Regions
AgBank of China Will Issue Bonds
AgBank of China to issue 90 billion yuan worth of bonds. The Agricultural Bank of China Ltd will be issuing 90 billion yuan or US$14. 59 billion worth of bonds that are eligible for regulatory capital treatment.
H&M Set to Further Expand
H&M is set to open new stores to address market demand in growing markets. Hennes & Mauritz is planning to spend about Eur100 million to establish around 50 stores in India.
Merchel Halts Sales of Assets
Russia's Merchel Steel has halted the offer for sales of its assets. Russian steel firm Mechel has withdrawn its offer to sell off 25% of its mining division due to tepid market conditions.
Ziggo Shares to be Sold Off by Private Equity Investors
A total of 27 million shares would be sold off to allow the exit of Cinven and Warburg Pincus from Ziggo, the cable firm.