Analysts and authorities have cast doubts over the success of Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing’s bid for the London Stock Exchange Group -- not least because HKEX's largest shareholder is the Hong Kong government, seen by many as a proxy for Beijing. (Source photos by Getty Images/ Ken Kobayashi)
Markets

HKEX's $36.5bn bid for LSE faces challenges over China's role

Regulatory hurdles could thwart what some view as 'indirect takeover' by Beijing

13 September 2019
Chief Executive Charles Li talks of the combined HKEX-LSE as global giant that could span an 18-hour trading day. 
Opinion

HKEX's $39.5 billion bid for relevance is bound to fail

Exchange wants to be a 'global company' but can't deny its dependence on China

12 September 2019
Local developers including SHK Properties have been among the most-affected parties since mass demonstrations began in Hong Kong in June.
Nikkei Markets

SHK Properties sees protests-led uncertainty in years ahead

Developer says improved housing ladder could ease unrest among younger residents

12 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks advance as US delays higher tariffs on Chinese goods

Air China, China Life Insurance, Hong Kong Exchange among key movers on A300

12 September 2019
Finance Secretary Paul Chan said visitor arrivals to Hong Kong have plunged nearly 40% in the 12 months to August.
Business trends

Protests sully Hong Kong's reputation but most companies staying put

Singapore survey shows unrest will cause a fall in inward investment

12 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

HKEX losses drag Hong Kong shares lower

Foxconn unit FIH rallies amid reports founder may make fresh presidential bid

12 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares edge lower day after rally

HKEX slides after making bid for London Stock Exchange

12 September 2019
The flags of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, China and Hong Kong fly in the Asian financial hub. HKEX has made an unexpected bid for the the London Stock Exchange Group.
Business deals

Hong Kong exchange's $36.5bn offer for LSE meets resistance

London bourse poised to reject bid that casts doubt on own pursuit of Refinitiv

12 September 2019
Hong Kong's skyline from Victoria Peak: Outshined by booming metropolises such as neighboring Shenzhen, Hong Kong's government and business leaders are eager for more robust economic ties to the mainland.
Belt and Road

Hong Kong hosts Belt and Road expo amid ongoing protests

City walks delicate line between business and politics

12 September 2019
While economic inequality has magnified political frustrations in Hong Kong, it is a loss of freedoms that has driven the protests.
Opinion

To end Hong Kong unrest, China must empower city leaders

'One country, two systems' formula can still be salvaged

12 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Financial heavyweights lead Hong Kong shares higher

Apple suppliers climb after new iPhone launches

11 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong index tops 27,000 as property and financial shares surge

Speculation over housing policy relief helps boost stocks in midmorning trading

11 September 2019
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Markets

Henlius Biotech expects to raise up to $477m from Hong Kong IPO

Cornerstone investors have agreed to invest about $140 million

11 September 2019
Protesters hold hands to form a human chain during a rally at Mongkok, in Hong Kong, on Aug. 23.
Tea Leaves

For diaspora, there is more than one China

Hong Kong turmoil presses a sensitive button for overseas Chinese

11 September 2019
A display of Kagome juices sold in Singapore.
Food & Beverage

Kagome hopes to serve veggie drinks in Singapore and Mongolia

Japanese juice maker aims for eightfold surge in sales to Asia

11 September 2019
Li Ka-shing urged Hong Kong authorities to show "magnanimity" toward young protesters in an apparent call for restraint.
Hong Kong protests

Li Ka-shing urges Hong Kong protesters to see 'big picture'

Billionaire suggests understanding on both sides can help calm unrest

11 September 2019
Charoen Pokphand Group's chairman Dhanin Chearavanont, pictured in March 2013, felt he needed to show that his group was in line with China's position.
Opinion

Southeast Asian companies fear China reaching beyond its borders

Treatment of Cathay Pacific highlights risks for angering Beijing

11 September 2019
The deal with SunTech Medical Group will give Icon its first presence in Hong Kong.
Business deals

Australian cancer care company Icon to buy Hong Kong practice

Goldman Sachs and Queensland government fund back Asian aggressive growth push

11 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks fall as trade war uncertainty weighs

Axiata Group tumbles after ending Asia operations merger talks

10 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares flat amid protest, trade uncertainty

Oil prices lift producers while China and Unicom up on 5G sharing plans

10 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares flat amid uncertainty over protests

China Unicom and China Telecom gain on plan to codevelop 5G network

10 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares flat as protests, policy moves watched

Shanghai Composite rises for sixth day, while yuan slips

9 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares flat after China's RRR cut

Geely climbs after August sales fall at smaller rate than in July

9 September 2019