BRIEF: Boyaa buys an additional $28 million worth of bitcoin
Online game developer Boyaa Interactive International Ltd. (0434.HK) said on Tuesday it bought 245 bitcoins between Sept. 15 and 16 for a total of HK$219 million ($28.16 million). It funded…
NEWS WRAP: China, U.S. reach framework deal on TikTok
The agreement is expected to resolve U.S. security concerns while ensuring the popular social media platform retains its ‘Chinese characteristics’ By Lee Shih Ta U.S. and Chinese officials said…
BRIEF: Archosaur buys $24.2 million in wealth management products
Mobile game developer Archosaur Game Inc. (9990.HK) said last Friday it purchased a series of wealth management products totaling $24.2 million, including $12.6 million invested last week in bond-linked notes.…
BRIEF: Baidu to issue yuan-denominated notes
Chinese internet giant Baidu Inc. (9888.HK, BIDU.US) said on Monday it plans to offer yuan-denominated unsecured senior notes in offshore transactions outside the U.S. The company plans to use proceeds…
INDUSTRY BRIEF: China eases TV drama restrictions, industry sees turning point
China’s television drama industry is seeing its most significant regulatory relaxation in nearly 20 years, according to a report in financial media Caixin. The National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA)…
INDUSTRY BRIEF: Macao’s gaming revenue hits year-high in August
Macao’s gross gaming revenue reached 22.16 billion patacas ($2.76 billion) in August, up 12.2% year-on-year and edging up 0.14% from the previous month, the city’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau…
BRIEF: Trip.com’s revenue, profit rise in second quarter
Online travel agent Trip.com Group Ltd. (9961.HK, TCOM.US) said on Wednesday its revenue rose 16% year-on-year to 14.8 billion yuan ($2.1 billion) in the second quarter of 2025, while its…