This comes after China had earlier in April imposed tighter export controls on rare earth magnets — critical components for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and electronics. The move resulted in a sharp drop in global…
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Vietnamese firms to continue presence at 4th Global Digital Trade Expo in China
Following a strong impression at the 3rd Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE 2024), the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade will lead a business delegation to the 4th …
China puts new restrictions on EV battery technology in latest move to consolidate dominance
China has put export restrictions on technologies critical for producing electric vehicle batteries, in a move to consolidate its dominance in the sector that has contributed to the country’s lead in …
Daunted by geopolitics and trade war, US companies in China report record-low new investment plans
American companies in China are reporting record-low investment plans and declining confidence in profits this year.
China probes US$100 underwriting fee amid Xi price war clampdown
BEIJING] China is investigating some of the nation’s top investment banks over bond underwriting fees that hit below US$100, as regulators expanded a crackdown on a long-standing price war amid …
Record US Firms Cut China Investment Plans as Tariffs Spiraled
A record share of American firms froze investments in China as trade ties worsened earlier this year, a recent survey suggests.
Ticker: US companies reducing investments in China; Wholesale inflation cools
American companies in China are reporting record-low new investment plans for this year and declining confidence in profits, while uncertainty in U.S.-China relations and President Donald Trump’s …
Hong Kong regaining status as premier IPO market
Hong Kong’s initial public offering market is gaining depth and dynamism and reinforcing its role as a premier global listing venue, with abundant liquidity, attractive valuations and market reforms …
H1 2025 global IPO activity shows resilience amid market volatility, says EY
In the first half (H1) of 2025, the global IPO market demonstrated resilience with 539 listings raising US$61.4 billion in capital, reflecting a 17% increase in proceeds, YOY. Sustained IPO activity …
MiniMax, the ‘world-class’ AI start-up lauded by Jensen Huang, applies for Hong Kong IPO
MiniMax aimed to raise between HK$4 billion and HK$5 billion, but its deal size and valuation could change depending on market conditions, Reuters said.
Faced with geopolitics and trade war, US companies in China report record-low new investment plans
American companies in China are reporting record-low investment plans and declining confidence in profits this year.
After earlier defiance, House GOP aligns with Trump to move forward with crypto bills
House Republicans on Wednesday followed directions from President Donald Trump to move forward with a package of legislation that includes three cryptocurrency measures — a day after hard-liners …
China cracks down on EV price wars and restricts battery tech exports
China’s cabinet unveiled a pair of measures this week aimed at steadying its electric vehicle sector. At a State Council meeting on Wednesday, July 16, …
