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Mainland insurers posted a combined loss of 5.7 billion yuan from underwriting EV policies in 2024. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV insurers move towards profitability on higher premiums, AI adoption

Chinese insurers are turning to AI as the technology cuts labour costs and enhances pricing accuracy.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks jump as investors bet US tariff changes will help Chinese exports

Hong Kong stock market

Why is the Hang Seng Tech Index underperforming while AI shares soar?

Made in China 2025

After boost from viral dance challenge, Chinese medicine firm’s shares languish

Slumping profits at Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical have dragged the shares to about HK$7 in December 2025 from HK$15.62 in December 2022.

The combined daily production capacity of ibuprofen and paracetamol in China surged fourfold to 202 million tablets by late December 2022. Photo: Shutterstock
The combined daily production capacity of ibuprofen and paracetamol in China surged fourfold to 202 million tablets by late December 2022. Photo: Shutterstock
China stock market

From AI to aerospace: China meme rocket shares take off in race with US

Investors scramble for opportunities to maintain market momentum after the AI frenzy shows signs of losing steam.

Gold in Hong Kong

Hong Kong stocks and gold start the Year of the Horse on a mixed note

The Hang Seng Index fell 1.1 per cent on the first day of trading of the new year, while local gold prices rose 0.6 per cent.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall as market reopens after 3-day Lunar New Year holiday

Tech heavyweights Alibaba, Baidu and Kuaishou drop as trading commences in the Year of the Horse.

Hong Kong stock exchange in Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong stock exchange in Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Gold in Hong Kong

Gold’s volatile run set to continue as investors eye next breakout

Investors are like crocodiles waiting to strike, Jupiter says, as bullion eyes new highs amid continuing geopolitical and policy tension.

China property

Sofa so bad: China’s home-furnishing sector hits a do-or-die stretch

Falling home prices and relentless price competition are forcing small decor firms into a battle for survival.

Fintech

Can Hong Kong lead a digital gold trading revolution with blockchain innovation?

Beyond banks, asset managers, fintechs and crypto firms are racing to launch innovative tokenised gold products for investors.

Tokenised gold is giving investors a new way to hold the metal, easing pain points around access, custody, transfer and trading. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

Chow Tai Fook-linked firms set for record US$192 million hit in Giordano case

Hong Kong watchdog says share dealings dating back to 2016 triggered a mandatory offer obligation.

The logo of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is seen at its office in Quarry Bay. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
The logo of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is seen at its office in Quarry Bay. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Mainland China

UBS China venture faces wrath of silver investors after valuation change

More than 200,000 people file complaints as UBS SDIC’s attempted remedy for sudden change of fund’s price benchmark falls flat with some.

Banking & finance

Can Hong Kong’s MPF members repeat record gains in Year of the Horse?

Volatility looms in the Year of the Horse, analysts forecast, after the Year of the Snake delivered estimated earnings of US$32 billion.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise to wrap up best lunar-year performance in eight years

As market closes for Lunar New Year, benchmark hits 32 per cent gain since the Year of the Snake began in January 2025.

A sign in Central shows Hong Kong stock information on February 6, 2026. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong stock market

Korean investors pour US$92.5 million into Hong Kong AI, tech stocks

Return to mainland equities bends towards start-ups and ETFs, versus earlier focus on bellwether, large-cap names.

Bull statues stand near screens showing the Hang Seng Index at Exchange Square in Hong Kong, home of the city’s bourse operator, on February 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Bull statues stand near screens showing the Hang Seng Index at Exchange Square in Hong Kong, home of the city’s bourse operator, on February 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Why a 2,000-fold pay gap for Hong Kong board members may be a troubling sign

Far wider disparity than other markets may indicate talent issues on the low end, lack of independence on the high end, lawmaker says.

Hong Kong stock market

CATL, CMOC Group, Laopu Gold join Hang Seng Index in latest quarterly review

The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed.

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Germany

Mercedes to accelerate localisation as China revenue slump hits 2025 profits

Despite a weak outlook, the company unveils a strategy to further localise production in China, introduce AI-based upgrades and launch new models.

A Mercedes-Benz CLA is showcased at the Shanghai Motor Show last year. Photo: dpa
A Mercedes-Benz CLA is showcased at the Shanghai Motor Show last year. Photo: dpa
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks decline after US rout on AI disruption jitters

Sell-offs also whiplash commodity markets, with both gold and silver slumping as traders unwind positions to cover soured bets on equities.

Artificial intelligence

Alibaba’s Qwen tops 120 million orders in 6 days amid China’s AI shopping battle

Campaign has sparked a behavioural shift towards AI-powered shopping, which Alibaba says is becoming a more popular lifestyle choice.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s efforts to control EV price war sees carmakers paying vendors quicker

Only a handful of the nearly 50 mainland China-based EV builders have been able to turn a profit amid the price wars.

An aerial drone photo taken on January 14, 2026, shows domestically produced vehicles for export at Yantai Port in east China’s Shandong Province. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slip as regulator summons tech firms over train tickets

Approaching Lunar New Year holiday also dampens investors’ enthusiasm for technology stocks, analyst says.

Travelers wait with their luggage outside a train station in Beijing on February 10, 2026. Photo: EPA
Travelers wait with their luggage outside a train station in Beijing on February 10, 2026. Photo: EPA
China stock market

Index compiler MSCI tilts towards Chinese tech stocks in latest revamp

A net 21 stocks were added to the MSCI China Index, including SenseTime, Pony.ai and Hesai Technology.

Banking & finance

China lets yuan rise to strongest level in years as de-dollarisation trend grows

China’s central bank sets the yuan’s midpoint rate at its strongest level since mid-2023, as jitters over the US dollar buoy the Chinese currency.

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Hong Kong stock market

Sudden closure of Chinese restaurant chain’s outlets leaves diners in limbo

Operator Shanghai XNG Holdings suspends operations at 10 branches on the mainland, saying the closures are part of a strategic realignment.

Shanghai XNG Holdings reached a peak of more than 100 outlets across its brands in 2015. Photo: Weibo
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