Chinese live-streaming operator Kuaishou applies to offer shares in yuan via Hong Kong’s new dual-currency counter


Kuaishou Technology, the Chinese short-video platform operator that competes with ByteDance’s Douyin, has applied to trade its shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange’s upcoming dual-currency counter through which investors will be able to buy stocks in either the local dollar or the yuan.

The Beijing-based company made the announcement in an exchange filing to the Hong Kong bourse on Wednesday night, without providing more details. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), which operates the stock exchange, will announce the starting date for the new counter in due course, it said.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
SCMP , China , Hong Kong

Next In Aseanplus News

Indonesia's Anak Krakatau: Residents, visitors told to observe 2km exclusion zone
Small volcano near Philippine capital erupts
Indian carriers suspend Riyadh flights after Houthi attacks
Trump discloses Nvidia stock trades as he prepares to honor CEO Huang
ICC says former Philippine President Duterte fit to stand trial
Visibility drops to 400 metres as thick haze blankets Indonesia's Palembang
Thai PM Anutin ready to face censure debate targeting 18 ministers
Thai Opposition files no-confidence motion against PM Anutin, 17 ministers
Filipino No. 1 Jaden Dumdumaya eyes Augusta National return at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
ICC says Philippine ex-president Duterte fit to be tried

Others Also Read