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Published on Aug 14, 2026

ADB to provide 750 million USD to expand universal healthcare in Philippines

Hanoi (VNA) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a 750-million-USD loan to help the Philippines expand its universal healthcare programme. In a statement posted on its website, the ADB said the funding will support Subprogramme 3 of the Build …

Source: VietnamPlus - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Aug 12, 2026

ADB hikes Philippines health care loan to $750 million

Louella Desiderio - The Philippine Star August 13, 2026 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has increased the loan for a program aimed at expanding universal health care in the country by $250 million, bringing the total …

Source: Philstar - Neutral
Published on Aug 12, 2026

ADB boosts healthcare funding for Filipinos to $750M

AFP FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has increased its financing for the Philippines’ universal healthcare program, helping ease the government’s funding needs as an oil price shock linked to the Middle East conflict …

Source: Inquirer - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Digital skills in Singapore command a 30% wage premium, new report finds

Jobs requiring advanced digital capabilities offered 30.1% higher advertised pay than similar roles requiring lower digital proficiency, while AI skill demand more than doubled from 2019 to 2024. Digital skills are increasingly linked to higher wages in …

Source: Human Resources Online - Neutral
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Philippines taps P14 billion French loan for blue economy reforms

Keisha Ta-Asan - The Philippine Star August 14, 2026 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has tapped another P14.03-billion loan from France to finance reforms aimed at protecting marine ecosystems, expanding the blue economy and creating more …

Source: Philstar - Neutral
Published on Aug 12, 2026

ADB hikes healthcare funding for PH to combat rising costs

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has increased financing for the Philippines’ universal health care program by $250 million to $750 million. The additional financing forms part of an $800-million package that the multilateral lender is deploying to help …

Source: The Manila Times - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Philippines secures ₱14-billion French loan for marine protection, livelihoods

The Philippines is set to strengthen marine ecosystem protection and expand sustainable livelihood opportunities through €200 million (approximately ₱14 billion) in financing from French development bank Agence Française de Développement (AFD). Secured by …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 12, 2026

France provides 200 million EUR to boost food security in Philippines

Hanoi (VNA) – The French government is providing 200 million EUR (nearly 231 million USD) in financing to help low-income Filipino families gain better access to nutritious food under a new food security and nutrition programme, the Manila Bulletin …

Source: VietnamPlus - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB

Homepage > News > Business > Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB A new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) found that the Philippines‘ digital economy accounts for 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP). It added that the …

Source: Coingeek - Neutral
Published on Aug 9, 2026

Philippines seeks $1.5-billion World Bank, ADB loans for deeper capital markets

The Philippines is set to secure $1.5 billion in fresh loans from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to deepen its financial markets, broaden access to capital, and mobilize more private-sector financing. The larger financing is the …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Philippine fintech workforce needs deeper AI, cybersecurity skills—ADB report

The Philippines needs to deepen its pool of advanced financial technology (fintech) talent, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, despite having an established information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Maersk increases container fees to Maldives

Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, has increased the peak season surcharge (PSS) on containers importing goods from East Asian countries to Maldives and Sri Lanka. Maersk announced that it will charge an additional USD 400 per container …

Source: Sun Online - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Timor-Leste: ASEAN’s Newest Member and Financial Inclusion

The following showcases the 2026 developments of fintech and wider digital of Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste. For more than two decades, Timor-Leste was Southeast Asia’s young outsider. That changed in October last year. After a 14-year accession …

Source: The Fintech Times - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2026

Japan lends Philippines P11.54 billion for health care

MANILA, Philippines — Japan is lending the Philippines P11.54 billion to help finance the next phase of the country's Universal Health Care program, as Manila works to turn its six-year-old health law into more accessible and reliable services. The …

Source: Philippine STAR - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 5, 2026

Philippines adds another $3.5 billion to multilateral financing pipeline after upper-middle-income upgrade

The Philippines is lining up another $3.5 billion in loans from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the World Bank, based on preliminary project documents, adding to the previously identified $8.9-billion …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Union Govt approves key foreign postings to IMF, ADB, ICAO

The Centre on Wednesday approved key foreign postings, including those in Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Development Bank in the Philippines, among others. Senior bureaucrat Satyajit Mohanty, currently working as Joint …

