Ann Shi

The listing of its domestic telco could shrink its huge conglomerate discount. But the Japanese firm also needs to consider fee transparency for its Vision Fund and share buybacks to please investors.

Chinese insurer's downfall serves as a reminder not to flout regulators' wishes. Don't expect the crackdown on this "financial predator" to set a precedent.

The e-commerce giant’s decision to carve out its own space in the booming logistics sector pays off as big-name investors pile in. It will spend big on automation, exploiting robotics, drone delivery.

The Southeast Asian neighbours see rich opportunity in a mutual market access scheme. Investors, however, have reason to tread cautiously.

It's a perfect way for tech giants to commercialise their vast collections of data. But will public and private plans to build credit databases come into conflict?

Troubled property firm teams up again with internet giant Tencent as it seeks a solution for its commercial property arm ahead of a relisting deadline. Will it do better than a previous tie-up?

A controversial shake-up of the city's listing regime sees the bourse operator expecting a "crowded" deal pipeline. It's preparing to staff up to cope with the demand.

The fintech start-up raises $70m from Japanese and Chinese financial powerhouses. It could use the money to execute acquisitions ahead of a long-awaited IPO.

The chance to turn paper profits into hard cash is a boon for the region's private equity funds. But the opportunity for major investors to make money elsewhere weighs against them.

Promising China-US startup Pony.ai lures the "godfather" of Chinese tech and a venture capital pioneer, as well as new backing from its seed round backers.