Blackbird raises A$1bn fund for ANZ tech sector The Australian VC firm has previously backed Airwallex and Canva. August 25, 2026
Shein opens order book for HKEX listing The Chinese online fashion giant, which is targeting a $27bn valuation, has a presence in 160 countries. August 24, 2026
China's AI buildout bolstered by Unitree’s IPO, Alibaba's issuance Robotic firm's stellar listing will test appetite for humanoids, and whether the A-share market can expand its investor base; Alibaba's $10.2bn equity raise will fuel its AI ambitions. August 21, 2026
Insurance giant Steadfast agrees to A$7.7bn acquisition Amwins Group, Dragoneer Investment and KKR have finalised a deal to buy the ASX-listed broking group. August 21, 2026
SK Hynix makes record $28.7bn share repurchase The Korean tech giant is seeking to reassure investors amid a volatile market; its shares surged on August 20. August 19, 2026
State Grid Corporation of China issues Rmb14.9bn dim sum bonds Hong Kong's dim sum bond market has been growing strongly over the past 36 months. August 18, 2026
HKEX signs Bonnie Chan as CEO until 2030; posts record H1 Chan, who stepped into the role in May 2024, has signed a new three-year term; the exchange had a record first half in 2026. August 18, 2026
TPG buys South Korea car rental firm from Lotte The $928m sale of Lotte Rental is part of a portfolio restructure by the Korean giant. August 14, 2026
HK stablecoin issuer Anchorpoint begins rollout As tokenised money develops, the Standard Chartered-backed JV is rolling out access for institutions, corporate users and professional investors. August 13, 2026
I Squared to acquire Indonesia’s Cella and strikes A$1.04bn deal for oOh!media The global infrastructure investor is in the midst of a regional expansion push. August 11, 2026