Luckin eyes new challenge to Starbucks with potential Costa bid
China’s leading coffee chain is reportedly in discussions with one or more banks for a $900 million loan to finance a bid for the British coffee chain, which is being…
Chinese Coca Cola rising? A diversifying Eastroc makes second Hong Kong IPO bid
The Shenzhen-based company is rapidly developing beyond its original energy drink focus, as it continued to post strong growth in the first half of this year Key Takeaways: Eastroc has…
Nongfu Spring makes major new investment amid profit pressures
China’s leading bottled water producer has attracted investor attention for its high profit margins, but also caution over its highly priced shares Key Takeaways: Nongfu Spring will invest 5 billion…
The Growing Legal Risks of ESG
Companies that issue environmental, social and governance materials are under growing scrutiny from regulators and shareholders for false or misleading statements By George Boychuk ESG investing involves the analysis…