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Malaysia Airport Holdings (MAHB) is considering bringing out what could be the first ever ringgit denominated perpetual sukuk to carry a credit rating. The proposed issue will be from a MR2.5bn ($792m) sukuk programme the borrower established in August 2013.

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US corporate issuance slowed through the week as books thinned and issuers offered concessions in order to get deals done before the summer holiday season.

This week's postponement of cosmetics packager HCP Global’s $380m term loan B at first raised fears that US investors were growing weary of Asian credits. But with the delay put down to the macro backdrop rather than any anxiety about the issuer, bankers said Asian names will still find a good reception in the US if they have a story to sell, writes Shruti Chaturvedi.

China Construction Bank Asia (CCB Asia) pulled off a smart move this week, getting ahead of an expected September rush of deals to price its debut Basel III tier two offering on Wednesday. With large volumes of bank capital expected from Chinese banks, getting in early allowed CCB Asia to come inside a rival's curve, writes Virginia Furness.

Indonesia’s Berau Coal Energy (BCE) pulled a five year non call three deal this week that it brought to market on Monday. Despite feedback that its initial guidance was not generous enough, it decided against revising it — drawing criticism from bankers, writes Isabella Zhong.

E-commerce firm Alibaba finally looks ready to price its long-awaited jumbo IPO, after it emerged this week that it will begin meeting investors in early September.

Pakistan has mandated four banks to arrange its second ever dollar denominated sukuk, despite its conventional bonds having lost 3pts-4pts in cash since the start of June.

Delhi International Airport Limited (Dial) is preparing to join the procession of Indian high yield names making their debut in the international bond market, after picking for banks for a dollar deal.

E-commerce giant Alibaba finally looks ready to price its long-awaited jumbo IPO with news emerging Wednesday that it is expected to begin a roadshow in the first week of September.

China Construction Bank Asia (CCB Asia) has opened guidance on its first Basel III compliant bank capital bond after meeting investors last week. CCB Asia’s parent, China Construction Bank, is also in the process of issuing a tier two bond in the domestic market.

Pakistan has mandated four banks to arrange it’s second ever dollar denominated sukuk despite its conventional bonds having lost 3-4pts in cash since the start of June.