Companies

Zankore lands $3.1bn syndicated loan for AI infrastructure buildout

As Asia's AI buildout continues apace, the large deal from Citi, ING, Natixis, UOB and QNB, will help the new firm build GPU cloud infrastructure in Indonesia with Nvidia.

September 09, 2026

Jollibee’s HKEX listing plan boosts Hong Kong's appeal to SEA issuers

The Philippine restaurant group plans to spin-off its overseas operations, as more Southeast Asian issuers eye Hong Kong, despite strict requirements.

September 08, 2026

SET amends listing criteria for tech firms

The reforms for Thai and foreign firms are aimed at 10 industry groups, including advanced healthcare, next-generation automotive and smart electronics.

September 08, 2026

Marex names Robert Cheeseman as Asia head of prime services

Hong Kong-based Cheeseman has worked at the HKEX and several banking giants.

September 08, 2026

Japanese private equity deals keep flowing

As corporate governance and sentiment improves, Japan's PE market has become one of the most attractive in Asia.

September 06, 2026

MediaTek and BW LPG tap convertibles

Taiwan’s MediaTek has teamed up with Nvidia, while Singapore’s BW LPG placed a $300m issuance.

September 04, 2026

SoftBank prices retail bond

The JPY1 trillion issuance will help fund the Japan giant's acquisition of ABB's robotics division.

September 04, 2026

Round-up: Shein’s HKEX debut; Itochu’s Dentsu Soken bid and more

Shein falls in Hong Kong; Itochu plans offer for Dentsu Soken; Ares closes Japan fund; KKR's Asia investments; DigitalBridge acquires in Australia; HDFC Bank CEO to leave.

September 01, 2026

CBRE makes two Asia promotions

Jonathan Chau becomes MD, capital markets, Asia (ex-Japan), and Reeves Yan is named head of Hong Kong capital markets.

September 01, 2026

Hong Kong selects pilots for agentic AI sandbox

Several financial institutions and tech partners will test three dozen use cases spanning risk management, fraud prevention and customer experience.

August 28, 2026