Hong Kong’s IPO rally under scrutiny, as ZTE hits new U.S. headwinds
Hong Kong's stock regulator has warned IPO underwriters over the declining qualiy of new listing applications. Is this a red flag for the city's booming IPO market, or just the usual regulatory caution? And the U.S. could fine telecoms equipment maker ZTE $1 billion for bribery in Brazil. Why does Washington think it can force ZTE to pay such a large amount?
BRIEF: CMOC to buy four Brazilian gold mines from Equinox for $1 billion
CMOC Group Ltd. (3993.HK) said on Monday it will pay $1 billion for three gold mining assets in Brazil from Canada’s Equinox Gold Corp. (EQX.TO), as it diversifies beyond its…
China’s state-driven stocks, and its corporate wars abroad
China's stock market rally is fast approaching its one-year mark, with the benchmark Hang Seng and Shanghai composite indexes both up around 40%. How much longer can it last, especially given the weak state of China's economy? And internet giants Meituan and DiDi have sued each other in Brazil, where they are competing in the takeout dining market. How is this case likely to end up?
BRIEF: Meituan to enter Brazil with $1 billion investment over five years
Food delivery giant Meituan (3690.HK) announced it will expand its Keeta overseas delivery platform into Brazil, following launches in Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia. The company said Keeta will debut…
BRIEF: BYD subcontractor accused of labor rights violations in Brazil
A subcontractor building a Brazilian factory for leading Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker BYD Co. Ltd. (1211.HK; 002594.SZ) has been accused of serious labor rights at its construction site…