Firms consider listing their China units in Hong Kong: many plan to launch IPOs this year, opening channel for investors keen on mainland growth

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A number of Taiwanese firms are planning to list their China-operations with the Hong Kong stock exchange to capitalize on investor optimism of China's long-term growth potential. The Hong Kong stock exchange expects 40 such listings of Taiwan firms, including Taiwan Sakura Corp and Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holdings Corp. The firms are hoping that the Hong Kong stock exchange would open up the availability of new capital. Meanwhile, Hong Kong stock market observers believe that the stocks of Taiwan firms in China will be popular with investors, since many of them exhibit good management.

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Manufacturing industries, not elsewhere classified, Manufacturing Industries NEC, China, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Planning, Capital market, Capital markets, Hong Kong

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Taiwan reveals stock plan: stabilization program may aid battered markets

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Taiwan's financial markets may be temporarily improved by the country's proposed stock-stabilization package. Taiwan's Finance Ministry is creating a stock-stabilization committee that shall arrange the purchase of as much as NT$200 bil bluechip shares. The package is expected to allow firms to meet financial setbacks to suspend the trade of shares in the Taiwan Stock Exchange in a period of two months. Also, the plans are expected to improve the confidence of investors.

United States, Public Finance Activities, Securities issued, listed, Financial Administration-Natl Govt, Public finance

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Taiwan's recovery plays appear poised to advance

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Investors are advised to look into the prospects of Taiwanese companies that will benefit from a predicted increase in consumer spending. An increasing income and a perceived recovery from the Asian financial crisis are expected to be translated into a willingness to spend among consumers that will ultimately benefit firms that serve those needs. Investment strategists are recommending banks that issue credit cards, electronics firms and foreign-backed car makers.

Taiwan, Securities Exchanges, Analysis, Evaluation, Forecasts and trends, Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges, Exchanges, Investments, Consumer behavior, Investment analysis, Securities analysis

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