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Pacific warns of fuel crisis risk, urges expanded ADB support at annual meeting
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Pacific Developing Member Countries (PMDCs) have warned that limited fuel storage across the region is leaving...
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By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Australia has praised the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its strong leadership and swift response to member...
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By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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