Hong Kong IPOs surge 40% in first half despite political turmoil

Analysts expect looser rules on biotech companies to maintain momentum

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Hong Kong market watchers expect a strong run of IPOs in the second half of 2019. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

JADA NAGUMO, Nikkei staff writer

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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