BRIEF: CPE to invest $350 million to take control of Burger King China
Fast food giant Burger King’s parent, Restaurant Brands International (QSR.US), and Chinese private equity firm CPE announcedon Monday that they will form a joint venture, Burger King China, aimed at…
BRIEF: CR Land approved to issue up to $3.9 billion in notes
Real estate developer China Resources Land Ltd. (1109.HK) said on Monday it has been approved by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to issue up to $3.9 billion in medium-term notes…
BRIEF: U.K. probes Yutong electric buses for remote shut down capabilities
The U.K. government is investigating whether hundreds of Chinese-made electric buses could be remotely deactivated, highlighting Britain’s growing concerns over “made in China” high-tech products. According to the Financial Times,…
BRIEF: Softcare jumps in trading debut in heavily oversubscribed IPO
Shares of leading African diaper seller Softcare Ltd. (2698.HK) opened 33.5% higher in their Hong Kong trading debut on Monday, and retained most of the gains to close up 31.5% at…
BRIEF: Shein opens first Paris store as it faces online ban in France
Fast-fashion giant Shein opened its first physical store in Paris, located inside the BHV Marais department store, on Nov. 5 — the same day its website was threatened with suspension…
BRIEF: Sichuan Biokin launches Hong Kong IPO, eyes Stock Connect program entry
Biopharmaceutical company Sichuan Biokin Pharmaceutical (2615.HK; 688506.SH) launched its Hong Kong IPO on Friday, aiming to raise up to HK$3.36 billion ($432 million) by selling 8.63 million shares for between…