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ADB deploys almost $40 billion for development across Asia-Pacific in 2024
Asia

ADB deploys almost $40 billion for development across Asia-Pacific in 2024

ADB’s financial and operational results were published today in its Annual Report 2024

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Malaysian PM proposes political reforms to woo opposition

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