Funding & Investment

US interest rates have been lowered again by the US Fed to a range of 3.5%-3.75%; as a result Hong Kong has cut its base rate to 4%.

Analysts said the move by Legend Holdings signals growing confidence by the parent company in Lenovo’s PC business.

Zijing International Energy, which acts as an offshore treasury centre for CEEC, wants to repay offshore debt through the proceeds.

The spun off company from JD.com is preparing for an initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on December 11. The supply chain firm's ability to manage treasury separately has seen cash increase on its balance sheet.

The US market will be key to sustain the export-driven growth story observed in Asia, according to economists, however, a Hong Kong-based CFO has concerns about issues in the private credit market.

As Australia rolls out the new reporting system for CPI, the central bank is now less likely to cut interest rates at its next meeting in December; some market commentators are now expecting rates to rise in 2026.

In Apac, 78% of companies have emissions-reduction initiatives in place, however the financing gap is wide, with only 8% of companies aligning capital expenditure with transition strategies, according to data from corporates.

Contact’s chief financial officer Matt Forbes described the move as a "milestone" in the firm's sustainability strategy.

Corporates across Asia and beyond are waking up to a $5.5tn Islamic finance opportunity—but many remain on the sidelines due to limited understanding of Shariah-compliant solutions.

A major Singapore riverfront property is set for a dramatic makeover following a significant investment by Aravest and Wee Hur.

South Korea - China summmit reaches agreement on seven areas, including startup cooperation.

An AIIB led consortium has pledged $6 billion to finance green and tech enabled infrastructure across Southeast Asia.