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Among the vast opportunities and significant challenges in the dynamic and intricately connected landscape of Asia-Pacific (APAC), Moody’s Ratings stands as a beacon of insight.
As a leading global provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis, Moody’s Ratings’ trusted insights can help decision-makers in APAC navigate through turmoil and market volatility.
A rating from Moody’s Ratings can help APAC issuers create timely, go-to-market debt strategies with the ability to capture wider investor focus. We provide market participants with a holistic view of global and local debt markets through our credit ratings and research.
Moody’s Ratings by the Numbers
USD$8+ tn
total rated debt1
260+
analysts in the region1
5,600+
APAC-related publications1
2,200+
rated issuers1
1 Moody’s Ratings as of December 30, 2024
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22 May 2025 ▪ Moody's RATINGS
Investment and demand trends diverge, but Chinese companies will retain credit edge
China (A1 negative) and India (Baa3 stable) are among the biggest consumers and importers of oil and gas. However, there are notable differences between the two countries in terms of demand growth, operational strength of national oil companies (NOCs) and government policies.
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20 May 2025 ▪ Moody's RATINGS
Exporters are most directly exposed, but most debt issuers face indirect effects
The raft of tariffs the US (Aa1 stable) administration has announced, altered and paused this year has negative credit consequences for debt issuers across emerging markets, including companies, governments and banks. Companies that rely on exports to the US are most exposed.
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20 May 2025 ▪ Moody's RATINGS
Local, innovative brands emerge as winners amid changing consumer preferences
After years of premiumization before the pandemic, Chinese consumers are increasingly favoring value-for-money and personalized offerings in new growth sectors such as new energy vehicles
(NEVs), smart appliances and tech-supported services (including food delivery, logistics and internet platforms).
15 May 2025 ▪ Moody's RATINGS
Earnings to weaken on lower office rentals; leverage to improve on reduced capex
Challenges in the Hong Kong SAR, China (Aa3 negative) property market will continue, driven by high supply and weak leasing demand in the office segment. Development profit margin will remain low as residential property prices will gradually stabilize at a low level.
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13 May 2025 ▪ Moody's RATINGS
Subdued iron ore demand from China and high global supply to put pressure on prices
Global iron ore prices are likely to remain rangebound between $80 and $100 per tonne over the next 12-18 months because of subdued demand and high supply, limiting earnings growth for major producers.
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12 May 2025 ▪ Moody's RATINGS
Provinces of Zhejiang and Shandong (China)
Zhejiang and Shandong were the largest offshore corporate bond issuing provinces in China in 2024. As some of the country's wealthiest provinces, they have similarly robust economic development, high loan growth and strong funding access.
Read more08 May 2025 ▪ Moody's RATINGS
Sustainable bond issuance softens in first quarter as market navigates broader uncertainties
Global sustainable bond issuance totaled $226 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up 4% from the fourth quarter but down 27% from the same period last year.
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04 MAR 2025 ▪ Moody's RATINGS
Delta Wellington Ultra Short Treasury On-Chain Fund
Over the past two years, tokenized funds have experienced significant growth. As of early 2025, these funds had accumulated more than $2 billion in assets under management (AUM) following new fund launches by traditional financial institutions as well as startups.
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03 MAR 2025 ▪ Moody's RATINGS
REITs & REOCs – Broad operating conditions stabilizing, but office remains a weak spot
More accommodative monetary policies and supportive financing conditions will drive a stabilization in operating conditions for Asia-Pacific (APAC) commercial real estate companies in the next 12 months, which will underpin overall rental income growth for most rated real estate companies.
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15 jan 2025 ▪ Moody's Ratings
2025 Outlook: Sovereigns – Asia-Pacific
Stable on flattening growth and inflation, despite political, social risks
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14 jan 2025 ▪ Moody's Ratings
2025 Outlook: Data Centers – Global
Developer leverage, regulatory risk to rise as growth surges.
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05 Nov 2024 ▪ Moody's RATINGS
Digital money is set for a breakthrough in APAC, but important hurdles remain
The Asia-Pacific region is well positioned to lead global progress on digital cash. Regulators are driving development of private digital cash for wholesale markets. Wholesale CBDC programs show substantial opportunity for settlement solutions in domestic and international capital markets.
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Persistent demand for refined products in Asia-Pacific tempers carbon transition exposure for refining and marketing companies
Refining companies across different regions are pursuing distinct decarbonization strategies to mitigate risk.
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Asia is most exposed to high Chinese petrochemical exports following large capacity expansions in China
Additional petrochemical capacity in China — both the world’s largest producer and consumer — has outpaced domestic demand growth, prompting Chinese producers to boost exports.
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15 Jul 2024 ▪ Moody's Ratings
Rapid expansion broadens into new markets, offers benefits for some sectors
Asia-Pacific (APAC) will likely be the fastest-growing market for data centers over the next five years as rising computing demand fuels expansion globally.
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