Business

March 3, 2025
Business, News

Mixue Bubble Tea Giant Soars in Hong Kong Trading Debut

Mixue, the Chinese bubble tea giant, made a strong debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange, with its shares surging on the first day of trading. The company’s initial...

March 3, 2025
Analysis, Business

China’s February Caixin PMI Points to Slower Manufacturing Expansion

China’s February Caixin Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) pointed to slower expansion in the manufacturing sector, raising concerns about the country’s economic recovery. The PMI, a key indicator of manufacturing...

February 27, 2025
Business, News

Seven & i’s $5.8 Billion Buyout Plan Fails Amid Itochu Withdrawal

Seven & i Holdings has abandoned its $5.8 billion management buyout plan after Itochu Corporation withdrew its support, according to a report by Yomiuri. The collapse of the deal...

February 25, 2025
News, Business

BOK Cuts Rates to 1.25% to Stimulate South Korea’s Economy

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has cut its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the lowest level since August 2022, to stimulate the economy. The decision, announced on February 25,...

February 21, 2025
Business, News

U.S. Natural Gas Exports to Asia Surge Under Trump Plan

The Trump administration is driving a surge in U.S. natural gas exports to Asia, aiming to reshape the region’s energy supplies and strengthen economic ties. The initiative, announced on...

February 21, 2025
Business, News

Alibaba Shares Soar as Earnings Exceed Expectations

Alibaba Group’s shares soared in Hong Kong trading on February 21, 2025, after the company reported quarterly earnings that exceeded market expectations. The Chinese e-commerce giant posted revenue of 45.6...

February 20, 2025
Business, News

China’s LPR Decision: No Change in February 2025 as Economy Stabilizes

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), announced on February 20, 2025, that it would maintain the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) at current levels. The one-year LPR...

February 20, 2025
blog, Business

Japanese Companies Voice Concerns Over Trump’s Policies: Reuters Survey

A Reuters survey conducted in February 2025 has found that nearly 90% of Japanese companies view former U.S. President Donald Trump as bad for business. The survey highlights concerns...

February 19, 2025
Technology, Business

Chinese Firms Accelerate M&A Activity to Counter Potential Trump Tariffs

Chinese firms are accelerating merger and acquisition (M&A) activity to counter the potential impact of tariffs under a second Trump administration. Analysts predict a surge in deals, particularly in...

February 18, 2025
Business, Commodities

Anglo American Offloads Nickel Business in $500 Million Deal

Anglo American has agreed to sell its nickel business in a deal worth up to $500 million, the company announced on February 18, 2025. The divestment is part of...