Companies

Investors bet on pet food maker to feed your cat and dog

China's dogs and cats get plenty of love from their owners, but it appears there's also plenty of interest from investors with Fullpet planning to use its Series B funding to expand its pet food business.

July 16, 2019

How to invest in Chinese education sector & avoid the pitfalls

One private equity investor sees value in online education in an off-line environment. He also outlines the risk of surprise policy shifts by Chinese regulators.

July 16, 2019

Burger King in China and Turkey attracts private equity buyers

The world’s largest franchisee of the fast-food chain outside the US is on the block. One wealthy Turkish family holds the key to a successful sale.

July 08, 2019

Investors pour cold water on Baidu’s investment plans

Baidu has lost its way. It has been losing senior management and it isn't the first port of call for startups any more.

July 03, 2019

Political tensions fail to shake HKEX from IPO top spot

Pharmaceutical company Hansoh ranked first among Asia's largest IPO by value in June according to data from Dealogic.

July 03, 2019

Warburg Pincus closes new China and Southeast Asia fund

The US investment firm is doubling down on Asian emerging markets.

June 27, 2019

Asian green finance marches on despite imperfect standards

Even though there are no unified standards in Asia, companies like ICBC and Korea Electric Power Corporation are issuing green debt.

June 25, 2019

SriLankan Airlines' bond plans June take-off

Even though it will be guaranteed by the government, the crucial question for investors will be how much SriLankan Airlines will need to pay over the sovereign to get its bond away.

June 19, 2019

Investors bet on speciality pharmaceuticals in China

Speciality pharmaceutical company CF PharmTech is looking to raise at least $72 million in funding and has its sights set on an IPO in the near future.

June 18, 2019

Local Chinese state firms to stand on their own feet

In a move to curb local government debt, regional governments will no longer guarantee the offshore bonds of local Chinese state firms.

June 17, 2019