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CATL’s has gained on expectations the Fujian-based company would step up its expansion into energy storage. Photo: Reuters

China Business

CATL market cap tops US$293 billion as shares surge on mining arm

A new investment unit to manage mining assets signals CATL’s deeper shift beyond EV batteries into energy storage.

Sigenergy jumps 83% in Hong Kong debut on rising energy storage demand

Mark Mobius, pioneering investor in China, dies at 89

Tech

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.

The ASML logo is seen at the company’s headquarters in Veldhoven, Netherlands. Photo: Reuters
The ASML logo is seen at the company’s headquarters in Veldhoven, Netherlands. Photo: Reuters

Business

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.

China Business

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.

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Big Tech

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
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.

China EVs

Brazil blacklists BYD, some foreign brands may exit China: 7 EV reads

From Telsa regaining world’s top spot to Chinese carmakers gaining rapid ground in Europe, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

Business

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.

The Center – once the world’s most expensive skyscraper – at 99 Queen’s Road, Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Nora Tam

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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.

China’s Huaqin is one of the world’s largest consumer electronics original design manufacturers. Photo: Handout
China’s Huaqin is one of the world’s largest consumer electronics original design manufacturers. Photo: Handout

China Business

China set to issue US$2.3b in offshore bonds amid high demand for yuan assets

A planned sale of yuan-denominated bonds in Hong Kong, the largest since 2023, comes as investors seek shelter amid Middle East tensions.

China Business

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.

Banking & Finance

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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HSBC is looking to introduce stablecoins by integrating them into its popular PayMe app. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Banking & Finance

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
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

China Business

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.

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Big Tech

China’s AI world model edge: abundant data and faster deployment, executive says

China’s strong industrial base, abundance of factory data give its world models a decisive push, says executive from leading start-up GigaAI.

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Markets

Can Hong Kong’s listing reform 2.0 win over innovative firms?

The reforms enhance the city’s appeal for AI, biotech and other firms by slashing the market cap threshold and enabling confidential filings.

Illustration by Henry Wong
Illustration by Henry Wong

Big Tech

Competition or ‘co-opetition’: how is convergence shaping Sino-US AI race?

Speech by CEO of Chinese AI start-up at Nvidia event in US highlights symbiotic nature of tech relationship despite geopolitical tensions.

China EVs

How China’s EV makers think they can outrun disastrous price wars

At Beijing’s urging, an industry largely built on discounting must hold the line on prices and convince buyers to pay for better technology.

Blockchain

Has Hong Kong laid the groundwork to become a world-leading crypto hub?

With its regulatory clarity and superconnector edge, the city is drawing global crypto firms as it emerges as a premier Web3 hub.

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