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ADO September 2026 identifies two main risks to the region’s growth and inflation outlook.
Kanda announced the ASEAN Blue Economy Initiative at the 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting
Influential business leaders to put private sector muscle behind solutions to Asia and the Pacific’s pressing problems
SAARC Secretary General Golam Sarwar told RCSS “there remains great opportunity for regional unity to take center stag...
Borrowers are likely to face increased debt-servicing pressure from higher financing and living costs,
Maldives National University (MNU) team met the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies
ADB will work with governments, utilities, the private sector, and development partners to mobilize $50 billion by 2035
Before accelerating to 7.3% in FY2027
Regional inflation is projected to rise to 3.6% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, from 3.0% last year.
Regional Connectivity Fund for Energy in Southeast Asia (RCF) will advance the development of the ASEAN Power Grid
To support faster and more flexible crisis response, ADB launches a emergency financing tool for its developing members
Prolonged disruptions from conflict could choke growth and spur inflation in Asia and the Pacific: ADB Research
“In an uncertain world, Southeast Asia is choosing economic integration and cooperation,”
APAC port and airport operators would face mixed but increasingly negative credit effects
Initiative aims to provide a platform for member states to share technical expertise
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 330.8514 | 330.9617 |
| UK Pound | 438.3450 | 438.2595 |
| Euro | 371.0168 | 371.5045 |
| Yen | 2.0916 | 2.0943 |
| Aus Dollar | 231.1659 | 230.8789 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4202 | 3.4195 |
| Korean Won | 0.2479 | 0.2467 |
| Oman Rial | 859.3320 | 859.6185 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.0955 | 88.1577 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.0766 | 90.1066 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,783.03 | -0.10% |
| CSE All Share | 20,260.06 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1193.67 million | 1050.46 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Recent package of 21 reforms will be broadly positive for the country’s financial sector
Bangladesh continues to implement reforms in line with a 42-month Extended Credit Facility, EFF
Downward pressure would emerge if financial support from key bilateral and multilateral partners quickly erodes,
Indian and Pakistan Foreign Ministers confirmed the deal
Rohingya fleeing Myanmar arriving in Sri Lanka, while Sri Lankan migrants trafficked to online crime camps in Myanmar
Citizen engagement is a fundamental pillar of democracy, and it contributes to shaping policies,
International media draws parallels with Sri Lanka situation 2 years ago
Maldives remains at high risk of external and overall debt distress
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