Chinese yuan

Beyond trade: The renminbi’s next act in Asean

2026-09-16T23:00:00.000Z
Proceeds for the bond will be used for general corporate purposes including refinancing the existing borrowings of MLT.

Mapletree Logistics Trust issues inaugural US$74.5 million dim sum bond

2026-09-09T00:28:23.000Z
The yen’s weakness can be attributed to economic fundamentals, and should be countered with an increase in interest rates.

What should be done about Asia’s undervalued currencies?

2026-08-19T02:00:00.000Z
Asian investors and central banks who used to focus on US dollar debt are now also turning to Australian and Hong Kong dollars and even euros, said an expert.
NEWS ANALYSIS

‘Dim sum’, ‘panda’, ‘kangaroo’: Why foreign borrowers are flocking to Asia-Pacific bond markets

2026-08-17T04:07:46.000Z
A jobseeker at a career fair in Texas. The US’ soft labour market data adds weight to Wednesday’s CPI report as investors look for clues on the path of Fed policy.

US dollar steadies after payrolls drop, yen falls 

2026-08-10T12:27:14.000Z
As a unit of account, the renminbi’s share of global trade finance is well under 10%.
THE BROAD VIEW

Is China prepared to give up control?

2026-07-24T03:31:16.000Z
Solar panels in Indonesia’s West Java province. Dr Ma Jun says the private sectors in Asean and China can work together in areas such as renewable energy and battery storage.

Asean can lower cost of green transition by yuan debt: China’s green finance veteran

2026-07-07T07:00:00.000Z
It is urging lenders to create customised yuan products, capitalise on Hong Kong’s financial hub status, and restructure employee incentives to directly reward yuan business growth.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority urges banks to drive global yuan adoption

2026-07-02T10:27:55.000Z
Beijing has loosened its grip on the yuan, allowing it to gain 4.6% in inflation-adjusted terms in the past year. 

The yuan ‘Plaza Accord’ would barely dent China’s edge

2026-07-01T11:38:09.000Z
Lower offshore yuan rates relative to Singapore dollar and US dollar funding costs could enable SIA to secure cheaper long-term financing, say Maybank analysts.
BT EXPLAINS

SIA’s ‘dim sum’ bond: What is it and will it impact investors?

2026-06-25T03:45:12.000Z