Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Chinese developer Shimao share plunge adds to property woes

Shimao

HONG KONG: Chinese real estate firm Shimao Group’s share price plunged to its lowest level in a decade on Tuesday, adding to the concerns over the country’s heavily indebted property sector. The Chinese property firms have struggled in the wake of Beijing’s drive last year to curb excessive debt in the real estate sector, as well … Read more

Kaisa shares suspension furthers China property sector fears

Kaisa

HONG KONG: Chinese property firm Kaisa suspended shares trading in Hong Kong on Wednesday, as questions swirl over its ability to make repayments and contagion spreads within the country’s debt-ridden real estate sector. The Chinese government sparked a crisis within the property industry when it launched a drive last year to curb excessive debt among real … Read more

Chinese city eases rules for developers amid cash crunch

Chinese city

BEIJING: The Chinese city of Chengdu has announced measures to make it easier for developers to sell properties, making it the first to loosen restrictions on the sector that has come under intense pressure following a debt crackdown by Beijing. The announcement comes after several real estate companies, led by industry giant China Evergrande, were plunged … Read more