A 7-Eleven convenience store in Tokyo. The chain's operator says it intends to focus on growing the business in North America.
Business deals

Japan's Seven & i set on growing 7-Eleven business through M&A

Operator eyes IPO of struggling supermarket business at earliest possible date

10 April 2024
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has seen an increasing number of inquiries from Southeast Asian startups considering IPOs. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
Startups

Indonesian VC recommends Tokyo IPO amid Japan stock boom

Indogen Capital says Nasdaq 'too far' to reach for Southeast Asian startups

9 April 2024
HD Hyundai Marine Solution offers shipping repair and maintenance services. Pictured is a simulation system for testing a vessel's ability to handle big waves, inclement weather and other problems the company aims to offer to customers in the future. (Photo by Kim Jaewon)
IPO

Hyundai Marine Solution targets South Korea's biggest IPO in 2 years

KKR-backed ship repair and maintenance company aims to raise up to $550 million

3 April 2024
Alibaba currently holds a 64% stake in Cainiao.
IPO

Alibaba cancels planned IPO of logistics unit Cainiao

E-commerce group has proposed buying all outstanding shares

27 March 2024
India saw 220 initial public offerings on its two big stock exchanges in 2023, up 48% from the previous year.
IPO

India IPO market gains steam, with scooter maker Ola on deck

Foreign investors gravitate toward fast-growing economy as China risks mount

19 March 2024
The top four firms' share of Japan IPO audits had generally been over 80% until 2018.
IPO

Big Four's share of Japan IPO audits dips below 50% on accountant crunch

Deloitte, EY, PwC and KPMG lose ground to smaller auditors with lower fees

9 March 2024
Pocketalk mobile translation technology supports 85 languages. (Photo by Satoko Kawasaki)
IPO

Japan's Pocketalk interpreter preparing for 2025 IPO in Tokyo

Mobile translation devices popular with tourists, hospitals and schools

7 March 2024
Continuation funds are controversial because the private equity firms involved are effectively sellers and buyers of the same assets.
Finance

Asia private equity firms use controversial route to exit investments

'Continuation funds' gain popularity amid subdued market for initial public offerings

27 February 2024
Alibaba Group Holding's third-quarter revenue missed analyst forecasts.
Technology

Alibaba 'not in a hurry' with Cainiao, Freshippo IPOs: Chairman Tsai

Group misses revenue forecast, announces another $25bn share buyback

8 February 2024
China ended 2023 with the world's worst-performing equity market, with the blue-chip CSI 300 Index falling for a third year and plunging 35% over 36 months.
Caixin

Private equity in China heads for exits amid three-year stock slump

Intensifying geopolitical tensions have dragged on markets

6 February 2024
Wilson and Louisville Slugger are two brands owned by Amer Sports, which was founded in Finland and later acquired by a Chinese consortium. 
IPO

Chinese-owned Amer Sports' IPO faces weak U.S. investor appetite

Company behind Wilson and Louisville Slugger sees chance to grow in China

1 February 2024
The Indonesia Stock Exchange expects just over 60 companies to go public in 2024, down from 79 last year. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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

31 January 2024
Japan's central government and the Tokyo metropolitan government plan to sell shares of the railway operator Tokyo Metro. (Photo by Makoto Okada)
IPO

Japan plans to list Tokyo Metro shares after this summer

Central and metropolitan governments to cut their full ownership to 50%

26 January 2024
The Manila bourse expects six IPOs this year, double the number in 2023. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Markets

Philippine stock exchange eyes IPO rebound after weak 2023

Interest rate cuts crucial for more new share sales this year, analysts say

24 January 2024
Alibaba-backed RoboSense, which makes lidar sensors for cars with self-driving functions, made its debut on the Hong Kong stock market on Jan. 5. (Photo by Cissy Zhou)
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

5 January 2024
J.P. Morgan in 2023 was the leader in generating stock and bond issuing fees in Southeast Asia. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)   
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

3 January 2024
Mainland Chinese stock price opened lower on Tuesday for the year 2024, after being one of the worst performers last year. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)  
Markets

China and Hong Kong shares suffer a dismal start to 2024

Mainland developers still in distress while EV makers face uncertainty

2 January 2024
China's SigmaStar Technology is a world-leading maker of semiconductors for surveillance cameras. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
Semiconductors

China chipmaker SigmaStar poised for Shenzhen IPO at $4bn valuation

Leader in surveillance camera semiconductors to list on ChiNext startup market

29 December 2023
Goldman has "over 50 companies in various stages of investor engagement right now," global IPO chief David Ludwig says.
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

27 December 2023
Critical Holdings' strong market debut highlights investor confidence in the young company's growing business, which is benefiting from construction of new tech infrastructure like data centers and chip factories in Malaysia. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Critical Holdings)
IPO

Malaysia's Critical Holdings' shares close up 63% in market debut

Interest in engineering firm comes amid demand for data center, chip facilities

18 December 2023
The number of IPOs in Mumbai is expected to rise 45% this year, and new listings in Shenzhen, Shanghai and Hong Kong to fall by around 30%. (Source photos by Ken Kobayashi and Kenji Kawase)
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

4 December 2023
Shares in EcoPro Materials surged in their debut on Seoul's main stock exchange on Nov. 17 on aggressive buying from retail investors. (Photo courtesy of the Korea Exchange)
IPO

South Korea's EcoPro Materials soars in stock market debut

Shares in maker of electric battery materials close up 58%

17 November 2023
Since Sept. 1, the Beijing Stock Exchange has attracted 470,000 new registered investors, taking its total number of accounts to 6.05 million, according to the exchange.
Caixin

Tweaks to Beijing Stock Exchange set off China IPO boom

Round of revisions targeting small and midsize enterprises fuel enthusiasm

6 November 2023
Jiangsu World submitted its listing application with the Shenzhen exchange in December 2020.
Caixin

China's Jiangsu World drops $820m IPO amid regulator doubts

Farm equipment maker's bid was filed to Shenzhen bourse in December 2020

28 October 2023
Local couriers from Indonesia and mainland China stand by the ceremonial gong at the listing ceremony for J&T Global Express at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Friday. (Photo by Peggy Ye) 
IPO

Tencent-backed courier startup J&T shares close flat in Hong Kong debut

Company's $450m IPO draws scrutiny over Indonesia operations

27 October 2023