SASEC

The Action Plan for SASEC Initiatives (APSI) (2024–2026) was finalized following extensive discussions during SASEC working group meetings on transport, trade facilitation, and energy, as well as the Senior Officials Meeting held in New Delhi, India bit.ly/44Du1hc

#India’s role vital for increased #Bangladesh - #Nepal trade ties thedailystar.net/business/econo…

Advances in border infrastructure, digital connectivity and #energy cooperation are set to strengthen trade between #India and #Nepal thefinancialworld.com/india-nepal-ti…

In India, ADB’s Subprograms 1 and 2 of the Industrial Corridor Development Program policy-based loan have supported the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme sasec.asia/index.php?page…

#India, #SriLanka reaffirm strategic ties with focus on energy, connectivity ft.lk/news/India-Sri…

Transport corridors have evolved from trade routes into economic and industrial corridors that combine infrastructure investment with policy reform, institutional strengthening, and private sector development sasec.asia/index.php?page…

Nepal’s GDP growth is projected to slow to 3.0% in FY2026, down from 4.6% in FY2025, reflecting weaker performance across key sectors adb.org/documents/macr…

Partnership between #India and #Bhutan is built on deep mutual trust and goodwill: MEA Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal newsonair.gov.in/partnership-be…

Expanding Health Coverage and Cutting Costs Through Technology and Smarter Spending blogs.adb.org/blog/expanding…

In South Asia, growth will continue to be supported by strong domestic demand, though expected to moderate in 2026. GDP growth in the subregion is projected to ease from 6.8% in 2025 to 6.3% in 2026 before returning to 6.8% in 2027 adb.org/outlook/editio… via @adb_HQ

In Sri Lanka, accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership offers a framework for addressing infrastructure constraints, unlocking access to major Asian markets, and attracting the expertise needed to elevate Sri Lanka’s service sectors unescap.org/kp/2025/sri-la…

Stronger-than-expected exports and reduced trade uncertainty have contributed to raised growth forecasts for economies in developing Asia and the Pacific for 2025 and 2026 adb.org/publications/a…

Investment is more than just capital flows and project pipelines. It’s a signal of where we’re placing our bets as a society. -Rebeca Grynspan UNCTAD** Secretary-General unctad.org/publication/wo…

#ADO2026: In South Asia, growth will continue to be supported by strong domestic demand, though expected to moderate in 2026. GDP growth in the subregion is projected to ease from 6.8% in 2025 to 6.3% in 2026 before returning to 6.8% in 2027. adb.org/outlook/editio…

The Asian Development Outlook April 2026 is out. 📊 A prolonged conflict in the Middle East is the single biggest risk to the region’s outlook, as it could lead to persistently high energy and food prices and tighter financial conditions. With renewed trade policy uncertainty posing additional risks, it is essential that governments implement sound macroeconomic policies to sustain growth and contain inflation, with targeted support measures to protect vulnerable households. 📌You can read and download #ADO2026 April here: adb.org/outlook/editio…

Asst. Commissioner Abdul Rasheed Ibrahim, Dep. Chief SP Ahmed Niyaz & SP Mohamed Mansoor attended the “Intersessional Meeting of the SASEC Subgroup on Customs 2026” held in Manilla, 🇵🇭 from 24-26 March. @sasecprogram

Supporting Bangladesh’s Exports After Least Developed Country Graduation: Toward a World Trade Organization-Compatible Mechanism adb.org/publications/b…

#Maldives unveils new flight routes from #India and budget-friendly stays, making island paradise more accessible than ever travelandtourworld.com/news/article/m…

#ADB Supports #Nepal’s Digital Transformation Toward High‑Impact Services for Citizens and Businesses adb.org/news/adb-suppo…

#Bhutan, #SriLanka discuss enhancing international scheduled passenger operations between the two countries dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/…

ADB President Welcomes #Bhutan Prime Minister, Reaffirms Support for Sustainable Growth adb.org/news/adb-presi…