Tom Jacobs

IFC Country Manager for the Mekong

[Tom Jacobs @TomJaco09119519]

Glad to support GS25 Vietnam’s effort to improve food safety standards as it expands its convenience store chain nationwide with IFC financing and advisory assistance.

[Tom Jacobs @TomJaco09119519]

Another milestone in our long-term relationship with the TTC Group. We are pleased to provide commodity-backed financing to TTC AgriS, a leading agricultural company in Vietnam.

https://t.co/l1mtXrBssJ

[IFC EastAsiaPacific @IFC_EAP]

News from 🇻🇳Vietnam🔔IFC – Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp’s $40 million joint warehouse financing facility will give 📷’s TTC AgriS more flexibility to procure, store, & distribute materials & goods, facilitating commodity trade flows. https://t.co/fy4ReO21l9

[Tom Jacobs @TomJaco09119519]

This is really good news! IFC is working with @YCH_Group & WorldBridge Group to develop the first international standard logistics complex in #Cambodia. It will enhance trade & connectivity in the Mekong region, as well as the wider #ASEAN region

[IFC EastAsiaPacific @IFC_EAP]

🇰🇭 Some #goodnews from Cambodia where IFC is helping develop a state-of-the-art smart logistics complex called 'Cambodia SuperPort'. The port will be the next regional logistics hub in #SoutheastAsia, & boost connectivity among #ASEAN. https://t.co/yNifAwaN2n

[Tom Jacobs @TomJaco09119519]

Doing business should be transparent, simple and efficient, for men and women alike. Delighted to have Australia’s @ausgov support to work for a stronger private sector in Vietnam

[Tom Jacobs @TomJaco09119519]

Great discussion yesterday on improving client protection and responsible finance in Cambodia. IFC continues to support the country’s banking sector in this area. And thanks to the National Bank of Cambodia and all participants.

[Tom Jacobs @TomJaco09119519]

Happy to support Vietnam’s #climate goals by promoting sustainability standards to boost green finance, leveraging the capital market to tackle #climatechange. https://t.co/gKdFjHy7rs

[Tom Jacobs @TomJaco09119519]

First time in beautiful Lao PDR. As the country is aiming for sustainable economic development, we are ready to help it address climate impacts and achieve #netzero emissions by 2050. A new partnership with the Bank of Lao PDR will scale up green capital flows.

[Judith Green WBG @wbg_green]

@mattpdmorris Agree. The people here in the Pacific Islands are bearing the brunt of some of the worst effects from climate change, including more extreme weather events and the destruction of environments on which their livelihoods depend. #ClimateActionNow #COP27

[Tom Jacobs @TomJaco09119519]

Thanks to Vietnam Economic Times for helping me share my thoughts on the critical role of Vietnamese private sector in advancing green growth in the country as well as helping 🇻🇳 meet its climate goals. Do read & let me know your thoughts. https://t.co/pE6a8iaDqv

[IFC EastAsiaPacific @IFC_EAP]

👏👏Congrats to #PNG on the launch today of a new national #biosecurity policy. IFC has been working with partners @DFAT & @MFATNZ to develop the policy, which sees 🇵🇬 take an important step towards safeguarding its agricultural & natural resources. #PNGPartnership #FoodSecurity

[Stephanie von Friedeburg @SvonFriedeburg]

More than 3 billion people rely on the ocean for food.

40 million people are employed by the $3 trillion ocean economy.

When the ocean thrives, people thrive. Protecting it is paramount.

#UNWorldOceansDay

[Karlis Salna @KarlisSalna]

Climate change means Pacific nations like #Vanuatu are seeing more ferocious extreme weather events, more often. The oceans they rely on are being destroyed. Let's #RevitalizeTheOcean. @IFC_org 's work in the #Pacific is supported by @dfat & @MFATNZ @SenatorWong #WorldOceansDay

[IFC EastAsiaPacific @IFC_EAP]

As climate risks rise, time is running out for millions of people across the Pacific who rely on the oceans for their livelihoods. @IFC_org sees huge opportunities to invest in an impactful way in the Pacific via the Blue Economy. Let’s #RevitalizeTheOcean

[IFC @IFC_org]

It's #EarthDay in 🇻🇺Vanuatu!

#Vanuatu & other Pacific Islands nations, are hit by severe weather more frequently and ferociously. Watch this video to learn more. #InvestInOurPlanet @IFC_EAP

[Karlis Salna @KarlisSalna]

Pacific Islands nations like Vanuatu are least responsible for climate change but are bearing the brunt of its impact. Extreme weather events are occurring with increasing frequency and ferocity. #EarthDay2022

[Karlis Salna @KarlisSalna]

Pacific Islands nations like Vanuatu are least responsible for climate change but are bearing its brunt. Extreme weather events are occurring with increasing frequency and ferocity. Thanks to @GinnyStein for putting this together. #earthday2022

[IFC EastAsiaPacific @IFC_EAP]

Annual adaptation costs in developing countries alone are estimated at USD 70 billion and could reach 500 billion in 2050. There is so much potential for private companies to invest adaptation, from resilient infrastructure to agriculture.

[United Nations @UN]

Conflict, #COVID19 & the climate crisis have created unprecedented challenges.

How we can build a more resilient future will be discussed at this week's @IMFNews - @WorldBank Spring Meetings. https://t.co/a3hLWxKbm0

[Tom Jacobs @TomJaco09119519]

Quality homes that are environmentally sustainable are a win-win solution to an acute housing shortage & can help Vietnam meet its climate goals. More on how our work with Nam Long Investment Corp is helping create green townships outside Ho Chi Minh City. https://t.co/Aij0sGsUnP

[Lilika Fusimalohi🇹🇴⚧️🌏 @LikaFusimalohi]

Proud to stand together with colleagues @IFC_EAP @WB_AsiaPacific at Sydney office and the Smoking Ceremony & Welcome to Country by elder Brendan Kerin. A strong symbol of our work in the Pacific, recognizing the people of the Pacific, their values and the diversity of cultures.