China’s Residential Land Sales Revenue Slumps 65% From Peak as State Backers Retreat
China’s revenue from residential land sales fell about 65% in 2025 from its 2020 peak, as a prolonged property downturn forced even state-backed investment vehicles to scale back, Caixin reported.
Chinese TikTok Peer Kuaishou Weighs Debut Offshore Bond Sale
Kuaishou Technology is considering a maiden offshore bond sale, according to people familiar with the matter, joining a wave of Chinese technology companies tapping global debt markets, Bloomberg reported.
India’s EXIM Bank Kicks Off 2026 with $1 billion Bond Issue
The Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) has accepted bids worth $1 billion for its dual-tranche longer-duration USD-denominated bonds, Reuters reported, citing two merchant bankers.
Vietnam’s Annual Growth Reaches 8% as Trade Surplus with US Hits Record Despite Tariffs
Vietnam’s economy grew 8% in 2025, accelerating from the previous year’s pace due to robust exports despite US tariffs, Reuters reported. Preliminary government data showed that the country posted its highest annual trade surplus with Washington.
Autobahn Rent A Car Suspends Vehicle Rental Business as Debts Mount
Singapore’s debt-stricken Autobahn Rent A Car has suspended its vehicle rental business and dropped its High Court appeal against creditors’ action, CNA reported. Its fleet of about 1,700 vehicles will be repossessed and returned to the respective creditors, said law firm Fervent Chambers, which represents Autobahn Rent A Car and its associated companies.