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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares slip as mainland markets extend losses

Future Land tumbles after chairman detained and replacement is named

4 July 2019
Policemen stand in front of graffiti on the walls of the Legislative Council on Tuesday, a day after protesters broke into the building in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong police make first arrests since storming of legislature

Chinese media pin blame on Western governments for protests in city

4 July 2019
Anheuser-Busch InBev operates many world-famous brands like Budweiser and Stella Artois.
Companies

Budweiser brewer set to fill M&A war chest with Hong Kong listing

AB InBev unit expected to fetch up to $9.8bn in this year's biggest IPO

4 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Chinese companies pull Hong Kong shares lower

Oil prices weigh on energy producers, while developers climb on monthly sales

3 July 2019
People who engage in defending human rights in China, quickly get in trouble.
Opinion

Censorship is closing China's young minds

Students can resist Xi's crackdown, even in modest ways, with global support

3 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares slip as trade caution resurfaces

Energy producers tumble after oil prices slide

3 July 2019
Protesters storm the Legislative Council on July 1, the 22nd anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China. Not all in the city support such radical tactics.
Hong Kong protests

China targets Hong Kong's divisions to undermine protests

Demonstrators up the ante with call for democratic elections

3 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian shares edge higher, powered by Chinese companies

Mainland carmakers, insurers, airlines among top performers on A300 index

2 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares lead regional gains despite unrest

Sunny Optical top Hang Seng performer after US eases Huawei restrictions

2 July 2019
Budweiser Brewing currently has a portfolio of more than 50 beer brands including Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona.
Nikkei Markets

Budweiser Brewing to raise up to $9.8 bn from Hong Kong IPO

Anheuser-Busch InBev Group's Asia Pacific arm to offer around 1.63 billion shares

2 July 2019
When Bao Pu began publishing books in 2005, the market was still crowded with competitors. Now he is a lonely holdout with dwindling revenues.
Life

The slow death of the independent Hong Kong bookseller

For Bao Pu, revealing the last secrets of Tiananmen could be a final flourish

2 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares jump on trade truce despite unrest

Smartphone parts makers and casino stocks lead gains on improved sentiment

2 July 2019
Protesters try to break into the Legislative Council building on July 1, the 22th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China.
Hong Kong protests

Fear of 'Chinafication' spurs Hong Kong's youth to protest

Beijing's long shadow chips away at the city's identity

2 July 2019
Police surround Hong Kong's Legislative Council building in the early hours of July 2, after clearing out protesters who had earlier stormed the building. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
Hong Kong protests

Riot police fire tear gas, move into Hong Kong's parliament building

Hundreds of demonstrators earlier stormed Legislative Council office

2 July 2019
A Siam Commercial Bank branch in Bangkok: The Thai lender's network offers Hong Kong-based FWD Group a base to expand its insurance business.
Business deals

Hong Kong group FWD buys Thai bank Siam's insurance business

Battle for Southeast Asia life insurance market intensifies with $3bn deal

2 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian shares gain after US, China agree for trade war truce

Taiwan Semiconductor, Hon Hai Precision, Largan jump

1 July 2019
Hong Kong market watchers expect a strong run of IPOs in the second half of 2019. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Markets

Hong Kong IPOs surge 40% in first half despite political turmoil

Analysts expect looser rules on biotech companies to maintain momentum

1 July 2019
Japan Display is still looking for partners to come up with extra cash. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Companies

Japan Display secures $150m conditional aid from Hong Kong's Oasis

CFO Kikuoka confident that commitments bring panel maker closer to bailout goal

29 June 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares slip as eyes turn to Trump-Xi meeting at G-20

Hang Seng Index falls 1.8% in April-June quarter but still up 10% in year so far

28 June 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares slip ahead of Trump-Xi meeting at G-20 summit

HKEX slips, with CEO calling arrest of former executive case of a 'rotten apple'

28 June 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks jump amid optimism over US-China trade talks

Chinese companies among the biggest contributors to A300's advance

27 June 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hopes of trade war truce lift Hong Kong and China shares

Xinyi Glass rises after denying short seller's reports of malpractice

27 June 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares climb on optimism over trade war truce

HKEX edges higher after ICAC arrests former official on IPO vetting issues

27 June 2019
Protesters gather near police headquarters in Hong Kong on June 21. Many demonstrators share tips anonymously on social media on how to deal with pepper spray or other crowd control measures.   
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong protesters play cat and mouse with surveillance state

Anonymous messaging and cash purchases among tools used to erase digital trail

27 June 2019