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The global infrastructure investor is in the midst of a regional expansion push.

Bogd Bank has increased its debut international notes to $100m, while the Development Bank of Mongolia has expanded its new bond to $750m, highlighting growing offshore investor interest in the frontier market’s financial institutions.

India’s largest multispecialty hospital network by bed capacity opened more than 10% above its offer price. In another deal, KKR has acquired Hyderabad-based hospital chain Medicover Hospitals India, as the country’s private healthcare market grows.

FinanceAsia's latest magazine reflects on covering Asia Pacific's capital markets for three decades, including the region's top five IPOs and M&A deals in that timeframe.

The US banking giant’s infrastructure arm has agreed to acquire the Australian gas pipeline operator. In another deal, Aberdeen Investments and ACCIONA have set-up a SPV for a New Zealand motorway project.

Companies tied to AI, including in Asia, account for a rising proportion of major investment indices, challenging diversification strategies. Chinese players are gaining ground on the US giants in the AI race, leading to greater stock volatility. Christopher Chu reports.

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The DRAM manufacturer raised Rmb57.9bn ($8.6bn) in Asia’s largest IPO of 2026 so far and has become China’s largest onshore-listed company by market value, raising questions over the chip maker's valuation and growth prospects.

India’s largest mutual fund manager was oversubscribed but made a modest debut, as Reliance Jio and NSE prepare to go public; however, higher oil prices could weigh on investor demand.