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Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China gives a keynote speech at Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit in Admiralty. Photo: Sun Yueng
Banking & finance

Beijing unveils policy enhancements to give ‘vitality’ to Hong Kong markets

The governor of China’s central bank says Beijing is set to increase capital allocation to the city to 800 billion yuan under the Bond Connect scheme.

Gold in Hong Kong

Hong Kong inaugurates trial operation of gold clearing and settlement system

Electric & new energy vehicles

Beijing opens lithium futures to foreign traders to cement pricing power over US

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV deliveries continue downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries

About 1 million electric or hybrid vehicles were delivered to customers in China in June, down 7 per cent year on year.

An aerial view of new electric vehicles at Shanghai Port on May 9. Photo: AFP
An aerial view of new electric vehicles at Shanghai Port on May 9. Photo: AFP
Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Exclusive | 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.

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China stock market

China’s divergent stock market displays a microcosm of the nation’s economy

The stock market catalogues China’s uneven growth, as manufacturing expands and consumption falls.

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Banking & finance

Exclusive | Why Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser left Beijing feeling optimistic

Leader of US$239 billion company discusses yuan internationalisation, Hong Kong’s fintech leadership, and US-China economic stabilisation.

Citigroup’s global CEO Jane Fraser poses for a photo at Citibank’s Hong Kong office in Central on June 24. Photo: May Tse
Citigroup’s global CEO Jane Fraser poses for a photo at Citibank’s Hong Kong office in Central on June 24. Photo: May Tse
Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s BYD surpasses Tesla to regain lead in global EV race

The electric vehicle manufacturer has retaken the crown after pulling ahead in overseas shipments.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong broadens yuan’s financial footprint as currency gains global appeal

Hong Kong Monetary Authority widens scope of yuan finance to solidify status as ‘offshore laboratory’ for currency amid de-dollarisiation trend.

Artificial intelligence

AI computing stock panic over Meta rumour ‘erroneous’, analysts say

Fears of AI hardware glut not warranted, as ‘Meta’s data centre and compute procurement will accelerate, not slow down’, SemiAnalysis says.

A report that Meta Platforms was developing plans for a cloud business that would sell access to AI computing power led to a stock rout on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Mainland investors buy more Hong Kong shares, favour SMIC, Zhipu AI

Onshore investors resoundingly reverse previous month’s outflow with US$3.5 billion in buying, led by AI-related shares.

The logo of Chinese artificial intelligence company Zhipu AI is seen at its headquarters in Beijing on June 25. Photo: Reuters
The logo of Chinese artificial intelligence company Zhipu AI is seen at its headquarters in Beijing on June 25. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

China’s Goldman Sachs dream: mainland banks ride Hong Kong’s IPO wave

Chinese investment banks are challenging global rivals after earning billions of dollars in the first half of the year.

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Hong Kong to launch gold clearing and settlement system next week: sources

The city plans to process its first gold settlement on Tuesday, according to those familiar with the matter.

Banking & finance

‘Big Short’ 2.0? US hedge fund manager warns of a global AI bubble

China’s AI stocks entered the second half of 2026 with improving earnings momentum, but scepticism about the sector is increasing.

Michael Burry, the US hedge fund manager whose story was popularised in the 2015 film 'The Big Short', said in a Substack post on Tuesday that there were stretched valuations in AI-related markets. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

Hong Kong assets hit record US$5.38 trillion on renewed China appetite: SFC

Net fund inflows soared nearly 200 per cent, supported by a tech-led stock rally and a 30 per cent rise in capital allocated to the mainland.

People walk through Central district in Hong Kong. Assets and wealth under management in the city have surged to a record high. Photo: Jelly Tse
People walk through Central district in Hong Kong. Assets and wealth under management in the city have surged to a record high. Photo: Jelly Tse
IPO

Clogged pipeline: Many Hong Kong IPO hopefuls near deadline

More than 30 mainland Chinese firms face a deadline for regulatory approval in next two weeks, with one analyst comparing the process to a marathon.

Electric & new energy vehicles

New technologies power China’s Tesla challengers to monthly sales records

Bucking muted market sentiment, Leapmotor and Zeekr both set records for a second consecutive month.

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Hong Kong stock market

From AI chips to energy drinks: Hong Kong’s top 5 listing deals of 2026 so far

A semiconductor designer and mainland China’s biggest hog producer are among the companies behind the largest deals.

A view of Exchange Square in Central, home to bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on June 11. Photo: Jelly Tse
A view of Exchange Square in Central, home to bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on June 11. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

China’s tax crackdown: A-share and Hong Kong-listed firms hit hard

Beijing’s anti-tax evasion campaign could expand, raising concerns that corporate earnings, cash flows and investor sentiment may be at risk.

Hong Kong stock market

Can Hong Kong absorb a US$100 billion share flood amid the global AI boom?

A surge in shares becoming eligible for trading comes as investors pour into AI-linked stocks in rival markets.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks tumble amid first-half global rally

Investors in Hong Kong have missed out on an AI chip boom, while also suffering amid concerns about China’s economy.

Hong Kong investors missed out on the global AI stock frenzy. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong property

Buyers eye Hong Kong luxury homes as agents predict mild price growth

Big-ticket luxury home prices expected to rise up to 2% as more buyers enter the market and momentum stays buoyant after strong first half.

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Hong Kong skyline with business area taken at the Peak. Agents have predicted Hong Kong’s luxury property market will stay resilient throughout 2026 but prices could remain mild. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong skyline with business area taken at the Peak. Agents have predicted Hong Kong’s luxury property market will stay resilient throughout 2026 but prices could remain mild. Photo: Sam Tsang
Electric & new energy vehicles

Will slowing car sales in China reignite brutal price war in crowded market?

Global consultancy AlixPartners delivers most bearish forecast for Chinese carmakers’ fortunes this year.

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

China’s millionaire growth lags the global average. Is the wealth boom over?

Global personal wealth rose at its fastest pace in nearly a decade last year, though China saw only modest gains, according to a new report.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong shares drop 11% in first half on Fed pivot, lack of AI play

City’s exchange ranks among world’s worst performers as IPOs vacuum up capital and lock-up releases loom.

A worker cleans an electronic screen showing the Hang Seng Index in Central on June 26. Photo: Edmond So
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