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Japfa Comfeed Indonesia sealed a $150m bond on Thursday, exceeding both its pricing and size targets, as an improved credit profile and a conducive market backdrop contributed to the deal’s success.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore aims to boost the green bond market by introducing a grant scheme this year to incentivise socially responsible issuers.

TPI Polene Power priced its Bt17.5bn ($500m) listing in Thailand at the top end of guidance as investors swarmed in, with the hefty demand proving a challenge during allocation.

Singapore’s Viz Branz Holdings called off a S$213m ($151m) IPO on the night it was due to price, indefinitely postponing its comeback to the public markets.

Thailand’s first IPO of the year is bound for a strong finish, with the leads on TPI Polene Power guiding investors to the top of the price range.

The Republic of Indonesia broke its own Islamic finance record on Wednesday, sealing a whopping $3bn dual tranche sukuk.

Eco World International has raised MR2.6bn ($587.4m) from its IPO after domestic investors piled into the deal.

Emperor International Holdings, Xinjiang Guanghui Industry Investment (Group) Co, Japfa Comfeed Indonesia and Zhuhai Huafa Group Co ventured into the debt market on Thursday, following some recovery in credits in the US overnight.

Temasek-owned Mapletree Investments is planning to list Singapore's first trust consisting of student accommodation once the portfolio reaches a size of S$4bn-S$5bn ($2.9bn-$3.6bn).

Eco World International priced Malaysia’s largest IPO so far this year to raise MR2.6bn ($578.5m) on Tuesday, in a deal that saw domestic investors piling in.

The Republic of Indonesia launched a two-tranche sukuk on Wednesday, offering investors five and 10 year dollar options for its annual pursuit of Islamic financing.

WHA Utilities and Power’s Bt6.02bn ($173m) IPO is being pitched as a different kind of utility stock, offering a rare growth story instead of the usual defensive angle, according to bankers.