Title: Property Developer Sunac to Hold Meeting for Offshore Debt Restructuring in China
Subtitle: Country Garden Faces Deadline for Bond Interest Payment as Debt Woes Persist
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China:
Property developer Sunac has announced plans to hold a creditors’ meeting to discuss its offshore debt restructuring efforts. The move comes after the company faced a year-long trading suspension due to its default on liabilities in 2022. Sunac’s decision to initiate discussions with creditors highlights its ongoing efforts to tackle its debt burden and regain financial stability.
Another Chinese developer, Country Garden, is also grappling with mounting debt issues. The company faces an initial deadline to repay over $15 million in bond interest. This payment deadline adds to the financial pressure on Country Garden, which, like many property developers in China, has struggled with liquidity concerns amid government regulations to curb excessive borrowing and speculation in the property market.
Australia:
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has a new governor. Michele Bullock has assumed the role, succeeding Philip Lowe following her appointment by Treasurer Jim Chalmers in July. Bullock’s appointment comes at a crucial time as the RBA navigates the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and works towards maintaining economic stability in the country.
Indonesia:
President Joko Widodo has inaugurated the National Conference of Alim Ulama, a significant religious discussion forum, hosted by Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), an Islamic mass social movement, in Jakarta. The conference, attended by 600 clerics, aims to address major religious matters and provide a platform for constructive dialogue within Indonesia’s Islamic community. NU chair Yahya Cholil Staquf expressed optimism about the conference’s potential to foster religious harmony and understanding.
Economic Data:
Singapore is set to release its August export figures, providing valuable insights into the performance of the city-state’s trade sector. The data will shed light on Singapore’s export trends and provide an indication of the country’s economic health amid the ongoing global challenges posed by the pandemic.
Markets:
Japanese financial markets will be closed for Respect for the Aged day, a national holiday. However, derivatives markets in Tokyo and Osaka will remain open, ensuring that trading opportunities still exist for market participants. Normal trading is expected to resume on Tuesday, ensuring investors’ uninterrupted access to the Japanese financial markets.