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Banking & finance

Open Questions | Euro, yuan unlikely to match US dollar, Daniel Gros says

German economist doubts EU and Chinese currencies will be widely used for international trade or that stablecoins will take off outside the ‘shadow economy’.

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Banking & finance

HKMA and HKAB launch task force for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis financing

Banking & finance

Biotech-led boom as 8 China firms flock to Hong Kong’s thriving stock market

Banking & finance

Hong Kong IPOs lure mainland China insurers seeking higher returns

Beijing’s emphasis on patient capital and market stability spurs mainland China’s insurers to channel funds into Hong Kong listings.

Taikang Life is among mainland China insurance companies that have emerged as major cornerstone investors in Hong Kong IPOs. Photo: Shutterstock
Taikang Life is among mainland China insurance companies that have emerged as major cornerstone investors in Hong Kong IPOs. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Greater China private equity set for patchy recovery, modest fundraising boost

China’s private equity market recovers selectively amid geopolitical tensions, with yuan funds leading and exits reaching record highs.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property investment soars on lower funding costs, rising demand

Hong Kong’s commercial property market draws US$1.6 billion in the first quarter, driven by office, retail and hotel demand amid lower Hibor rates.

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IPO

Victory Giant skyrockets after biggest Hong Kong IPO this year

The Nvidia supplier jumped on its trading debut, underscoring demand for AI hardware stocks and the resilience of Hong Kong IPO demand amid Middle East upheavals.

Victory Giant Chairman Chen Tao and his wife Non-Executive Director Liu Chunlan. Photo: AFP
Victory Giant Chairman Chen Tao and his wife Non-Executive Director Liu Chunlan. Photo: AFP
IPO

Chinese circuit-board supplier Victory Giant jumps 57% in Hong Kong share debut

Nvidia supplier raises US$2.6 billion in its IPO as investors rush to cash in on the AI infrastructure boom.

Hong Kong property

Chow Yun-fat nets 91% gain on Hong Kong flat after 31 years as prices rebound

Veteran actor’s deal highlights recovery on the secondary market, even as new launches curb momentum.

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ByteDance

ByteDance profit plunges on AI push as TikTok Shop fuels overseas surge: reports

‘All-in’ AI drive cuts profits by 70 per cent, while booming TikTok Shop sales help overseas markets outpace China, reports say.

ByteDance recorded its first profit decline in years after adopting an “all-in” mentality on AI. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

Hong Kong well positioned to attract global capital amid geopolitical shifts

Hong Kong is attracting global investors seeking stability as interest grows in its financial markets, FSDC officials say.

Hong Kong’s ETF market has expanded rapidly to surpass South Korea and Japan to become the world’s third-largest market. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s ETF market has expanded rapidly to surpass South Korea and Japan to become the world’s third-largest market. Photo: Eugene Lee
Banking & finance

Liquid courage: Hong Kong fund pitches whisky as alternative investment

Fund pitches spirit as hedge and sees downturn as a rare entry point, citing emotional buying and shifting consumption trends.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong reasserts role as safe haven in global finance amid Iran conflict

The city’s safe-harbour appeal for capital and investments grows as China’s support strengthens its edge while Dubai faces pressure.

Banking & finance

Cash holdings rise amid war, but Asia remains key for wealthy: Schroders CEO

High-net-worth clients continue to seek opportunities in Asia, taking a longer-term view despite global uncertainties, Richard Oldfield says.

Schroders Group CEO Richard Oldfield at the company’s Hong Kong office in Admiralty on April 15. Photo: Eugene Lee
Artificial intelligence

Asia’s supply chains could give it edge over US in AI race: Granite Asia’s Foo

Asia’s industrial ecosystem could deliver faster deployment of robotics and embodied AI systems, veteran venture capitalist says.

The current wave of AI development has entered a new phase where physical applications – from robotics to industrial automation – are becoming increasingly important, playing to Asia’s long-standing manufacturing strengths, according to a veteran venture capitalist. Photo: Xinhua
The current wave of AI development has entered a new phase where physical applications – from robotics to industrial automation – are becoming increasingly important, playing to Asia’s long-standing manufacturing strengths, according to a veteran venture capitalist. Photo: Xinhua
Banking & finance

HKEX proposes halving settlement cycle to boost Hong Kong’s financial profile

Bourse operator launches a consultation on shortening the share settlement cycle to one day, aiming to implement the reform in late 2027.

IPO

Manycore, one of Hangzhou’s ‘Six Little Dragons’, surges on Hong Kong IPO debut

The company’s listing highlights its pivot from design tools to advanced AI-driven spatial platforms as it eyes overseas growth.

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Business of climate change

Asia-Pacific firms face credit pressure from Iran war energy shock, S&P says

Higher energy prices ratchet up pressure on manufacturing businesses to maintain their profit margins amid rising raw material costs.

A fuel tanker truck leaves a gas station in Beijing, March 28, 2026. Photo: AP
A fuel tanker truck leaves a gas station in Beijing, March 28, 2026. Photo: AP
Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s lithium giant Ganfeng sees profit jump as EV, ESS battery demand soars

The world’s top lithium producer forecasts a strong turnaround as global decarbonisation and AI-driven energy storage fuel demand.

Commodities

Geopolitics to drive Hong Kong mining fundraising amid ‘supercycle’, experts say

Hong Kong could see more mining IPOs as global demand for resources accelerates, though national security issues may slow deals: experts.

Artificial intelligence

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.

An illustration of Lightelligence’s optical network on a chip. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Global funds fuel Hong Kong IPO rebound as investors rebalance China portfolios

AI, robotics and energy storage firms make up most of the record-high IPO pipeline in Hong Kong, says Chan.

HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan Yiting speaks at the Chinese New Year Market Open Celebration at HKEX in Central, on February 20. Photo: Karma Lo
HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan Yiting speaks at the Chinese New Year Market Open Celebration at HKEX in Central, on February 20. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong property

DBS Hong Kong expands footprint with US$334 million The Center purchase

Hong Kong’s biggest office deal this year signals return of confidence to city’s core commercial market.

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.

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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.

Prospective buyers pore over brochures on the first day of the sale of Cloudview, the new development in Sheung Shui by Wing Tai Properties, on March 14, 2026. Photo: Dickson Lee
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