ADB hosted the MDB Heads Group meeting in Manila, where multilateral development banks and the IMF discussed global economic pressures.

The entities involved

• Manila →

  capital city of the Philippines

  • A survey was conducted in Manila, Philippines on October 1, 2026.05:24
  • Trade agreement talks are currently taking place in Manila.00:48
• Asian Development Bank →

  regional development bank

  • IMF, World Bank, and ADB released updated economic growth projections and warnings for several South Asian nations, including Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.11:22
  • The Awami League government is facing an economic crisis due to corruption, leading ADB and IMF to express concerns.11:22
• International Monetary Fund →

  international financial institution

  • Tiff Macklem spoke at the International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings on October 17, 2026.13:52
  • IMF forecasts global economic slowdown, influenced by the Middle East war, impacting Europe, Spain, and the U.K.13:12

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• Bangladesh seeks a partnership framework agreement with ADB and World Bank, with the Ministry of Finance advising the PM.Fri 14:12
• ADB invested in a company to support growth in the Philippines.Aug 5
• IMF, World Bank, and ADB issue economic forecasts for the Philippines, noting inflation trends and governance stability.Sun 18:30
• IMF and World Bank held joint meetings in Bangkok where Kristalina Georgieva discussed AI impact and the FED was present.01:43
• The Asian Development Bank raised its growth outlook for the South-east Asia region on September 22nd.Sep 23