Asean

Philippines-based Monde Nissin has won regulatory approval to launch its IPO next month.

Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development Public Co is in talks with a large group of banks for a bridge loan of about Bt170bn ($5.3bn) to support its acquisition of Intouch Holdings. Pan Yue reports.

Malaysian oil company Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) raised $3bn from a dual tranche bond, just a day after the country’s sovereign made its dollar return.

Top Glove Corp, the world’s largest manufacturer of rubber gloves, has revised its planned Hong Kong listing down to a size of HK$6.9bn ($889m).

BOC Aviation has sold a $750m bond through its US subsidiary, pricing its third dollar outing of the year at wider levels than some fair value estimates from analysts.

Indonesian property developer Pakuwon Jati returned to the offshore debt market this week after a four year hiatus, selling investors a $300m seven year bond.

Philippines-based renewable power producer AC Energy Corp is drumming up demand for an up to Ps15.7bn ($323.7m) follow-on offering, scheduled for next week.

The government of Malaysia has made a triumphant return to the bond market, raising $1.3bn from a dual tranche sukuk. The inclusion of a sustainability label meant a diverse set of investors flocked to the trade, allowing the sovereign to surpass its initial size goal. Morgan Davis reports.

Credit Suisse has rejigged the leadership team of its investment banking and capital markets (IBCM) coverage businesses in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Citi is planning to hire around 2,300 people to support the expansion of its wealth management business in Asia Pacific, as the bank undertakes a restructuring that boosts focus on its four wealth centres.

Indonesia palm oil company Perkebunan Nusantara III (PTPN) has signed an extension agreement for a $390.6m loan after almost a year-long discussion with banks.

Thai Beverage has postponed the multi-billion-dollar spin-off and listing of its brewery unit in Singapore, citing choppy markets and a surge in Covid-19 cases in Thailand.