Mizuho Bank (Malaysia) Bhd has pledged nearly US$600mil (RM2.8bil) in financing to support clients investing in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).br br Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, who is also acting Economy Minister, said during the exchange of a letter of intent between the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) and Mizuho Bank on Wednesday (Oct 1) that sustained strategic partnerships were crucial to attracting high-value investments, enhancing cross-border connectivity, and creating opportunities that would benefit Johor and the wider Malaysian economy.br br Amir Hamzah added that Mizuho’s extensive network of Japanese clients uniquely positions the bank to channel catalytic projects into the 11 promoted sectors of the JS-SEZ.