Markets & Investing

Asia Pacific investment volume drops 18% in Q1 2025

Asia Pacific investment volume drops 18% in Q1 2025

The region recorded US$26.4b in total real estate investment during the quarter, down 18% YoY.

Hong Kong’s Hottest Startups of 2025

 Healthcare startups dominated the list.

Raffles Family Office debuts digital asset fund in Hong Kong

The fund intends to provide actively managed exposure to top liquid cryptocurrencies.

Startup funding sinks 70.72% MoM in March

Year-on-year, funding fell by 17.53%.

Synagistics signs $40m call option to acquire AI firm Movitech

Synagistics will gain exclusive rights to acquire Movitech over three years.

M&A transactions soar 160.6% YoY in Q1 2025

Industrials accounted for 52.4% of the market share.

Landsea Green Management proposes disposal of LSEA shares

The sale of shares may be done through various sales methods, including open market transactions in NASDAQ.

SFC issues new guidance on IPO subscription, financing services

This aims to enhance risk management practices and protect investors from financial risks.

Gov’t R&D push may drive startup growth in Hong Kong

Universities are at the forefront of the thrust to create new businesses.

Hong Kong drives Asia's equity growth despite $1.3t market shortfall: report

The combined value of Hong Kong companies remains $1.3t lower than the 2020 level.  

Asset growth, connectivity drive HK’s capital markets in 2024

ETF's daily turnover surged by 35% YoY to $18.9b.

Kingkey Financial eyes 100% acquisition of Jakota Capital

The acquisition will provide an opportunity for the company to expand its international profile.

Hong Kong sees improved investment activities in Q4 2024

Investors mainly focused on assets being sold at a loss.

Hong Kong stocks rise, but volatile trading signals fragile sentiment

Hong Kong’s financial markets are reacting to shifting global interest rate expectations.