Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Coverage of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in the Nexus archive.
- AIIB explores digital payments, eyes Hong Kong hub as it raises record funds
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is exploring tokenized payments and digital settlement systems, leveraging Hong Kong’s digital finance ecosystem to modernize its capital market operations. A senior official at AIIB confirmed the bank’s interest in these technologies during an interview with the South China Morning Post.
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank expresses interest in expanding strategic investment partnership with Kerala, says CMO
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has expressed interest in expanding its strategic investment partnership with Kerala. Satheesan's government aims to strengthen this partnership to implement high-impact infrastructure projects.
- As the yen sinks, Asia’s monetary anchor subtly shifts to yuan
Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa met with Chinese authorities who pledged to fast-track a $1 billion renminbi-denominated panda bond. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank also committed to supporting the initiative, signaling a shift in Asia's monetary anchor from the yen to the yuan.
- Stakeholders blamed for Tarbela-5 cofferdam collapse
An inquiry committee blamed the contractor, consultant, and employer (Wapda) for the cofferdam collapse at the Tarbela-5 hydropower project, citing unauthorized design changes. The incident caused a two-year delay, 285% cost escalation (from Rs82bn to Rs317bn), and economic unviability, with the project now targeting completion by June 2028.
- Indian ambassador to China urges deeper economic ties, touts AIIB as model
The Indian ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, urged deeper economic ties and highlighted the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as a model for easing security-focused economics. He also called for increased access for Indian products in China and more Chinese investment in India to benefit bilateral relations.
- AIIB chief Zou Jiayi on financing Asia’s green transition
Zou Jiayi is president and chairwoman of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a multilateral development lender headquartered in Beijing and inaugurated in 2016. She previously held senior roles at the Ministry of Finance and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.
- AIIB offers up to US$10 billion to support members hit by Iran war fallout
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has launched a US$10 billion facility to support member countries affected by the geopolitical fallout from the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The Energy, Food Security and Economic Resilience Facility will be distributed over two years to address urgent needs in energy security, food security, and economic resilience across member nations.