Asian Development Outlook- April 2025
<p>Weak consumption in the People’s Republic of China will partly offset robust domestic demand in South Asia. Disinflation is expected to continue, driven by lower food and energy prices, along
Asian Development Bank
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Growing green business investments in Asia and the Pacific: trends and opportunities
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Building the climate change resilience of Mongolia’s blue pearl: the case study of Khuvsgul Lake National Park
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How better regulation can shape the future of Indonesia's electricity sector
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Leveraging the Sustainable Development Goals to enhance environmental sustainability in Asia and the Pacific
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Climate risk country profile: Sri Lanka
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Climate risk country profile: Viet Nam
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A brighter future for Maldives powered by renewables: road map for the energy sector 2020–2030
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Green infrastructure investment opportunities: Philippines 2020 report
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COVID-19 pandemic impacts on food security in Central and West Asia: key issues and strategic options
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