Hong Kong losing sheen as foreign firms shun listings

As Hong Kong wraps up its best year for initial public offerings since 2010, the city's bourse is notching up a less flattering milestone: listings of overseas companies have almost evaporated.

Private firms to provide momentum for M&A deals in 2015

Private-sector companies based in China are set to drive another strong year of Asian mergers and acquisitions in 2015 after deals hit a record this year, with consumer, retail, financial services and technology seen as the most active sectors for deals.

Oil majors warned to tread carefully when bargains arise

Chinese oil companies are being warned to be wary of asset quality before making any overseas acquisitions.

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BYD executives buying back shares, media reports say

Corruption drive hits Chalco

The former general manager of Aluminum Corp of China Ltd, the country's top aluminum producer, was expelled from the Communist Party of China and dismissed from office, as China stepped up its anti-graft drive after a series of scandals.

Qualcomm 'pressed to accept lower royalties'

China wants Qualcomm Inc to accept lower royalty payments for technology used by domestic smartphone manufacturers, people familiar with the matter said, in a proposal that would hurt the chipmaker's main source of profit. An agreement would end a 13-month anti-monopoly probe by the Chinese government.

Jumbos for sale as parks seek funds

Zimbabwe is considering the sale of as many as 62 live elephants to China, France and the United Arab Emirates because Hwange National Park, the country's biggest game reserve, is not receiving adequate state funding.

Growth doubt pulls down prices

Share prices fell on Tuesday, with the mainland benchmark down by the most in two weeks, amid concern recent gains were excessive and a slowing economy will curb earnings growth.

Panel to gauge Shanghai-listed enterprises' commitment

Shanghai has launched a six-month study into the corporate social responsibility commitment of its 206 listed companies.

Carbon scheme gains in popularity

China's electricity generators, which account for 40 percent of the country's carbon emissions, are stepping up their efforts at improving energy efficiency and emission reduction through a market-driven, pilot carbon trading system.

Giving back moves into fashion with major firms

Top companies are expanding their corporate social responsibility activities, particularly those involving the environment and pollution, according to a survey.

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