[Alphabet Launches Asian Bond Issuance Amidst AI Company Scrutiny] Odaily Planet Daily reports that Alphabet has begun roadshows for its first bond issuance denominated in Hong Kong dollars and Singapore dollars, aiming to test investor demand amidst increased market volatility. Alphabet has reportedly set initial guidance rates of approximately 4.6%, 5%, and 5.5% for its proposed 2-year, 5-year, and 10-year Hong Kong dollar bonds, respectively. Initial guidance rates for the 2-year, 5-year, 10-year, and 30-year Singapore dollar bonds are approximately 2.75%, 3.25%, 3.65%, and 4%, respectively. Proceeds from this issuance will be used for general corporate purposes, potentially including repaying existing debt. Alphabet's financing move is part of a broader trend of large global technology companies seeking to issue bonds to support AI-related projects. The company previously issued Australian dollar bonds in August and has also issued bonds in Swiss francs, British pounds, Canadian dollars, and Japanese yen this year. Earlier this month, Alphabet raised €6 billion through multiple tranches of euro-denominated bonds, marking the company's second euro-denominated financing round this year. (Sina Finance)