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China’s drug makers are speeding up – will AI be their secret weapon?
Chinese biotech firms are striking big global deals as drug makers, but could artificial intelligence take them to the next level?
18 Apr 2026 - 11:05AM
Artificial intelligence
ByteDance, Tencent step up AI talent battle amid reports of DeepSeek loss
18 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
US-China tech war
Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition
17 Apr 2026 - 10:30PM
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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
If adopted, the shortened cycle will apply to equities, exchange-traded products, structured products, real estate investment trusts and listed debt securities, according to HKEX. Photo: Jonathan Wong
US-China tech war
‘Horrible’ for US if DeepSeek AI models run on Huawei chips: Nvidia CEO
DeepSeek on Huawei chips could help China – powered by ‘abundant’ energy and large pool of researchers – catch up with US in AI: Nvidia CEO.
17 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Hong Kong stock market
China’s Warren Buffett calls Pop Mart a long-term buy, hints at owning stake
Duan Yongping sees Pop Mart as a promising long-term investment, praising its growth potential and unique business model.
17 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Chinese AI firm SenseTime to raise US$415 million via share placement
Placement priced at an 8.6 per cent discount as the AI firm boosts investment in multimodal models and cloud infrastructure.
17 Apr 2026 - 4:28PM
SenseTime is the latest to tap the market as a revival in IPOs and firmer secondary trading fuel demand for new shares. Photo: Sam Tsang
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
Artificial intelligence
How the rise of AI agents could finally make China’s open-source models pay
Free models helped Chinese firms find rapid success – but thin margins are forcing a shift towards hybrid business strategies.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:38PM
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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.
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
Ganfeng Lithium has forecast an estimated profit of up to 2.1 billion yuan in the three months to March. Photo: Shutterstock
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
Technology
BrainCo’s brain-computer interface wows at HSBC summit with mind-controlled hand
The non-invasive BCI technology offers a safer alternative to surgery for some conditions, BrainCo partner Nyx He says.
16 Apr 2026 - 5:10PM
IPO
Sigenergy jumps 103% in Hong Kong debut on rising energy storage demand
The Shanghai-based firm’s shares closed at HK$659.50, versus its offer price of HK$324.20 after it raised US$560 million from its IPO.
16 Apr 2026 - 9:09PM
Semiconductors
ASML boosts 2026 sales forecast despite shrinking China sales
The Dutch chipmaker expects annual net sales of €36 billion (US$42.5 billion) to €40 billion after releasing its first-quarter results.
16 Apr 2026 - 11:29AM
The ASML logo is seen at the company’s headquarters in Veldhoven, Netherlands. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong property
Futu Securities opens coffee shop as it adapts to changing client ‘lifestyles’
Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo as well as online brokerage Longbridge have also launched cafes in their outlets.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV battery giant CATL to set up mining arm to secure supply chain
Global energy shock accelerates CATL’s upstream push as demand for EV batteries and storage systems surges.
15 Apr 2026 - 9:55PM
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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
IPO
Huaqin’s US$580 million Hong Kong share sale attracts JPMorgan and UBS
The Shanghai-listed firm is selling 58.55 million shares, pricing them at a 31.2 per cent discount to their last-traded mainland stock price.
15 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
China stock market
Hong Kong stocks rise as hopes of US-Iran talks ease oil price fears
Hong Kong stocks advance on US-Iran dialogue hopes, falling oil prices and Wall Street gains.
15 Apr 2026 - 4:50PM
Flags are raised outside the Hong Kong stock exchange building. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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Electric & new energy vehicles
Shanghai Gigafactory has potential to build humanoid robots: Tesla China head
Shanghai Gigafactory could be a ‘golden key’ to advancing Elon Musk’s hopes of commercialising the technology swiftly, Tesla China head says.
14 Apr 2026 - 9:02PM
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China’s private sector
Chinese firms drawn to Brazil as they seek anchor for Latin America expansion
Chinese brands like Mixue, BYD, and Geely are surging into Brazil, leveraging strong trade ties and local strategies for growth.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:57PM
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