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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.
30 Dec 2025 - 4:16PM
IPO
China vital to Insilico’s plan to build biotech’s AI ‘Einstein’ for new drugs
30 Dec 2025 - 10:13AM
IPO
Insilico Medicine leads 6 Hong Kong IPOs, capping banner fundraising year
30 Dec 2025 - 5:26PM
China stock market
Launch window opens for China’s space companies as LandSpace advances IPO
LandSpace has completed IPO tutoring with Chinese regulators, putting it a step closer to a Shanghai Star Market listing.
26 Dec 2025 - 5:28PM
The Zhuque-3 rocket blasts from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone on December 3, 2025. Photo: Getty
Hong Kong stock market
Firmer yuan fuels share gains on bets Beijing will tolerate appreciation
Chinese equities edged higher on Friday, led by BYD, after the offshore yuan climbed through 7 per dollar for the first time since 2024.
26 Dec 2025 - 3:39PM
China stock market
China stocks recover from early losses on cautious PBOC policy tone
Mainland stocks closed higher after paring earlier losses as investors read the central bank’s latest messaging as supportive but restrained.
25 Dec 2025 - 4:15PM
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China’s Deep Robotics joins IPO rush as embodied intelligence sector heats up
The Hangzhou robot maker has entered the IPO ‘guidance’ phase, becoming the latest embodied intelligence start-up to eye an A-share listing.
24 Dec 2025 - 4:09PM
In dogged pursuit: Deep Robotics is the second embodied intelligence company after Unitree to begin A-share IPO guidance, as Chinese tech firms accelerate fundraising plans onshore and in Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua
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
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks reverse gains as investors take profits before Christmas break
Losses in tech heavyweights like Kuaishou, Tencent and Xiaomi pull Hang Seng Index lower after advancing in the morning session.
23 Dec 2025 - 5:03PM
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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Hong Kong stock market
SMIC, Pop Mart lead Hong Kong stocks higher before Christmas trading break
Hong Kong’s market will close early on Wednesday and remain shut on December 25 and 26.
22 Dec 2025 - 4:33PM
Stock market trading will be limited this week due to the Christmas holiday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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
HKEX
HKEX proposes slashing board lot variations to boost liquidity
The moves will remove the entry barrier for retail investors and prepare the city’s exchange for a single board lot unit structure.
18 Dec 2025 - 7:32PM
HKEX
HKEX amends float rules to strengthen Hong Kong’s status as global finance hub
The reforms are meant to boost liquidity and attract high-quality companies, reinforcing the overall competitiveness of the capital markets.
17 Dec 2025 - 9:15PM
IPO
HashKey shares debut flat in Hong Kong amid bitcoin bear market
The firm, one of 11 licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong, raised US$206 million in the city’s first crypto-native IPO.
17 Dec 2025 - 4:40PM
HashKey executives and other exchange and government officials at the gong-striking ceremony to mark the company’s trading debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Wednesday. Photo: Karma Lo
IPO
China’s generative AI tiger MiniMax pursues Hong Kong IPO to expand global reach
Hong Kong equity market offers platform for mainland Chinese AI firms seeking international investors amid intensifying domestic competition.
15 Dec 2025 - 1:29PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks advance as traders position for additional growth measures
Investors anticipate further easing on monetary, fiscal and property fronts after Beijing vowed to strengthen domestic market.
12 Dec 2025 - 4:43PM
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Hong Kong’s IPO juggernaut projected to raise up to US$45 billion in 2026: KPMG
It will be a pivotal year for hi-tech listings, which will help cement Hong Kong’s place at the top of global markets, auditing firm says.
10 Dec 2025 - 4:33PM
Hong Kong’s IPO market is projected to extend the momentum it built this year driven by mainland Chinese public firms and the tech sector. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks end higher as China stimulus hopes spark property rally
Market sentiment buoyed by China homebuyer loan support talk and Vanke debt progress.
10 Dec 2025 - 5:09PM
China’s private sector
Tencent quits Paramount’s Warner Bros bid amid US regulatory concerns
Tencent has been dropped as a financing partner from Paramount Skydance’s US$108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery.
9 Dec 2025 - 7:06PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks extend losses amid rate-cut caution, muted China policy outlook
Global banks cite lack of urgency in policy signals; Wall Street retreat adds pressure on sentiment.
9 Dec 2025 - 4:29PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks retreat as Fed decision looms and investors await China signals
Hang Seng Index falls 1.2 per cent as traders weigh US Federal Reserve rate cuts and Beijing’s 2026 policy priorities.
8 Dec 2025 - 4:35PM
The Hang Seng Index swings between gains and losses on Monday. Photo: China News Service
Banking & finance
HSBC names veteran accountant Brendan Nelson new chairman amid Asia growth push
Appointment surprises market after HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery earlier said the 75-year-old was not keen on a permanent role.
3 Dec 2025 - 5:28PM
Banking & finance
China’s JD.com unit Jingdong Industrials aims for US$412 million Hong Kong IPO
Seven cornerstone investors led by London-based M&G Investments pledge a total of US$170 million.
3 Dec 2025 - 3:14PM
Hong Kong stock market
HSBC tips Hong Kong and mainland Chinese shares to maintain momentum in 2026
Attractive valuations, improved fundamentals and pro-growth policies – HSBC and UBS expect a ‘good year’ ahead as China hits growth targets.
2 Dec 2025 - 11:45AM
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