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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.

The international hunt for yield has helped the Philippines sell its largest-ever offshore bond, but despite a ratings upgrade by S&P, it must balance fiscal easing with a balanced currency.

Frontier markets have been among the worst hit amid the coronavirus equities sell-off, but one veteran fund manager believes they have rarely offered better value.

The Covid-19 pandemic has kept bankers off planes, but even when distancing measures ease, roadshows are likely to remain virtual for many issuers.

The Covid-19 pandemic is pushing renewed interest into healthcare sectors, where VC’s are looking for investments that not only survive but thrive under these unpredictable conditions.

While billion-dollar ECM deals are on the decline globally, domestic Thai corporates are stoking demand with spin-offs of well-known, profitable subsidiaries.

With more players staying home and social distancing, Chinese mobile game developers are hoping to establish sticky customers attached to franchised story lines – but bargaining power is incrementally moving towards distributors.

Soaring demand from property developers is helping lenders grow their loan books to record highs, as developers continue their land buying spree unfazed by the pandemic.

The sovereign has sold its largest-ever bond. This should help protect the economy from the coronavirus and finances a significant portion of its stimulus package. However, the structure is unlikely to be utilised globally for political reasons.