China on Monday kicked off a reform to fast track initial public offerings (IPOs) on Shenzhen's start-up board ChiNext, as Beijing accelerates capital market restructuring to reinvigorate an economy ... ( read original story ...)
Should You Or Shouldn’t You: A Dividend Analysis on The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HKG:45)
Dividend paying stocks like The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HKG:45) tend to be popular with investors, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore digital banks: lessons to learn from Hong Kong
As the Monetary Authority of Singapore considers which of 21 applicants it will grant five coveted digital banking licenses to, market watchers say there are lessons to be learnt from Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Index, China stock markets gain on coronavirus progress
It's going to be a short trading week for Hong Kong -- only three days. And the mainland will be closed on Friday as well. The Stock Connect is closed on Thursday and Friday. Your bloggers will be ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets gain after Japan central bank boosts aid
BEIJING — Asian stock markets gained Monday after Japan’s central bank promised more asset purchases to shore up financial markets as investors look to central bankers to support the struggling global ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Bank Bailouts Are Even Scarier Than They Look
Acknowledging the growing balance sheet problems among small and medium lenders, China’s banking and insurance regulator says it’s working on a reform plan and will become more vigilant about ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks jump as Bank of Japan enhances monetary policy easing; oil prices drop
The Bank of Japan of Monday announced on Monday an enhancement of its monetary policy easing measures to combat the hit on Japan's economy as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Week In Review: Akeso Stages $335 Million HK IPO For Mono-/Bi-Specific Antibodies
AkesoBio staged a $335 million Hong Kong IPO and climbed 50% higher in its first trading session. CStone Pharma announced that China's NMPA has accepted its NDA ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police break up pro-democracy singing protest at mall
Hong Kong riot police armed with shields dispersed a crowd of 300 pro-democracy activists holding a singing protest in an upmarket shopping mall on Sunday, despite a ban on public gatherings of more ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Miner Maker Ebang Files for a $100M US IPO
Ebang International Holdings, one of the leading makers of bitcoin mining equipment, is taking another stab at going public, this time in the U.S. ( read original story ...)
HSBC to push on with overhaul ‘wherever possible’ despite crisis
HSBC will press ahead with plans to shift capital from underperforming businesses, cut costs and strip out layers of management, despite problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Executive No ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Reject Labor Group’s Request for May 1 March
Hong Kong police rejected an application by a pro-democracy labor group to hold a march on May 1, citing concerns about public health and security risks, the government said in a statement on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bookstore under attack in China reopens in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The part-owner of a Hong Kong bookstore specializing in texts critical of China’s leaders reopened his shop in Taiwan on Saturday after fleeing Hong Kong due to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shows solidarity as bookseller who fled Hong Kong opens shop
Taiwan's ruling party on Saturday showed support for a Hong Kong bookseller who fled to the democratic island amid fears of Chinese persecution, with President Tsai Ing-wen offering congratulations as ... ( read original story ...)