Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda defined the Middle East conflict as a "stress te..

ADB President Masato Kanda defined the Middle East conflict as a 'stress test' for the global order, highlighting the need for fundamental changes in existing supply chains. Rising oil and raw material prices serve as a warning to countries reliant on supply chain stability, with structural resilience becoming a core element of national competitiveness. The ADB is pursuing the 'Pan-Asian Power Network Initiative' and the 'Asia-Pacific Digital Expressway' to enhance energy and digital accessibility, with Korea playing a key role in digital infrastructure development.