International Finance Corp. sees this year’s annual funding commitments to Singapore remaining near a record level, according to a regional executive. trib.al/M2dr521

.IFC’s projects delivered significant impact across Asia Pacific in the last fiscal year, addressing pressing development challenges across the region. A big thank you to CNA for hosting us in #Singapore to discuss our recent work: wrld.bg/Ocn450UrwGk

Trade and trade finance are vital drivers of growth and development. Thrilled to announce that IFC is partnering with HSBC on a $1 billion risk-sharing facility to boost trade in emerging markets.

.IFC had a record year supporting Singapore-linked companies in their expansion plans in emerging markets, & we forecast another excellent year this fiscal year. Thank you to Bloomberg’s Ameya Karve for the discussion on our work in the city-state. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

📣NEWS: IFC has partnered with DBS Bank, Deutsche Bank Corporate Bank, BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners, HSBC ING, and Natixis CIB to provide over $900 million in financing for Yondr Group’s hyperscale data-center campus in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.wrld.bg/jmAq50UvO67

Happy to announce a $900m+ financing for Yondr’s data center campus in 🇲🇾. IFC’s $50m bridge loan played a key role in attracting 6 lenders, raising over 18x our initial financing. ➡️ wrld.bg/jmAq50UvO67 DBS Bank Deutsche Bank Corporate Bank HSBC ING Groupe BPCE BlackRock

Thrilled to see GEMs, a consortium of 25 development banks and institutions, along with the World Bank Group, advancing transparency in emerging markets by publishing detailed credit risk data. This initiative significantly enhances private investment opportunities. Learn more:

Hong Kong SAR-based EcoCeres is transforming used cooking oil into sustainable aviation fuel in Malaysia, cutting emissions by up to 90%. A significant step towards greener skies and a sustainable future. ✈️ 🌱 wrld.bg/PHbs50Unfln #2024roundup

As 2024 wraps up, we’re reflecting on 12 remarkable individuals who welcomed us into their worlds—captivating us with stories of ambition, vision, and hope for a better future. From entrepreneurs to activists, farmers to factory workers, these diverse changemakers all share one

📣JUST IN: IFC has signed a sustainability-linked loan agreement with Austria’s AT&S, which will help the company finance its integrated chip substrate plant in #Malaysia and boost the Southeast Asian country’s semiconductor industry: wrld.bg/K97v50Vh3hW World Bank

📣 NEWS: IFC has teamed up with Cagamas Berhad (198601008739/157931-A), the National Mortgage Corporation of Malaysia, to strengthen green building finance in the country 🌱🌍. Learn more: wrld.bg/BS9c50ViOox World Bank East Asia Pacific World Bank

Financial abuse – the ‘silent’ gender-based violence that needs greater attention straitstimes.com/opinion/financ…

From foundations to innovations, the #WBGMeetings event on April 22 will explore what it takes to drive the creation of more and better jobs. Don't miss the insights from @‌WorldBank Group leadership, private sector execs & youth. 📅 Add to your calendar: wrld.bg/hj0S50VECeX

🔴 #WBGMeetings LIVE | 1.2B young people will reach working age in the coming decade but far too few formal jobs are available. Join the conversation on creating pathways to decent work and building sustainable societies. wrld.bg/1eCa50VBnIv

📢 IFC has partnered with QBE to advance building resilience across Asia Pacific through our Building Resilience Index. The collaboration aims to reward resilience in building design, construction, and operation where it’s needed most: wrld.bg/vtFk50W87WW

📢 NEWS JUST IN! IFC is investing in IIX's Women’s Livelihood Bond, marking a milestone in efforts to mobilize capital through blended finance to empower women in emerging markets and developing economies. Click here to learn more: wrld.bg/s1vf50Wt0Is

📢We’re excited to announce our first round of speakers for the 2nd edition of the Climate Business Forum: Asia Pacific, hosted by @ifc_org & the HKMA 香港金融管理局, as the anchor event of Hong Kong Green Week. #CBF25: wrld.bg/ZEpL50WuApO #HKGreenWeek: wrld.bg/zpeG50WuApN

Coming soon! The 2nd edition of the Climate Business Forum: Asia Pacific, hosted by IFC & HKMA 香港金融管理局 and the anchor event of Hong Kong Green Week, will kick off on September 9. Learn more about #CBF25: wrld.bg/NSB950WBfpp #HKGreenWeek #AcceleratingtheTransition

Private investment has a key role to play in accelerating the transition in emerging markets in Asia Pacific. 📅 On Sept. 9, IFC & HKMA 香港金融管理局 will host #CBF25, the cornerstone event of #HKGreenWeek. Learn more wrld.bg/NSB950WBfpp #AcceleratingtheTransition BloombergNEF

#DYK: Energy transition investment in Asia Pacific surpassed $1 trillion in 2024, according to BloombergNEF. The Climate Business Forum: Asia Pacific, hosted by IFC & HKMA 香港金融管理局, will explore the scale of the opportunity and more. 🔗 wrld.bg/5y4L50WI4hi