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Hong Kong raises US$3.5 billion in green and infrastructure bonds

Hong Kong has successfully raised US$3.5 billion through a green and infrastructure bond sale, with orders exceeding the offer size by 8.6 times. The funds will support the development of the Northern Metropolis and various low-carbon transformation projects. This issuance attracted global investors, reinforcing Hong Kong's position as a hub for green and sustainable finance. AI

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Hong Kong raises US$3.5 billion in green and infrastructure bonds

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julie Zhang ·

    Hong Kong secures US$3.5 billion to fund Northern Metropolis and green projects

    Hong Kong has raised HK$27.6 billion (US$3.5 billion) through a green and infrastructure bond sale to finance the Northern Metropolis and low-carbon transformation projects. The offering drew investors from more than 30 markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the America…