Rajiv MenonE-Tailing
Shein Shares Drop 8 per Cent in Hong Kong Debut
The online fast-fashion giant traded at HK$44.60 on its first morning, putting its market valuation at US$24 billion after US and European tariff crackdowns erased profits.
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Sarah ChenE-Tailing
Shein Prices Hong Kong IPO at $26.5 Billion Valuation to Raise $1.73 Billion
The fast-fashion giant will allocate 80 per cent of the HK$13.6 billion proceeds to technology and expansion while paying up to $3.5 billion to early-stage investors.
Minjun ParkE-Tailing
Fast-Fashion Leader Shein Secures Approval for High-Profile Hong Kong IPO after Setbacks
Fast-fashion retail giant Shein has received authorization for its much-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) process in Hong Kong, bringing it one step closer to a listing after unsuccessful runs in both New York and London. This news came from the China…
Rajiv MenonLiving
Big Caring Group’s Bold Move: Malaysia’s Biggest Pharmacy Retail Chain Gears Up for High-Stakes IPO
Big Caring Group, Malaysia’s premier pharmacy retail chain, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) as part of its strategic plan to strengthen its standing in the country’s burgeoning retail health sector. A Promising IPO Based in Kuala Lumpur and…
Maria SantosGeneral
Lenskart to launch IPO this week, seeking US$7.9b in valuation
Lenskart Solutions, a leading Indian eyewear retailer, is preparing to unveil its Initial Public Offering (IPO) this week. The company is targeting a valuation of approximately 695 billion rupees, which equates to around $7.91 billion. Details of the IPO…
Rajiv MenonFinance
Klarna Revives IPO Plans: What to Expect from the Leading Buy Now, Pay Later Giant
In a bold resurgence after a period of uncertainty, Swedish fintech giant Klarna is poised to make a fresh bid for a U.S. stock market listing, with plans reportedly set for September. This follows an earlier withdrawal of its IPO ambitions, prompted by…
Sarah ChenFashion
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Expands Hong Kong Presence With New Flagship Store In Harbour City
Luxury perfume brand Maison Francis Kurkdjian, a part of the LVMH group, has recently expanded its retail presence in Hong Kong by inaugurating a new boutique in Harbour City. This store stands as a regional flagship for the brand, supplementing its existing…
Maria SantosE-Tailing
Shein Group Considers China Relocation For Favorable IPO Conditions In Hong Kong
Fast-fashion retailer Shein Group is reportedly mulling over the idea of relocating its headquarters to China. This move is supposedly aimed at gaining approval from Beijing authorities for its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. Relocation…
Wei ZhangTelecom
Reliance Jio Surpasses 213 Million 5G Users: A Milestone in Connectivity!
Reliance Jio Infocomm has made impressive strides in the 5G landscape, wrapping up June 2025 with a staggering 213 million 5G subscribers, a sharp rise from 170 million at the close of 2024. This growth surge, detailed in its latest quarterly report released…
Minjun ParkFashion
Shein files for Hong Kong IPO to pressure London’s listing regulators
Fast-fashion retailer, Shein, founded in China, has reportedly submitted an application for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. This move has been interpreted as a strategic effort to expedite their listing process and to put pressure on the UK’s…
Wei ZhangFinance
Circle Co-Founder Jeremy Allaire Joins Billionaire Ranks Following Impressive Crypto Firm Stock Debut
Jeremy Allaire, the co-founder of cryptocurrency powerhouse Circle Internet Group Inc., experienced a remarkable surge in wealth on Thursday, surpassing the $1.7 billion mark as the company’s stock soared nearly threefold on its first trading day. Circle’s…
Maria SantosFinance
Crypto Leader Sets Sights on Seizing US IPO Opportunity for Major Growth
Coinshares, one of the oldest and largest players in the digital asset management ecosystem, is inching closer to its ambitious goal of listing on a U.S. stock exchange, driven by a wave of more crypto-friendly regulations. The company revealed this exciting…
Minjun ParkFood
Indonesian coffee chain Fore Coffee’s IPO oversubscribed by 200 times
Indonesian coffee chain Fore Coffee made its trading debut on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), following a heavily oversubscribed initial public offering that attracted more than 114,000 investors. The East Ventures-incubated company priced its IPO at…
Rajiv MenonStartups
Vietnamese internet startup VNG files for IPO in the US
Vietnamese internet company VNG Corp has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States via VNG Ltd, a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing showed. The listing will make VNG the first technology firm from Vietnam to list in the U.S.…
Wei ZhangAutomotive
Vietnam’s EV maker Vinfast files for US IPO to fuel global expansio
Vietnam’s electric-vehicle maker VinFast said on Tuesday it has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States to list on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol “VFS” to fund its expansion with a planned plant in North Carolina. VinFast, which began…
Minjun ParkFinance
Citigroup Preparing for a Dealmaking Upswing
The second half of next year could see an increase in M&A and leveraged finance deals as market makers move closer together in their earnings expectations, and pent-up deals come to fruition. Macro-economic uncertainty, triggered by the Ukraine war,…
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