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Hong Kong Exchange CEO says ‘listing pipeline is still very long’
There are more than 250 companies in the IPO pipeline for next year, including many in the technology sector, according to Li.
Thai asset manager BAM said to plan raising $700m in Bangkok IPO
The Thai central bank plans to reduce its stake in BAM to less than 50% through the share sale, down from 100% currently.
Thai firms raise $2b via IPO in one single month amid global market rout
Within SE Asia, only companies in Vietnam have raised more through IPOs this year.
Hong Kong billionaire Li said to near deal to buy CBA’s Indonesia unit
A sale of CBA’s 80% stake in the Indonesian business is likely to fetch about $400 million.
Thai billionaire said to eye $1.5b IPO for property unit
Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi's TCC Group aims to list its Asset World Corp. unit in Bangkok next year.
SG’s Keppel nears deal to buy Blackstone-backed chemical firm Ixom
Acquiring Ixom would help Keppel Infrastructure, led by recently appointed Chief Executive Officer Matthew Pollard, to widen its exposure beyond Singa
Singapore’s UOB said to review insurance partnership with UK’s Prudential
The Singapore bank is also weighing options for its non-life business, which is run by publicly-listed United Overseas Insurance Ltd.
Thai energy drink maker Osotspa said to raise $463m in IPO
Osotspa, which makes beverages under the M-150 and Shark brands, adds to the $1.5 billion raised through Thai IPOs this year.
Singapore Inc. goes on an overseas acquisition spree
Singapore Inc announced around $91b of overseas deals this year through Sept, more than double for the same period of 2017.
Singapore: SPH, Keppel arm said to mull buyout of $1.1b carrier M1
The pair has approached M1’s biggest shareholder, Malaysian carrier Axiata Group Bhd., about the potential transaction