belt and road

How BlackRock's deal for GIP could complement, challenge the Belt and Road: analysis

The combination of the US giants will create a global infrastructure powerhouse with over $150 billion in assets and a strong presence in Apac, and could help reduce project costs.

January 23, 2024

Mongolia cancels $3 billion coal IPO

The cancellation of a stake sale in the country’s flagship coal mining company comes as economic growth and ratings agencies cast a shadow on the economy.

May 12, 2020

How GLP used Panda bonds and courted investors to cut debt

Raising funds while paying off debt after a take-private buyout is no mean feat. GLP global treasurer Edwin Tey explains how he managed to pull it off.

September 02, 2019

China further opens bond market to foreign investors

China is considering expanding its bond ties with the UK and opening up exchange-listed bonds to more foreign investors.

June 24, 2019

China uses special bonds to lure foreign investors

As the Sino-US trade war slows down GDP growth, Beijing is reforming its state infrastructure bonds to stimulate both international demand and infrastructure investment.

June 11, 2019

Belt and Road 2018: Argentina railway rehabilitation

FinanceAsia examines what China’s Belt and Road initiative has actually brought to the world last year. This is the final of our 10-part series.

May 06, 2019

Why Belt and Road debt-trap fears are exaggerated

China's Belt and Road Initiative exacerbates debt risks for poorer nations with weak governance but it is unfair to paint China as a loan shark, US think tanks say.

May 02, 2019

Belt and Road 2018: Azerbaijan steel complex

FinanceAsia examines what China’s Belt and Road initiative has actually brought to the world last year. This is the ninth of our 10-part series.

April 29, 2019

Belt and Road 2018: Nigeria gas pipeline

FinanceAsia examines what China’s Belt and Road initiative has actually brought to the world last year. This is the eighth of our 10-part series.

April 28, 2019

China offers Belt and Road debt-trap antidote

China hopes a new framework might help countries avoid unsustainable levels of Belt and Road-related debt. But, as Malaysia has shown, some hard bargaining may also be in order.

April 26, 2019