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China Business

AI surge helps dual-listed stocks’ A-H premium hit 1-year high

Yuan-traded shares have hit a 23 per cent premium over their H share equivalents, the highest in almost 12 months.

Hong Kong developer Hysan’s first-half earnings rise 7.4% as project milestones near

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Banking & Finance

Fubon Bank’s Hong Kong subsidiary opens first mainland China branch in Shenzhen

The branch is set to focus on specialised cross-border financing for tech corporations targeting overseas expansion.

The Qianhai district in Shenzhen. Photo: Shutterstock
The Qianhai district in Shenzhen. Photo: Shutterstock

Banking & Finance

Will Warren Buffett’s firm lose its aura in China as he steps back?

As the company’s new leader makes a mark by ending a 14-quarter net-selling streak, analysts discuss the staying power of value investing.

Banking & Finance

HSBC reshuffles insurance division after CEO’s surprise departure: internal memo

Two Asia-based executives will replace outgoing global insurance CEO Edward Moncreiffe, who has resigned, according to a company document.

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Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong stablecoin list expands with Standard Chartered-led firm’s launch

Anchorpoint Financial kicks off institutional use of its Hong Kong dollar-linked stablecoin, HKDAP.

Retail use of the regulated cryptocurrency is expected as early as the end of the year, according to Anchorpoint Financial. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Retail use of the regulated cryptocurrency is expected as early as the end of the year, according to Anchorpoint Financial. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Business

BTS bump? Hong Kong’s hotels set for bonanza from pop superstars’ world tour

With BTS’ juggernaut world tour set to land in Hong Kong next year, the city’s hotels are tipped to see a Seoul-style surge in bookings.

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Banking & Finance

Why Fed moves trump geopolitical risks, China gold buying in analysts’ forecasts

Bullion forecasts have softened, LBMA’s survey shows, despite the World Gold Council reporting unprecedented demand in second quarter.

Tech

Chinese AI start-up ModelBest kicks off pre-IPO tutoring process on mainland

Company says it has hired Citic Securities to guide pre-listing preparation but has not announced further details of plans.

ModelBest’s logo . Photo: mrjjxw.com

China Business

China’s EV sales keep sliding as incentives fade and price war seen heating up

A seven-month domestic downturn contrasts with a 147.8 per cent jump in overseas shipments, highlighting a widening gap between domestic and export markets.

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Electric vehicles made by Volkswagen are seen on a production line in China’s Anhui province earlier this year. Photo: Reuters
Electric vehicles made by Volkswagen are seen on a production line in China’s Anhui province earlier this year. Photo: Reuters

China Business

Hong Kong seeks tech exposure amid Beijing’s rising AI dominance

The city is looking to expand stock benchmarks in an effort to challenge Nasdaq’s tech dominance.

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Banking & Finance

China’s quant funds have edge on foreign rivals, as Beijing curbs trading speed

Top US quant teams unable to beat native competitors in mainland China unlike in Japan or India, despite regulatory clampdown on trading.

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Banking & Finance

Exclusive | HKEX to launch debate over extending trading hours despite pushback, sources say

The discussion paper could pave the way for Hong Kong’s bourse operator to introduce longer opening times, helping it attract global investors.

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is considering extending trading hours to sharpen the city’s competitiveness as a financial centre. Photo: Jelly Tse

Banking & Finance

What are China’s quantitative trading funds, and why are they so controversial?

China’s quant funds face scrutiny from retail traders and regulators, driven by their large returns and use of AI.

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Critics argue that AI-driven strategies exacerbate volatility in a market still dominated by more than 250 million retail investors. Photo: Getty Images
Critics argue that AI-driven strategies exacerbate volatility in a market still dominated by more than 250 million retail investors. Photo: Getty Images

Business

Hong Kong property recovery faces new risk as Beijing widens offshore tax net

Potential taxation of offshore property income could curb mainland demand, while weaker insurance activity hits decentralised office markets.

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Wealth

Rich Hongkongers rank travel over real estate in shifting life goals: survey

Immersive travel and early retirement rank above real estate on the priority list of wealthy individuals, according to a new report.

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China Business

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?

Illustration by Henry Wong
Illustration by Henry Wong

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.

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.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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OPINION
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