ADB unveils US$25 million fund to advance Asean Power Grid

Published on April 8, 2026

The Asian Development Bank’s initial funding aims to de-risk cross-border grid projects and revive Asean’s long-delayed integration plan, despite ongoing technical and financial challenges.

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