Asia’s $306 Billion of Global Bond Sales Are About to Go Higher

More Asian borrowers are considering bond offerings, extending a stretch of sales that’s already jumped to the most since 2021 at $306 billion-equivalent across dollars and euros this year.

Japan’s Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance Co.and Jera Co., a power producer, are both kicking off discussions on potential dollar note deals Monday, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Korea National Oil Corp. is also set to conduct investor meetings and calls this week, while Japan-based trading firm Mitsui & Co. hired banks for a potential offering.

The latest moves mark early signs of a global pickup ...