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A tale of two different offerings.

The semiconductor giant prices at a record discount to spot after another busy day for the Taiwanese equity markets.

The electronics giant tackles its weak credit ratios with an equity-linked instrument.

Huge demand highlights bull run in Asian equities.

The Republic increases issue size to $750 million following strong demand.

The renewal of Leda Group''s A$215.2 million deal in 1999 prices just outside the original.

The Korean tobacco company rolls up demand for Asia''s first major equity offering since September 11.

Star Cruises has refinanced a $600 million loan, taken out to complete the NCL takeover, and is on track to raise $600 million via a Hong Kong listing in September.