The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has taken a significant step towards addressing global environmental challenges by signing a MoU with Fudan University and The University of Sydney. This collaboration...
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $67.7 million to help finance the first phase of the Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project that aims to increase renewable energy generation...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $1 billion loan to help establish a city-wide public transport project in Davao City, the first project in the country to deploy electric...
GuocoLand Limited has secured a S$974 million green club facility from DBS Bank, United Overseas Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation for the refinancing of the commercial...
The World Economic Forum launches at the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin a new report that outlines a roadmap for China to develop its market for green...
IFC and First Balfour, a leading engineering and construction company in the Philippines, have agreed to collaborate to ramp up efforts to decarbonize the transport sector, supporting the country’s climate...
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno and World Bank Country Director for the Philippines Ndiamé Diop signed four (4) loan agreements amounting to US$1.14 billion on June 26, 2023 at the...
Under an agreement announced, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will invest up to $500 million in PT Bank BTPN Tbk, comprising a social bond and a green bond issuance. The...
Six European companies will invest in projects worth a total of 1.2 trillion won ($929.27 million) in South Korea, spanning areas such as batteries and renewable energy, the country’s industry...
The World Bank has approved US$250 million in financing to improve the efficiency of water services in Jordan through the rehabilitation of water distribution networks, improving energy efficiency and strengthening...
To protect Thailand’s blue economy and scale up financing for green projects, IFC is subscribing to a $400-million green and blue bond issued by Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited...
A.P. Moller – Maersk has successfully secured green methanol for the maiden voyage of the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel. Achieving this green fuel milestone is a significant step for...
China Baowu, the world’s biggest steelmaker, and Rio Tinto, the world’s largest iron ore producer, have signed a MoU to explore a range of industry leading new projects in China...
Cushman & Wakefield has announced the appointment of Mika Kania as Director, Sustainability & ESG, Asia Pacific. Kania will join Cushman & Wakefield’s growing Sustainability & ESG team where she...
Investment management company Aquila Capital has secured a 3 billion yen ($21.5 million) loan from Japan’s Ashikaga Bank for a solar power project in Japan’s Chiba prefecture, the company said...
The government of Bangladesh and the World Bank signed two financing agreements totaling $858 million to enhance climate-resilient agricultural growth, food security, and improve road safety. The $500 million Program on...