Govt need to continue fiscal measures to address rising poverty, says ADB chief economist
Sawada said more than 100 million people are falling below the international poverty line and causing serious social issues.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Students affected by school closures may lose US$180 in expected annual income - ADB
Overall, students in developing Asia have lost 29 per cent of a year of learning on average.
Wed Apr 28 2021
ASEAN3 finance ministers need to hold talks over COVID-19 - ADBI
The ASEAN3 Finance Ministers Meeting should be convened to coordinate the stimulus programmes of individual countries in combating the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Apr 29 2020
An Attack of Bad Ideas on GLCs
Asian Development Bank (ADB) economist levels accusations that GLC muscle stifles the Malaysian economy. PNB chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar speaks to AWANI Review's Razak Chik.
Fri Dec 22 2017
Saudi King Abdullah's death sets up complex succession process
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Adbul Aziz died early Friday, setting the stage for a transition of power at a critical moment as the key US ally in the Middle East struggles with falling oil price.
Fri Jan 23 2015
ADB trims Asia growth forecasts on China slowdown
China's slowing economic growth is weakening momentum throughout the rest of Asia, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday.
Tue Jul 16 2013
Tokyo taps ADB head for top central bank post
Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe picked Haruhiko Kuroda to lead the Bank of Japan.
Thu Feb 28 2013
Japan PM nominates ADB head Kuroda as BoJ chief
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday nominated Asian Development Bank chief Haruhiko Kuroda as the next governor of the Bank of Japan.
Thu Feb 28 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024