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China property

Global property investors see signs of recovery in China: JLL

Firm’s Asia-Pacific capital markets CEO says balance is emerging between fresh supply of space and take-up.

ESG investing

Hong Kong tycoon-backed firm challenges energy-storage giants with new battery

IPO

Chinese chipmaker Eswin Computing to launch US$300m Hong Kong IPO: sources

Banking & finance

Rivals move to poach Morgan Stanley clients after accidental deal leak

The affected clients have not taken legal action against Morgan Stanley or requested a replacement sponsor, according to a source.

An accidental disclosure of confidential information by a Morgan Stanley employee has sent ripples through Hong Kong’s investment banking industry. Photo: Dickson Lee
An accidental disclosure of confidential information by a Morgan Stanley employee has sent ripples through Hong Kong’s investment banking industry. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong catching up with Dubai in ‘super-prime’ property sales amid Iran war

Dubai remains the world’s top market for luxury homes worth at least US$10 million, but Hong Kong has closed the gap fast, according to Knight Frank.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV and battery makers tussle over lithium-ion tax: sources

Squeezed EV makers object to eating the cost, and negotiations on splitting the tax continue weeks after its official resumption, sources say.

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IPO

China’s humanoid robot IPO slowdown no threat to firms with ‘genuine strength’

The market is shifting from a ‘blind rush’ to ‘fine screening’, but funding is still there for firms with clear strategies, Deloitte China says.

Humanoid robots by Unitree Robotics demonstrate a group dance during an expo in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Humanoid robots by Unitree Robotics demonstrate a group dance during an expo in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
China stock market

Investors pivot from ‘single bet’ China view to target individual winners: DBS

DBS forecasts that China’s benchmark CSI 300 Index will reach 9,500 by 2040, more than double its current level.

ETFs

ChinaAMC launches 3 Hong Kong ETFs as demand for targeted strategies grows

Funds eye potential mainland investor participation and could join ETF Connect within six months, asset manager says.

Banking & finance

Morgan Stanley leak of confidential deal pipeline alarms Hong Kong market

Morgan Stanley says it ‘promptly took steps to address this inadvertent sharing of information’ and that it is engaged with relevant parties.

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The US investment bank was the second largest bookrunner in IPOs and other equity fundraising in Hong Kong in the first half of this year. Photo: Shutterstock
China stock market

1,700% share surge for Chinese compressor maker exposes listing risks

Bourse operator dampens ShenGu Group frenzy, but large population of individual investors and exchange rules make IPO speculation likely.

An employee works at ShenGu Group in Shenyang City, in China’s northeast Liaoning province. Photo: Xinhua
An employee works at ShenGu Group in Shenyang City, in China’s northeast Liaoning province. Photo: Xinhua
China property

What is tempting foreign investors back to China’s commercial property market?

Cross-border capital remains thin, but cheaper yuan financing and an expanding Reit market are opening pathways for global funds, analysts say.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong rises in property market transparency rankings, but trails Singapore

Hong Kong jumped one place to 14th in list of world’s most transparent real estate markets as Asian destinations made progress.

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Microsoft

Trump sells tens of millions in AI, tech shares, led by Microsoft

US president made over 1,100 trades in July, selling up to US$31 million of Microsoft and US$26 million of Amazon, disclosures show.

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President Donald Trump is seen during an event in the White House on August 31, 2026, in Washington. Photo: AP Photo
Yuan

Hong Kong aims to add yuan trading counter to southbound Stock Connect by July 1

Move marks the latest step in Hong Kong’s efforts to advance internationalisation of the Chinese currency.

Julia Leung and Kelvin Wong announce the SFC’s priorities on Wednesday. Photo: Karma Lo
Julia Leung and Kelvin Wong announce the SFC’s priorities on Wednesday. Photo: Karma Lo
Banking & finance

Hong Kong maps out gold, bond and liquidity push to deepen offshore yuan use

HKEX to launch yuan gold futures as HKMA eyes new products and platforms to expand offshore market activity.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV battery giant CATL starts trial production in Hungary

Analyst says development could see it secure massive orders from global marques such as BMW and Volkswagen.

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China stock market

AI trade rallies on falling oil and Meta’s Muse agent ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

Nasdaq-100 hits record high while chip stocks in China and South Korea rebound, with investors betting that AI earnings can weather higher interest rates.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. The Nasdaq-100 Index hit a record high on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. The Nasdaq-100 Index hit a record high on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
IPO

Chinese robot-sensor maker launches Hong Kong IPO amid US vacuum ban

Camsense Technologies aims to raise about US$87 million in a Hong Kong listing backed by carmaker BYD.

China technology

Are clinical trials about to become a new front in the US-China biotech race?

China’s ability to conduct clinical trials quickly and cheaply has given it an edge in the biotech sector – and the US is growing concerned.

China stock market

BofA warns of uneven risks in China’s expanding AI stock universe

The nation’s tech firms are catching up with overseas rivals while a wave of high-profile listings has broadened investment opportunities.

A visitor studies an AI-themed display at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 17, 2026. Photo: AP
Banking & finance

Some family offices eyeing Chinese investments as US-China tensions ease: report

European, Middle Eastern and African family offices are increasing their exposure to China as they diversify their portfolios, report finds.

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Some family offices are planning to increase their exposure to the Chinese market this year, according to a new report. Photo: AFP
Some family offices are planning to increase their exposure to the Chinese market this year, according to a new report. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Hong Kong regulators to unveil next steps in new offshore yuan push

HKMA, SFC officials expected to outline new measures to deepen yuan usage and cross-border market links following meetings in Beijing.

United States

China grants BlackRock QDII status in US$149b cross-border market

The qualification allows firms to raise funds in China and deploy them in overseas asset portfolios.

IPO

Mainland Chinese optical tech firm gains in debut amid Hong Kong spin-off wave

Ligent’s steady market debut comes as Hong Kong moves to streamline spin-off requirements.

A gong-striking ceremony marks the trading debut of Ligent Technologies at the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
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