US Fed hikes rates 0.25%; Bank of Japan followsThe US Federal Reserve has increased the benchmark interest rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4%. On September 18, the Bank of Japan raised rates by 0.25% to 1.25%. 3 days ago
John Lee outlines five-year plan for Hong KongHong Kong's chief executive is planning for more investment and innovation as the city looks to capitalise on its international status. 3 days ago
China’s Z.AI raises Rmb20bn convertible bond amid AI boomThe AI firm paired the $3bn convertible with a share placement, with proceeds earmarked for model development and business expansion.5 days ago
China Eastern Airlines secures loan for Boeing cargo planeThe Rmb-denominated aircraft and transition loan will be used by subsidiary China Cargo Airlines for a new plane to reduce emissions. 5 days ago
Zankore secures $3.1bn loan for Southeast Asia AI infrastructureThe syndicated deal from five banks will help the new firm build GPU cloud infrastructure in Indonesia alongside Nvidia. Sep 9, 2026
Tencent Music and Bilibili tap debt marketsThe Chinese entertainment firms plan to use the funds to manage their balance sheets, shareholder returns and invest in the use of AI.Sep 7, 2026
FundPark expands SME funding with CitiThe $250m commitment will help support Asian SMEs on cross-border trade and digitalisation. Sep 2, 2026
August FX round-up: Korean won, Indian rupee bright spots amid USD demandWith many currencies weakening against the dollar, exceptions were the Indian rupee and the Korean won. Sep 2, 2026
Kazakhstan’s KazMunayGas issues Rmb3.5bn dim sum bondThe national energy group attracted peak orders of over seven times the amount. Aug 31, 2026
StorHub obtains S$406m sustainability-linked loanThe Singapore-headquartered company has launched a Sustainable Finance Framework and secured a S$406m SLL. Aug 31, 2026
Laos’ EDL-Generation taps US bond marketThe $300m high yield notes will help with several sizable debt obligations at the power firm.Aug 26, 2026
ADB issues JPY20bn water bond for sustainable agricultureThe bank's first yen-denominated thematic issuance will support irrigation, disaster resilience and agricultural productivity. Aug 26, 2026