The bonds' five tranches raised HK$27bn, with the 30-year HKD infra bond being the longest tenor of a HKD-denominated government bond; the issuances are set to extend the HKD benchmark yield curve.

The Rmb2.5bn 2.0% notes are the German carmaker’s third onshore Renminbi bond issuance. The company told FA that the move is part of its funding diversification efforts.

The ETF, launched with BOCHK Asset Management, will track the iBoxx Tadawul Government & Agencies Sukuk Index; global sukuk issuance neared $200bn in 2024.

The South Asian nation has agreed a more flexible exchange rate to help unlock $1.3bn of funds.

The firm saw net asset values decline across the financial year, however net property income and revenues grew, with high occupancy rates amid challenging conditions.

A core product for Type 2 diabetes is expected to commercially launch in mainland China by the end of this year, subject to regulatory approval; CICC led the transaction.

The rapid pandemic detection system BioRadar is developed by Hai Kang Life, which FA understands is in discussions with a number of countries and investors.

The US giant will pay the money upfront for distribution rights for SSGJ-707 outside of China; the deal could be worth up to $4.8bn and Pfizer will also invest $100m into the HKEX listed firm.

The dual listing will help keep momentum in Hong Kong's equity markets, with the majority of the $4.5bn proceeds raised by the Shenzhen based global EV player set to help build a factory in Hungary; a greenshoe option takes the raising to $5.2bn.

Shilpa Gulrajani, DBS' head of sustainable finance, institutional banking, offered her thoughts on how capital markets are aligning with the region’s transition needs, including green loans and blended finance, on the sidelines of Ecosperity Week.