From friends to foes: Agile faces mounting troubles from former partner
A former partner has requested Agile’s liquidation over an outstanding debt that isn't substantial, but could still trigger a chain reaction Key Takeaways: Agile Group is facing a liquidation petition…
BRIEF: PICC shares sink on reports of executive’s detention
Shares of insurer PICC Property and Casualty Co. Ltd. (2328.HK) fell on Wednesday, after media reported its vice president Yu Ze was missing, and was like being investigated for corruption.…
KE Holdings shores up its house with share buybacks, as revenue gains fail to impress
China's largest real estate brokerage has spent $2.3 billion on share repurchases in the last three years as a struggling property market weighs on its profits Key Takeaways: KE Holdings…
Declining revenues, widening losses remove polish from Hiducation IPO
China’s fourth largest online vocational educator is looking for a high-tech boost from AI to jumpstart its business, as it searches for elusive profits Key Takeaways: Hiducation has filed to…
BRIEF: Agile’s October sales rise month-on-month, but fall year-on-year
Property developer Agile Group Holdings Ltd. (3383.HK) said on Tuesday that its contracted sales totaled 710 million yuan ($100 million) in October, up 54% from September, but down 49% from…
China Travel International sheds property unit to focus on core business
The travel and tourism company will spin off its tourist property segment and significantly reduce its capital in a major restructuring Key Takeaways: China Travel International will spin off its…
Guo Xin Service makes IPO bid into frigid market for new property plays
Despite Hong Kong’s hot market for new listings, the management company from China’s struggling real estate sector would represent the first new property IPO in several years Key Takeaways: Guo…