Spotlight

Major Events

Robust competition policies are essential for fostering economic development. They promote healthy markets, enhance consumer protection, and stimulate innovation and investment. However, crafting…
12 to 13 November 2025
ADB organized the Launch Seminar of the Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor (ASM) 2025 Edition, which addressed the theme “Global Uncertainty, Trade, and Private Sector Businesses in Asia…
3 to 5 December 2025
ADB hosted the 11th International Education and Skills Forum from 3–5 December 2025 at its headquarters in Manila, themed “Applying a Fresh Lens to Unlock the Power of Human Capital.” The forum…
11 to 13 March 2026
Clean Air Asia, along with co-organizers, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and the…
18 March 2026
Dasho Tshering Tobgay is Bhutan’s seventh Prime Minister and a prominent voice on sustainable development, climate leadership, and holistic wellbeing. A former civil servant and accomplished public…

Recent Events

25 to 26 May 2026
This policy dialogue will convene policymakers, development partners, health experts, and practitioners to advance integrated approaches to pandemic preparedness, emergency response, and climate…
25 to 28 May 2026
Busan, Republic of Korea Technology is a critical enabler of a sustainable blue economy, helping ocean-based industries grow while reducing pressure on marine ecosystems, providing greater…
25 to 27 May 2026
The Pacific Infrastructure Business Opportunities Seminar (PIBOS) is for international, regional, and local contractors and consultants interested in contributing to infrastructure development…
21 May 2026
Ports are vital nodes in the maritime supply chain and play an important role in reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and supporting the broader energy transition. As regulations, market…
13 May 2026
This webinar introduced the strategic role of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in supporting renewable energy integration, grid flexibility, and the wider energy transition in Asia and the…