Guotai Haitong’s SPV issues Rmb2.3bn of medium-term notes in Hong Kong
August 19, 2025 Guotai Junan Holdings, the wholly owned offshore special purpose vehicle (SPV) of China’s Guotai Haitong Securities, has issued Rmb2.3 billion ($320...
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Trump Meets With Zelenskyy, Accompanied by European and NATO Leaders
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Hong Kong man charged with fraud, wife bailed in water procurement scandal
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South Korean defence companies continue to boom
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China unveils crewed tilt-rotor aircraft but how does it compare with US Osprey?
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China school in hot water over US$140,000 cash prize for top performing student
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Hong Kong summons Australian and British consuls over ‘harbouring criminals’
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‘Singapore maths’ in US schools, Malaysians demand Zara justice: 7 Asia highlights
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