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ADB's New Approach to Supporting Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing Value Chains in Asia and the Pacific
"Critical minerals are key to powering a clean, connected global future—and ADB is stepping up." ADB President Masato Kanda
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How ADB and Its Partners Work to Provide High Quality Development Solutions
ADB is Solving Complex Challenges Together with its members and partners to help transform lives and economies across Asia and the Pacific. Through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions, ADB helps the region transcend urgent development challenges.
ADB President
Masato Kanda is the President of ADB and the Chairperson of ADB’s Board of Directors. He was elected President by ADB’s Board of Governors and assumed office on 24 February 2025.
ADB President Calls for Increased Innovation Investment at STS Forum
ADB President Masato Kanda urged increased investment in science, technology, and innovation to drive inclusive and sustainable growth in Southeast Asia during his keynote address at the 9th Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum ASEAN–Japan Conference in Jakarta.
Mr. Kanda identified three priorities: modern and interconnected energy systems, resilient food systems, and smart, inclusive cities.
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Data and Statistics ADB's Data and Statistics
Data and statistical analysis in the Asia and Pacific region contributes to knowledge generation in ADB, helping strengthen its institutional priorities and operational effectiveness in its developing member countries.
Recent Tariff Developments and Risk Scenarios
Given the continued trade uncertainty, this box explores two tariff scenarios that could potentially materialize. All scenario results are expressed as deviations from a baseline that incorporates tariff changes up to 12 July. As such, the baseline includes: the latest US trade agreements with Indonesia, UK, and Viet Nam; a 10% US tariff on all other economies as implemented during the 90-day tariff pause; full retaliation by the PRC and partial retaliation by the European Union (EU); and the additional US tariffs for aluminum and steel.
ADB Data Library
The ADB Data Library is the central store for all of ADB's public data. Browse data, view visualizations and interact with APIs.
Key Indicators Database (KIDB)
KIDB is ADB's central statistical database for macroeconomic and social indicators from across Asia and the Pacific.
AsianBondsOnline
AsianBondsOnline is a one-stop source of information on bond markets in emerging East Asia.
Featured Publications and Documents ADB's Publications and Documents
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ADB focuses on sectors and themes that align with the commitment to eradicate poverty. The Bank’s work also spans across several development goals and cross-cutting initiatives.
