Loans
Singapore-based Digital Edge closes US$575 million loan to fund Asia-Pacific expansion
The company will use the money to continue expanding in markets including South Korea, Japan, India and South-east Asia
Aims Apac Reit secures sustainability-linked loan facilities of S$450 million, A$160 million
It has also clinched a A$115 million syndicated loan with a green tranche of A$50 million
China’s US$3 trillion of hidden bad debt prolongs economic pain
Chinese banks are also accelerating write-offs and transfers of bad assets
MUFG affiliate Jaccs acquires 49% of Singapore’s CarTimes Capital as part of regional expansion
This follows a similar move in Malaysia last year as Jaccs increases its automotive footprint in South-east Asia to six markets
Sembcorp picks banks for A$3 billion Alinta loan in Aussie push
The loan arrangers are ANZ Group Holdings, DBS Group Holdings and OCBC, sources say
Chinese banks boost loans to tech sector as Beijing ramps up AI push
Tech financing had been made a priority
Asian banks’ billions in Gulf loans at risk amid Middle East turmoil
Tensions in the region add another layer of instability to global economy
Olam to guarantee US$100 million loan for Olam Agri until unit is sold
The group is selling its 44.58% stake to Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company
Concerns over 100% borrowing for vehicles as outstanding car loans hit 12-year high
The ads promise buyers that they can skip the 30% or 40% down payment for a car through various schemes
US banks expect stronger loan demand in 2026: Fed survey
Banks were more likely to lend to firms that were highly exposed to AI
