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ADB cuts Asia growth forecast on slow Covid vaccine rollout
AFP, Published on 22/09/2021
» MANILA: The Asian Development Bank warned of "lasting scars" from the coronavirus pandemic as it cut its 2021 growth forecast for developing Asia on slow vaccination rates, surging infections and crippling lockdowns.
ADB: Virus could cut up to 9.7% off global economy
AFP, Published on 15/05/2020
» MANILA: The coronavirus pandemic could cut up to 9.7% off the global economy, the Asian Development Bank said on Friday, doubling its previous estimate as the virus stifles trade and leaves millions jobless.
Kabul faces water crisis as drought, population strain supply
AFP, Published on 11/01/2019
» KABUL - Standing in his garden in Kabul, Baz Mohammad Kochi oversees the drilling of a new well more than 100 metres deep after his first water reservoir dried up. He is not alone.