Hottest Credit Markets Since 2007 Spur Warnings on Complacency
Global credit markets are running at their hottest in two decades, prompting some of the world’s biggest money managers including Aberdeen Investments and Pimco to warn against complacency, Bloomberg reported.
Vietnam Targets $5.5 Billion in Foreign Loans for 2026 to Boost Infrastructure Development
Vietnam plans to secure USD 5.5 billion in foreign loans in 2026 as it seeks to speed up the construction of large-scale national infrastructure projects and tackle persistent bottlenecks in the disbursement of development finance, Reuters reported via CNA.
Singapore Airlines, Air India Ink Pact for Commercial Cooperation
Singapore Airlines has signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement with Air India that will build on existing partnerships between the two carriers, CNA reported. Both airlines said this agreement will allow them to improve connectivity between Singapore and India, providing greater choices and benefits for customers.
Johor-Singapore SEZ Draws Firms Seeking Space, Lower Costs
More Singapore companies are setting up operations across the Causeway, drawn by lower costs, space and incentives under the new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, CNA reported. This comes as tensions between the US and China are pushing firms to rethink supply chains and diversify their operations.
IMF Mission to Visit Sri Lanka to Assess Cyclone Impact
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that a fact-finding mission will visit Sri Lanka from 22 to 28 January to assess the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, Daily Mirror reported.