Japan corporate bond offerings near record levels on rate rise expectations

KDDI, Sony and others move to lock in lower borrowing costs

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Wireless carrier KDDI issued the largest amount of bonds in the company's history this fiscal year. (Photo by Nikkei) 

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TOKYO -- Corporate bond issuance in Japan is on track to reach 13.7 trillion yen ($92.1 billion) this fiscal year, the third-largest value ever, as companies maneuver to get ahead of rising interest rates.

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