Southeast Asia

Cambodian state-owned Sihanoukville Autonomous Port launched bookbuilding for a potential Riel111.0bn ($27.2m) IPO this week, which could make it the largest in the country.

Saka Energi Indonesia sealed a $625m deal on Wednesday, its debut international issuance, backed by support from its parent.

BPRL seeks SBLC-backed $400m — Singamas nets $270m with latest facility — Tower Bersama allocates among nine

Saka Energi Indonesia opened books for a seven year bullet on Wednesday, seeking dollars via a 144A/Reg S outing.

Law firm Clifford Chance has appointed five new partners in Asia Pacific, including one capital markets specialist, according to a Tuesday press release.

The Philippines' Chelsea Logistics Corp has filed a preliminary prospectus to raise up to Ps8bn ($161m) via an IPO.

Indonesian construction firm Totalindo Eka Persada has started gauging investor interest for its $120m float in the country.

Two commodities companies have rolled out separate syndications into the loan market, with Vitol Asia approaching lenders for $1bn and Gunvor Singapore looking for $800m.

Indonesia-listed Sarana Menara Nusantara is set for a liquidity event after a group of shareholders put a large chunk of stock for sale to raise Rph5.6tr ($422m).

Telecom infrastructure provider Tower Bersama Infrastructure has tied up a $200m loan with its relationship banks on a club basis, with several participants booking the borrowing through their Indonesian subsidiaries.

Wilmar International, a Singaporean agricultural firm, sold its first bond in three years on Wednesday.

In a blow to the Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) dual-class aspirations, an investor group has voiced its opposition to the bourse’s plan to allow weighted voting rights, saying it could “threaten” the quality of the equity market.