Midea Group completes HK$17.2bn convertible bond issuance
As jumbo sized issuances continue in Apac, 60% of the proceeds from the dual-tranche issuance will be used for international expansion by the Chinese...
Bristol Myers Squibb and Hengrui Pharma sign major licencing deal
The agreement between the pharmaceutical firms includes collaboration and licence agreements on early-stage programmes for oncology, hematology, immunology and innovative assets; BMS Is paying...
FA at 30: How Hong Kong’s evolving market infrastructure is building out the GBA
Revised listing requirements, rebalanced indices, and expanded cross-border schemes, such as Stock Connect, are reshaping Hong Kong’s financial landscape, and driving the capital flows...
Hogan Lovells hires Singapore corporate & finance practice partner
Eric Tan has moved to the global law firm from Ashurst in Hong Kong; Hogan Lovells is rebranding in July following a merger. Read...
SMBC appoints Elaine He as head of DCM Apac ex-Japan
The Hong Kong-based banker has most recently been head of Morgan Stanley’s Apac debt syndicate. Read More
ADB launches $70bn push to connect Asia's power grids and digital networks
The Asian Development Bank has unveiled a landmark $70bn investment drive to transform regional connectivity by 2035, by integrating cross-border power grids and build...
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...
ASX prepares for A$12bn Firmus Technologies IPO
Roadshows in Apac are under way for the IPO of the innovative data centre firm, which would boost Australia’s sluggish ECM market. Read More
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. Read...