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World Bank’s IFC appoints Asia Pacific regional vice president
Indian national Sarvesh Suri moves into the Singapore-based role, replacing Riccardo Puliti, who has moved to Dubai to run IFC's Middle East and Central Asia division.
Civil society organisations say they have been left out of proper consultations. The multilateral argues it has met with NGOs “several times” to consult on policy amendments for investments in critical minerals and curbing methane leakage.
South Korea freezes aid for ‘dolphin-killer’ inter-island bridges project amid Philippine flood-control corruption scandal – a move activists hail as both a win for transparency and endangered marine life.
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Q&A: What next for China’s green finance?
China has emerged as a leading global issuer of green and sustainability bonds – with US$555.5 billion issued by the end of 2024 – as its sustainable finance sector rapidly expands and internationalises.
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