2 Chinese property firms default on $1.6 billion in bonds

  • 📰 ABSCBNNews
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 26 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 14%
  • Publisher: 83%

Philippines Headlines News

Philippines Latest News,Philippines Headlines

Two major Chinese property firms have defaulted on $1.6 billion worth of bonds to overseas creditors, Fitch Ratings agency said Thursday, as contagion spreads within the country's debt-ridden real estate sector.

The Chinese government sparked a crisis within the property industry when it launched a drive last year to curb excessive debt among real estate firms as well as rampant consumer speculation.

On Thursday, Fitch confirmed the company had defaulted for the first time on more than $1.2 billion worth of bond debt, as it downgraded the firm's status to a restricted default rating. The eye-watering figures shook China's credit markets because the sheer size of the company and the potential fallout should it collapse.

But signs now point to Beijing being willing to close the chapter on the 25-year-old real estate empire that has typified China's breakneck growth in recent decades.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 5. in PH

Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

China's Evergrande edges closer to default after missing debt deadlineChina Evergrande did not make payments on some US dollar bonds at the end of a monthlong grace period, sources say, setting the stage for a massive default by the world’s most indebted property developer.
Source: rapplerdotcom - 🏆 4. / 86 Read more »

Second 'Bayanihan, Bakunahan' eyes mainly those due for 2nd doseThe second round of Baynaihan, Bakunahan will focus on individuals who need to complete their COVID-19 jabs.
Source: ABSCBNNews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

WATCH: Awra Briguela gives Karen Davila a tour of his brand new, hard-earned houseYoung comedian Awra Briguela welcomed broadcaster Karen Davila into his brand new house and gave her a tour of the whole property. READ:
Source: inquirerdotnet - 🏆 3. / 86 Read more »

Gov’t to borrow P300-B from BSP next yearFinance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said Wednesday the government will borrow P300 billion from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas next year.
Source: ABSCBNNews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

Gov’t to borrow P300-B from BSP next yearFinance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said Wednesday the government will borrow P300 billion from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas next year. How much of this will line the pockets of corrupt officials or be used for the 2022 election campaign? Duterte regime public debt is over $201B already, the budget deficit will make it harder to sustain growth and development for coming generations. DuterteLegacy Matatapos nalang ang term mag dadagdag pa ng utang. Ano yan pabaon?
Source: ANCALERTS - 🏆 26. / 50 Read more »

‘Debt-ridden’ gov’t can’t compete with private entities in energy market — GullasMANILA, Philippines — Amid the commotion on the Udenna Corporation&039;s purchase of a majority stake in the Malampaya gas field, Cebu Rep. Eduardo Gullas said that more private firms want the
Source: inquirerdotnet - 🏆 3. / 86 Read more »