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Lightelligence on track with IPO plans as China’s AI photonics race gathers pace
Shanghai-based company aims to become Hong Kong’s first listed AI photonics chipmaker as AI infrastructure buildout drives momentum.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:07PM
Banking & finance
Global funds fuel Hong Kong IPO rebound as investors rebalance China portfolios
15 Apr 2026 - 8:13PM
Hong Kong property
DBS Hong Kong expands footprint with US$334 million The Center purchase
15 Apr 2026 - 4:34PM
Fintech
How PayMe’s 3.3 million users and Hong Kong firms could start using stablecoins
HSBC eyes retail stablecoin roll-out via PayMe in second half of 2026, as Standard Chartered-led joint venture focuses on institutions first.
15 Apr 2026 - 4:11PM
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HSBC is looking to introduce stablecoins by integrating them into its popular PayMe app. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong property
From renters to owners: how mainland buyers are reshaping the Hong Kong market
Mainland buyers return in force as a stronger yuan, talent inflows and demand for new homes lift Hong Kong’s property market.
15 Apr 2026 - 10:35AM
Banking & finance
HSBC stays the course in the Middle East despite war
The bank will continue to invest in the UAE, alongside India, China and Singapore, says Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East.
13 Apr 2026 - 6:17PM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong safe haven appeal seen rising as Middle East turmoil clouds outlook
A slowdown in Hong Kong office leasing reflects caution among multinationals, yet analysts see upside as investors seek stability.
13 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
Despite the recent slowdown, heightened geopolitical risk could ultimately strengthen Hong Kong’s appeal as a capital haven. Photo: May Tse
Banking & finance
Calls grow for HKMA to go further on stablecoins after conservative first batch
Analysts and investors say the HKMA’s cautious approach prioritises risk control, but limits Hong Kong’s digital asset ambitions.
15 Apr 2026 - 8:17AM
Fintech
HSBC, StanChart-led group among first to get stablecoin licences in Hong Kong
HSBC will launch its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin in the second half of this year, integrating it into its PayMe and mobile banking platforms.
15 Apr 2026 - 8:15AM
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Banking & finance
China healthcare stocks shine in Hong Kong amid Middle East turmoil
Hang Seng Healthcare Index outpaces broader market as Akeso, Innovent, Hansoh provide refuge for global investors.
10 Apr 2026 - 4:25PM
Banking & finance
OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital back Vietnam crypto platform’s pilot scheme bid
Under pilot rules, at least 65 per cent of capital must come from institutional investors and foreign ownership is capped at 49 per cent.
10 Apr 2026 - 11:04AM
This photo taken on February 12, 2026 shows a Vietnamese cryptocurrency investor looking at the latest bitcoin values on a smartphone in Hanoi. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property
Developers line up 1,300 Hong Kong flats as sentiment improves, prices tick higher
New projects across the city draw steady demand, with selective price increases reflecting improved homebuying sentiment.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
Artificial intelligence
Alibaba cloud growth forecast to climb with AI push, higher charges: analysts
The company’s cloud and AI businesses are gaining speed, with token usage and pricing changes fuelling growth, analysts say.
9 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
Banking & finance
Mainland China and Hong Kong IPOs drive Citic to the top of banking fee rankings
Citic leads Asia-Pacific in fees in the first quarter as IPOs in Hong Kong and mainland China offset weaker debt and M&A activity.
9 Apr 2026 - 5:02PM
Banking & finance
More Chinese banks claw back bonuses, cut salaries despite mixed profit recovery
Some lenders are also deferring bonuses and cutting headcount as they tighten their purse strings.
9 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
More Chinese banks are detailing how much they clawed back in staff bonuses last year. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance
Yiwu market owner eyes Hong Kong IPO to support overseas expansion
Hong Kong listing plan comes after the company reported net profit of 4.2 billion yuan for 2025, up 36.8 per cent from a year earlier.
9 Apr 2026 - 2:06PM
Banking & finance
Everest’s US$250 million buy signals rising global appetite for China biotech
Sovereign wealth funds from Singapore and Abu Dhabi join Chinese state capital as cross-border biotech licensing reaches record highs.
9 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
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Banking & finance
More global firms eye Hong Kong for cheaper yuan loans, bonds: StanChart
The HKMA yuan facility charges an interest rate equal to the Shanghai interbank rate, which is 200 basis points lower than the US fed rate.
8 Apr 2026 - 6:30PM
A bank clerk counts Chinese 100 yuan notes in Shanghai. Photo: AP
IPO
China’s Sigenergy Technology seeks US$561.6 million from Hong Kong IPO
The Shanghai-based energy storage systems provider is selling 13.57 million shares at HK$324.20 each.
8 Apr 2026 - 2:48PM
Banking & finance
Barclays boosts Hong Kong presence to tap thriving IPO market
C.S. Venkatakrishnan said the bank is increasing its outlay on talent and technology across its investment banking and trading units.
8 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Banking & finance
ICBC and CCB lead China’s biggest banks in US$61 billion dividend payout
Record payouts come as regulators push listed companies to enhance dividend frequency and predictability.
7 Apr 2026 - 10:31AM
Banking & finance
Stricter Chinese scrutiny of offshore vehicles a blow for tech IPO candidates
Mainland’s stock market watchdog is discouraging establishment of ‘red-chip-structured’ companies in sensitive industries.
8 Apr 2026 - 10:53AM
Many Chinese biotech and tech firms favour red-chip structures. Photo: Shutterstock
Yuan
China’s yuan may be going global faster than Western data suggests, analysts say
Many yuan transactions are now routed through China’s own global payment system, which often does not show up in traditional data sets, analysts say.
6 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong developers test homebuyers with price increases after sell-outs
‘This is a classic recovery-phase strategy: testing price elasticity without undermining the building momentum,’ an analyst says.
6 Apr 2026 - 9:14PM
Banking & finance
Manulife, HSBC, Barclays lead big finance firms’ AI adoption in Hong Kong
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po launched an AI+ strategy in this year’s budget speech to promote AI applications in the banking sector.
3 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
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