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Pakistan kicks off investor roadshow in China for inaugural panda bond
Pakistan kicks off investor roadshow in China for inaugural panda bond

Arab News

time09-07-2025

  • Business
  • Arab News

Pakistan kicks off investor roadshow in China for inaugural panda bond

KARACHI: Pakistan has launched a series of investor meetings in Beijing this week as it prepares to issue its first-ever panda bond, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, marking a significant step in the country's strategy to diversify its funding sources through China's onshore capital market. Representatives from the Pakistani ministry of finance are holding the non-deal investor roadshow (NDR) in China from July 7 to 11, 2025. The delegation has engaged in technical discussions with potential investors, underwriters, prospective guarantors, the Chinese Rating Agency, and Chinese legal counsel as part of the pre-marketing process for the debut issuance. The investor meetings focus on Pakistan's macroeconomic outlook, ongoing debt management reforms and the proposed bond's structure. The initiative reflects Pakistan's push to broaden its investor base and strengthen its credibility in international capital markets. A panda bond is a Renminbi-denominated bond issued by a foreign government, multilateral institution, or company in China's onshore bond market, allowing overseas issuers to raise funds from Chinese investors while diversifying their investor base and gaining access to China's deep capital pool. 'The visit reflects the Government's commitment to proactive investor engagement and diversification of funding sources through access to China's onshore capital market,' the finance ministry said in a statement. According to the ministry, the inaugural panda bond is expected to be launched later this year after the completion of documentation and regulatory approvals, including credit guarantees from multilateral development partners. Officials said the roadshow has drawn strong initial interest, signalling investor confidence in Pakistan's reform trajectory. The ministry described the move as a milestone that would help Pakistan tap China's deep and diversified onshore bond market while using local currency instruments backed by multilateral partners. 'The successful NDR so far reflects the Government's commitment to innovative and forward-looking financial diplomacy — and sends a clear message: Pakistan is ready to enter new capital frontiers with confidence and credibility,' the statement added.

Apple's China iPhone Sales Finally Turn Positive
Apple's China iPhone Sales Finally Turn Positive

Yahoo

time04-07-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Apple's China iPhone Sales Finally Turn Positive

You know how Apple's been wrestling with flat iPhone (NASDAQ:AAPL) sales in China for the past couple of years? Well, that streak finally ended in Q2 2025, with Counterpoint Research reporting an 8% year-over-year bump. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Sign with VWAGY. The real catalyst? Apple's well-timed price cuts in Mayright before China's massive 618 shopping festivaland strong demand for the new iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. Interestingly, while the overall 618 festival volumes didn't budge much compared to last year, most of the growth happened in May. That's when three of Apple's iPhone models stormed into the top half of the bestseller charts. No wonder Apple shares popped over 2% early Thursdaythey've been down about 15% so far this year amid tariff threats and stiff competition. Speaking of rivals, Huawei isn't sitting idle. Counterpoint expects Huawei to overtake everyone in Q2, fueled by loyal customers swapping out older devices for its latest handsets. In other words, Apple's rebound is a big win, but the battlefield in China is more intense than ever. Bottom line: Apple showed it still knows how to play the premium handclever pricing, flagship models and perfect timing can move the needle, even in a market that's been stubbornly flat. Now the real test is whether this momentum sticks once the glow of 618 fades and Huawei fires back with its next launch. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio

Apple's China iPhone Sales Finally Turn Positive
Apple's China iPhone Sales Finally Turn Positive

Yahoo

time04-07-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Apple's China iPhone Sales Finally Turn Positive

You know how Apple's been wrestling with flat iPhone (NASDAQ:AAPL) sales in China for the past couple of years? Well, that streak finally ended in Q2 2025, with Counterpoint Research reporting an 8% year-over-year bump. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Sign with VWAGY. The real catalyst? Apple's well-timed price cuts in Mayright before China's massive 618 shopping festivaland strong demand for the new iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. Interestingly, while the overall 618 festival volumes didn't budge much compared to last year, most of the growth happened in May. That's when three of Apple's iPhone models stormed into the top half of the bestseller charts. No wonder Apple shares popped over 2% early Thursdaythey've been down about 15% so far this year amid tariff threats and stiff competition. Speaking of rivals, Huawei isn't sitting idle. Counterpoint expects Huawei to overtake everyone in Q2, fueled by loyal customers swapping out older devices for its latest handsets. In other words, Apple's rebound is a big win, but the battlefield in China is more intense than ever. Bottom line: Apple showed it still knows how to play the premium handclever pricing, flagship models and perfect timing can move the needle, even in a market that's been stubbornly flat. Now the real test is whether this momentum sticks once the glow of 618 fades and Huawei fires back with its next launch. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Why Chinese consumers are turning away from Starbucks
Why Chinese consumers are turning away from Starbucks

CNA

time01-07-2025

  • Business
  • CNA

Why Chinese consumers are turning away from Starbucks

Starbucks is reportedly looking to exit China, as its market share falls amid stiff competition from low-cost domestic rivals. Chinese financial media Caixin reported that the Seattle-based coffee chain has held talks with more than a dozen potential buyers, marking a shift from its earlier efforts to secure a strategic partner in China. This comes as local coffee chains like Luckin are aggressively chipping away at its share of the 22-billion dollar industry. CNA's Tan Yew Guan explains the factors contributing to Starbucks' decline in China.

UBS Fang on China Market Outlook
UBS Fang on China Market Outlook

Yahoo

time27-06-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

UBS Fang on China Market Outlook

Tommie Fang, Head of China Global Markets at UBS, discusses his outlook and strategies for global investors for the Chinese market. He speaks with Stephen Engle on the sidelines at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

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