The airline described the bond as a "good opportunity" to diversify funding sources and has committed HK$100bn in investments into its fleet, cabins, lounges and digital innovation.

BPEA IX will focus on control investments in leading companies across technology, healthcare, industrial technology, services, and technology services; several deals have already closed in Japan and South Korea.

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The Galaxy Orientis fund has raised $520m out of a $1bn target from China Investment Corporation, Indonesia Investment Authority and State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The PE fund is eyeing investments across the Asean-China corridor.

The deal is a milestone for Kazakhstan's integration into global capital markets.

The ECM market performed the strongest in Q1, with Hong Kong leading the way, while Apac (ex Japan) M&A fees fell 47%.