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News about the global financial industry with a focus on developments in Hong Kong and China.
David Liao, HSBC’s co-chief executive for Asia and the Middle East, speaks at the bank’s 13th annual China Conference on Tuesday. Photo: handout
China technology

Global investors flock to China’s Shenzhen to ride wave of AI and robotics

Major banks such as HSBC and UBS host thousands of executives in southern tech hub this week to connect foreign capital with domestic firms.

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China stock market

Why foreign inflows into China A shares could slow after record surge

Citigroup

Citi boosts headcount, Invesco names new executive in Asia expansion

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Biomedicine: Industry Trends

Why Asian investors are pouring capital into brain tech and surgical robots

Family offices and venture investors across Hong Kong and the wider region are reshaping portfolios to capture long-term biotech growth.

An orthopedic surgical robot is displayed at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing on August 20. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong property

Rate rise expectations mount in Hong Kong following Fed chief’s comments

But property consultancy Knight Frank says likelihood of near-term rise in prime rate by city’s note-issuing banks remains low.

Hong Kong stock market

China’s top brokerages step up global push as overseas profits surge

Citic, CICC and Guotai Haitong among those broadening cross-border deal-making and committing fresh capital to international arms as Beijing backs stronger investment banks.

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Japan

US Treasury’s Bessent calls on Japan to boost yen through rate increases

A weak yen, which has pushed up import prices and broader inflation, has been blamed in part on the central bank’s slow pace of rate increases.

People walk past a foreign currency indicator board showing the rate of the US dollar against the Japanese yen in Tokyo on August 3. Photo: EPA
China’s economic stimulus

China to speed up bond issuance after national meeting on investment: analysts

The fixed-income securities are to be used to fund national infrastructure and construction ventures to boost the economy.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong leads Asia in start-up potential, ranks fifth globally: study

City shows growing strength in nurturing scalable ventures and unicorns, CB Insights study says.

China's economic recovery

China property stocks plunge as regulators tighten financing

State-backed developers including China Resources Land and China Overseas Land plunged in Hong Kong trading after regulators moved to curb presales.

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Hong Kong property

Hot property: Big banks, fashion stores seek ‘cheaper’ top Hong Kong retail

HSBC to open its first flagship operation at the Capitol Centre, where market sources say the rent is much lower than its previous tenancy.

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HSBC is set to occupy more than 3,716 square metres of space in Capitol Centre in Causeway Bay. Photo: Handout
Bank of China (BOC)

China’s 6 biggest state banks log rare joint gains in revenue and profit

Half-year results rise across China’s largest state-owned lenders amid tentative signs of margin stabilisation.

Gold in Hong Kong

In Focus | Hong Kong is trying again to be a gold trading hub. Will it succeed this time?

De-dollarisation tailwinds, ecosystem buildout and mainland China’s support plus foreign backing give city’s ambitions credible momentum.

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Citigroup

Why Citi’s China-US corporate activity remains resilient despite trade headwinds

Chinese firms lean on global banks to manage trade friction and expand supply chains, keeping corporate activity resilient, Citi says.

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Mainland Chinese firms rely on global institutions to navigate financial friction with the US, according to Citi. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

Can Hong Kong expect to see fewer creditor-led commercial property sales?

City’s office and retail property segments have been mired in a multi-year slump that has triggered loan defaults.

Commercial buildings in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Bonds

Macroscope | Global debt crisis will mean higher taxes – or worse

Bond markets are in revolt in response to rising government debt, meaning urgent change is needed in how national priorities are financed.

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Wealth management

Hong Kong’s long-term wealth hub status safe from mainland curbs: JPMorgan exec

The investment bank’s North Asia chairwoman downplays regulatory hurdles – and views the city’s rivalry with Singapore in ‘win-win’ terms.

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US-China relations

US Treasury sanctions Hong Kong-based firm over Iran money laundering ties

Kameng Trading Ltd allegedly acted as front company to help Iran’s Pedram Pirouzan Exchange House access international financial system.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced “Operation Economic Outcast” on Monday, which expanded secondary sanctions on entities in jurisdictions deemed to support Tehran. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
United States

Warsh signals US Fed may need to raise rates if above-target inflation lingers

This was the closest he has come to acknowledging interest rate hikes may be needed to ease price pressures.

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China's economic recovery

China moves to stabilise property sector with ‘stronger-than-expected’ package

The measures aim to shift China’s vast property sector away from a presales model, as Beijing strives to stabilise market downturn.

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Hong Kong

BOCHK earnings climb as lower credit costs offset margin pressure

Bank beats forecast with HK$23.74 billion profit, helped by reduced credit costs and stronger fee income from wealth and insurance.

The results follow a year in which BOCHK completed a five-year strategic plan. Photo: Sam Tsang
Singapore

Costly lesson: how Singapore investors are lured by foreign-stock scams

Analysts say real overseas stocks, trading platforms and chat groups can give scams a veneer of legitimacy.

People walk past the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing in Exchange Square, Central, on July 17. Photo: Karma Lo
War and conflict

Opinion | The end of history? No, the world’s thermodynamic bill is coming due

When energy, technology, money and power are linked, governments can’t escape the laws of nature.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macau tycoon Lawrence Ho’s family office targets space sector in de-SPAC deal

The business combination with Singapore-based Astrum Space could set the stage for a New York Stock Exchange debut by the end of the year.

Insurance

China Life’s revenue surges as insurer plans deeper push into AI and biotech

Company pledges long-term support for tech-innovation after revenue jumps 81 per cent and net profit soars 228 per cent.

China Life has accelerated integration of new technologies into its business scenarios, according to the company. Photo: Getty Images
Biomedicine: Companies

US surgical robotics firm targets Hong Kong listing to tap mainland China market

Noah Medical expects to file application as early as next year, joining surge of tech listings tapping city’s international fundraising pool.

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Noah Medical has begun preparations for a Hong Kong listing. Photo: Handout
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese battery giant CATL spreads investments in search of new growth drivers

World’s largest producer of lithium-ion batteries for EVs and energy storage systems has committed over 17 billion yuan to non-battery deals.

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Futu

Tiger, Futu surge overseas after Beijing clampdown strips mainland growth engine

Brokerages shift to Southeast Asia, US and Europe amid Beijing’s stepped-up drive to root out illegal cross-border securities activity.

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