Rejections of Alibaba IPO leads to renewed calls of HK market reforms

The South China Morning Post reported the rejection of the Alibaba IPO led to calls for market reforms in Hong Kong.


Li Ka-shing's Power Assets seeks USD 5 billion from sale of HK electricity units- sources

Power Assets Holdings would be exiting its units in its Hong Kong electricity business for USD 5 billion, according to sources.

HTC exits from half of its stake in Beats Electronics

HTC Corp would be selling 24.84% of its stake in Beats Electronics for USD 265 million. Taiwan-based smartphone maker HTC Corp would be selling back the 24.

Safetica Technologies launches DLP software in the Philippines

Safetica Technologies launched the its data loss protection program in the Philippines. Safetica Technologies had introduced its flagship data loss protection (DLP) software in the Philippines.


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