Shein to pay up to $3.5 billion to select pre-IPO investors around Hong Kong listing - Reuters

Shein to pay up to $3.5 billion to select pre-IPO investors around Hong Kong listing  Reuters

Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in 1 September stock market debut

The valuation is much lower than $100bn reached in a round of private fundraising in 2022.

Alibaba Raises $10 Bln in Record Hong Kong Share Sale

Alibaba raised HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) in Hong Kong’s biggest secondary share sale. The online retail giant-turned-AI player sold 710 million shares at HK$112.7 each. Its shares slid as much as 10% Monday morning, their steepest drop since April 2025. Bloomberg's Anthony Stephens reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Shein plans to raise $1.8bn in Hong Kong IPO

Fast-fashion retailer’s previous attempts to list in New York and London faced opposition

Fast-fashion giant Shein aims for $27bn valuation in Hong Kong market debut

Known for selling cheap clothing, the online retailer has seen its value drop sharply from earlier estimates amid scrutiny over its environmental footprint Shein will debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on 1 September, the fast-fashion retailer said on Monday, in a long-awaited listing that would value the group at close to $27bn. Founded in China and now headquartered in Singapore, the online retailer secured Beijing’s approval last month to make its initial public offering in Hong Kong. ...

By Guardian staff with agencies

China’s broken promises over Hong Kong show contempt for freedom - The Times

China’s broken promises over Hong Kong show contempt for freedom  The Times

Alibaba plunges after announcing $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI push

Alibaba shares plunged 10% after the tech giant priced a $10.2 billion share placement to fund its growing AI investments.

78% of low-income elderly Hongkongers report heat-related distress, survey finds

Nearly 80 per cent of low-income elderly people surveyed in Hong Kong reported physical or mental distress during periods of extreme heat, prompting calls for stronger government support and heat-prevention measures. Data from the Department of Health cited by Greenpeace identified elderly people as the city’s demographic most at risk from extreme temperatures. The number of hospital discharges and deaths related to heatstroke among people aged 65 or above rose 16-fold between 2015 and 2024,...

By Theodora Yu

Key Facts About Chinese-founded Fast-fashion Giant Shein - Barron's

Key Facts About Chinese-founded Fast-fashion Giant Shein  Barron's

Alibaba Group Announced Pricing of HK$80 Billion Placing of New Shares in Hong Kong - Morningstar

Alibaba Group Announced Pricing of HK$80 Billion Placing of New Shares in Hong Kong  Morningstar

Alibaba shares plunge after $10bn new share placement to fund AI spending

This Chinese Tech Giant Quietly Cut Its Buyback 80% to Fund AI

Burry says he sold Alibaba, calling it pricey before share sale

“I planned to move most of it back after a month or two. No longer,” Burry said in a post on Substack.

By Se Young Lee, Bloomberg

IPO rush continues: 10 issues to raise over Rs 3,500 crore this week

This week sees the launch of six mainboard IPOs and four from the SME sector, with total fundraising expected to surpass Rs 3,500 crore. Among these, Symbiotec Pharmalab's IPO stands out as the largest, aiming for substantial investment. The market is buzzing with other companies also set for their stock market introductions, ensuring a robust IPO pipeline this month.

SoftBank plans record $6.3 billion retail bond sale in Japan

The 7-year bonds are expected to be priced on Sept. 4, with an indicative coupon range of 4.3% to 4.9%, according to a company filing.

Shein to pay up to $3.5 billion to select pre-IPO investors around Hong Kong listing

Shein seeks up to $1.77B in Hong Kong IPO at $27B valuation

Shein to pay up to $3.5 billion to select pre-IPO investors around Hong Kong listing

By Reuters

Hong Kong hits back at ‘external forces’ after NGOs, foreign govt’s condemn conviction of Tiananmen vigil activists

The Hong Kong government and the legislature have hit back at “external forces” that voiced concerns over the conviction of two pro-democracy figures who organised Hong Kong’s annual Tiananmen vigils. In a statement, the government “expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to, and strongly condemned, the baseless slanders” by western nations as well as […]

By James Lee

UGM-Linked Swayasa Prakasa Plans IPO to Raise Rp45.22 Billion

UGM-linked Swayasa Prakasa plans an IPO to raise Rp45.22 billion, with proceeds earmarked for expansion, capital spending and debt repayment.

Cecilia Cheung treats fans to free HK Disneyland tickets, praised for humility - The Star

Cecilia Cheung treats fans to free HK Disneyland tickets, praised for humility  The Star

Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut

Fast-fashion giant Shein says it plans to raise up to HK13.86bn (£1.3bn; $1.77bn) when its shares start trading on the Hong Kong stock market on 1 September.

By Abubakar Ibrahim