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European demand for Singaporean credit remains strong.

As investors show more confidence in China's onshore bond market, Singapore's UOB priced a three-year panda bond at 1.83% on March 18, while Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas also issued panda bonds worth over Rmb5bn this month.

The Australian bond market has seen a record start to the year, with A$69bn being issued so far in 2025, with robust investor liquidity and tightened spreads.

The bank's group chief executive said he wants to "pursue a portfolio career going forward", as Q1 earnings beat expectations.

UOB Vietnam CEO, Victor Ngo, is optimistic about the market’s pandemic recovery and its elevation in status as a key Asian manufacturing hub.

Gokul Laroia assumes full leadership responsibility across the region following the announcement by Wei Sun Christianson of her retirement, after having served 20 years at the bank.

UBS plans to advance its New Economy strategy with a new Hong Kong-based appointment.

Kazakhstan's first offshore renminbi bond makes little financial sense but might go some way to repairing the suspicion built up of Belt and Road Initiatives in the country.

State Bank of India’s agreement to buy Yes Bank stems from the central bank’s aspiration to maintain trust in the country’s financial system. However, as bank share prices and deposits fall, not everyone is reassured.