HKMA and AIIB Partner to Boost VC in Emerging Asia

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have entered into a new partnership aimed at boosting venture capital investment across emerging markets in Asia. Announced on Thursday, the agreement signals a strengthened commitment to collaboration between the two organizations.

The strategic collaboration aims to boost innovation and green infrastructure development by increasing access to venture capital. Both parties emphasized their shared commitment to advancing sustainable and tech-driven growth across the region.

Under the new partnership, HKMA and AIIB will co-invest in a portfolio of venture capital funds focused on emerging markets in Asia. These funds will support technologies and business models that promote green and tech-enabled infrastructure, with the goal of accelerating sustainable development in the region.

The collaboration also aims to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a regional hub for venture capital and innovation. By leveraging Hong Kong’s established financial ecosystem, the partnership is expected to attract more capital and talent into Asia’s fast-growing startup and infrastructure sectors.

Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan described the partnership as a timely step in addressing the innovation and financing needs of the Global South. He said that the combined networks and capabilities of the HKMA and AIIB would help accelerate development through tech-driven solutions.

HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue noted that the agreement enables the authority to leverage AIIB’s regional expertise and risk management frameworks. AIIB President Jin Liqun added that Hong Kong has been a key contributor to the bank’s success and that the collaboration would further mobilize capital for sustainable infrastructure and innovation across Asia.

The HKMA, as Hong Kong’s central banking authority, focuses on maintaining currency stability, ensuring the soundness of the financial system, and reinforcing the city’s role as a global financial hub. AIIB, a multilateral development bank with 110 approved members and US$100 billion in capital, is dedicated to financing sustainable infrastructure projects worldwide.

This partnership is expected to play a key role in shaping venture capital and infrastructure investment across Asia. By aligning their strengths, HKMA and AIIB aim to drive economic growth and advance sustainability goals in emerging markets.