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Global bond sales reach US$1 trillion at their fastest pace ever
Published Tue, Feb 3, 2026 · 08:03 AM[NEW YORK] Global publicly syndicated bond issuance has reached US$1 trillion in record time as borrowers seize soaring demand to lock in...
US banks expect stronger loan demand in 2026: Fed survey
Published Tue, Feb 3, 2026 · 07:02 AMBANKS expect demand for business loans across all categories to strengthen this year after improving last quarter, a Federal Reserve survey showed...
Oil settles down over 4% on US-Iran de-escalation, easing supply worries
Published Tue, Feb 3, 2026 · 06:02 AM[NEW YORK] Oil prices fell more than US$3 per barrel on Monday after US President Donald Trump said Iran was “seriously talking” with...
India in talks to allow Alipay+ to link with instant payment system: sources
The move will ease payments for its tourists, enabling them to use its UPI with merchants in countries that have signed up with the platformPublished Mon, Feb 2, 2026...
Indonesia coal miners warn of layoffs, economic risks over proposed output cuts
The trims aim to push up the plunging thermal coal prices amid fears of oversupply by the countryPublished Mon, Feb 2, 2026 · 10:21 PM[SINGAPORE] Indonesia’s Coal Mining Association...
Indian travellers set to compete with Chinese tourists as engines of air travel growth: SIA CEO
The airline’s multi-hub strategy in India, which includes its stake in Air India, comes as global travel patterns shift towards South Asia [SINGAPORE] Singapore Airlines (SIA) chief executive Goh...
Castel CEO’s fate in limbo amid clash over shareholders’ vote
The disputed outcome marks a a new point of contention in the escalating clash between Clerc and the Castel familyPublished Mon, Feb 2, 2026 · 07:23 PM — Updated...
Julius Baer profit drops in 2025 amid write-downs, but beats expectations
It has reported a net profit of 764 million Swiss francs, with a net credit loss of 213 million francs Published Mon, Feb 2, 2026 · 05:27 PM[ZURICH] Swiss...
ICAO Council president sanguine that aviation sector will cut carbon emissions by 5% by 2030
Toshiyuki Onuma notes that there are several possibilities to increase the production of sustainable aviation fuel[SINGAPORE] Toshiyuki Onuma, the newly elected president of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)...
In South-east Asia, can quick commerce become a key growth driver for food delivery platforms?
This approach improves rider utilisation rates and could catalyse subscription services[SINGAPORE] Quick commerce is evolving in Singapore as food delivery platforms seek to improve unit economics, with customers moving...
In S-E Asia, can quick commerce become a key growth driver for food delivery platforms?
This approach improves rider utilisation rates and could catalyse subscription services[SINGAPORE] Quick commerce is evolving in Singapore as food delivery platforms seek to improve unit economics, with customers moving...
