Singapore's Nasdaq link draws interest, but threshold and liquidity may limit take-up
World 11:38 09/01/2026SINGAPORE - A Singaporean initiative to boost the IPO market with a fast-track route to a Nasdaq dual listing has garnered a warm response from potential issuers, though bankers caution thin liquidity and a high valuation requirement could limit take-up.
Over 3.4 billion shares to make debut on Vietnam’s HoSE as IPO wave accelerates
Economy 21:54 10/12/2025Vietnam’s stock market is bracing for an influx of heavyweight newcomers as multiple large companies complete procedures to list on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), bringing more than 3.4 billion shares to the southern bourse.
Fewer firms go public in Japan in 2025
World 17:55 09/12/2025TOKYO -- Fewer companies are going public in Japan in 2025 than in the previous year apparently because stock prices fell sharply in early April amid concerns about high U.S. tariffs.
Highlands Coffee posts highest profit in 2 years, eyes IPO in Vietnam
Economy 12:41 18/11/2025Highlands Coffee, the largest coffee chain in Vietnam by store count, reported its strongest third-quarter profit in two years thanks to rising same-store sales and prepares for a future initial public offering (IPO).
Booming IPO market in Vietnam presents opportunities, risks
Economy 15:09 19/09/2025The second half of 2025 has seen the biggest wave of IPOs and capital increases in years, offering both major opportunities and a timely reminder for investors to stay cautious in Vietnam.
Rolls-Royce denies report of IPO plans for small nuclear reactor unit
World 13:28 31/08/2025Rolls-Royce Holdings on Saturday denied a report it was exploring an initial public offering for its small nuclear reactor unit.
Vietnam lacks legal framework as FDI firms eye stock market listings
In-Depth 16:32 25/08/2025Vietnam’s stock market remains largely untapped by foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises, with only 10 currently listed and no new additions since 2017. Despite growing interest from high-quality FDI firms, legal uncertainties and outdated regulatory frameworks continue to hinder their ability to go public.
Vietnam’s e-commerce site Tiki raises $258mn in series E funding, eyeing US IPO
Economy 16:10 09/11/2021The series E funding round was led by AIA Insurance Inc.
Vietnam's Vinalines seeks to raise $210 mln in Sept 5 IPO
Economy 11:26 09/08/2018The IPO is part of Vietnam’s broader privatisation programme to increase the efficiency and performance of state-owned firms
Techcombank kicks off Vietnam's biggest IPO that aims to raise $922 million
Economy 17:00 13/04/2018'Techcombank is focused on retail and fee income - this is a story that long-only funds are keen to play'
Vietnam raises $51mn from selling 23% of firm at IPO
Economy 14:07 14/03/2018The company sold all of the 114.83 million shares on offer on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange
Vietnam's privatization drive seen intact despite power firm's IPO flop
Economy 09:00 10/02/2018The government sold just 0.36 percent of stakes at the power company on Friday
