SoftBank’s US$11.1 Billion Bond Sale Tests Debt Market’s AI Appetite
SoftBank’s record-sized high-yield offering shows the cost of financing large AI commitments and raises questions about cash flow and refinancing.
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Regional Zapin Heritage Bid Could Lift Southeast Asia’s Cultural Economy
Four Southeast Asian countries plan a joint zapin heritage bid; any economic benefit will depend on sustained support for practitioners.
Singapore Shell-Company Case Highlights Corporate Account Control Risks
A Singapore court case involving S$372,110 in scam proceeds highlights the importance of beneficial-ownership checks and director oversight.
BlackRock-Backed Group Nears Up to US$25 Billion Asia Data-Centre Deal
A BlackRock-backed group and IFM are in exclusive talks for Stack’s Asia-Pacific data centres; valuation and completion remain unconfirmed.
Japan Keeps Currency-Intervention Option Open as Yen Weakens
Japan says the principles behind July’s coordinated currency intervention remain in force, though it has announced no new operation or exchange-rate target.
NSE’s Muted BSE Debut Puts India’s Exchange Valuation to the Test
NSE opened at 1,800 rupees on BSE, about 0.84% above its IPO price, as investors weighed a US$2.4 billion offering and the exchange’s valuation.
Reported RBI Dollar-Rupee Swaps Signal a Tighter Liquidity Stance
Reports say the RBI used at least US$10 billion of dollar-rupee swaps to absorb cash, but the amount has not been confirmed in a public auction disclosure.
Anwar Calls for Ethical AI and Open Digital Trade at Hangzhou Expo
At Hangzhou’s digital trade expo, Anwar called for ethical AI and open rules to help developing economies gain from technology without widening inequality.
Nikkei Rises as Meta’s AI Gadget Sparks Rally in Japan’s CPU-Related Stocks
Japan’s Nikkei advanced as Meta’s new AI-powered device triggered a rally in CPU and semiconductor-related stocks, led by sharp gains in Ibiden and other component makers.
Hong Kong Seeks Up to US$2.6 Billion in Record Digital Bond Sale
Hong Kong is seeking to raise as much as US$2.6 billion through a record digital bond sale, testing whether tokenised debt can move into mainstream institutional markets.