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AI supply chain to boost Asia amid global growth slowdown

China had robust import and export growth in May despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Fitch has upgraded China's GDP forecast to 4.6% this year after "surprisingly good" Q1 data. In a volatile market, SpaceX is set to go public on June 12.

June 09, 2026

Trump declares two-week ceasefire in the Middle East

The US president said that more talks between the US and Iran will take place later this week.

April 07, 2026

Oil tops $100 a barrel as Middle East war risks mount

Financial markets in the Middle East, Apac and across the world are being hit as the price of a barrel of crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil surges above $100; the impact on aluminium is another issue.

March 08, 2026

Thai Oil gets $1bn bond away even as markets decline

With the oil sector poised for a recovery, Thai Oil priced a benchmark bond inside its own curve, even as markets crumbled during bookbuilding.

June 15, 2020

PTT Oil and Retail’s (PTTOR) IPO Extends ECM Deals In Thailand Amid Bangkok Lockdown

While billion-dollar ECM deals are on the decline globally, domestic Thai corporates are stoking demand with spin-offs of well-known, profitable subsidiaries.

April 16, 2020

The $37bn problem facing Asian oil and gas

Asia’s oil and gas companies have suffered defaults, delayed results and stock price plunges. But their problems are only just beginning.

October 11, 2016

China to lead energy M&A surge: JP Morgan M&A head

Hernan Cristerna, global co-head of M&A for the US bank, told FinanceAsia that Chinese buyers are likely to buy assets at a time of low valuations.

February 29, 2016

Formosa Petrochemical sell-down raises $350m

The partially upsized block trade in the Taiwan refiner was more than half-covered at launch and priced at a 5% discount.

January 17, 2014

COSL raises $759 million from private placement

The Chinese oilfield services provider becomes the first Hong Kong-listed company to raise new equity this year.

January 08, 2014

Fourteen for 2014, part one

What to expect in financial markets: 14 ideas for 2014.

December 17, 2013