Firms

MAS fines 5 payment firms S0,000 for anti-money laundering lapses
MAS fines 5 payment firms S$960,000 for anti-money laundering lapses
June 27, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has fined five major payment institutions a total of S$960,000 for breaches of its anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism...
China tech firms ramp up M&A deals with the blessing of Beijing
China tech firms ramp up M&A deals with the blessing of Beijing
June 26, 2025
[BEIJING] After a chastening crackdown that wiped billions off their value and forced top executives out of the public eye, China’s technology giants are back in favour and on...
Japan firms exit Tokyo exchange at record pace in delisting rush
Japan firms exit Tokyo exchange at record pace in delisting rush
June 19, 2025
[TOKYO] Japanese companies are leaving the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) at the fastest pace in over a decade, reflecting a surge in deals and management buyouts as they face...
CEO’s wealth hits US billion as unprofitable Chinese medicine firm’s stock soars
CEO’s wealth hits US$33 billion as unprofitable Chinese medicine firm’s stock soars
June 18, 2025
[NEW YORK] A blistering rally in a tiny, money-losing traditional Chinese medicine company’s stock has vaulted its founder’s net worth to among the world’s largest fortunes. The firm, Hong Kong-based...
CEO’s wealth hits US billion as unprofitable Chinese medicine firm’s stock soars
CEO’s wealth hits US$33 billion as unprofitable Chinese medicine firm’s stock soars
June 18, 2025
[NEW YORK] A blistering rally in a tiny, money-losing traditional Chinese medicine company’s stock has vaulted its founder’s net worth to among the world’s largest fortunes. The firm, Hong Kong-based...
Hong Kong bourse seeks to woo South-east Asia, Middle East firms for second listings
Hong Kong bourse seeks to woo South-east Asia, Middle East firms for second listings
June 16, 2025
[HONG KONG] The Hong Kong stock exchange plans to attract listed companies in South-east Asia and the Middle East, in particular, for second listings in the financial hub, its...
Chinese firms in talks to join group for Li Ka-Shing’s ports
Chinese firms in talks to join group for Li Ka-Shing’s ports
June 13, 2025
[HONG KONG] China’s largest shipping company is among the firms in talks to invest in a multinational consortium seeking to buy billionaire Li Ka-shing’s global ports, according to people...
Chinese firms in talks to join group for Li Ka-Shing’s ports
Chinese firms may join group seeking to buy Li Ka-shing’s ports: sources
June 13, 2025
[HONG KONG] China’s largest shipping company is among the firms in talks to invest in a multinational consortium seeking to buy billionaire Li Ka-shing’s global ports, according to people...
China stocks soar on AI, trade hopes. Which are the country’s ‘Terrific Ten’ firms?
China stocks soar on AI, trade hopes. Which are the country’s ‘Terrific Ten’ firms?
June 12, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Chinese stocks have see-sawed since late last year, as investors reacted to factors ranging from government stimulus, artificial intelligence (AI) and US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. The...
China stocks soar on AI, trade hopes. Which are the country’s ‘Terrific Ten’ firms?
China stocks soar on AI, trade hopes. Which are the country’s ‘Terrific 10’ firms?
June 12, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Chinese stocks have see-sawed since late last year, as investors reacted to factors ranging from government stimulus, artificial intelligence (AI) and US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. The...