Environment
Most countries in Asia-Pacific will suffer from water shortages
A recent joint study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asia-Pacific Regional Water Forum (APWF) shows that more than 75% of countries in this region are experi…
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ADB supports the most polluted lake restoration project in China
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said ADB has provided a $ 250 million credit for the restoration project of Ho Chao, the fifth largest freshwater lake in China, with th…
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More than 87.3 million USD to overcome the disaster of Mekong River
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has decided to support 87.39 million USD for Laos and Vietnam to upgrade their infrastructure and enhance forecasting to improve readine…
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Vietnam in the group is threatened by seawater in Southeast Asia
Vietnam belongs to a group of countries with a coastal population that is directly threatened by sea level rise, in the context of climate disasters causing more than 42…
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Asia faces the risk of mass migration
Tens of millions of Asians will be displaced by the effects of extreme weather events, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned.
Environment
Asia is about to face the water crisis
The momentum of Asia's economic development could be drastically reduced by future water shortages, a top Asian Development Bank official (ADB) warned.
Environment
Asian growth promotes climate change
Asia's rapid economic growth in recent years has contributed significantly to climate change and environmental pollution, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Environment
Southeast Asia is heavily influenced by the greenhouse effect
From now until the end of the century, Southeast Asia's food production may decrease by 6.7% annually by climate change.
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China, Laos, and Thai built transnational bridges
China, Thailand and Laos today (June 21) agreed to build a bridge across the Mekong River, connecting directly from Yunnan province to Bangkok by road.
Flu epidemic
ADB helps Vietnam control infectious diseases
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced to spend $ 49 million on an infectious disease control project in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.