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  • Published on 01:57 GMT

    ADB approves US$3.8 million support for development of coral reef insurance

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) this week approved $3.8 million to support the restoration, conservation, and management of coral reefs in four countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The project, financed by the Asia-Pacific Climate Finance Fund ( …

    Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 15, 2025

    Asian Development Bank recommends 5pc GST on digital transactions

    <p>The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has advised Pakistan to implement a uniform 5 per cent general sales tax (GST) for all digital transactions to encourage nationwide adoption of e-commerce platforms, reduce cash-related inefficiencies and document …

    Source: Dawn - Center-left
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    ADB recommends 5% GST on digital transactions to bridge Pakistan’s digital divide

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has proposed a 5% uniform general sales tax (GST) on all digital transactions to address Pakistan’s digital divide and boost its digital economy. The recommendation is part of ADB’s “Pakistan’s Digital Ecosystem” report, …

    Source: Profit by Pakistan Today - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    ADB recommends 5pc GST on digital transactions

    Pakistan’s ambitious digital transformation agenda has the potential to redefine its economic and social trajectory, according to a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). “By harnessing digital technologies, the government can drive sustainable …

    Source: Daily Times - Center-left
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    ADB urges uniform 5pc GST to spur digital economy

    ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has urged Pakistan to implement a uniform 5 per cent general sales tax (GST) on all digital transactions — with an input tax credit for five years — to accelerate digital payments, promote e-commerce, and reduce …

    Source: Dawn - Center-left
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    Pakistan imposes region's heaviest taxes on telecom industry: ADB

    ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has stated that Pakistan has imposed the highest taxes on the telecom sector in the region, while 4G coverage in Pakistan is the lowest, and preparations for 5G are inadequate. The ADB released a …

    Source: Dunya News - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    Pakistan’s digital sector faces critical challenges, ADB report finds

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a new report analysing Pakistan’s digital ecosystem, revealing significant structural challenges and persistent gaps in digital infrastructure and adoption. The report aims to provide a comprehensive overview …

    Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    ADB finds flaws in Pakistan's digital sector

    ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a new report analysing Pakistan's digital ecosystem, revealing significant structural challenges and persistent gaps in digital infrastructure and adoption. The report aims to provide a …

    Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 15, 2025

    ADB highlights Pakistan’s weak 4G, poor 5G readiness

    Pakistan lags behind its regional peers in digital connectivity, with the lowest 4G network coverage and inadequate readiness for 5G deployment, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a recent report, highlighting serious challenges in the country’s …

    Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jul 15, 2025

    Pakistan’s 4G network coverage lowest in region: ADB report

    ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) stated that Pakistan’s 4G network coverage is lowest in the region, and its preparations for 5G deployment remain insufficient, ARY News reported. According to a comprehensive report on Pakistan’s digital …

    Source: ARY News - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 15, 2025

    Stalled for two decades, Sindh’s 350-km Coastal Highway Project set to resume with federal, ADB support

    THATTA   -  After remaining dormant for two decades, the ambitious 350-kilometre Coastal Highway project along Sindh’s southern shoreline is finally gaining momentum. A renewed partnership between the federal and Sindh governments has led to a breakthrough …

    Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    NBG And the Bank of Korea Launch Joint Project to Promote Cashless Pay...

    Tbilisi (GBC) - The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) and the Bank of Korea have officially launched a collaborative project aimed at promoting the development of cashless payments in Georgia. This initiative is implemented under the framework of the …

    Source: Georgian Business Consulting - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    National Pension Authority to introduce 'Islamic Version' of Universal Pension Scheme

    Bangladesh's National Pension Authority (NPA) is set to introduce an "Islamic version" of its Universal Pension Scheme to increase its acceptance and uptake among the devout Muslims.  This initiative aims to launch Islamic compliant versions …

    Source: The Business Standard - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    BOK Governor Calls for Stronger Macroprudential Policy Authority

    Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong has emphasized again the need to supplement legal and institutional mechanisms to strengthen the central bank’s role in macroprudential policy. In his keynote speech on July 16 at a conference co-hosted with the Asian …

    Source: Business Korea - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    Amid global aid crisis, Tk 652.55 crore project targets Rohingyas, local hosts

    In a bid to address the growing challenges facing Rohingyas and their host communities in Bangladesh, the government has undertaken a Tk 652.55 crore project aimed at improving water supply, sanitation, and waste management systems in Cox’s Bazar and …

    Source: United News of Bangladesh - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    Govt secures Rs 273.46 billion in foreign aid commitments in FY 2024/25

    KATHMANDU: The government has secured foreign aid commitments totaling Rs 273.46 billion in the fiscal year 2024/25 through agreements with bilateral and multilateral donors to fund various projects. According to the Ministry of Finance, this includes …

    Source: Nepal News - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    Outsourced power: how aid agencies engineered Pakistan’s energy bureaucracy?—I

    In Pakistan’s power sector, aid doesn’t just fund wires and transformers—it writes policy, births institutions, and designs governance frameworks. From WAPDA’s unbundling to today’s regional micro-hydro initiatives, foreign donors and multilateral lenders …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    JICA sending team for economic assessment

    ISLAMABAD: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is reportedly dispatching its Mission to prepare an assessment report on Pakistan’s economic situation, which the government claims has improved significantly. JICA’s local office has intimated …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    Workshop Held to Advance Sustainable Finance in Cambodia

    AKP Phnom Penh, July 16, 2025 -- The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) in collaboration with Asian Development Bank (ADB), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Global Green Growth …

    Source: AKP - Pending

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