Asia/Pacific

Sinopec's Bond Sale Breaks Record

Sinopec's bond sale is the largest debt sale in Asia outside of Japan. In a recent announcement, China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation has raised a total of US$3.


First Shariah Bank Listing in Indonesia

The first IPO for a Shariah banking institution would be held by the second quarter of 2013. PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia Syariah, the Indonesian Shariah lending institution, is aiming to raise nearly US$300 million through an initial public offer.

Mongolia Amends Restrictive Investment Law

Mongolia's Strategic Entities Foreign Investment Law has been amended to relax requirements for foreign investments.

ING Sells Shares to JV Partner

ING sells shares in KB Life to JV partner. ING Groep NV, the Dutch bank and insurance group announced that it had agreed to sell its 49% shareholdings in KB Life, the Korean insurance company.


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The PCL Infrastructure Fund IPO increased by 17.6% from its unveiling price. The PCL Infrastructure Fund of BTS Group Holdings increased by 17. 6% during its trading debut last Friday.
The dual tranche Softbank Corp bond issue proceeds would help fund the Sprint Nextel bid of the company.
Tohiba and SunEdison have entered into an agreement to build megasolar plants. Toshiba Corp and a unit of MEMC Electronic Materials Inc, SunEdison have entered into an agreement to build solar power plants in Japan.
PowerbyProxi raises new funds to expand its wireless power technology. Reuters reported that PowerbyProxi was able to raise an additional US$5 million of funding previously reported in VentureBeat.
GMR Airports of India is setting up an IPO of shares for expansion and exit purposes. GMR Airports, the largest airport developer in India will be selling shares through an initial public offering in an effort to raise Rs 2,000 crore for two purposes.
Because of a claim from a Singaporean creditor, share trading of Surabaya Agung was suspended in the Indonesian bourse.
According to Paul Flynn, new CEO of Whitehaven Coal the shares of embattled tycoon Nathan Tinkler remains put in the company.
China's Longyuan Power Group would not be competing with Thai Egco PCL for the Boco Rock Wind Farm project in New South Wales, Australia.
Celltrion founder Seo Jung-jin is divesting his shareholdings because of speculative short selling. Last Wednesday, Celltrion Inc has named JP Morgan as advisor to assist the firm remove its linkages from its founder, Seo Jung-jin.
Anhui LDK Energy's shareholdings in LDK Solar High Tech Hefei has been sold to a subsidiary of the Hefei Municipal Government.
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