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    Japan slows down as summer festivals bring nights to life
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    Japan slows down as summer festivals bring nights to life
    03:25, 12 August 2026
    Typhoon Chan-hom hits Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo
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    Typhoon Chan-hom hits Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo
    01:30, 12 August 2026
    Two weeks after Kumamoto quake, over 6,000 remain in shelters
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    Two weeks after Kumamoto quake, over 6,000 remain in shelters
    06:35, 11 August 2026
    Naoero
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    Nauru is no more: Pacific island nation officially becomes Naoero
    04:18, 4 August 2026
    Flood death toll in India's Assam climbs to 82
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    Flood death toll in India's Assam climbs to 82
    05:17, 3 August 2026
    Why is Japan establishing a second capital?
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    Why is Japan establishing a second capital?
    07:15, 25 July 2026
    31 killed as floods hit northeastern India
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    31 killed as floods hit northeastern India
    01:32, 23 July 2026
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    M5.4 earthquake strikes Fiji Islands
    03:20, 16 July 2026
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    WHO sets research roadmap on climate, health and migration for Western Pacific
    05:24, 15 July 2026
    M6.6 earthquake strikes Philippines again
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    M6.6 earthquake strikes Philippines again
    12:17, 27 June 2026
    Japan issues typhoon landfall warning
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    Japan issues typhoon landfall warning
    05:11, 27 June 2026
    M7.2 earthquake strikes Northeast Japan: 10 injured, traffic disrupted
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    M7.2 earthquake strikes Northeast Japan: 10 injured, traffic disrupted
    04:58, 26 June 2026
    M5.3 earthquake hits Philippines
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    M5.3 earthquake hits Philippines
    04:00, 26 June 2026
    Kazakh delegation joins Asia-Pacific Forum on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation in Bangkok
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    Kazakh delegation joins Asia-Pacific Forum on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation in Bangkok
    07:15, 12 June 2026
    QUAD nations launch new maritime, energy and critical minerals initiatives
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    QUAD nations launch new maritime, energy and critical minerals initiatives
    23:41, 26 May 2026
    ADB, Germany expand partnership to scale nature finance across Asia and Pacific
    Economy
    ADB, Germany expand partnership to scale nature finance across Asia and Pacific
    01:36, 6 May 2026
    ADB Boosts Women’s Access to Affordable Housing, Promotes Green Mortgages in Kazakhstan News from Country Offices | 01 April 2026 SHARE THIS PAGE ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN (1 April 2026) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 90 billion tenge ($173.6 million equivalent) loan to Otbasy Bank JSC to expand access to affordable housing finance for women and offer green mortgage products for low- to moderate-income households across Kazakhstan. The Promoting Inclusive and Green Housing Finance Project will provide residential mortgage financing to more than 2,000 eligible households, prioritizing women borrowers. It will also support the development of a green mortgage finance framework that can be replicated across Kazakhstan’s banking sector, encouraging the construction and financing of more affordable, energy-efficient housing. “Our partnership with Otbasy Bank on the Umai Program showed how access to affordable mortgages can change the lives of women and broaden their economic opportunities,” said ADB Country Director for Kazakhstan Utsav Kumar. “The new project takes the program’s success further by including green mortgage products that will help households reduce energy costs and promote sustainable housing.” Women compose over half of Kazakhstan’s population, yet they earn about 25% less than men on average. This persistent gender gap continues to limit their access to housing finance and underscores the need for a long-term solution. The high proportion of the country’s energy-intensive housing—estimated at more than 80%—also highlights the crucial role of green mortgage products in boosting energy efficiency and affordability for households. To further advance support, ADB also approved a $500,000 technical assistance—equally financed with Otbasy Bank—to strengthen Otbasy Bank’s capacity to assess and mitigate climate risks and integrate environmental, social, and governance risk management practices into its housing finance operations. Kazakhstan joined ADB in 1994. Since then, ADB has committed more than $8 billion in loans, grants, and technical assistance to support the country’s development across key sectors, including public sector management, transport, finance, and energy. ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—50 from the region.
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    ADB boosts women’s access to affordable housing, promotes green mortgages in Kazakhstan
    09:11, 2 April 2026
    Indonesia to build permanent housing for flood victims
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    Indonesia to build permanent housing for flood victims
    16:48, 19 December 2025
    Sri Lanka landslides: Death toll rises to 618
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    Sri Lanka landslides: Death toll rises to 618
    16:46, 8 December 2025
    Kazakhstan Deepens Asia-Pacific partnership on development aid
    International Relations
    Kazakhstan deepens Asia-Pacific partnership on development aid
    03:12, 4 December 2025
    The Asia–Pacific (APAC) is the region of the world adjoining the western Pacific Ocean. The region's precise boundaries vary depending on context.
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