Finance
Asia private equity firms use controversial route to exit investments
'Continuation funds' gain popularity amid subdued market for initial public offerings
IPO
Technology
Alibaba 'not in a hurry' with Cainiao, Freshippo IPOs: Chairman Tsai
Group misses revenue forecast, announces another $25bn share buyback
Caixin
Private equity in China heads for exits amid three-year stock slump
Intensifying geopolitical tensions have dragged on markets
IPO
Chinese-owned Amer Sports rises 3% in tepid debut after U.S. IPO
Company behind Wilson and Arc'teryx brands was bought by Anta Sports in 2019
IPO
Chinese-owned Amer Sports' IPO faces weak U.S. investor appetite
Company behind Wilson and Louisville Slugger sees chance to grow in China
IPO
IPO fundraising plunged in Thailand and Indonesia in second half of 2023
Total raised in region dropped 60% amid political uncertainty and China worries
Automobiles
France's Renault scraps IPO of EV business Ampere
Weak market conditions and slowing Europe demand spur decision to shelve debut
IPO
Japan plans to list Tokyo Metro shares after this summer
Central and metropolitan governments to cut their full ownership to 50%
Markets
Philippine stock exchange eyes IPO rebound after weak 2023
Interest rate cuts crucial for more new share sales this year, analysts say
Technology
Alibaba-backed lidar maker RoboSense dips in Hong Kong debut
Questions grow over how many self-driving cars will use costly sensors over cameras
Finance
ASEAN becomes more lucrative than China for J.P. Morgan and Citi
Advisory fees for stock and bond deals rise in Southeast Asia but sink in China
Markets
China and Hong Kong shares suffer a dismal start to 2024
Mainland developers still in distress while EV makers face uncertainty
Semiconductors
China chipmaker SigmaStar poised for Shenzhen IPO at $4bn valuation
Leader in surveillance camera semiconductors to list on ChiNext startup market
Interview
Goldman Sachs' IPO backlog 'as high as it has ever been': IPO chief
Listings poised for comeback, with lower interest rates providing a tailwind, says David Ludwig
IPO
Malaysia's Critical Holdings' shares close up 63% in market debut
Interest in engineering firm comes amid demand for data center, chip facilities
Market Spotlight
Mumbai leads world in number of IPOs as new China listings fall
Hong Kong's equity fundraising proceeds drop below India's in sign of waning appeal
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IPO
South Korea's EcoPro Materials soars in stock market debut
Shares in maker of electric battery materials close up 58%
Caixin
Tweaks to Beijing Stock Exchange set off China IPO boom
Round of revisions targeting small and midsize enterprises fuel enthusiasm
Caixin
China's Jiangsu World drops $820m IPO amid regulator doubts
Farm equipment maker's bid was filed to Shenzhen bourse in December 2020
IPO
Tencent-backed courier startup J&T shares close flat in Hong Kong debut
Company's $450m IPO draws scrutiny over Indonesia operations
Markets
Indonesia's Barito Renewables Energy up 25% in market debut
Geothermal energy group's share sale tests investor appetite for clean-power sector
IPO
U.S. IPO market still looking for big rebound after Arm
With higher interest rates, investors seek clear path to profitability
Business deals
Streaming app 17Live set to be Singapore's 1st SPAC merger
Vertex-backed shell company to acquire Taiwan-founded tech startup
IPO
Japan to ease IPO rules in October, allowing greater price flexibility
Changes follow complaints that rigid regulations pushed launches overseas
IPO
Alibaba's Cainiao listing too little for Hong Kong's bad IPO year
Market trails India and Indonesia, on track to worst year since 2002