City’s standing as a global financial hub still faces several hurdles
Territory boosted by Chinese companies looking to raise money in currency pegged to US dollar
Mainland equities are flat in first six months of 2025, while Hang Seng index has gained 20%
Asian financial hub bounces back to secure $13bn in new listings this year
Xiaomi’s shares soar to all-time high after company launches pre-orders for YU7 sport utility vehicle
CBA’s extraordinary multiple might yet allow victims some payback
Inquiry comes after series of mishaps including prolonged outage in run-up to last Christmas
Kospi hits three-and-a-half-year high on hopes Lee Jae-myung can pass governance reforms to boost valuations
Metaplanet mimics US company Strategy with ambition to hold 1% of world’s biggest cryptocurrency
Panvira aims to raise $200mn in foreign capital to invest in local equities
Strong demand for secondary offering in Hong Kong expected to lift amount raised to $5.3bn
Worries about Chinese economy and enthusiasm for HK tech stocks drive record high flows into city from mainland
Investors buy a record amount of Japanese equities and bonds during April
Record number of small listings comes despite lacklustre market for big public offerings
Shares fall as investors show concern over unprofitable sector and volatile stock markets
China says it is ‘evaluating’ recent overtures from Washington about starting tariff discussions
Companies opt for placating investors over holding dry powder for tariff uncertainties
Investors pile into technology stocks and new listings
Investors bet carmaker’s proposed $42bn take-private bid for parts unit could trigger more deals for subsidiaries
Delisting dangers
Forced delisting of Chinese companies would be bruising experience for US investors
Stock markets of Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam deep in the red this year, despite rallying after reprieve on tariffs
State-owned funds and companies are bolstering stock markets with massive co-ordinated share buying
US ally and biggest foreign investor stunned by sweeping levies including on crucial automotive sector
