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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks head for longest win streak in 3 weeks as US inflation cools
Soft US inflation data strengthens the case for monetary easing as the Hang Seng Index gains for a third day.
3 hours ago
HKEX
HKEX proposes slashing board lot variations to boost liquidity
18 Dec 2025 - 7:32PM
Mergers & Acquisitions
Chinese brokerage CICC unveils merger details with Dongxing, Cinda
18 Dec 2025 - 5:30PM
IPO
Holiday rush: Hong Kong IPO market sparkles with busiest December in years
From biotech to AI, December’s listings – including at least 15 down the stretch – crown the city’s revival in equity fundraising.
4 hours ago
Insilico Medicine says its listing could raise up to HK$2.3 billion. Photo: Shutterstock
Electric & new energy vehicles
BYD ups the ante on L3 autonomous cars, begins testing for mass production
BYD has pinned its hopes on preliminary self-driving technologies to bolster its sales in mainland China.
18 Dec 2025 - 11:11AM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks tread water as tech giants stumble on AI bubble jitters
Hang Seng Tech Index slides after US equities slump, while investors await inflation report.
18 Dec 2025 - 4:39PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Standard Chartered keeps overweight call on China stocks, flags recovery in 2026
Despite renewed ‘bubble’ talk around AI valuations after a November sell-off, Standard Chartered says the cycle is different this time.
18 Dec 2025 - 7:30AM
Standard Chartered says Chinese equities are looking more compelling after a period of consolidation. Photo: Edmond So
HKEX
HKEX amends float rules to strengthen Hong Kong’s status as global finance hub
The reforms are meant to boost liquidity and attract high-quality companies, reinforcing the overall competitiveness of the capital markets.
17 Dec 2025 - 9:15PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Xpeng CEO dismisses AI bubble fears, predicts more affordable robots soon
He Xiaoping’s recent trip to the US, where he met more than 30 professionals in the AI field, helped form his conclusions about the industry.
17 Dec 2025 - 7:44PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rebound as investors reassess US rate-cut outlook
Hang Seng Index swings as odds of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in January now stand at nearly 26 per cent.
17 Dec 2025 - 4:39PM
IPO
HashKey shares debut flat in Hong Kong amid bitcoin bear market
The firm, one of 11 licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong, raised US$206 million in the city’s first crypto-native IPO.
17 Dec 2025 - 4:40PM
HashKey executives and other exchange and government officials at the gong-striking ceremony to mark the company’s trading debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Wednesday. Photo: Karma Lo
MetaX
MetaX stock soars 700% in Shanghai debut as traders snap up Chinese GPU maker
MetaX closes at 829.90 yuan on Wednesday, from its IPO price of 104.66 yuan, after gaining as much as 755 per cent in intraday trading.
17 Dec 2025 - 4:45PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Xpeng, Li Auto given approval to test ‘hands-off’ L3 cars amid slowing market
Deregulation to legalise L3 technology represents a leap forward in commercialising autonomous driving systems in China.
16 Dec 2025 - 7:45PM
HKEX
Nasdaq is planning 23-hour trading. Should Hong Kong follow suit?
HKEX plans to adopt digital currencies and tokenisation in the next decade, which analysts say are in demand for round-the-clock trading.
16 Dec 2025 - 5:49PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks slump to 3-week low as China growth jitters dampen sentiment
Caution prevails as investors weigh China’s growth prospects after key economic data showed a deceleration across the board.
16 Dec 2025 - 4:57PM
A general view of the Hong Kong stock exchange. Photo: China News Service/VCG
Electric & new energy vehicles
Beijing approves first L3 autonomous cars in leap towards ‘hands-off’ driving
The cars, both pure EVs, can only navigate urban streets and highways in designated areas, according to the ministry.
16 Dec 2025 - 1:13PM
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Hong Kong to see more debt restructuring, liquidations amid weak economy: expert
Derek Lai says firms are more willing to engage professionals to address their debt problems, increasing the chance of a successful result.
16 Dec 2025 - 7:30AM
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Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)
Hong Kong’s eMPF to hit fee-cut target 5 years early, saving US$6.4 billion
MPFA chairwoman Ayesha Macpherson Lau says digital system boosts returns as assets rise to US$196.5 billion.
15 Dec 2025 - 5:23PM
A key advantage of the eMPF is cost savings from digitisation, says Ayesha Macpherson Lau. Photo: Edmond So
Electric & new energy vehicles
Xpeng steps up ‘go global’ drive with Malaysian assembly hub for Southeast Asia
The Guangzhou-based company said it would partner with Malaysia’s EP Manufacturing to locally assemble intelligent EVs.
15 Dec 2025 - 5:00PM
Banking & finance
Hang Seng Bank shareholders to vote on HSBC buyout proposal on January 8
Hang Seng Bank’s independent financial adviser recommends that shareholders vote in favour of HSBC’s proposal to privatise the lender.
15 Dec 2025 - 4:49PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks slide after China data shows growth running out of steam
China’s November retail sales miss estimates, while falling housing prices show no signs of slowing down.
15 Dec 2025 - 4:45PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s Geely Auto raises bar on car safety with world’s largest test centre
Carmaker expands testing to 27 categories at Ningbo facility to prioritise safety over discounts in a crowded market.
15 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM
A worker checks the frame of a car on a production line under Geely Auto’s Zeekr brand in Ningbo. Photo: Getty Images
Made in China 2025
China’s Unitree teases platform allowing users to control robots via smartphones
Hangzhou robotics unicorn’s platform is designed to bring embodied intelligence into everyday life.
14 Dec 2025 - 4:49PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV battery giants wade into shipbuilding to bolster Beijing’s dominance
CATL and Gotion add momentum to China’s efforts to build new-energy vessels amid an accelerated decarbonisation drive.
14 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
Hong Kong property
Yau Tong project nearly sells out amid hopes of home market recovery in 2026
The flats at One Park Place were in high demand after developers Sino Land, CSI Properties and MTR offered discounts of up to 15 per cent.
13 Dec 2025 - 6:54PM
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