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Banking & finance
Life insurance sales in Hong Kong hit record amid ‘rise of millionaires’
Industry wrote US$42.2 billion in new life policies last year, ‘capturing both onshore and offshore demand across Asia’, HSBC Life CEO says.
24 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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Euro, yuan unlikely to match US dollar, Daniel Gros says
23 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
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Banking & finance
HKMA and HKAB launch task force for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis financing
22 Apr 2026 - 7:52PM
Banking & finance
Biotech-led boom as 8 China firms flock to Hong Kong’s thriving stock market
AI-powered drug developer Metis TechBio leads group that includes developers of autonomous driving technology and industrial robots.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:53PM
Healthcare led liquidity growth on the Hong Kong stock market over the past decade, with trading turnover for the sector surging more than 11-fold between 2015 and 2025. Photo: Shutterstock
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.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
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.
22 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
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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.
21 Apr 2026 - 8:18PM
Viva Place in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Google Maps
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.
21 Apr 2026 - 5:12PM
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.
21 Apr 2026 - 4:35PM
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.
20 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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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.
20 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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.
20 Apr 2026 - 4:50PM
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.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:30PM
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.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:47AM
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.
20 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
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.
19 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:51PM
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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.
17 Apr 2026 - 4:28PM
Manycore Tech is positioning itself at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the physical world. Photo: Getty Images
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.
17 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
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.
16 Apr 2026 - 10:40PM
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.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:07PM
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.
15 Apr 2026 - 8:13PM
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.
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.
22 Apr 2026 - 7:58PM
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