INDUSTRY BRIEF: Changan-Dongfeng merger crashes

A long-rumored merger between Changan Automobile and Dongfeng Motor has officially collapsed after nearly four months of speculation. Changan Automobile Co. Ltd. (000625.SZ) announced on Thursday that its parent, China…

BRIEF: Greentown sales rise in May

Property developer Greentown China Holdings Ltd. (3900.HK) on Thursday reported its sales totaled 18.6 billion yuan ($2.59 billion) in May, up 14% year-over-year and up by an even stronger 60%…

BRIEF: Miniso hires underwriters for Top Toy IPO

Retailer Miniso Group Holding Ltd. (MNSO.US; 9896.HK) plans to spin off its Top Toy unit for a separate Hong Kong listing, and has hired JPMorgan and UBS to underwrite the…