TOKYO/HONG KONG -- Initial public offerings in the Hong Kong market surged during the first six months of 2019, despite concerns about the city's relationship with mainland China and the outbreak of mass protests.
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Hong Kong market watchers expect a strong run of IPOs in the second half of 2019. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
TOKYO/HONG KONG -- Initial public offerings in the Hong Kong market surged during the first six months of 2019, despite concerns about the city's relationship with mainland China and the outbreak of mass protests.