Markets & Investing
Baidu to offer CNY-denominated senior notes
Baidu to offer CNY-denominated senior notes
It intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes.
Hong Kong real estate poised to grow in 2025 amidst sustained retail, office demand
Hong Kong’s commercial real estate market saw strong investor activity in the second half of 2024.
Trade tensions cloud Asia’s economic recovery outlook: report
The findings were based on discussions with investors from Singapore and Hong Kong.
Hong Kong to raise capital for infra expansion
Capital works expenditure will increase to about $120b annually from the previously estimated $90b.
Cautious VCs turn to Series A startups
Early-stage startups in Hong Kong have raised $23.3m this year.
Chinese EV battery builder eyes Hong Kong valuation
Reports estimate that it could potentially raise billions.
Klook secures $779m in new round of funding
This aims to drive its next phase of growth and innovation.
Hong Kong’s new treasury rules may spur demand for legal, accounting advice
Listed companies may use repurchased stocks to fund investment and capital needs.
Equity and tech funding drops 18.99% MoM to $137m in January
Year-on-year, the funding trend rose 5.81%.
CSI Properties plans to raise $2b in fundraising initiative
It will be used to enhance liquidity and repay maturing indebtedness.
Haitong Securities’ taking upfront profit hit ahead of merger: report
This will allow Haitong to enter the merger with "less baggage," S&P Global said.
HK achieves record-breaking 539 FDIs 2024
The total investment brought to Hong Kong’s economy reached $67.7b.
London Metal Exchange approves Hong Kong as metal delivery point
This shows HK’s role as a “super connector.”
HK registers over 145,000 new local companies in 2024
Hong Kong also registered 1,079 new places of business for non-Hong Kong companies.
Franklin Templeton launches low-volatility bond fund in Hong Kong
It is designed to provide a stable investment solution in uncertain market conditions by focusing on low-volatility strategies.
Investment volume rises 3% in Q4 2024 amidst rate cuts and LTV changes
Meanwhile, the capital value of office and industrial assets reported YoY declines.
TalkingData sets up regional headquarters in Hong Kong
It plans to cooperate with local enterprises to explore cross-sector data applications.
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