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China Business
Chinese EV makers’ global plans hit bumps amid Beijing’s warning, failed deals
After officials warned against investments in EU countries that favoured recent tariffs, EV makers may need to rethink their strategies.
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Hong Kong stocks hit 7-week low after first-ever typhoon trading session
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BYD shrugs off Europe EV tariffs to deliver Sealion 07 SUV from 2025
13 Nov 2024 - 6:20PM
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China Business
Hong Kong stocks cap longest losing run in 2 months on stimulus letdown
Investors have started to ‘lose confidence and patience’ as they wait for China to enact ‘whatever it takes’ measures, analyst says.
13 Nov 2024 - 4:24PM
A view of screens at the Exchange Square building in Hong Kong on October 8, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
Banking & Finance
UBS cuts China stock forecast amid Trump tariff threat, weak stimulus
Swiss money manager cuts mid-2025 and end-2025 targets for MSCI China Index because of tariff uncertainties and disappointing stimulus.
13 Nov 2024 - 10:22AM
Banking & Finance
Tracker Fund turns 25 as Hong Kong eyes top ETF hub status in Asia
The Tracker Fund has mirrored the Hang Seng Index’s returns since inception, giving investors an indirect bet on a basket of benchmark stocks.
12 Nov 2024 - 6:28PM
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China Business
Hong Kong stock benchmark drops below 20,000, surrendering stimulus gains
Hang Seng Index falls to lowest point since September 25, erasing a policy-induced rally that had added as much as 27 per cent.
12 Nov 2024 - 4:44PM
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Blockchain
Bitcoin breaks US$89,000 for the first time on Trump crypto boom
The largest token has jumped about 30 per cent since the US election, as traders weigh whether there is still room to chase.
12 Nov 2024 - 9:46AM
Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville, Tennessee in July. Photo: AP Photo
Markets
China’s market regulator strikes positive tone as investors expect turbulence
CSRC boss Wu Qing urges securities firms and asset managers to enhance their capabilities and strengthen risk controls.
11 Nov 2024 - 12:59PM
China Business
Hong Kong, China stocks weaken as Beijing policy move disappoints
Sentiment suffers with prospect of tariffs, slower global growth, rising inflation and potentially fewer Fed rate cuts, say Nomura analysts.
11 Nov 2024 - 5:20PM
China Business
US farmers sign big deals at CIIE expo, easing concerns about scale of trade war
‘Agricultural products are an important part of bilateral trade between China and the US,’ AmCham Shanghai says.
11 Nov 2024 - 10:58AM
China Business
From Ikea to Muji, foreign brands still bet big on Chinese consumers
Lifestyle-product retailers are investing in new stores in China, as richer consumers continue to splurge on quality imports.
10 Nov 2024 - 3:42PM
Ikea and other global lifestyle-goods retailer are opening new stores in China. Photo: AFP
Banking & Finance
Hong Kong futures slide after Beijing unveils plan for local government debt
In the regular session, the Hang Seng Index declined 1.1 per cent, but things went south after the close.
8 Nov 2024 - 10:42PM
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China Business
48% debut gain shows why this Hong Kong IPO bags 5,678 times subscription
IPO of Chinese auto-parts maker ranks second to Kwai Chung’s 2018 offering as the most coveted by Hong Kong retail investors.
8 Nov 2024 - 5:10PM
China Business
Shanghai drives flying car development for sightseeing, logistics, surveillance
Low-altitude economy refers to businesses operating aerial vehicles below 3,000 metres.
13 Nov 2024 - 3:12PM
Markets
Investors go ‘all in’ on Chinese shares linked to Tesla after Trump’s victory
Investors boost supplier stocks on expectations of Tesla growth based on CEO Elon Musk’s close ties to the president-elect.
8 Nov 2024 - 10:09AM
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks alongside Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on October 5, 2024. Photo: AFP
Banking & Finance
Hong Kong’s base interest rate drops to 5% in second cut
Together with the half-percentage-point cut in September, Hong Kong’s key rate has now fallen back to February 2023’s level.
8 Nov 2024 - 11:06AM
Banking & Finance
Trump’s return is not all bad news for Chinese stock investors: analysts
Trump’s presidency is often associated with trade war and tariffs, while huge stock returns are overlooked.
7 Nov 2024 - 5:38PM
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Banking & Finance
Hong Kong stocks erase drop on bets Beijing to boost and front-load stimulus
New data showed that China’s export growth surged to a 27-month high in October, rising 12.7 per cent from a year earlier.
7 Nov 2024 - 5:59PM
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China Business
EU tariffs will not stop Chinese EVs from entering bloc: officials at CIIE
China EV makers believe their advantages in production and price will make their products competitive abroad.
7 Nov 2024 - 8:00AM
A Ford Bronco pickup at the CIIE in Shanghai. Photo: Daniel Ren
United States & Canada
Wall Street stocks, bitcoin, US dollar soar following Trump win
However, concerns about inflation and higher interest rates emerged, leading to a decline in Treasury bond prices and European stock markets.
7 Nov 2024 - 7:42AM
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Big Tech
Flying cars, drones to take off in Shenzhen with US$1.7 billion investment
Shenzhen is spending 12 billion yuan on the low-altitude economy over the next two years, with another 20 billion yuan planned through 2030.
6 Nov 2024 - 5:00PM
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Blockchain
Bitcoin hits record price after Trump takes early lead in US election
The original cryptocurrency jumped past US$75,000 on Tuesday night in the US, topping a record set in March.
6 Nov 2024 - 12:01PM
OPINION
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The View
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China’s property prospects aren’t all doom and gloom
4 Nov 2024 - 5:20PM
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Macroscope
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Will China replace India and Japan as Asia’s new investment darling?
31 Oct 2024 - 2:47PM
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Makhtar Diop
Opinion
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How supply-chain finance can make a difference in global trade
24 Oct 2024 - 3:44PM
Andrew Sheng
Opinion
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Reform financial markets now – or be forced into it with the next crash
12 Oct 2024 - 6:24AM
Zhou Xin
My Take
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China’s stock-market frenzy reflects social media’s growing sway over investors
8 Oct 2024 - 7:00AM
Anthony Rowley
Macroscope
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Asian economies mustn’t coronate stock markets as masters of growth
5 Oct 2024 - 6:10PM
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