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China’s resources deals turn gold mines into – gold mines
Chinese gold producers, after a buying spree for mines abroad, are cashing in as the metal’s price goes sky-high.
18 Jul 2026 - 4:21AM
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China’s private sector
Are diamonds over? Chinese gem lab cashes in as world embraces artificial stones
15 Jul 2026 - 1:00PM
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Energy
Blockbuster earnings: how China’s lithium giants are cashing in on energy race
15 Jul 2026 - 4:26PM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong exchange lures listings from Canada, Indonesia, Kazakhstan
Bourse expected to see influx of international issuers in year’s second half, led by consumer goods and services companies, according to PwC.
10 Jul 2026 - 10:30AM
National rail operator Kazakhstan Temir Zholy filed for a Hong Kong listing in June 30. Photo: Handout
Gold in Hong Kong
China gold ETFs see record US$2.91 billion outflow in June as risk appetite returns
Global gold market trading volumes averaged a record US$488 billion per day during the first half of the year.
8 Jul 2026 - 8:07PM
Banking & finance
China extends gold-buying binge to 20th month in Beijing’s de-dollarisation push
PBOC’s bullion holdings keep rising as forex reserves dip in June to US$3.42 trillion and the central bank seeks security from sanctions and US market volatility.
7 Jul 2026 - 8:00PM
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Business of climate change
Peak oil: China’s crude demand set to fall as EV bets ease Hormuz fears
China now faces the challenge of persistent refining overcapacity as ongoing electrification slashes fuel demand, CNPC official says.
7 Jul 2026 - 9:20PM
A tanker unloads imported crude oil at a terminal port in Qingdao, in eastern China’s Shandong province, on June 25. Photo: AFP
Gold in Hong Kong
Hong Kong inaugurates trial operation of gold clearing and settlement system
Chief Executive John Lee announces ‘milestone’ for city’s gold trading ecosystem at Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit.
7 Jul 2026 - 5:21PM
Gold in Hong Kong
Why Hong Kong’s US dollar gold futures trade just hit a record high
The surge comes as the city pushes to become a global bullion trading and storage hub.
6 Jul 2026 - 8:36PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Beijing opens lithium futures to foreign traders to cement pricing power over US
Miners, battery makers and traders outside China can now trade lithium carbonate futures and options on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange.
6 Jul 2026 - 8:00PM
Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)
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All that glitters: Hong Kong pension fund to offer more gold ETFs
MPFA to relax gold ETF investment approval rules as part of Hong Kong government’s push to turn the city into a regional gold trading hub.
6 Jul 2026 - 4:42PM
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Gold bricks displayed at Hong Kong Gold Exchange's Chinese New Year ceremony in Sheung Wan on February 3, 2025. Photo: Edmond So
Banking & finance
Major Chinese banks suspend individual gold trading amid global volatility
Risk controls intensify as banks seek to curb leveraged trading despite expectations of resilient long-term gold demand.
25 Jun 2026 - 1:00PM
CATL
China’s CATL bets big on sodium-ion batteries amid lithium volatility
World’s largest maker of EV batteries invests US$742 million to boost output as it introduces its first sodium-based energy-storage system.
23 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
Finland
Energy security fears drive global surge in orders for Chinese storage firms
In the first two weeks of June, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) bagged a combined 5.4 GWh of storage orders.
21 Jun 2026 - 3:00PM
Banking & finance
AI boom sparks Kingboard subsidiary’s US$1.5b stake sale to ramp up PCB capacity
AI server backlogs and supply chain strains push Kingboard to tap markets and expand circuit board output.
17 Jun 2026 - 4:45PM
Kingboard Laminates Holdings is one of the world’s biggest makers of laminate materials used in circuit boards for AI servers. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance
Central banks expand bullion holdings as US dollar’s dominance wavers
World Gold Council states about nine in 10 central banks will increase holdings as de-dollarisation trend continues amid global instability.
16 Jun 2026 - 3:29PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Chinese metal producer MMG to raise US$1.6 billion selling stocks and bonds
Firm to capitalise on AI-led price spike of critical metals used to create chips, generate electricity and support computing power.
16 Jun 2026 - 5:53PM
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China’s private sector
Natural diamond firms turn to blockchain traceability amid lab-grown competition
The Gemological Institute of America is set to acquire a stake in Tracr, which has developed a blockchain platform to trace diamond origin.
14 Jun 2026 - 9:30AM
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A collection of rough and polished diamonds. Photo: Handout
Investing
Why gold may rebound 13% this year – and what could hold it back
Metal’s upside rests on central-bank demand and easing oil shock, but higher yields and AI spending may temper recovery, money managers say.
13 Jun 2026 - 9:30AM
HKEX
As Hong Kong stock exchange turns 40, can the chip supercycle keep IPOs flowing?
US$6.1 trillion exchange marks its 40th year amid fierce global competition, as brokers see challenges sparking opportunities.
30 May 2026 - 10:00AM
Gold in Hong Kong
World Gold Council says diversification driving China’s growing reserves
China’s gold reserves have grown for 18 straight months, country’s central bank says.
29 May 2026 - 4:46PM
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Gold in Hong Kong
Low-cost gold ETF launched as Hong Kong links bullion trading with blockchain
New fund gives retail investors physical gold access from US$45, with tokenised design primed for future trading on regulated platforms.
28 May 2026 - 8:12PM
The launch comes as gold prices fluctuate amid geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty. Photo: DPA
HKEX
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Charles Li on making Hong Kong a magnet for global IPOs
As HKEX CEO, Charles Li forged Stock Connect link to mainland markets. He says an ‘IPO connect’ could draw international companies to list in Hong Kong.
28 May 2026 - 1:45PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Appeal of China assets keeps rising among global investors: JPMorgan
Cohort of international investors considering investing in China rises to 57 per cent from 51 per cent a year ago, survey says.
28 May 2026 - 5:15PM
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Zijin Mining
China’s largest mining company poised for global top 3 status by 2028, says S&P
Ratings agency highlights Zijin’s project pipeline and cost discipline as the miner accelerates global expansion in copper and gold.
26 May 2026 - 9:41PM
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