Asean

The Republic of Indonesia seized an opportunistic window after the G20 summit to raise $3bn in its annual dollar funding exercise. While the issuer’s timing was impeccable, it was still forced to pay a double-digit premium to attract cautious investors. Morgan Davis reports.

Loans syndicate bankers in Asia are keeping busy until the end of the year with new deal launches from across the region.

The Republic of Indonesia managed to raise $3bn across three tranches of notes in its annual dollar funding exercise, but paid a double-digit premium to attract investors cautious about the sovereign credit.

Vietnam Airlines is planning to float on the country’s main board in the first quarter of 2019 as the government looks to trim its stake in the flag carrier.

Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) is planning to return to the loan market for a $100m facility with an unlimited greenshoe option.

Nomura hires for Greater China ECM, rejigs SG coverage – ANZ levfin banker relocates – Loh joins Scotiabank Apac syndications – RBI loosens hedging rules

Thai hotel operator Minor International had to get creative with its debut $300m bond, owing to its lack of rating and inaugural status. It looked abroad for inspiration, ultimately opting for a South Korean-inspired structure. Morgan Davis reports.

Bank of China’s Singapore arm is marketing a loan for Ethoz Group, in what appears to be the first time the lender will lead an onshore syndicated financing in Singapore dollars.

Semen Indonesia has launched senior syndication for a $1.28bn loan that will be used to buy the local operations of rival LafargeHolcim.

Mercuria Energy Group bagged a bigger-than-expected $1.35bn from its latest annual revolver in Asia, after 36 banks joined the deal.

Thailand’s Strategic Hospitality Extendable Freehold and Leasehold Reit is set to launch a Bt3.96bn ($120m) sale of new units next month.

In this round-up, China and the Philippines sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new Panda issuance, survey finds that 64% of Chinese investors choose to invest domestically rather than overseas, and foreign firms are getting approvals to help China build a nationwide credit information monitoring system.