Source: The Pioneer - Right-wing
Published on Aug 5, 2026

Government approves senior bureaucrats' postings to IMF, ADB

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday approved key foreign postings including those in Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Development Bank in Philippines, among others. Senior bureaucrat Satyajit Mohanty, currently working as Joint …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Aug 2, 2026

PHL digital economy makes up 2.5% of GDP — ADB

THE PHILIPPINE digital economy is equivalent to 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP), lagging the region’s leading economies like Taiwan (6.1%), South Korea (5.8%) and Singapore (5.4%), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said. In a policy brief, the ADB said …

Source: Business World - Neutral
Published on Aug 4, 2026

DFA: Philippines, Japan sign diplomatic notes to boost Universal Health Care reforms

The Philippines and Japan have signed diplomatic notes for a 30-billion Japanese yen (approximately P11.54 billion or $187.92 million) loan to advance the country's Universal Health Care (UHC) program through key healthcare reforms. The diplomatic …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 08:12 GMT

ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership

A letter of intent signifying the start of this formal collaboration was signed on 10 June 2026 by Fatima Yasmin, ADB vice president for sectors and themes, and Pierre Krähenbühl, director-general of the ICRC. It includes an approach to a) coordinate …

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 22:01 GMT

UN-Habitat and ADB launch partnership to advance sustainable urban development in Asia and the Pacific

In May 2026, during the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Azerbaijan, UN-Habitat and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a four-year strategic partnership running until February …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 11:34 GMT

Peter Wainman, CEO of Pipper Standard®, announces launch of New Digital Platform at https://equatorpurenature.com/

Curtis Chin, praises CEO Peter Wainman, the ‘Green Tony Stark’, for putting Asia-based cleantech innovations on the global health, beauty and wellness agenda. FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What began as a …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 19:11 GMT

Minister of Trade and Industry Highlights Timor-Leste’s Commitment to Regional and Global Economic Integration at the ...

Wed. 13 of May of 2026, 14:30h On May 12th, 2026, Minister of Trade and Industry Nino Pereira addressed the opening plenary session of the 2026 ADB-World Bank Trade Forum at the Kempinski Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The forum, organised by the Asian …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 08:32 GMT

ADB Downgrades Asia Growth Forecast Amid Mideast Crisis

(MENAFN) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday sharply cut its growth projections for developing Asia and the Pacific while warning of surging inflation, citing severe and prolonged disruptions stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict. The …

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Published on April 23, 2026 - 05:37 GMT

ADB Commits Historic USD29.3 Billion in 2025

(MENAFN) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) deployed 29.3 billion U.S. dollars from its own resources in 2025, marking an unprecedented surge in support for the Asia-Pacific region as the multilateral lender pushed through key institutional reforms to help …

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Published on September 17, 2025 - 08:30 GMT

RegGenome selected by Asian Development Bank for AML/CFT & cybersecurity framework analysis in Pacific Island countries

The partnership will help Pacific regulators benchmark frameworks, reduce due diligence costs, and improve access to global financial services. CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RegGenome, a regulatory data …

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Published on August 18, 2025 - 10:29 GMT

Asian Development Bank Appoints Fresh Country Director for Philippines

(MENAFN) Andrew Jeffries has been appointed as the new Country Director for the Philippines by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Manila-based lender announced on Monday. Effective immediately, Jeffries will oversee ADB’s operations in its host country …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

Global PayEX and Trade Technologies Partner to Bring AI-Powered Financial Automation to Multinational Exporters

Strategic alliance brings Global PayEX's AI-powered accounts receivable, accounts payable, and embedded finance suite, to Trade Technologies’ global customers. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trade …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Flower Turbines Summer Sales Ends in 2 Weeks

Flower Turbines Summer Sales Ends in 2 Weeks ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Flower Turbines Summer Sales Ends in 2 Weeks on September 4 Flower Turbines is offering specials on its 2-meter small vertical axis …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Amusement, Gaming & Casino ...
Published on August 21, 2026 - 06:02 GMT

Bridge 2026 Explores How Language and Culture Can Shape Global Talent Development in New York

Over 100 global educators and industry leaders gathered at Columbia University to explore language education, AI innovation, and talent development. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 100 educators, …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 06:02 GMT

ThinkX Global Launches Ventures with Impact Living Lab to Help Purpose-Driven Ventures Build Sustainable Businesses

