Asia-Pacific market were largely lower on Thursday as investors focus on the Bank of Japan’s first policy meeting led by new BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda.
Chinese spirit maker ZJLD drops 18% in Hong Kong debut, dimming IPO outlook
A barman stirs a cocktail based on the Chinese spirit baijiu at the Capital Spirits Baijiu Bar in Beijing, China June 22, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo ...
Insurer AIA’s new business value surges 28% on strong China, HK sales growth
Insurer AIA Group Ltd on Thursday reported a 28 per cent rise in first-quarter new business value on constant exchange rates basis as sales momentum across Asia, particularly in mainland China, ...
Chinese Liquor Maker Sinks After Serving Up Hong Kong’s Biggest IPO in Months
Hong Kong’s biggest listing so far this year flopped in its trading debut, a troubling sign for a market that has been trying to recover from a long IPO slump.
Start-ups put spotlight on Hong Kong’s innovation scene as annual Elevator Pitch Competition goes global
HKSTP presents its seventh EPiC event, which showcases the city’s I&T ecosystem, offers investment opportunities to competing start-ups, and has leading companies, sponsors and partners involved.
Asian shares hesistant on banking jitters, US economic concerns
Asian shares were subdued on Thursday as troubles at U.S. lender First Republic Bank continued to unnerve investors amid concerns that growth in the world's biggest economy could surprise on the ...
Hong Kong bourse’s profit pop looks passive
What does a stock exchange operator do when equity markets are weak and interest rates are high? Pivot to the portfolio. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing posted a 28% year-on-year profit pop on ...
Baijiu ‘godfather’ launches year’s largest IPO in Hong Kong
China's "godfather of baijiu" launched Hong Kong's largest IPO of the year on Thursday, with the holding company for four of his liquor brands raising around HK$4.5 billion despite a rocky start to ...
The Tragedy of Liberty Lost in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is seeking to recover its leading financial role on the global stage. The last few years — filled with angry demonstrations, draconian COVID rules, and brutal Chinese repression — have not ...
Hong Kong SFC to Issue Crypto Exchange License Guidelines in May
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission plans to shed more light on the city’s evolving cryptocurrency framework next month.
Asian shares sink on banking jitters, US economic concerns
Asian shares extended losses on Thursday as troubles at U.S. lender First Republic Bank continued to unnerve investors amid concerns that growth in the world's biggest economy could very well surprise ...
Chinese Spirit Maker ZJLD Slumps 17% in Hong Kong Debut
A barman stirs a cocktail based on the Chinese spirit baijiu at the Capital Spirits Baijiu Bar in Beijing, China June 22, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo Reuters (Reuters) - Chinese spirit maker ...
Ping An to tighten screws on HSBC in push for structural reform
Still, Ping An seems intent on a structural revamp as the solution. It has proposed that HSBC undertake a partial spin-off while remaining a controlling shareholder. This would see HSBC Asia listed in ...
Sastanaqqam Shines at WOW Summit and Art Basel Hong Kong
Sastanaqqam, the innovative Dubai-based Web 3.0 ecosystem, recently made its presence known at the highly anticipated WOW Summit. The summit served as an ideal platform for Sastanaqqam to demonstrate ...