The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has entered into agreements with Maybank, CIMB, AmBank, and BPMB to mobilise up to $6b for sustainable infrastructure projects across the ASEAN region. Announced after the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on 31 October 2025, the partnerships aim to advance green and inclusive infrastructure, enhance regional connectivity, and attract private capital to meet ASEAN’s infrastructure demands.
The collaboration will focus on investments in renewable energy, power transmission, transport, digital infrastructure, and telecommunications. AIIB’s Chief Investment Officer, Kim-See Lim, stated, “These agreements reaffirm our shared commitment to financing infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled, and regionally connected.”
Maybank’s Group CEO of Global Banking, Dato John Chong, highlighted the bank’s role in accelerating investments in digitalisation and energy resilience through initiatives like the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). CIMB’s CEO of Group Wholesale Banking, Chu Kok Wei, emphasised the bank’s commitment to sustainable finance, targeting RM300b by 2030.
AmBank’s Group CEO, Jamie Ling, expressed the bank’s dedication to projects that drive economic growth and climate resilience. BPMB’s Managing Director, Wee Yee Tat, noted the alignment with AIIB in promoting equitable development and energy transition.
The agreements, valid until October 2031, align with AIIB’s strategy to leverage private sector expertise for sustainable solutions. The initiative also supports the APG, aiming to enhance energy interconnection in Southeast Asia.
