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Debt restructuring/Insolvency

Africa expert panel proposes a new G20 debt refinancing initiative

People walk in front a G20 banner, as the country prepares to host the G20 Summit on November 22-23, in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 18, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
People walk in front a G20 banner, as the country prepares to host the G20 Summit on November 22-23, in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 18, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Venezuela bonds surge as US pressure intensifies on Maduro

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, speaks on the day he meets with Caribbean parliamentarians from 14 countries to sign a peace agreement in the region, amid rising tensions with the United States, at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, October 31, 2025. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, speaks on the day he meets with Caribbean parliamentarians from 14 countries to sign a peace agreement in the region, amid rising tensions with the United States, at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, October 31, 2025. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS

UN road map seeks to crack $1.7 trillion climate finance puzzle

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during an interview ahead of the COP30 Climate Summit in Belem, on Nov 4, 2025. PHOTO: EPA
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during an interview ahead of the COP30 Climate Summit in Belem, on Nov 4, 2025. PHOTO: EPA

China’s property giants hobble towards end of debt restructurings

Eight of China’s 10 most indebted developers have largely if not entirely put the offshore restructuring process behind them.
Eight of China’s 10 most indebted developers have largely if not entirely put the offshore restructuring process behind them.

Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa’s G-20 presidency

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks to members of the media on the sidelines of the meeting of the G20 foreign ministers, which is hosted by South Africa under the theme \"Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability\", at the NASREC conference centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, February 20, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks to members of the media on the sidelines of the meeting of the G20 foreign ministers, which is hosted by South Africa under the theme \"Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability\", at the NASREC conference centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, February 20, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

When young debtors in China borrow without knowing the interest rates

FILE Ñ People at a cafe in the township of Liangzhu, China, June 27, 2025. As Beijing pushes consumer lending to stimulate the economy, millions of Chinese borrowers, especially the young, are falling into debt spirals. (Qilai Shen/The New York Times)
FILE Ñ People at a cafe in the township of Liangzhu, China, June 27, 2025. As Beijing pushes consumer lending to stimulate the economy, millions of Chinese borrowers, especially the young, are falling into debt spirals. (Qilai Shen/The New York Times)

Cathay Cineplexes ropes in restructuring specialist as more payment demands pile up

Cathay Cineplexes' parent company mm2 Asia also announced key changes to board and leadership team.
Cathay Cineplexes' parent company mm2 Asia also announced key changes to board and leadership team.

Cathay Cineplexes owner considering winding up cinema chain as it struggles with millions in debt

Cathay Cineplexes has three weeks to pay the full amount, or to secure or compound the above sums to the reasonable satisfaction of the landlord.
Cathay Cineplexes has three weeks to pay the full amount, or to secure or compound the above sums to the reasonable satisfaction of the landlord.

Sale of Del Monte products in Singapore not affected by US unit’s bankruptcy filing

Del Monte Asia, which is not affiliated with the Del Monte Pacific group, holds the trademarks for the Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore.
Del Monte Asia, which is not affiliated with the Del Monte Pacific group, holds the trademarks for the Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore.

Vatican-backed report seeks financial reform to avert decades of lost development

FILE PHOTO: A woman carries sack of charcoal, as she walks down a busy street, in Jamestown in Accra, Ghana  December 6, 2024. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A woman carries sack of charcoal, as she walks down a busy street, in Jamestown in Accra, Ghana  December 6, 2024. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra/File Photo

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