SINGAPORE, 2 September 2025: Mizuho Bank, Ltd. has been awarded the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) "Trade Deal of the Year" award for 2025. The prestigious award, presented at the 11th annual Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) Awards, recognizes Mizuho's financing of essential medical equipment for a hospital in Pakistan, a transaction that directly addressed critical healthcare needs in the country.
The TSCFP awards honor partner banks for their impactful contributions to supporting trade and development across Asia and the Pacific.
Ashutosh Kumar, Managing Director and Head of the Global Transaction Banking for Asia Pacific, commented on the significance of the deal:
"We are truly honored to receive this award from ADB. This recognition highlights the tangible social impact we can create. By facilitating the delivery of essential medical equipment to Pakistan, we helped strengthen a community's healthcare infrastructure as well as a customer to enter a new market."
Ashutosh added: "This award reinforces our core belief that sustainable development and business growth go hand in hand. We are committed to leveraging our global network and financial expertise to empower developing economies to deliver lasting social value. We will continue to leverage our partnership with ADB to build a more resilient and equitable future for all."
