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ADB President announces emergency grants for flood relief across Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka
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|December 05, 2025
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on Wednesday announced that ADB will provide immediate grant support of up to $3 million to Sri Lanka; $2 million to Thailand; and $2 million to Viet Nam, following requests for support from the governments.
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"I am deeply saddened by the suffering caused by these devastating floods," said Kanda. "The governments and people of Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Viet Nam can rest assured that ADB will provide assistance to help save lives and rebuild communities. We will work quickly and cooperatively with governments to bring shelter, comfort and hope to those affected by these ter
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