Developed by ThinkX Global, the new Living Lab helps impact ventures validate solutions, engage beneficiaries, and build commercially sustainable businesses. SINGAPORE, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ThinkX Global today officially …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 05:25 GMT

Shonan Daiichi Hospital and AKT Health Conduct Joint POC Evaluation of a Sensor-Based Fall Detection Technology

A Proof-of-Concept in a Real Clinical Environment Evaluates the Implementation Feasibility of Elder Safety Technology in Japanese Healthcare Settings TOKYO, JAPAN, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AKT Health Co. Ltd. today announced that it …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 23:22 GMT

Brian Abrams, President and Founder of PMO Partners, Featured in The Elite Recruiters Podcast

Brian Abrams, President and Founder of PMO Partners, Featured in The Elite Recruiters Podcast, 4X Growth While Everyone Watched Their Inbox Die PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brian Abrams, President and Founder …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 22:47 GMT

As El Niño Strengthens, CRF Establishes Second In-Water Coral Gene Bank to Safeguard Irreplaceable Genetic Diversity

CRF has begun the replication of its in-water genetic bank across two ocean-based sites as Florida’s reefs face potential severe heat stress through 2027 TAVERNIER, FL, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Three years after record- …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 20:40 GMT

Women Elevating Women Launches New Economic Engine to Help Entrepreneurs Unlock Untapped Capital

National Conference Introduces a New Framework That Challenges How Business Owners Think About Capital and Long-Term Growth NATIONAL HARBOR, MD, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As entrepreneurs continue to navigate tighter …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 20:17 GMT

'Daveigh’s Law' Introduced at Young Artist Academy’s 47th Awards, Turning a Performer’s Legacy Into a Safety Initiative

Childhood friend and fellow Young Artist Award winner Amy Castle unveiled technology designed to help young performers navigate moments of crisis HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Young Artist Academy™ …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 19:36 GMT

COMMEMORATION OF THE UNITED STATES – CANADA INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY SURVEYS

SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday August 22 at 2:00 pm Atlantic Time, representatives of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

SPI Research Releases 2026 PSA End-User Survey on PSA’s Strategic Value

New study shows PSA improves utilization, margin, project delivery, revenue leakage, and cash flow while AI becomes the next service operating frontier. KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Service Performance …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Global Innovation Meets Regional Growth: Tri-Chamber Partnership Announces the 2026 Central Texas-Korea Summit

Regional partnership strengthens international business relationships and positions Central Texas as a premier global destination for investment and innovation AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Greater Austin Asian …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 16:47 GMT

Guru Nanak Khalsa Academy Organizes Gurmat Sangeet Children’s Samagam in Amritsar

Young students present Gurbani Kirtan under the leadership of Dr. Satpreet Singh, PhD, strengthening their connection with Gurmat Sangeet and Sikh heritage AMRITSAR, PUNJAB, INDIA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guru Nanak Khalsa Academy (GNKA …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 15:37 GMT

Ukrainian American Community Prepares to Mark 35th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence at Seattle Center - August 29th

Day-long Ukrainian Independence celebration features Eurovision medalist alyona alyona, Ukrainian food, culture, and humanitarian efforts SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ukrainian Association of Washington …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

CSL Metro Announces 2026 Spiritual Living Retreat Featuring Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Bob Sima

Themed, “Living in Partnership with Providence,” this event invites participants to explore intention, energy and grace through music and spiritual practice. POTOMAC, MD, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Spiritual …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 12:57 GMT

Oral Thin Films Market Report 2026 Market Outlook Supported By A Forecast 14.4% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Oral Thin Films Market Report 2026 Market Outlook Supported By A Forecast 14.4% CAGR LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The oral thin films market has been …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 12:41 GMT

Ophthalmic Equipment Market Outlook Highlights Strategic Opportunities Across The Industry

The Business Research Company's Ophthalmic Equipment Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The ophthalmic equipment market …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 12:41 GMT

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) For Healthcare & Life Science Market Report Covers Trends, Segments & Regional Growth

TBRC's Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) For Healthcare And Life Science Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The optical …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 12:41 GMT

Optical Microscopes Market Study Explores Industry Growth Toward $4.6 Billion

The Business Research Company's Optical Microscopes Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The field of optical microscopes …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 12:41 GMT

Optometry Equipment Market Insights Highlight Segment Expansion And Market Leadership

The Business Research Company's Optometry Equipment Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The optometry equipment market …

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