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China hits US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war threat grows

China has hit the US with retaliatory tariffs on a series on products including soybeans, chicken, beef and pork, of up to 15%, after the US decided to impose further 10% tariffs on Chinese imports as of March 4; the US has also slapped tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.

March 04, 2025

Industrial Bank (HK branch): taking a leadership role within Asian structured finance

By showcasing its innovative financing capabilities and strategic approach to execution, the key role that Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. (a joint stock company incorporated in the People's Republic of China with limited liability), Hong Kong Branch played on Ascendent Capital Partners’ acquisition of Hollysys Automation Technologies secured a ‘Best Structured Finance Deal’ award from FinanceAsia.

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Indonesia's BUMA launches inaugural Sukuk, raises $250m debt facility from Bank of Asia

The up to $121m bond is supported by BCA Sekuritas, BNI Sekuritas, Sucor Sekuritas and BRI; the miner is also eyeing a "transformative" acquisition to help sustainability efforts.

February 28, 2025

Third Hong Kong government digital bond issuance expected: Paul Chan

The city will “regularise” the issuance of tokenised bonds, according to Hong Kong's financial secretary at his latest Budget speech; Chan is expecting GDP growth of 2% to 3% in 2025.

February 26, 2025

Citi launches regional sales mentorship scheme

The NextGen programme is operating across 16 markets in Asia Pacific and includes training for "soft and technical skills".

February 26, 2025

CNH bond issuance to grow in Hong Kong amid low cost and new repo arrangements

A wide range of factors have paved the way for a larger offshore Renminbi fixed income market, according to senior bankers.

February 25, 2025

Asia’s impact investing gains traction as institutional players step up

As investors look beyond financial returns, senior leaders from Temasek, District Capital, UBS and the Center for Impact Investing and Practices, recently shared their views in Singapore at the Tideline Compass Series Panel.

February 25, 2025

HKMA unit aims to boost Hong Kong's international Rmb hub status

Rmb internationalisation faces challenges from Trump’s determination to keep the US dollar as the leading global currency; FA understands that Hong Kong is taking a more "commercial" approach.

February 24, 2025

UOB Sydney issues record A$2bn bond for a Singapore issuer

The Australian bond market has seen a record start to the year, with A$69bn being issued so far in 2025, with robust investor liquidity and tightened spreads.

February 24, 2025

KKR snaps up majority stake in India's Healthcare Global Enterprises from CVC

The $400m deal will see global PE firm acquire up to 54% of equity from CVC, and up to a total 77% stake of the Indian cancer care specialist; KKR made several significant investments into Indian healthcare firms last year, as regional PE deals bounceback.

February 24, 2025