When Avril Lavigne released her new single “Head Above Water” on Sept. 19, many of her Chinese fans took to their Weibo accounts and exclaimed “Yeast has finally returned!” It is no longer a secret…
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DHX Media completes strategic review with agency deal for China and Asia
HALIFAX – DHX Media Ltd. says it has signed an agency agreement for Peanuts in China and Asia with CAA Global Brand Management Group LLP, a division of Global Brands Group, as it completed its…
Companies reassess China exposure as trade war drags on
The escalating rhetoric shows no sign of cooling and comes on top of a long-term trend of cost increases in China; accordingly, some brands are looking elsewhere for a better deal – with Cambodia, Vie……
Coming soon on Tmall: Boots makes first move into China
WBA Executive Vice President Ken Murphy said in a statement, “Our collaboration with Tmall Global complements our presence in wholesale and retail pharmacy in China with a new, fantastic channel, thro… ( read original story…
Chinese millennials embrace Supreme streetwear brand, and counterfeiters step in to feed demand
As Supreme has neither a physical nor an online store in China, and the nearest Supreme store is 3,000 kilometres away in Japan, fans turn to resellers. FMU is among a handful of streetwear shops…
French handbag maker Longchamp to invest in China to revive sales
At a time when some top-of-the-range luxury brands, such as LVMH’s (LVMH.PA) Louis Vuitton and Hermes (HRMS.PA), are riding high on strong demand from China, others are having to refresh their … ( read original…
Is China Tech IPO Wave Running on Empty?
As China high-tech IPOs go, the current wave of listings taking place in New York and Hong Kong is probably one of the largest of all time, raising billions of dollars for an emerging group…
Geopolitical uncertainties and trade concerns are clouding the IPO landscape in 2018
He noted that investor concerns over trade between China and the U.S. could dampen enthusiasm for public offerings. “I think the reasons why we have the global IPO slowdown is the ongoing geopolitical … (…
China’s Influencer Fatigue is Real. What Should Brands Do?
China’s rapid growth often defies conventional wisdom. It is also true when it comes to influencer marketing. Motivated by the earning potential and possible fame, many digital-savvy Chinese are joini… ( read original story …)
First Look At CooTek’s $57 Million IPO
A couple of China-based technology companies are prepping for U.S. IPOs this week, and one of the fastest-growing and most exciting of them is CooTek (CTK). The company labels itself as an … ( read…
Two companies scheduled to enter the Renaissance International IPO ETF (NYSE: IPOS)
At pricing, the Beijing, China-based company commanded a market value of HK$94.3 billion ($12.0 billion). The Renaissance International IPO ETF is designed to provide investors with efficient exposure … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong’s IPO market is headed for a banner 2018
KPMG said its figures were based on data as of Sept. 14 and its own estimates. China Tower’s HK$54.3 billion IPO was the third quarter’s biggest deal, and listings from so-called new economy companies ……
Week In Review: WuXi AppTec Files For $1 Billion+ Hong Kong IPO At $13 Billion Valuation
WuXi AppTec (SHA:603259) has filed for a Hong Kong IPO that is expected to raise at least $1 billion (see story). The company, China’s largest CRO/CMO, completed a $354 million IPO on the Shanghai ……