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Alphabet is considering its first bond sales in Hong Kong and Singapore dollars, potentially raising the equivalent of US$1 billion to US$1.5 billion in Hong Kong dollars and about US$1.5 billion in Singapore dollars. The proposed funds would be for general corporate purposes, as the company and other technology giants seek financing for AI projects and wider expansion.
Why it mattersThe talks are ongoing and the terms could change, according to The Straits Times, which cites people familiar with the matter. Alphabet said it does not comment on market speculation. If the plan proceeds, it would add two more currencies to Alphabet’s 2026 bond borrowing. The useful question for investors is whether lenders will keep funding the AI build-out as concerns about its cost grow.
Discuss: Is borrowing to finance AI infrastructure a sensible long-term bet, or a sign the spending boom is getting ahead of itself?
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