Asakawa unanimously selected new ADB president

Japan's former top currency diplomat to succeed Takehiko Nakao in January

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Masatsugu Asakawa, Japan's former top currency diplomat, will be the 10th ADB chief. (Photo by Yoichi Iwata)

JUN ENDO, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- The Asian Development Bank announced Monday that it has appointed Masatsugu Asakawa, Japan's former vice finance minister for international affairs, as its new president.

Asakawa, the sole candidate for the position, was approved unanimously by representatives from 68 countries and regions.

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