Colombia's state-run energy company Ecopetrol raised $1.2 billion in five-and-a-half-year notes and $300 million in 10-year bonds in its latest financing bid, the company said on Wednesday.
The Malaysian government has agreed to restructure the debts of state palm oil plantation agency Felda through the issuance of sukuk and revolving credit, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.
Cash-strapped French supermarket retailer Casino on Monday said it aims to conclude a debt restructuring agreement with its creditors by the end of next month, telling creditors it needed an equity contribution of "at least 900 million euros" ($981.63 million).
Pressure is mounting on China's cash-strapped local governments as authorities move to shut a private funding route for their financing arms, according to planned new rules and people familiar with their aims, raising credit risks and default worries.
S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday revised its outlook for Brazil to "positive" from "stable," delivering a timely boost to leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he seeks to boost growth and dispel fears of economic mismanagement.