Nikkei Asia

Data shows USD 5.4 billion raised in 2025, just a quarter of the 2021 peak.

Petrochemical, tech, and shipping companies are all grappling with the Strait of Hormuz blockage.

The Hong Kong carrier eyes a fuel surcharge hike, while Qantas and other peers rush to adjust.

State-backed lending spans 168 ports across 90 countries, a report shows.

The Chinese automaker has taken risk and acted fast in expanding beyond its home market.

Repayments are charged daily, making effective rates much higher than advertised.

South Korea, Japan shares lead regional decline as fears of protracted war weigh on markets.

Smaller suppliers aim to lift rates for the first time in years amid a supply crunch.

The German sneaker maker sank to a record loss in 2025.