green bonds
Transition finance in South-east Asia expected to grow in 2026, say market watchers
Sustainable finance proceeds raised in the region still flat in 2025
China’s US$6.8 trillion green finance boom to advance further
It also supports the nation’s rise to dominance in green manufacturing, including batteries, solar panels and wind turbines
Green debt sales hit record levels in 2025 despite climate backlash
Europe has also rolled back some of its toughest environmental rules amid concerns about growth and competitiveness
South-east Asia’s ESG bond proceeds rebound with 73% jump in Q3 2025
Issuance of environmental, social and governance loans rise 33.3% to US$14.8 billion over the same period
Hong Kong extends digital bond ambitions with 3rd offering
City looking to sell digital green bonds denominated in US dollars, Hong Kong dollars, euros and offshore yuan
Sert issues 300 million euros in green notes due 2033 at 4.125% coupon rate
Net proceeds will be used to refinance existing borrowings due to mature in 2026 and 2027
OUE Reit unit issues S$150 million green notes due 2032 at 2.75%; offering 2.8 times oversubscribed
Net proceeds will go exclusively towards projects that meet at least one eligibility category in the real estate investment trust’s green financing framework
Singapore’s latest 50-year green bond issuance closes at 2.16%, down from 2.62%
This is down from 2.62% in last year’s issuance
Singapore green bond proceeds of S$2.8 billion allocated to Jurong Region Line, Cross Island Line capital expenditure: MOF
The remaining S$3.6 billion of proceeds are expected to be fully allocated to the JRL and the CRL by the end of FY2026
South-east Asia’s ESG bond issuance extends decline with 75% drop in Q2 2025
Environmental, social and governance loans see a smaller decrease, with funds raised dipping 7.6% to US$7.7 billion
