CLSA, Bank of China's Hong Kong unit, China International Capital Corp., Haitong International, Industrial & Commercial Bank of China's local operations and Founder Securities are among companies ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Beijing cracks down while the financial centre thrives
It is a tale of two Hong Kongs. Twelve pro-democracy activists were last week captured by China’s coast guard as they attempted a dramatic speedboat escape to Taiwan. They were seeking to evade ... ( read original story ...)
Does HSBC need its US business? Bank says yes, some investors call for a break-up
Navigating worsening relations between Beijing and Washington, CEO Noel Quinn says there is still a place for global banks with large international footprints. ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – Corona Capital: Bumble IPO, SPACs
Corona Capital is a column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong extends loan repayment holiday for small businesses
Hong Kong's central bank on Wednesday extended its scheme giving small companies a break from repaying the principal on loans to help them cope with the economic impact of the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Ant Group plans to raise more funds in Shanghai than Hong Kong in giant IPO: sources
China's Ant Group plans to raise more funds on Shanghai's Nasdaq-style market than in Hong Kong as part of its up to $30 billion dual listing, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, in a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks fall as energy, financial firms retreat
Hong Kong stocks ended lower on Wednesday, weighed down by energy and financial firms. ** At the close of trade, the Hang Seng index was down 64.76 points or 0.26% at 25,120.09. The Hang Seng China ... ( read original story ...)
BOC Aviation cancels order for 18 A320neos
BOC Aviation has cancelled an entire order for 18 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, after its airline customer opted to purchase the aircraft directly from the manufacturer, a 30 August filing to the ... ( read original story ...)
Uber seeks Hong Kong govt meeting after court defeat
Uber on Wednesday said it was seeking an urgent meeting with Hong Kong's government after drivers working for the company lost a landmark court case that could cripple ride-sharing apps in the finance ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks edge lower but are still headed for a monthly gain
Stocks are mostly lower in afternoon trading on Wall Street Monday after the market gave back some of its recent gains from a five-week winning streak. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Future as Biotech IPO Hub is Bright
Hong Kong's stock exchange continues to belie the turmoil in the city, with a stock price that's far outpacing the index and a series of wins in the form of big tech listings. Another bright spot - ... ( read original story ...)
Prime Bank speeds up digital push to spur growth
Most companies should be content if they just can manage to stay afloat in the face of the devastating coronavirus pandemic. But Prime Bank Ltd has not only been weathering the toughest crisis in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security guard dies after being slashed in neck at Tseung Kwan O MTR station while working
The knife attack in front of two colleagues caused the man to collapse in a pool of blood. A former colleague has been arrested following the incident. ( read original story ...)
STAT China: Lineup for Hong Kong IPO grows, and a conversation with Junshi’s Li Ning
In this edition, we feature a conversation with Li Ning, CEO of Junshi Biosciences, along with other news and notes from Chinese biotech. ( read original story ...)