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

Zhipu AI, MiniMax shares to test Hong Kong market as lock-ups end

Shares worth US$11.5 billion to hit market as record wave of lock-up expirations starts and some firms eye share placements.

Semiconductors

China’s chip equipment sector faces earnings scrutiny amid soaring stock prices

Business of climate change

Peak oil: China’s crude demand set to fall as EV bets ease Hormuz fears

Malaysia

Chinese tourist’s World Cup flag blunder in Malaysia goes viral

The visitor demanded a hotel fly China’s flag, unaware the display only featured nations that had actually qualified for the tournament.

A still from a social media video shows a Chinese tourist at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, irate about the absence of China’s national flag from a World Cup display. Photo: Threads
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong prime office rents to increase as vacancies set to plateau

Despite increased supply and a vacancy rate plateauing at 14 per cent, prime office rentals will rise up to 5 per cent this year, says JLL.

The Netherlands

Dutch trade minister in China for high-stakes talks on tech war, tariff tensions

Minister is accompanied by representatives from 17 Dutch companies from sectors including logistics, agriculture and hi-tech.

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China-EU relations

Letters | ‘China Opportunity 2.0’ will boost innovation – and Europe-China ties

Readers discuss the benefits of deepening scientific cooperation, how Hong Kong can be truly Muslim-friendly, and the HK$2 transport scheme expansion.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers his speech at the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum in Dalian, Liaoning province, on June 24. Photo: AFP
Accidents and disasters in China

China hit by multiple extremes in fatal start to predicted extreme flood season

Meteorologists warn of a ‘complex’ series of challenges this year, with severe wind, rainstorms and geological disasters across the country.

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Hong Kong economy

AI ‘central plank’ in Hong Kong’s economic development, John Lee says

City leader says first five-year blueprint and coming policy address will drive AI-led growth.

Hong Kong economy

SCMP’s China Conference to debut in Astana this September

Esteemed China Conference series in Kazakh capital will highlight opportunities in fast-growing Central Asia.

SCMP publisher Tammy Tam says the event in Astana will enable participants to explore new opportunities. Photo: Jonathan Wong
China’s private sector

China records most new unicorn start-ups in 5 years as AI and robotics boom

The pace is the fastest since 2021 though momentum for some start-ups remains uncertain, according to a new report.

A man stands next to a poster of a humanoid robot during the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 25, 2026. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s IPO surge

Hong Kong’s initial public offerings jumped 73 per cent in the first half of 2026, driven by listings from Chinese technology companies. Still, even with a robust pipeline, the city is unlikely to hold onto its IPO crown this year.

Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Before we hail Hong Kong cinema’s return, let’s ensure its survival

The rules we make around artificial intelligence and creative work today will define what the city’s culture and economy look like tomorrow.

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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.

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
Gold in Hong Kong

Hong Kong inaugurates trial operation of gold clearing and settlement system

Chief Executive John Lee announces ‘milestone’ for city’s gold trading ecosystem at Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit.

Gold bars and coins at a precious metals dealership. Photo: DPA
Taiwan

Taiwan revives ‘anti-communist’ training for military graduates after 24 years

The change reflects growing concern over Beijing’s efforts to infiltrate the island’s armed forces after a string of espionage cases.

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Education in Hong Kong

Crushed it: AI and healthy habits help Hong Kong students ace IB

Pupils from Diocesan Boys’ School, Victoria Shanghai Academy and Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School share insights on how they excelled in the IB exam.

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North Korea

‘Let me join’: North Korea flexes naval muscle ahead of China-Russia drills

Pyongyang’s new cruise-missile destroyers are built to project power far beyond home waters, analysts say.

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Multiple cruise missiles are test launched from a North Korean destroyer on Friday in this picture released by Pyongyang’s official Korean Central News Agency. Photo: KCNA/Reuters
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s pension fund suffers a loss in June but reports first-half gains

On average, each MPF member saw a pension savings loss of HK$5,087 in June, but gained HK$18,500 in the first six months, according to MPF Ratings.

Ukraine war

Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks

‘China is probably the country with the ‌best and most direct access to the Russian leadership,’ said Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Stoere.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | 13-month retail growth streak proves Hong Kong is back in business

Even with cross-border competition, the city has shown it can offer unique experiences that attract locals and visitors alike.

Tourists shop at a jewellery store on Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui on May 1. Photo: Jelly Tse
US-China relations

Why China and the US are too entangled for a clean financial break

Though relations have turned frosty, analysts said US-China economic ties are too extensive to unwind completely – with dependencies on both sides.

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Canada

Canada picks German firm for new sub fleet deal, likely strengthening Nato ties

German firm TKMS beats Hanwha Ocean of South Korea to Canadian submarine agreement in move expected to strengthen ties with Nato.

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US-China relations

Trump hints at public ‘contribution’ from US AI firms, sparking speculation

US president offers few details on possible AI industry payments or benefits to Americans as administration weighs new policy options.

US-China relations

Nato can’t be ‘naive’ about China as it ramps up military might, Rutte claims

Nato’s secretary general contacts Japan’s defence minister after Chinese nuclear submarine fires test missile into Pacific.

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Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte attends a pre-summit press conference on Monday ahead of this week’s Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey. Photo: dpa
US-China tech war

Alibaba wins reprieve on US lobbying after Pentagon blacklisted companies

Ruling gives Chinese firm temporary relief in closely watched legal battle that could decide whether Pentagon blacklist is legitimate.

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The logo of Chinese technology firm Alibaba is seen at its office in Beijing on August 2021. Photo: AP
Banking & finance

‘Might not be the last’: the red flags behind China’s latest bank rescue

Regulators intervened over concerns of aggressive expansion and credit risks, underscoring vulnerabilities in some smaller regional lenders.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels red rainstorm warning as suspected waterspout spotted

Hong Kong Observatory issues red signal at 9.45pm but cancels it at 10.45pm.

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