Markets & Investing
Battery maker Shuangdeng Group to list on the HKEX
Battery maker Shuangdeng Group to list on the HKEX
The company is offering 58.6 million shares, priced at $14.51 each.
Hong Kong promotes investment and trade with Australia
Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development meets key Australian business officials in Sydney.
CK Hutchison's profit fell 92%
Port revenue rose, but was dragged down by failed merger activity.
HK sees subdued real estate market in H1 despite strong APAC demand
CBRE raised its 2025 growth forecast to 10%–15%.
China Evergrande Group to be delisted from Hong Kong exchange
Its share price last traded at HK$0.163 per share 18 months ago.
Chow Tai Fook, Far East Consortium finalise deal with Australian firm
The joint venture acquired Star Entertainment’s Brisbane assets.
Manulife Investment Management appoints two executives in Hong Kong office
This is part if its continued commitment to deepening its equity investment capabilities across Asia.
Changes in HKEX framework aligns Hong Kong with international markets
HKEX has eased IPO public float requirements and reformed the IPO price discovery process.
Hong Kong startup funding surges 9,033% MoM in July
Late-stage funding (70.8%) held the largest share.
Four HK companies make it to Forbes ‘Best Under A Billion' list
Numbers of top-performing small and mid-sized listed companies in the city remain unchanged.
HKT profit climbs 4% to $2.07b in H1
Revenue grew by 4% to $17.322b.
Shoucheng Holdings buys back 20.65M shares
Confident in short-term valuations due to potential returns in robotics and medical technology.
Singapore-based fintech firm Chocolate Finance enters Hong Kong market
The company has also raised $117.7m (US$15m) in a Series A+ funding round.
Hong Kong to implement first stablecoin ordinance on 1 August
Regulation documents published outline participants’ legal liabilities and application requirements.
Stablecoin ordinance to drive industry growth: KPMG
Reminding stakeholders to balance optimism with risk protection and regulation obligation.
Towngas Lifestyle gets strategic funding to speed up expansion plans
The funding round was led by investment firms Oriza FOFs and FountainVest.
SFC and ICAC arrest former execs of listed company
The joint operation uncovered suspected market manipulation and corruption.
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