Issuers across the region have returned to primary markets in force this week, with Hong Kong launching a dollar benchmark transaction as part of a broader multi-currency funding programme, while HSBC Holdings Plc is pricing a dual-tranche dollar deal in what has been one of the most active sessions in recent weeks. The pipeline follows Westpac Banking Corp’s $4bn multi-tranche issuance earlier in the week, underscoring renewed momentum in Asia’s bond markets. [...]