Hong Kong, Jan 5, 2026 (AFP) - Hong Kong reclaims top global IPO spot in 2025, PwC says

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Hong Kong reclaimed its position as the world's top spot for initial public offerings in 2025 after it raised more than HK$285 billion (US$36.6 billion), a 225 percent increase on-year, accounting giant PwC said Monday. The Chinese finance hub saw 119 new listings last year, with big-ticket sales including Chinese battery giant CATL and miner Zijin Gold putting it ahead of the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and the National Stock Exchange of Ind......

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