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Artificial intelligence
Asia’s supply chains could give it edge over US in AI race: Granite Asia’s Foo
Asia’s industrial ecosystem could deliver faster deployment of robotics and embodied AI systems, veteran venture capitalist says.
19 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
Banking & finance
HKEX proposes halving settlement cycle to boost Hong Kong’s financial profile
17 Apr 2026 - 9:51PM
IPO
Manycore, one of Hangzhou’s ‘Six Little Dragons’, surges on Hong Kong IPO debut
17 Apr 2026 - 4:28PM
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
A fuel tanker truck leaves a gas station in Beijing, March 28, 2026. Photo: AP
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
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
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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
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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Hong Kong property
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.
15 Apr 2026 - 10:35AM
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
Banking & finance
HSBC stays the course in the Middle East despite war
The bank will continue to invest in the UAE, alongside India, China and Singapore, says Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East.
13 Apr 2026 - 6:17PM
Hong Kong property
Hong Kong safe haven appeal seen rising as Middle East turmoil clouds outlook
A slowdown in Hong Kong office leasing reflects caution among multinationals, yet analysts see upside as investors seek stability.
13 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
Banking & finance
Calls grow for HKMA to go further on stablecoins after conservative first batch
Analysts and investors say the HKMA’s cautious approach prioritises risk control, but limits Hong Kong’s digital asset ambitions.
15 Apr 2026 - 8:17AM
Fintech
HSBC, StanChart-led group among first to get stablecoin licences in Hong Kong
HSBC will launch its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin in the second half of this year, integrating it into its PayMe and mobile banking platforms.
15 Apr 2026 - 8:15AM
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The awarding of stablecoin issuer licences marks the city’s latest step towards embracing cryptocurrency’s most-traded cash substitute. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance
China healthcare stocks shine in Hong Kong amid Middle East turmoil
Hang Seng Healthcare Index outpaces broader market as Akeso, Innovent, Hansoh provide refuge for global investors.
10 Apr 2026 - 4:25PM
Banking & finance
OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital back Vietnam crypto platform’s pilot scheme bid
Under pilot rules, at least 65 per cent of capital must come from institutional investors and foreign ownership is capped at 49 per cent.
10 Apr 2026 - 11:04AM
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Hong Kong property
Developers line up 1,300 Hong Kong flats as sentiment improves, prices tick higher
New projects across the city draw steady demand, with selective price increases reflecting improved homebuying sentiment.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
General view of the Pavilia Farm in Tai Wai. Photo: Google
Artificial intelligence
Alibaba cloud growth forecast to climb with AI push, higher charges: analysts
The company’s cloud and AI businesses are gaining speed, with token usage and pricing changes fuelling growth, analysts say.
9 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
Banking & finance
Mainland China and Hong Kong IPOs drive Citic to the top of banking fee rankings
Citic leads Asia-Pacific in fees in the first quarter as IPOs in Hong Kong and mainland China offset weaker debt and M&A activity.
9 Apr 2026 - 5:02PM
Banking & finance
More Chinese banks claw back bonuses, cut salaries despite mixed profit recovery
Some lenders are also deferring bonuses and cutting headcount as they tighten their purse strings.
9 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
Banking & finance
Yiwu market owner eyes Hong Kong IPO to support overseas expansion
Hong Kong listing plan comes after the company reported net profit of 4.2 billion yuan for 2025, up 36.8 per cent from a year earlier.
9 Apr 2026 - 2:06PM
A shop owner holds a toy depicting US President Donald Trump at the Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, Zhejiang province on April 10, 2025. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance
Everest’s US$250 million buy signals rising global appetite for China biotech
Sovereign wealth funds from Singapore and Abu Dhabi join Chinese state capital as cross-border biotech licensing reaches record highs.
9 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
Banking & finance
More global firms eye Hong Kong for cheaper yuan loans, bonds: StanChart
The HKMA yuan facility charges an interest rate equal to the Shanghai interbank rate, which is 200 basis points lower than the US fed rate.
8 Apr 2026 - 6:30PM
IPO
China’s Sigenergy Technology seeks US$561.6 million from Hong Kong IPO
The Shanghai-based energy storage systems provider is selling 13.57 million shares at HK$324.20 each.
8 Apr 2026 - 2:48PM
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