Morning Roundup

The report highlights IMF funding for Sri Lanka amid energy price spikes and a hawkish forecast shift from the Bank of Korea. It also notes record AI-driven debt issuance in Taiwan and significant corporate credit restructuring updates across Asia.

Key Takeaways

• 1.The IMF released a $695 million tranche to Sri Lanka to stabilize reserves against Iran-war driven energy inflation.
• 2.The Bank of Korea significantly raised its 2026 GDP and CPI forecasts, signaling emerging rate hike risks.
• 3.Taiwanese tech firms have issued a record $14.5 billion in debt year-to-date to finance AI-related capital expenditures.

Table of Contents

• Sri Lanka
• India
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Asia Primary Dollar Bond Market
• Credit Highlights