Bloomberg Qantas Airways Ltd. started direct flights between Australia and London this weekend, passing a major milestone by reducing to 17 hours a trip that once took much longer. Flight QF9, which originated in Melbourne, landed at London Heathrow at 5:02 am on Sunday following a 14,498-kilometre trip from Perth, according to the UK airport operator’s website. The route marks ...

Bloomberg Meituan Dianping, the Chinese food reviews and delivery giant backed by Tencent Holdings Ltd., has begun discussions on a Hong Kong initial public offering as soon as this year, according to people familiar with the matter. The company is weighing a valuation of at least $60 billion and is considering a listing in China as well if policy conditions ...

Bloomberg A Swedish private-equity firm co-founded by e-commerce pioneer Patrik Hedelin plans to more than double its capital with a new fund, according to people familiar with the process. eEquity aims to raise $183 million for its fourth fund, said the people, who declined to be identified as the information is not yet public. The Stockholm-based firm plans to close ...