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9 September, 2024

M&A financing picked up in the fourth quarter of last year, with volumes almost doubling year on year to US$14 billion in Asia-Pacific excluding Japan. Photo: dpa

Banking & finance

Asia-Pacific loans poised for strong rebound in 2025 with M&A surge

The region’s loan volumes reached US$164 billion in the final three months of 2024 – the strongest fourth-quarter performance in three years.

6 Jan 2025 - 4:48PM

More records found linking Credit Suisse bank to Nazi accounts: US panel

5 Jan 2025 - 7:38AMvideocam

Alibaba set on growth path after divesting offline retailing assets: analysts

3 Jan 2025 - 7:00AM

Alibaba sells retailer Sun Art for US$1.7 billion to refocus on e-commerce

Alibaba agreed to divest its entire stake in Sun Art Retail Group to Chinese private-equity firm DCP Capital.

1 Jan 2025 - 8:49PM

The deal between Alibaba Group Holding and Chinese private equity firm DCP Capital was reached on December 31. Photo: Shutterstock

Banking & finance

China to spur mergers in US$1.6 trillion stockbroking sector: analysts

More government-led deals are likely to emerge in 2025 following the megamerger of Guotai Junan Securities and Haitong Securities.

31 Dec 2024 - 3:41PM

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MetLife to buy Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li’s PineBridge in asset management push

New York-based insurer’s arm will pay US$800 million for PineBridge, which manages about US$100 billion in assets.

24 Dec 2024 - 10:04AM

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SPAC backed by Hong Kong investors readies US$150 million NYSE IPO

The SPAC is managed and backed by executives from Pacific Aegis Capital Management, Gobi Partners and Hermitage Capital.

23 Dec 2024 - 1:30PM

The New York Stock Exchange is decorated and lit up for the holiday season. Photo: AFP

CK Hutchison’s Wind Tre unit faces Italian tax probe in €3.4 billion asset sale

The alleged evaded taxes would amount to about €132 million for 2022 on the sale of mobile phone towers, according to a document.

20 Dec 2024 - 11:59AM

Nissan and Honda may merge to take on larger rivals and EV makers

Honda is considering several options including a merger, capital tie-up or the establishment of a holding company, Executive Vice-President Shinji Aoyama said.

18 Dec 2024 - 1:04PM

Banking & finance

China pushes M&A to build 10 hi-tech firms to be globally competitive by 2027

The industries in question include integrated circuits, biopharmaceuticals and new materials.

11 Dec 2024 - 4:56PM

The skyline of Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua

Banking & finance

China’s 2025 M&As may rise 15% as deals bottom out, UBS says

UBS says China M&A deal volume fell 10 per cent in November from a year earlier to US$297 billion.

4 Dec 2024 - 12:27PM

Samson Lambert Lo of UBS. Photo: Aileen Chuang

China Mobile makes takeover bid for HKBN with US$1 billion offer

China Mobile has received undertakings from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and US private equity firm TPG, which hold a combined 25 per cent stake.

3 Dec 2024 - 5:57PM

Banking & finance

China M&A outlook calls for Hong Kong talent influx: Deutsche Bank Asia head

The need to refinance and enter new markets is very high on the radar of mainland firms, says Alexander von zur Muehlen.

29 Nov 2024 - 12:31PM

Banking & finance

Chinese M&A activity seen rising amid Trump tariff threat

‘More tariffs may mean that the globalisation of Chinese companies is going to get faster,’ Deloitte analyst says.

25 Nov 2024 - 6:00AM

An aerial view of a container port in Qingdao in east China’s Shandong province on June 6, 2024. Photo: AP

China stock market

China’s largest brokerage emerges from Guotai Junan-Haitong merger

Haitong’s shareholders will be able to swap their shares for Guotai Junan stock or receive cash in lieu.

22 Nov 2024 - 4:13PM

Guotai Junan Securities and Haitong Securities announced the details of their merger plan on Friday. Photo: Shutterstock

China Mobile in talks to buy broadband service provider HKBN

HKBN says its board received a proposal for a cash bid from China Mobile.

20 Nov 2024 - 4:50PM

Biomedicine: Companies

Germany’s BioNTech buys Biotheus in US$800 million push into cancer drugs

BioNTech says deal will support its push into the development of cancer drugs using its proven mRNA technology.

14 Nov 2024 - 11:57AM

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First overseas company listing in Hong Kong via SPAC marks historic milestone

Synagistics starts trading under the 2562 stock code on Wednesday after combining its business with Hong Kong Acquisition Corporation.

28 Oct 2024 - 4:00PM

In Hong Kong, a SPAC needs to raise at least HK$1 billion. Photo: Winson Wong

China technology

Oppo enters tech pact with top EV maker BYD, acquires AI start-up

The latest initiatives by Oppo show its ambition to diversify and expand its business beyond the smartphone industry.

23 Oct 2024 - 7:30PM

Qualcomm’s bid to buy Intel hinges on US election, China scrutiny

Qualcomm, which has made informal inquiries with Chinese regulators, could wait until January to make a decision, sources say.

16 Oct 2024 - 11:45AM

Singapore blocks Income’s deal with Allianz amid ‘structure, terms’ concerns

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the government remains open to a new deal if the concerns are fully addressed.

15 Oct 2024 - 10:05AM

The Singapore government has stepped in to stop a proposed acquisition worth S$2.2 billion (US$1.68 billion) by German insurance giant Allianz of the city state’s home-grown Income Insurance. Photo: Shutterstock

Air India faces growth challenges as Ratan Tata’s death highlights legacy issues

The flag carrier has placed huge orders to expand its fleet and is in the process of merging with full-service airline Vistara.

14 Oct 2024 - 12:44PM

An Air India aircraft, owned by the Tata Group, is seen parked against a double rainbow formed over Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France. Photo: AP

Banking & finance

China Renaissance names missing founder’s wife to chair investment bank

Hui Yin-ching, also known as Xu Yanqing, was designated as the chairperson of the bank’s board and executive director effective October 9, Renaissance said.

10 Oct 2024 - 4:21PM

Exclusive | Dubai’s DP World eyes mainland China market with Hong Kong acquisition

The UAE ports firm aims to leverage its acquisition of Cargo Services Far East to enhance logistics, connect Chinese products globally and expand in Africa.

10 Oct 2024 - 10:43AM

Assassin’s Creed publisher Ubisoft reviews ‘options’ amid Tencent buyout report

France’s largest video gaming firm, which has long been seen as a takeover target, declined to comment on Tencent’s reported buyout interest.

7 Oct 2024 - 7:03PM

Ubisoft Entertainment has lost half of its stock-market value over the past 12 months, owing to product delays and the underperformance of some video game titles. Photo: Shutterstock

International Property

Japanese hotels a magnet for Hong Kong investors to diversify, mitigate risks

Japan’s low interest rates and booming tourism are attracting investors like the Chiu family and Dorsett Hospitality International.

7 Oct 2024 - 1:24PM

The night shopping street at Dotonbori, a famous destination for tourists in Osaka. Photo: Shutterstock

Tencent, Guillemot family said to eye buyout of French video gaming firm Ubisoft

Shares of Ubisoft, in which Tencent has a direct stake, have fallen about 40 per cent this year amid weaker-than-expected sales.

5 Oct 2024 - 11:42AM

China’s JCET buys Shanghai plant of US flash memory maker SanDisk

The US$624 million deal is expected to enlarge JCET’s share in China’s data storage market.

3 Oct 2024 - 9:40PM

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