Apple’s China puzzle and an African phone pioneer’s peril
Apple returns to revenue growth in China, as it also closes its first store in the city of Dalian. What's next for the company in the world's largest smartphone market? And Transsion considers a Hong Kong IPO. Should investors buy into this biggest smartphone maker you've never heard of, banking on its status as Africa's top cellphone brand?
Cirrus Aircraft primed for new financing as its thinly traded stock surges
The U.S.-based aircraft maker’s Chinese parent has offloaded some of its stake, raising nearly HK$700 million and signaling the potential for fresh fundraising Key Takeaways: Shares of Cirrus Aircraft have…
BRIEF: Guming slumps in Hong Kong debut after raising $220 million
Shares of bubble tea seller Guming Holdings Ltd. (1364.HK) opened up 0.6% in their Hong Kong trading debut on Wednesday, but later reversed course as demand weakened. Shares were sold…
PODCAST: Dida makes new IPO bid, and Moutai chases the young crowd
By Doug Young & Rene Vanguestaine Ride sharing company Dida has filed a fourth time for a Hong Kong IPO. Will this Chinese Uber knock-off finally win over skeptical investors?…
With Competition High and Market Share Low, Is Nicefilm Really Nice?
The producer of popular web drama series and movies hopes its recent hits will create an audience for its Hong Kong IPO Key takeaways: Nicefilm Entertainment has filed for a…
Nanjing Hanrui Launches HK Listing Despite Fading Future for Cobalt
Company forges ahead with new IPO, even as the metal that’s its big bread winner is being phased out of many EV car batteries Key takeaways: Cobalt producer Nanjing Hanrui…
Fanhua to Leave Wall Street. Next Stop, Hong Kong?
Fanhua has announced a plan to delist from New York, with founder Hu Yinan retaking the company’s helm Key takeaways: Online insurance broker announces plan to privatize as China gets…