Asia’s $50bn power grid puts globalisation to the test

The Asian Development Bank’s ambitious effort to link the region’s power systems is gaining traction among investors, but success will depend on overcoming geopolitical frictions.

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Tom Taylor

8 June 2026•7 mins read

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