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Singtel ramps up investment to build Singapore's AI future

Facing limited land, power and access to frontier compute, Singtel is helping build a sovereign AI ecosystem that combines infrastructure innovation, strategic partnerships and regional expansion to support Singapore's AI ambitions, according to the firm's CTO.

June 14, 2026

London Metal Exchange and Shanghai Futures Exchange to launch Shanghai-linked steel futures contract

The HKEX-owned exchange will list a cash-settled HRC contract referencing SHFE prices, offering overseas participants exposure to China’s flat steel market; trading is expected to begin in October.

June 18, 2026

India's NSE makes IPO prospectus filing

Firms including Temasek, the State Bank of India and The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, are looking to sell stakes in India's largest exchange.

June 21, 2026

Goldman-backed GO makes Tokyo’s largest 2026 IPO debut

Japan’s largest taxi-hailing app operator opened 21.25% above its offer price on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with Nomura, Goldman Sachs and BofA Securities acting as joint global coordinators.

June 16, 2026

Singapore's gold clearing venture builds momentum

Deutsche Bank is the latest firm to join Loco Singapore, Singapore’s over-the-counter gold clearing system, which will be ready by the end of 2026, with interbank trading being developed next year.

June 16, 2026

Societe Generale names Marc Saffon as Japan country head

The long-serving Societe Generale executive has most recently led the French bank’s global markets business in Japan, and will succeed Bruno Gaussorgues, who is taking on a group head role at the bank.

June 16, 2026

Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation prices record HK$12bn digital bond

HKMC’s inaugural public digital bond is the largest digital bond issuance globally to date and the first from a public-sector entity in Hong Kong.

June 14, 2026

Taiwan’s BizLink to acquire Blackstone's Interplex Datacom for up to $900m

The Taiwan-listed fibre optic and data cable manufacturer will buy the Singapore-headquartered ICT business using cash and Citi financing to strengthen its data centre infrastructure capabilities amid surging AI demand.

June 11, 2026

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Opinion: The transformation and renaissance of Hong Kong’s IPO market

Dr. Wenbin Wang, chairman of ICBC International, discusses three fundamental structural drivers helping drive the stock market's recent revival, including attracting innovative Chinese firms and the rise of dual listings.

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Nippon Life allocates $9.4bn to private credit through Blackstone partnership

As the Japanese insurer expands investments in alternative assets, Blackstone will provide investment management services to Japan’s largest private asset owner across private credit and real estate.

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Blackstone raises $13bn Asia PE fund in world's 'fastest-growing' region

The US investment giant exceeded its $10bn target after an active 24 months of deals in the region, especially in India and Japan.

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SoftBank’s PayPay to buy T&D Holdings' life insurer for $840m

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Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation prices record HK$12bn digital bond

HKMC’s inaugural public digital bond is the largest digital bond issuance globally to date and the first from a public-sector entity in Hong Kong.

June 14, 2026

Opinion: The transformation and renaissance of Hong Kong’s IPO market

Dr. Wenbin Wang, chairman of ICBC International, discusses three fundamental structural drivers helping drive the stock market's recent revival, including attracting innovative Chinese firms and the rise of dual listings.

June 07, 2026

OpenAI to open Singapore AI lab as Apac investments ramp up

The ChatGPT maker will commit more than $234m to support the city-state’s national AI strategy, alongside collaborations with Google and Nvidia; in addition, AMD is investing $10bn in Taiwan’s AI infrastructure and AI has boosted Lenovo's revenues.

May 22, 2026

China cracks down on brokers for illegal cross-border stock trading

Three brokers, including Hong Kong’s largest online brokerage Futu, have been heavily penalised by Chinese regulators, in an effort to clean up market misconduct and to curb illegal outflows.

May 26, 2026

Major Chinese investments in US unlikely despite Xi-Trump summit: analysts

There were several multi-billion dollar deals agreed between the two nations at the Beijing summit, however, while the establishment of boards of trade and investment could help, some are sceptical, with Chinese FDI into the US at historically low levels.

May 26, 2026

IEA warns Southeast Asia’s coal exit hinges on credible transition finance

A new International Energy Agency report, unveiled at GenZero Climate Summit 2026, says transition credits could accelerate Asia’s coal phase-down, but only if backed by stronger policy, power planning and market integrity.

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