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Vietnam's government moved quickly to protect its economy from Middle East energy disruptions, using tax relief and price controls to keep inflation in check. The Asian Development Bank says these smart moves helped the country stay on track for 7.2% growth this year.
Millions of farmers across eight Asian countries are getting access to AI-powered weather forecasting and digital tools that could transform their livelihoods. The UAE and Asian Development Bank just launched a groundbreaking partnership to bring cutting-edge agriculture technology to those who need it most.
A new 300-megawatt wind farm is coming to Uzbekistan's Bukhara region, backed by $116 million in financing that will create at least 800 construction jobs and power thousands of homes with clean energy. The project pushes the country past 2 gigawatts of wind capacity, proving renewable energy can deliver jobs and climate action together.
The Asian Development Bank is funding innovators to test breakthrough technologies in communities that need them most. From saving coral reefs to protecting transit riders, these pilot projects are proving small grants can solve big problems.
The United Arab Emirates just pledged $1.5 million to help farmers across Asia and the Pacific access cutting-edge agricultural technology that could slash fertilizer costs and boost food security. Satellite monitoring and AI tools will show farmers exactly when and where to apply fertilizer, making farming more affordable and sustainable.
The Asian Development Bank just announced a massive €65 billion investment to connect 200 million people to renewable energy and expand internet access across Asia and the Pacific. The ambitious plan could transform how remote communities access power and digital services by 2035.
A tiny Himalayan nation is making a giant leap toward energy independence with three new solar farms that will transform how it powers homes during harsh winters. Bhutan just secured major funding for a renewable energy project that will create hundreds of green jobs while slashing costly electricity imports.