Asian banks extended more than USD 17 billion to Gulf borrowers in 2025, a record. The Iran conflict froze much of that pipeline after the February escalation. In August 2026, with the conflict still active, selected Gulf financings returned.
Why Asian Banks Are Lending Into a War
AirAsia’s Q2 2026 foreign exchange loss ran to MYR 331.0 million, nearly 40% of its total net loss. Fuel was not the only shock hitting Southeast Asian carriers. Currency moved with it.
Vietnam's registered FDI jumps 58% to $38.1 billion, Indonesia and the EU target Q4 signing for their long-delayed trade pact, Thailand and Myanmar commit to a $12 billion trade target, Malaysia's minister pushes local participation in the semiconductor supply chain, and Toyota and Nissan resume Japan production as Honda's shutdown exposes regional auto risk.
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