB’s Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing (CMM) initiative and the CMM Financing Partnership Facility, showcasing how blended finance and partnerships can scale investment from mining to manufacturing. Learn what it takes to strengthen environmental, social and governance standards, community benefits, and regional cooperation. 1143566 2026-05-03 https://www.adb.org/news/speeches/governors-pacific-developing-member-countries-adb-management-2026-masato-kanda Opening remarks by Masato Kanda, President, Asian Development Bank, at the Meeting of Governors of Pacific Developing Member Countries with ADB Management, 3 May 2026, Samarkand, Uzbekistan 1143581 2026-05-03 https://www.adb.org/news/speeches/scaling-investments-critical-minerals-manufacturing-value-chains-masato-kanda Opening remarks by Masato Kanda, President, Asian Development Bank, at Scaling Up Investments for Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing Value Chains, 3 May 2026, Samarkand, Uzbekistan 1143586 2026-05-03 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/how-capital-markets-can-drive-development-across-asia-and-pacific Explore how stronger, more connected capital markets can unlock investment for sustainable development across Asia and the Pacific. This session shares ADB’s work to build a Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) sustainable capital markets platform, drawing lessons from ASEAN and Japan on policy alignment, taxonomies, and data. 1143561 2026-05-03 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/asian-impact-webinar-it-about-time-measurement-challenges-and-policies-asia Time is a universal resource, yet its use reveals profound inequality. Learn how people allocate their time across paid and unpaid activities, using time use surveys from Asia. 1141136 2026-04-24 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/asian-impact-webinar-asian-development-outlook-april-2026-launch The conflict in the Middle East is testing the resilience of developing Asia and the Pacific. The impacts are already unfolding—through higher energy and commodity prices, disrupted shipping routes, and tighter financial conditions. The Asian Development Outlook April 2026 takes a closer look at these transmission channels and what they mean for the region’s growth prospects. 1141141 2026-04-24 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/2025-record-year-adb 2025 was a record year for ADB, with almost $29.3 billion in commitments, an increase of more than 20 percent. That's expected to create more than 3.3 million jobs and benefit more than 180 million people across Asia and the Pacific. 1141026 2026-04-24 https://www.adb.org/news/videos/value-money-assessment-framework-investments-made-last ADB with MDB partners is launching a new assessment framework designed to deliver high quality infrastructure that are built to last: The Value for Money Assessment Framework. It will strengthen good governance, accountability, and better outcomes. 1138851 2026-04-18