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China’s Zhipu AI launches US$560 million share sale amid heated IPO tech race
The company, marketed overseas as Z.ai, eyes US$6.6 billion valuation with Hong Kong’s first large language model listing.
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IPO
China vital to Insilico’s plan to build biotech’s AI ‘Einstein’ for new drugs
6 hours ago
IPO
Insilico Medicine leads 6 Hong Kong IPOs, capping banner fundraising year
4 hours ago
Banking & finance
OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi join US$14 billion offshore yuan scheme
Leading banks from Southeast Asia and the Middle East are taking part in the programme, underscoring the city’s push as an offshore yuan hub.
29 Dec 2025 - 6:30PM
The expanded yuan liquidity facility underscores Hong Kong’s push as a global offshore yuan hub. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s oldest carmaker FAW buys US$534 million stake in EV assembler Leapmotor
‘Leapmotor aims to achieve annual deliveries of 4 million units a year in 10 years’ time,’ founder and CEO Zhu Jiangming says.
29 Dec 2025 - 3:31PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong home prices rise for sixth month, setting stage for 2026 rebound
December gains seen easing after deadly fire dampens sentiment, but a more sustained rebound is forecast from mid-2026 on easing rates.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:20PM
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Accounting and auditing
Hong Kong accounting firms plan hiring spree and embrace AI to attract talent
KPMG, Deloitte and EY boost hiring and invest in AI to lift efficiency and attract talent amid rising demand for tech-savvy professionals.
29 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
AI is helping accountants take on new and different job roles, according to KPMG. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong stock market
Xiaomi dips on co-founder’s US$2 billion share sale plan
Co-founder and vice-chairman Lin Bin plans to offload no more than US$500 million in any 12-month period starting in December 2026.
29 Dec 2025 - 4:25PM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong bond markets, yuan issuance to expand in 2026 under HKMA, SFC road map
HKMA and SFC blueprint to drive multicurrency issuance, with green finance and Bond Connect widening investor base.
29 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM
Hong Kong property
Hong Kong primary home sales to see decade high as small flats perk up market
Attractive discounts, easing mortgage costs and policy support drive the market’s shift towards flats that cost below US$1.3 million.
29 Dec 2025 - 7:00AM
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Greater Bay Area
Greater Bay Area assets poised to lead surge in China’s expanding C-REIT market
By the end of last month, China had nearly 80 C-REITs, raising a total of over US$28.3 billion, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
28 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
A view of skyscrapers from a pedestrian bridge in Shenzhen, the southern tech hub in Guangdong province. Photo: Xinhua
Fintech
Why Hong Kong is emerging as the world’s AI crossroads between East and West
Hong Kong’s AI sector comprises 500 organisations, 290 companies and 183 investors active in finance, healthcare and government services.
26 Dec 2025 - 2:30PM
Gold in Hong Kong
Golden era: prices surge as rally on track for US$5,000 in 2026, analysts say
Rate cuts, geopolitical tensions and central banks’ buying spree push gold prices up by 72 per cent in 2025 – the biggest annual jump ever.
25 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
China property
China Jinmao sells 5-star Ritz-Carlton hotel in Sanya for US$322 million
Asset restructuring aims to boost liquidity as mainland China developers face a prolonged property downturn.
24 Dec 2025 - 5:11PM
Swire Group
Swire Pacific’s Guy Bradley to lead Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, Swire Coca-Cola
Bradley succeeds Patrick Healy, who will retire from the Swire Group in May next year after over three decades of service.
23 Dec 2025 - 10:19PM
Swire Pacific chairman Guy Bradley. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Banking & finance
Billionaire detained in shadow banking scandal in China
Police in Zhejiang have imposed ‘criminal compulsory measures’ against Yu Faxiang and are conducting a probe into his alleged wrongdoings.
24 Dec 2025 - 12:06PM
Banking & finance
HKIC ends year on high note but Hong Kong cost of living a drawback for talent
Government-backed fund strengthens VC ecosystem and fosters collaboration, but the city’s high cost of living remains a challenge.
23 Dec 2025 - 10:30AM
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Banking & finance
Global firms turn to M&A in EVs and biotech to deepen China investment: KPMG
Survey of multinational corporations finds optimism in life sciences, healthcare and manufacturing, with half forecasting revenue growth.
23 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
Healthcare and life sciences are the top growth prospects over the next three to five years, according to multinational corporations. Photo: Xinhua
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Old lender, new twist: Shanghai Commercial Bank teams up with HashKey on card
The 75-year-old lender will work with the newly listed digital asset exchange to issue a co-branded Visa card for HashKey traders.
23 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong world’s No 1 IPO venue as fundraising crosses US$35 billion: HKEX
Four companies that raised funds in Hong Kong, including CATL, featured in the world’s top 10 IPOs this year.
22 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
Banking & finance
Gold takes centre stage as Hong Kong builds commodities ecosystem
Hong Kong plans to build an international gold trading centre as part of a wider commodities hub push.
22 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
IPO
Charles Li halts Hong Kong IPO plan for Micro Connect fund under HKEX Chapter 21
Former HKEX chief shifts to private fund model after regime fails to see a successful listing in a decade, raising call for a review.
22 Dec 2025 - 6:51PM
Charles Li says he will operate MCIF as a private fund and raise capital from the private sector. Photo: Jonathan Wong
IPO
Chinese GPU maker Biren kicks off bookbuilding for US$624 million Hong Kong IPO
The company, which is selling 247.7 million shares between HK$17 and HK$19.60 each, will become the first listing of 2026 on January 2.
22 Dec 2025 - 3:28PM
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Banking & finance
Chinese AI, chip start-ups court global investors with Hong Kong listing plans
GigaDevice and Montage are each aiming to raise as much as US$1 billion from Hong Kong listings as early as January, report says.
19 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks cap 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.
19 Dec 2025 - 4:58PM
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