Asian Borrowers Start Ramp-Up in Bond Sales at Start of Year

Corporate borrowers in Asia on Monday kicked off dollar bond sales for 2026, with expectations that global issuance may reach record levels this year to fund projects ranging from AI infrastructure to investments in the US.

At least 10 issuers including the Export-Import Bank of India and BOC Aviation Ltd. started marketing notes or hired banks for possible debt offerings, according to people with knowledge of the deals. January is typically one of the busiest months for global bond sales, as companies lock in funding early and investors put fresh cash to work.