Markets & Investing

UOB issues $1.284b notes due 2029 in global bond programme

The bonds are expected to mature in June 2029 and will be the 14th series under the global programme.

MetaOptics raises $4.85m to expand metalens production capacity

The placement supports its capital base and working-capital needs.

LHN earnings fall 58% after $17.9m fair-value loss reversal

Its adjusted pre-tax profit rose 33% to $45.7m.

Marco Polo Marine’s net profit rises 170% in FY2025

Extraordinary reversals drove earnings as adjusted profit edged lower.

Frasers announces redemption of $300m perpetual securities

This is under the firm’s $5b multicurrency debt issuance programme.

Straco posts $10.7m net profit in Q3

Profit attributable to shareholders fell 8% YoY.

MM2 Asia receives $190,000 demand after lease termination

The company seeks legal advice following notice from HPE.

Lendlease REIT completes PLQ Mall deal, deploys $234.5m placement funds

About $45.5m was also earmarked for fees and debt reduction.

IHH Healthcare’s profit rises 15% to $193.66m in Q3

Higher daycare and medical tourism supported the quarterly PATMI growth.

ThaiBev profit attributable to shareholders falls to $1.01b in FY 2025

The company proposed $0.0248 total dividend despite the 6.8% profit drop.

Singtel Optus prices $200m fixed rate notes due 2035

The notes will be converted to Australian dollars for Optus Finance’s medium term notes.

NoonTalk Media secures shareholder backing amidst strategic content realignment

Board continuity and micro‑drama pivot endorsed at FY2025 AGM

Lion Global Investors launches physical gold fund as access expands

The fund aims to track the LBMA Gold Price AM as closely as possible.

UOB issues $1.277b notes due 2030 under global bond programme

This will be the 13th series under the global programme.

Sanli Environmental launches $10m share placement to boost capital

This will fund projects and strengthen balance sheet.

Wee Hur Holdings issues $30m notes due 2030

The notes are expected to mature in December 2025 and will be consolidated with the firm’s existing $175m.