Daqo toes the line as Beijing tries to cool down solar oversupply
The polysilicon maker said it is currently using just half its capacity, a level that appears to be set by the central government as it tries to stabilize the market…
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688303.SHG
Cancer drug maker Biostar shines on Hong Kong market debut
Unusually for a newly listed biotech, the company has already launched a commercial product – a flagship oncology drug that was developed using synthetic biotechnology Key Takeaways: The active agent…
2563.HK
Gig-work platform EPWK tests investors with upsized IPO plan
China’s second-largest crowdsourcing platform for knowledge and skill sharing has raised its fundraising target for its modest New York IPO Key Takeaways: EPWK, which helps small and medium-sized companies find…
Pop Mart scores big overseas hit with craze for cute toys
After a rapid expansion, the retailer of blind-box toys can now boast a bigger market value than some Hong Kong blue chips such as Chow Tai Fook, Li Ning and…
9992.HK
Fourth time lucky? Shum Yip Property files new IPO application
A successful Hong Kong listing for the property manager could reflect growing confidence in a long-awaited recovery for China’s ailing real estate market Key Takeaways: Shum Yip Property has filed…
Two Autonomous Driving IPOs, and Alibaba Sheds a 'New Retail' Asset
Horizon Robotics and WeRide have raised more than $1 billion combined in their IPOs in Hong Kong and New York. And Alibaba looks to sell its RT-Mart hypermarket chain.
WRD.US
9660.HK
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Cancer drug maker Biostar shines on Hong Kong market debut
Unusually for a newly listed biotech, the company has already launched a commercial product – a flagship oncology drug that was developed using synthetic biotechnology Key Takeaways: The active agent…
Gig-work platform EPWK tests investors with upsized IPO plan
China’s second-largest crowdsourcing platform for knowledge and skill sharing has raised its fundraising target for its modest New York IPO Key Takeaways: EPWK, which helps small and medium-sized companies find…
Haitian eyes second listing in Hong Kong, but may have to swallow lower valuation
China’s leading condiment maker is reportedly considering a Hong Kong IPO, boasting a history dating back over 300 years and portfolio including soy sauce, oyster sauce and vinegar Key Takeaways:…
Horizon Robotics debuts strongly, fueled by autonomous driving boom
The autonomous driving technology company will use proceeds from its IPO to capture market opportunities to further drive its revenue and margin growth Key Takeaways: Horizon Robotics raised HK$5.41 billion…
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Daqo toes the line as Beijing tries to cool down solar oversupply
The polysilicon maker said it is currently using just half its capacity, a level that appears to be set by the central government as it tries to stabilize the market…
Two Autonomous Driving IPOs, and Alibaba Sheds a ‘New Retail’ Asset
Horizon Robotics and WeRide have raised more than $1 billion combined in their IPOs in Hong Kong and New York. And Alibaba looks to sell its RT-Mart hypermarket chain.
Drinda New Energy powers up IPO for overseas expansion
The leading Chinese maker of photovoltaic cells has applied for a Hong Kong listing, hoping a broad market rally will galvanize its IPO prospects Key Takeaways: Drinda fell into the…
Consumer 
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Pop Mart scores big overseas hit with craze for cute toys
After a rapid expansion, the retailer of blind-box toys can now boast a bigger market value than some Hong Kong blue chips such as Chow Tai Fook, Li Ning and…
Two Autonomous Driving IPOs, and Alibaba Sheds a ‘New Retail’ Asset
Horizon Robotics and WeRide have raised more than $1 billion combined in their IPOs in Hong Kong and New York. And Alibaba looks to sell its RT-Mart hypermarket chain.
