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The Roku company logo is displayed on a building in Austin, Texas. Roku’s business is largely driven by advertising and subscription revenue from streaming apps on its platform. Photo: Reuters
United States

Fox to buy Roku for US$22 billion to fuel streaming push

The deal gives Fox access to the more than 100 million households using Roku’s streaming platform.

Consumers

China’s fast-changing consumers force MNCs to adapt via local alliances

Mainland China

Jiangsu 11.5b yuan brokerage merger latest in regional consolidation wave

China-EU relations

JD.com’s US$2.6 billion bid for Germany’s Ceconomy faces deeper EU scrutiny

European Commission launches in-depth investigation under Foreign Subsidies Regulation in latest instance of Brussels-Beijing tensions.

A European Union flag flies outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in February. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

Failed M1-Simba merger prolongs Singapore’s cutthroat telco price war

With a major merger scuppered by an official investigation, four telcos remain locked in a costly war to win over local customers.

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Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong’s Jardine Matheson buys Australian diagnostic group I-MED for US$2.4b

The acquisition is one of the investment company’s largest in recent years and follows its Mandarin Oriental buyout in January.

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Semiconductors

China’s biggest contract chipmaker clears final hurdle for US$6 billion takeover

SMNC is to become a wholly owned subsidiary of SMIC, boosting the semiconductor manufacturer’s prowess and market position.

An electronic board shows stock prices in the Lujiazui financial district of Shanghai, China. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong

Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison rules out sale of Hong Kong supermarket ParknShop

Chain operator’s executive dismisses speculation of a tie-up, and praises staff amid an ‘extremely competitive environment’.

Artificial intelligence

AI | Tech pioneer Chen Tianqiao’s MiroMind halts China services after the Manus saga

AI start-up MiroMind has relocated some staff to Singapore to divide operations for compliance amid heightened scrutiny.

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Artificial intelligence

If it can’t stop the Meta-Manus AI deal, how can Beijing exert its authority?

Case shows US-China competition has expanded beyond chips and models to areas of engineering and product design, analyst says.

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The Manus AI agent app is displayed on a mobile phone near the logo of Meta Platforms in this illustration picture taken on April 28, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence

China blocks Meta’s Manus deal, raises Mythos concerns

The US and China may have to cooperate on managing the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence even as the technology starts to dominate competition between them.

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Artificial intelligence

China blocks Meta’s Manus deal after months-long probe, thwarting purchase

Economic planner asks both parties to withdraw from deal for AI firm, in move with wider implications for other start-ups operating overseas.

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United States

Warner Bros investors back US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance

Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger’s impact on competition.

Food and Drinks

Mouthing Off | Why a ParknShop-Wellcome merger isn’t cause for worry – we have plenty of choice

A potential monopoly involving Hong Kong’s two biggest supermarket chains is not as bad as some think, at least for those who shop around.

A ParknShop supermarket in Jordan, Hong Kong. A potential merger with Wellcome has many worried about a supermarket monopoly in the city. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance

Greater China private equity set for patchy recovery, modest fundraising boost

China’s private equity market recovers selectively amid geopolitical tensions, with yuan funds leading and exits reaching record highs.

Greater China private equity deal volume and value rose for a second consecutive year in 2025. Photo: dpa
Banking & finance

Orient Securities buyout to create US$85b brokerage amid consolidation push

Regulators are pressing ahead with their drive to nurture world-class investment banks through mergers and acquisitions.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong watchdog monitoring potential merger of city’s top 2 supermarket chains

Jardine Matheson and CK Hutchison reportedly in talks for Wellcome-ParknShop megadeal amid decline in citywide supermarket sales.

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China’s private sector

Rights to antibody drug from China’s Keymed change hands in US acquisition

Sichuan-based Keymed expects to receive up to US$320 million as a result of deal involving its autoimmune disease treatment licensed in 2024.

Gilead Sciences is one of many drug firms facing a revenue gap owing to expiring patents. Photo: Reuters
Zijin Mining

China’s Zijin Mining clinches US$2.6b Chifeng Gold takeover in expansion drive

The acquisition boosts Zijin’s reserves amid resource nationalism, giving it control of Chifeng’s assets in Asia and Africa.

United States

Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders, US jury finds

The world’s richest person could be ordered to pay out as much as US$2.6 billion in damages.

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Hong Kong stock exchange

Ant Group subsidiary completes steps for Hong Kong retail brokerage takeover

Bright Smart shares surge after Ant Group’s Wealthiness and Prosperity completes reporting procedures required by Chinese authorities.

A Bright Smart Securities branch on Nathan Road. Kowloon. Photo: Google
Banking & finance

Investment firms remain upbeat on deals despite geopolitical tensions, bankers say

Private equity, sovereign funds and family offices are sitting on record stocks of dry powder even as geopolitical risks cloud the global outlook.

Commentators remain broadly optimistic about the outlook, despite continuing tensions in the Middle East. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

How AI ‘scare trade’ is sparking an M&A rush by traditional firms, start-ups

AI start-ups and legacy firms clash in capital markets, spurring M&A as the technology reshapes industries.

Paramount

Paramount poised to acquire Warner Bros after Netflix drops bid

A Paramount merger with Warner Bros would unite two major Hollywood studios, two streaming platforms and two news operations.

Artificial intelligence

Facebook owner Meta goes ahead with Manus merger despite Beijing probe

Some Manus employees in Singapore move into Meta’s offices and have been given corporate accounts and other access, two sources said.

Manus rose to fame in March 2025 after releasing what it described as the world’s first general AI agent. Photo: Shutterstock
France

CK group to sell 100% stake in UK electricity operator for US$14.2 billion

Shares of group’s Hong Kong-listed entities rally on plan to sell UK Power Networks to French utility Engie.

Vehicles from electricity distributor UK Power Networks on an English street. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Banking & finance

HSBC to boost spending in Hong Kong, other high-growth markets to US$1.8 billion

HSBC reported a 7 per cent profit drop, but shares rose on its CEO’s comments on higher return goals, steady dividends and new growth plans.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Delvaux CEO Jean-Marc Loubier on the new K11 Musea flagship

The former LVMH executive has always been invested in Asia – and the new Hong Kong store is a testament to this.

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