Debt

China Hongqiao Group issues Rmb10.2bn convertible bond

The HKEX listed aluminium giant will use the money to stockpile bauxite, refinance debt, to invest in overseas projects, share repurchases and for general corporate purposes; it also made a concurrent share repurchase.

May 08, 2026

TotalEnergies and Nextnorth to build Philippines solar power plant

SMBC, ING and Standard Chartered have helped provide the $300m financing for the project in Luzon, which will support the country's energy transition.

May 05, 2026

HK's Airport Authority issues record HK$19bn multi-tranche bond amid strong demand

Airport Authority Hong Kong draws 2.9x subscription for its multi-tranche senior notes offering, underscoring resilient appetite for high-grade Hong Kong dollar debt; the airport's second runway will open in May.

April 30, 2026

Clifford Capital prices $733m eighth and largest IABS to date

Bayfront VIII has a portfolio of 44 project finance and infrastructure loans and bonds across 40 obligors based in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas.

April 29, 2026

Fast-growing panda bond market helping repay US dollar debt

Amid encouragement from China, countries in the region and international entities, are increasingly issuing large panda bonds to diversify from US dollar debt.

April 28, 2026

Cathay Pacific makes first HK dollar public bond at HK$2.08bn

The airline described the bond as a "good opportunity" to diversify funding sources and has committed HK$100bn in investments into its fleet, cabins, lounges and digital innovation.

April 26, 2026

MTR prices HK$18.8bn public green bond

The offering, which will go towards railway projects and sustainability goals, included a record HK$3bn 30-year tranche.

April 22, 2026

KKR and Samsung SDS enter partnership

As part of the agreement, KKR will acquire $820m of newly issued Samsung SDS convertible bonds; Samsung SDS will spend the money on M&A and improving its AI capabilities.

April 21, 2026

HKEX appoints head of debt market development

Laurence Lau was most recently managing director and head of debt capital markets at Bank of China International.

April 21, 2026

Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund issues $440m panda bond

The deal is a milestone for Kazakhstan's integration into global capital markets.

April 14, 2026