Governments in China are Propping Up Hong Kong’s Ailing IPO Market
Municipalities and state-backed investors that want to drum up more economic activity are buying shares in companies going public.
U.S. Venture Firms’ China Tech Deals Investigated by Congress Panel
The committee is scrutinizing their funding of Chinese tech companies—part of a push that could potentially ban such deals.
Microsoft, Activision Blizzard Extend $75 Billion Merger Deadline
The extension, until mid-October, allows the companies to continue with efforts to gain regulatory approval in the U.K.
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
CBA, China Construction Bank and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.
Business, Labor Square Off Over AI’s Future in American Workplace
The Federal Trade Commission’s investigation into the ChatGPT app points to an emerging conflict over how Washington should regulate artificial intelligence.
China’s Vision for a Vast Rail Network Transforms a Neighboring Country
Globally, China’s now decade-old Belt and Road Initiative has been in retreat, But in Laos, it is alive and kicking.
The 136-Yard Hole That Will Drive Golfers Mad at the British Open
The new par-3 17th hole at Royal Liverpool got shorter—and trickier.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Progress Software, CryoPort and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
After Seizing Western Assets, Russia Puts Chechen Official, Local Businessman in Charge
The nephew of a Putin ally has been hired to run Danone’s Russian operations, while Carlsberg’s local business will be run by […]
India’s Tata to Build $5 Billion Battery Cell Gigafactory in the U.K.
Indian conglomerate Tata Group will invest $5.21 billion to build a battery cell gigafactory in the U.K.
Jailed Crypto Tycoon’s Company Appoints CEO
Terraform Labs has tapped Chris Amani to run the company as co-founder Do Kwon faces charges of fraud.
Homeowners Don’t Want to Sell, So Home Builders Are Booming
High mortgage rates are dissuading sellers, leaving new construction the only game in town. ‘There was no inventory on the existing market, […]