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Jim Rogers eyes up China’s yuan as he warns of a US market crash
Legendary investor lauds the yuan but says his cash holdings are still in US dollars because the Chinese currency lacks full convertibility.
16 Aug 2026 - 6:04PM
China property
Rebound in China luxury home sales divorced from rest of market: analysts
16 Aug 2026 - 9:00AM
China property
Reclusive Chinese billionaire strikes US$33m deal to take over Shanghai hotel
15 Aug 2026 - 2:00PM
Banking & finance
Reduce your exposure to US assets before they lose value, Swiss bank warns
Swiss private bank says structurally high inflation and government deficits will erode value of US dollar and Treasuries over the next decade.
14 Aug 2026 - 8:00PM
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A broker works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: AP
Hong Kong stock market
From chasing robots to chasing profits: the numbers moving markets
Unitree Robotics, US inflation rates, gold prices, Hong Kong homes and CK Hutchison’s interim results were in the spotlight this week.
14 Aug 2026 - 4:54PM
Bonds
Hong Kong to list first Shanghai free-trade zone bond to defend yuan hub status
HKEX announces that a Shanghai Electric subsidiary is set to list a 1.5 billion yuan green bond later this month.
14 Aug 2026 - 5:32PM
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Hong Kong to reappoint insurance regulator as industry braces for tough period
Insurance Authority CEO Clement Cheung will be reappointed on Friday to help industry navigate Beijing’s tax clampdown, sources said.
14 Aug 2026 - 12:03PM
Insurance Authority CEO Clement Cheung. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market
SF Reit reports 7.3% drop in distributable income for first half of 2026
Company’s logistics assets were 96.8 per cent occupied as of the end of June, with macroeconomic headwinds and lease expirations looming.
13 Aug 2026 - 9:16PM
E-commerce
JD.com’s second-quarter profit rises 15% as food-delivery losses narrow
Net revenue dips, but still beats analysts’ estimate, as e-commerce giant contends with weak demand and fierce competition.
13 Aug 2026 - 9:55PM
Semiconductors
Chinese chip foundries surge as AI boom drives triple-digit profit growth
SMIC, Hua Hong Grace results highlight how local foundries are aggressively running their plants at full capacity to meet domestic needs.
13 Aug 2026 - 7:09PM
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Hong Kong property
CK Hutchison Holdings reports 31-fold surge in first-half profit
Global environment in the first half of 2026 was ‘exceptionally turbulent and uncertain’, says chairman Victor Li Tzar-kuoi.
13 Aug 2026 - 8:14PM
A screenshot of CK Hutchison Holdings’ chairman Victor Li Tzar-kuoi from the 2025 CK Hutchison general meeting. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market
AI surge helps dual-listed stocks’ A-H premium hit 1-year high
Yuan-traded shares have hit a 23 per cent premium over their H share equivalents, the highest in almost 12 months.
13 Aug 2026 - 3:23PM
Warren Buffett
Will Warren Buffett’s firm lose its aura in China as he steps back?
As the company’s new leader makes a mark by ending a 14-quarter net-selling streak, analysts discuss the staying power of value investing.
13 Aug 2026 - 9:55AM
Gold in Hong Kong
Why Fed moves trump geopolitical risks, China gold buying in analysts’ forecasts
Bullion forecasts have softened, LBMA’s survey shows, despite the World Gold Council reporting unprecedented demand in second quarter.
12 Aug 2026 - 4:57PM
Artificial intelligence
Chinese AI start-up ModelBest kicks off pre-IPO tutoring process on mainland
Company says it has hired Citic Securities to guide pre-listing preparation but has not announced further details of plans.
13 Aug 2026 - 9:05AM
ModelBest’s logo . Photo: mrjjxw.com
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV sales keep sliding as incentives fade and price war seen heating up
A seven-month domestic downturn contrasts with a 147.8 per cent jump in overseas shipments, highlighting a widening gap between domestic and export markets.
12 Aug 2026 - 3:00PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong seeks tech exposure amid Beijing’s rising AI dominance
The city is looking to expand stock benchmarks in an effort to challenge Nasdaq’s tech dominance.
12 Aug 2026 - 4:30PM
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HKEX to launch debate over extending trading hours despite pushback, sources say
The discussion paper could pave the way for Hong Kong’s bourse operator to introduce longer opening times, helping it attract global investors.
12 Aug 2026 - 4:38PM
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is considering extending trading hours to sharpen the city’s competitiveness as a financial centre. Photo: Jelly Tse
China stock market
What are China’s quantitative trading funds, and why are they so controversial?
China’s quant funds face scrutiny from retail traders and regulators, driven by their large returns and use of AI.
14 Aug 2026 - 1:32PM
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Hong Kong property
Wharf firms up balance sheet as Hong Kong sales cushion profit slump
‘Our first choice is investment in Hong Kong’s property sector’, while mainland China lacks ‘good opportunities’, chairman says.
11 Aug 2026 - 6:30PM
China stock market
Gold breakout rally sends Chinese bullion stocks near record highs
Sovereign-debt risks and reserve diversification seen helping revive investor optimism in the precious-metals market.
11 Aug 2026 - 2:00PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Index compiler plans to add 20 more stocks to Hong Kong’s main tech tracker
Hang Seng Indexes Company says expanded 50-constituent index would feature 10 fastest-growing companies, irrespective of market cap.
11 Aug 2026 - 11:57AM
The headquarters of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, which operates the Hong Kong stock market, are at Exchange Square in Central. Photo: Sun Yeung
Robotics
Unitree IPO frenzy leaves retail investors with 1-in-5,500 odds
Robotics company’s US$900 million Star Market listing offers slimmer odds than recent offerings by CXMT, Moore Threads and MetaX.
11 Aug 2026 - 9:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Can CATL’s milestone push flying cars closer to a commercial reality in China?
World’s top EV battery maker says aviation pack is ready for mass production after clearing a major safety test.
10 Aug 2026 - 5:55PM
China stock market
How CXMT’s MSCI China index entry may lure fund inflows, cement its top ranking
Chipmaker’s inclusion in main global index system set to spur passive demand and spotlight China’s growing semiconductor clout: analysts.
10 Aug 2026 - 1:00PM
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