North Asia

China Hongqiao Group issues Rmb10.2bn convertible bond

The HKEX listed aluminium giant will use the money to stockpile bauxite, refinance debt, to invest in overseas projects, share repurchases and for general corporate purposes; it also made a concurrent share repurchase.

May 08, 2026

HK's Airport Authority issues record HK$19bn multi-tranche bond amid strong demand

Airport Authority Hong Kong draws 2.9x subscription for its multi-tranche senior notes offering, underscoring resilient appetite for high-grade Hong Kong dollar debt; the airport's second runway will open in May.

April 30, 2026

Citi hires from JP Morgan for Asia infrastructure role

Bhavin Shukla will become managing director, head of infrastructure investment banking, Japan Asia North and Australia & Asia South, at the US bank.

April 28, 2026

CATL's shares fall amid $5bn placement

The sale price was 7% below the price of the last trading day which reflected “market conditions”, and as a result CATL’s shares declined 6.88% on April 28.

April 28, 2026

Fast-growing panda bond market helping repay US dollar debt

Amid encouragement from China, countries in the region and international entities, are increasingly issuing large panda bonds to diversify from US dollar debt.

April 28, 2026

Cathay Pacific makes first HK dollar public bond at HK$2.08bn

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.

April 26, 2026

FinanceAsia Awards 2026: North Asia winners announced

Read on for the winners of the 30th edition of the FinanceAsia Awards, across mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Mongolia, South Korea and Taiwan.

April 22, 2026

MTR prices HK$18.8bn public green bond

The offering, which will go towards railway projects and sustainability goals, included a record HK$3bn 30-year tranche.

April 22, 2026

KKR and Samsung SDS enter partnership

As part of the agreement, KKR will acquire $820m of newly issued Samsung SDS convertible bonds; Samsung SDS will spend the money on M&A and improving its AI capabilities.

April 21, 2026

A&O Shearman names new Greater China leadership team

From May 1, Cindy Lo will become regional managing partner and Roger Lui will become senior partner, both for Greater China.

April 21, 2026