Cotti splashes past 10,000-store milestone, fueled by relentless price war
The two-year-old coffee chain’s founder looks obsessed with beating his former brainchild Luckin, using low prices and an innovative financing model to fuel his breakneck expansion??? Key Takeaways: Despite reaching…
Haitian eyes second listing in Hong Kong, but may have to swallow lower valuation
China’s leading condiment maker is reportedly considering a Hong Kong IPO, boasting a history dating back over 300 years and portfolio including soy sauce, oyster sauce and vinegar Key Takeaways:…
Bye bye Bossini? Faded clothing retailer gets a buyout offer
A company controlled by Olympic gold medal gymnast Li Ning has proposed a share swap that would take the well-known but now-struggling retailer private Key Takeaways: Viva Goods, controlled by…
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Cancer drug maker Biostar shines on Hong Kong market debut
Unusually for a newly listed biotech, the company has already launched a commercial product – a flagship oncology drug that was developed using synthetic biotechnology Key Takeaways: The active agent…
Everest Medicines eyes mRNA tumor vaccines as drug valuations rebound
The innovative drug maker’s stock jumped more than 18% in a single day on high hopes for inclusion of its blockbuster new drug, Nefecon, in China’s national reimbursement drug list…
WuXi AppTec mulls gene unit sale to soften U.S. legal blow
Market talk is swirling that WuXi AppTec may be preparing to shed its cell and gene therapy business to limit potential exposure to U.S. biosecurity legislation Key Takeaways: The drug…
Increasing losses prompt Zephyrm Bioscience to seek funds through IPO
This biotech company, which focuses on the R&D of stem cell drugs, has filed for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, hoping to get a slice from the hot…
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Linklogis appears to build shaky house on lower fees for suffering customers
The supply chain financing services provider reported growing transactions in the first nine months of this year, but remains heavily exposed to China’s sagging property market Key Takeaways: Linklogis reported…
Fanhua hits reset button, but has yet to say where exactly it’s going
The company will change its name from next month and installed a new chairman, as it tries to move beyond its original business in China’s heavily regulated insurance market Key…
CICC tarnished by due dilligence probe
The investment banking giant is under investigation over its role in a failed public offering by chip company S2C, which was found to have inflated its pre-IPO earnings Key Takeaways: …
Qifu fends off short-seller assault over its earnings record
The online loan facilitator found itself under fire from Grizzly Research, accused of inflating its profits, but the claims failed to dent the company’s share price or deliver a resounding…
Ecommerce 
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Two Autonomous Driving IPOs, and Alibaba Sheds a ‘New Retail’ Asset
Horizon Robotics and WeRide have raised more than $1 billion combined in their IPOs in Hong Kong and New York. And Alibaba looks to sell its RT-Mart hypermarket chain.
PODCAST: China Talks with EU on EV Tariffs, and Indonesia Eyes Temu Ban
China and the EU are trying to reach a deal to avoid EU tariffs on Chinese EVs. And Indonesia asks Apple and Google to evict China's popular Temu e-commerce app.
Wookpecker International takes flight with new Hong Kong IPO bid
The home maintenance and repair platform reapplied to list in Hong Kong, hoping to ride the market’s recent rally Key Takeaways: Woodpecker International has reapplied to list in Hong…
Synagistics holds potential to enliven moribund Hong Kong SPAC market
The Southeast Asian e-commerce company backed by Alibaba is inching closer to completing a backdoor listing using a special purpose acquisition company Key Takeaways: Shareholders of a SPAC backed by…
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Gig-work platform EPWK tests investors with upsized IPO plan
China’s second-largest crowdsourcing platform for knowledge and skill sharing has raised its fundraising target for its modest New York IPO Key Takeaways: EPWK, which helps small and medium-sized companies find…
Horizon Robotics debuts strongly, fueled by autonomous driving boom
The autonomous driving technology company will use proceeds from its IPO to capture market opportunities to further drive its revenue and margin growth Key Takeaways: Horizon Robotics raised HK$5.41 billion…
China Oriental Group eyes green escape from overheated steel furnace
The company hopes to revive its prospects through two new joint ventures with ArcelorMittal, as it suffers from weak demand and oversupply in China’s steel industry Key Takeaways: China Oriental’s…
When will profits arrive for RoboSense?
The maker of autonomous driving LiDAR technology reported sequentially improving sales in its operating data for the first nine months of this year Key Takeaways: RoboSense’s unit sales for its…
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