Asia Pacific

Logan Property Holdings Company sold its first Singapore-dollar denominated bond on Tuesday to support its growing presence in the country, raising a larger-than-expected S$200m ($152.6m). The deal is the first in the currency from a Chinese real estate name in almost four years.

Korean battery maker Samsung SDI Co has raised W559.9bn ($525.2m) after offloading its stake in Samsung C&T Corp at the mid-point of guidance, according to sources close to the deal.

Indonesia Eximbank is riding on the strong interest among bank lenders for its past fundraisings to launch a new $950m multi-tranche loan at razor-thin pricing levels.

Baidu-backed online platform Qeeka Home is hoping to raise around $400m through a Hong Kong IPO, according to bankers close to the situation.

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings tested the appetite of the euro corporate bond market with a dual tranche deal, which included the first tranche longer than 10 years to be issued in nearly four weeks.

Once again, Deutsche Bank is at a crossroads. After a tough few years, it is still strong enough to fight back in global investment banking. New CEO Christian Sewing will decide whether it does. He seems rational and determined, but does he have the stomach for the battle?

The Eurasian Development Bank has embarked on a roadshow for a three to five year tenge denominated Eurobond.

South Korea’s LG Chem is looking to raise up to $735m from a pair of convertible bonds in euros and dollars with an aggressive double zero structure.

China’s plans to bring its technology firms home through China Depositary Receipts (CDR) have stoked fears that Hong Kong will lose out on some coveted IPOs. But the move is really a win for Hong Kong, as it cements the city's status as the main gateway for Chinese issuers looking to raise funds internationally.

There appears to be no stopping logistics company GLP, which is gearing up for a new Rmb1.2bn ($190.3m) Panda bond transaction, its third outing in as many weeks.

Korea’s SK Telecom Co (SKT) found exceptional demand for its dollar bond on Monday — the company’s first offshore deal in more than five years — allowing it to price with a single-digit premium.

South Korea’s Samsung SDI Co is looking to clean up its stake in Samsung C&T Corp, launching an up to W565.9bn ($530.4m) block deal on Tuesday evening.