AIIB News

Beijing, July 16, 2024

Long-time AIIB Vice President Sir Danny Alexander to Step Down

Sir Danny Alexander, the Vice President for Policy and Strategy of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), is departing the Bank in October at the end of his term to return to the United Kingdom.

Beijing, July 12, 2024

AIIB Commits USD75M to Green and Blue Bonds of Viet Nam’s SeABank

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a USD75-million financing contract to support green and blue bonds to be issued by Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank). This marks the first ever blue bond issued from Viet Nam and is also AIIB’s first investment in a blue bond.

Beijing, June 07, 2024

Brazil Vice President Visits AIIB to Expand Development Partnerships Ahead of COP30

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun welcomed Brazil Vice President H.E. Geraldo Alckmin during a visit to the Bank on June 7, 2024.

Beijing, June 06, 2024

AIIB Signs USD100 Million Inaugural ‘Blue’ Finance Loan

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a USD100 million (equivalent in CNY) green and blue loan to JC International Finance & Leasing Co., Ltd. (JC Leasing), a member of Legend Holdings Corporation.

Beijing, May 23, 2024

Third AIIB-Host Country Engagement Workshop held in Beijing

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) hosted its Third AIIB-Host Country Engagement Workshop at the AIIB Headquarters in Beijing on May 22, 2024.

Bali, Indonesia, May 23, 2024

AIIB, AEPW, MPWH to Offer Integrated Solid Waste Management Solutions in Indonesia

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) and Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing (MPWH) have established a co-investment partnership to provide integrated solid waste management (SWM) services in select cities and districts in Indonesia.

Beijing, May 23, 2024

AIIB Approves USD75.5M Loan for Tajikistan Cross-Border Connectivity Project

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a loan equivalent to USD75.5 million for the Republic of Tajikistan for the construction of a 920-meter-long bridge and its approaches along the Obigarm-Nurobod section of M41 International Highway.

Beijing, May 22, 2024

AIIB Approves Financing for Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge Project in the Philippines

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) greenlights financing up to USD1.14 billion or equivalent for the construction of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) project in the Philippines.

Beijing, May 21, 2024

USD200 Million AIIB Guarantee Fuels Pioneering Türk Eximbank Green Investment

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a USD200 million guarantee to support 70% of Türk Eximbank’s inaugural green loan, underpinned by a counter-guarantee from the Ministry of Treasury and Finance of Türkiye. It is the AIIB’s first partial debt guarantee on a commercial loan transaction.

Washington D.C., April 22, 2024

AIIB, ESM Strengthen Cooperation to Address Global Challenges

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build on their successful collaboration and further enhance inter-institutional cooperation.

Washington, D.C., April 20, 2024

Multilateral Development Banks Deepen Collaboration to Work as a System

The leaders of 10 multilateral development banks (MDBs) today announced joint steps to work more effectively as a system and increase the impact and scale of their work to tackle urgent development challenges.

Washington, D.C., April 20, 2024

AIIB, World Bank Strengthen Cooperation on Infrastructure Development and Sustainable Development Goals

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the World Bank have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration on infrastructure development and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Washington, D.C., April 20, 2024

10 MDBs Jointly Launch Global Co-financing Platform

In a groundbreaking act of global collaboration, 10 multilateral development banks (MDBs) have joined forces to launch a digital initiative that aims to transform the development finance landscape, potentially unlocking substantial additional financing.

Beijing, China, March 20, 2024

AIIB Launches InfraTech Portal to Bring Value of Technology to Infrastructure

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has launched the InfraTech Portal, a digital platform that shares comprehensive, neutral and free information on infrastructure technologies (InfraTech) and facilitates connections in the InfraTech community.

Beijing, China, March 18, 2024

AIIB Appoints Jeffrey Hiday as Director General for Communications

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Hiday as the Bank’s Director General for the Communications Department effective March 11, 2024.

Beijing, China, March 15, 2024

Joint Communique on Electronic Government Procurement Systems by the Heads of Procurement of Multilateral Development Banks

The Heads of Procurement of the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) have collaboratively developed a comprehensive and user-friendly assessment tool for reviewing electronic government procurement (e-GP) systems of partner countries.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 07, 2024

AIIB, BNDES Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Asia and Latin America

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen cooperation on financing sustainable development and promoting regional cooperation.

Beijing, China, Jan. 24, 2024

President of Uzbekistan Expands Partnership with AIIB during Landmark Visit

H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan met with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun at AIIB’s Headquarters in Beijing on January 24.

Beijing, China, Jan. 22, 2024

AIIB, IsDB Strengthen Sustainable Development Partnership

Urjit R. Patel, Vice President for Investment Operations (Region 1), has decided to resign from his position at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) due to family health matters. Mr. Patel’s resignation will come into effect on Jan. 31.

Beijing, China, Jan. 18, 2024

AIIB Anchor Investor in India’s Largest Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Trust

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has invested INR4.86 billion (around USD58.4 million equivalent) in India’s largest renewable energy Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT).

Beijing, China, Jan. 12, 2024

AIIB Opens 2024 with Record-breaking USD3 Billion Funding for 5-year Sustainable Development Bond

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB, Aaa/AAA) advanced its 2024 calendar year funding program by announcing the pricing of a 5-year USD benchmark bond.

Beijing, China, Jan. 05, 2024

AIIB Leadership Team Update

Urjit R. Patel, Vice President for Investment Operations (Region 1), has decided to resign from his position at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) due to family health matters. Mr. Patel’s resignation will come into effect on Jan. 31.