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A private LINE between Naver and Softbank

Softbank and Naver plan to take messaging app LINE private. This will not only lead to improved R&D spend, it will also unlock value for the majority shareholders.

November 18, 2019

Unicorn valuations are fit to burst, warn investors

Investors explain why they shun big-ticket investments in unicorns.

October 15, 2019

Alibaba and LINE invest in Taiwan-based travel agency

Online travel agency KKday has attracted the attention of Japanese and Chinese internet giants. Its social media profile fits in with their expansion plans.

November 09, 2018

LG Telecom's premium line

Korean cellular operator re-opens Asian high yield market - at a price.

July 11, 2004

Kexim prices as IBK and Kookmin line up

The Korean policy bank returns to the public bond markets for the first time in four years.

November 20, 2002

Philippines walks across the finishing line

A few days later than expected, the Republic manages to price a $500 million global bond.

November 18, 2002

PLUS drives through the finish line

Pricing is completed only hours before world equity markets tumble.

June 26, 2002

KEB next in line for international credit card ABS

The usual suspects line up to arrange first international offering from Korea Exchange Bank.

March 12, 2002

Napocor stumbles towards finishing line

After a day fuelled by rumours that its bond deal was about to be pulled, the electricity utility puts out wider-than-expected indicative pricing.

January 31, 2002

Wilco acquires SUMMIT product line from Computershare

Technology arm of global share registry offloads accounting system to focus on core business.

February 19, 2001