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ADB procurement reform lifts competition and quality in Pacific infrastructure projects

Fiji, May 6 -- A new procurement approach introduced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is increasing competition, widening bidder participation, and improving the quality of infrastructure projects ... और पढ़ें


Fiji and Australia deepen Pacific partnership with Vuvale Union, tackle fuel crisis and security threats

Fiji, May 6 -- Fiji and Australia have reaffirmed their deepening partnership, announcing progress toward a landmark "Vuvale Union" while pledging closer cooperation on security, climate action and th... और पढ़ें


ADB outlines new Pacific resilience push to counter rising external shocks

Fiji, May 6 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says its new Pacific Approach of 2026-2030 will focus heavily on building long-term resilience in small island economies as they face increasing exposur... और पढ़ें


Pacific governments brace for fuel shocks as Middle East crisis deepens, ADB steps up support

Fiji, May 6 -- Pacific Island governments are actively preparing contingency plans to prioritise fuel use for critical services as the Middle East crisis threatens to disrupt supplies and drive up cos... और पढ़ें


ADB, partners move to safeguard Pacific access to global banking as correspondent banks withdraw

Fiji, May 6 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says it is working with global financial institutions to prevent Pacific economies from being cut off from the international banking system as correspon... और पढ़ें


ADB reforms to better response to member needs

Fiji, May 6 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is undertaking sweeping internal reforms aimed at improving how it responds to the evolving needs of its member countries. Central to these changes is ... और पढ़ें


"Australia is a reliable partner" - Foreign Minister Wong pledges support to Pacific amid fuel crisis

Fiji, May 6 -- Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia will stand with the Pacific through the fuel crisis, warning the disruption to global energy supply is hitting the region hard and requires a ... और पढ़ें


Pacific tells Asian Development Bank: step up as climate bank for the region

Fiji, May 5 -- Pacific Island countries have called on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to significantly scale up climate financing, warning that climate change remains the single greatest threat to t... और पढ़ें


Cook Islands pushes for inclusion in ADB critical minerals agenda

Fiji, May 5 -- The Cook Islands is seeking greater inclusion in emerging regional initiatives on critical minerals, with Prime Minister Mark Brown urging the Asian Development Bank to expand its engag... और पढ़ें


Pacific warns of fuel crisis risk, urges expanded ADB support at annual meeting

Fiji, May 5 -- Pacific Developing Member Countries (PMDCs) have warned that limited fuel storage across the region is leaving essential services dangerously exposed, as they push for expanded and more... और पढ़ें