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Policy·9h ago·all news from October 6, 2026

Banks Chase Risky Chip Loans in Asia’s $8.2 Trillion AI Buildout

Financial institutions in Asia are increasingly providing debt financing to support the region's massive expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure. This trend signals a shift in investment strategy as lenders take on greater risks to back capital-intensive chip projects within an $8.2 trillion market buildout.

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