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A gong is struck to mark the HKEX’s 26th anniversary at Connect Hall on Friday. Photo: May Tse
IPO

Hong Kong loses IPO crown as swelling wave of Chinese tech no match for SpaceX

With Chinese technology giants fuelling an ‘A-to-H’ listing boom, Hong Kong appears to be on the rise as their ‘fundraising venue of choice’.

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Aviation

Aviation leaders face Iran war fuel shock, rising fare prices at Rio summit

US, Israel war on Iran

Powerful reaction: how Iran war could spark Asia’s green hydrogen surge

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Hong Kong society

On This Day | World’s first Chinese-language TV station goes off-air in 2016 – SCMP archive

In 2016, Hong Kong-based Asia Television ceased broadcasting after 59 years on air.

People taking a picture outside the ATV Headquarters in Tai Po on April 1, 2016. Photo: David Wong
Greater Bay Area

Greater Bay Area trails peers in research despite strong tech potential: report

Southern China cluster of cities lags in basic research and original innovation, with talent gaps adding to challenges, Deloitte says.

Gold in Hong Kong

Investment gold retailers move into vacant Hong Kong high-street shops

‘We see overwhelming demand for investment gold coins and bars,’ retailer San Gold Coins’ Sophia Chen says.

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Family offices

Hong Kong adds 681 family offices as wealthy shift focus from US: Deloitte

The auditing firm’s survey shows a 25 per cent increase in the city’s single-family offices over two years, with the affluent wary of US volatility.

There were an estimated 3,384 single-family offices in Hong Kong by the end of last year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Fifa

Real are football’s biggest earners, Liverpool top EPL despite mediocre seasons

Spanish champions Barcelona second as Merseyside club are No 1 in Premier League for first time, Man Utd fall to lowest position.

Mergers & Acquisitions

China’s M&A revival points to deeper investor confidence in growth prospects

Deal value is expected to rise, with strategic transactions and overseas ambitions driving momentum.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s IPO market rings in 2026 on a high note

The city catapulted itself into the global top spot for initial public offerings in 2025, with another strong pipeline of listings expected this year.

Bonnie Chan Yiting (centre), CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, with (left to right) Li Yi, chairman of Beijing 51WORLD Digital Twin Technology; Alex Zhavoronkov, chairman and CEO of Insilico Medicine; Li Zhichen, chairman and CEO of OneRobotics (Shenzhen); Sun Laichun, chairman of Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group; Geng Dawei, executive director and general manager of Shenzhen Xunce Technology; and Brian B.Y.Chen, chairman of USAS Building System (Shanghai). The six companies began trading on the Hong Kong exchange on December 30. Photo: Sun Yeung
IPO

Insilico Medicine leads 6 Hong Kong IPOs, capping banner fundraising year

Debutants raise total of US$899 million as exchange wraps up one of the most active months for IPOs since 2021.

Executives of the six companies celebrate their listings in a gong ceremony at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing in Central on December 30, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
IPO

Holiday rush: Hong Kong IPO market sparkles with busiest December in years

From biotech to AI, December’s listings – including at least 15 down the stretch – crown the city’s revival in equity fundraising.

Accounting and auditing

Exclusive | Hong Kong to see more debt restructuring, liquidations amid weak economy: expert

Derek Lai says firms are more willing to engage professionals to address their debt problems, increasing the chance of a successful result.

Fame and celebrity

Simu Liu, from stock photo model to Barbie star – interview

The Marvel actor on persevering with unglamorous jobs on his way up as a way to respect the hard work of his parents before him.

Simu Liu is Style’s cover star for our November issue. Outfit: Louis Vuitton. Watch: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface 6010T/000P-H055. Photography: Boo George
My Take

My Take | America’s billionaire tech bros are bringing us closer to the end times

Whether it’s the Antichrist, the eugenic need to propagate smart babies to colonise Mars, or Cold War rhetoric against China, they are imposing eccentric and often dangerous ideas on the public.

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Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund, holds hundred dollar bills as he speaks during the Bitcoin 2022 Conference at Miami Beach Convention Center on April 7, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Photo: Getty Images
China property

China’s property market poised to decline at least through 2026: S&P analyst

Nationwide primary property sales are expected to fall 8 per cent in 2025 and between 6 to 7 per cent in 2026.

Malaysia

Later retirement expected in 2026 budget as Malaysia tackles economic pressures

Pension reform is ‘on the table’ for Friday’s budget as Anwar seeks to boost a sagging economy, but new taxes are not likely, analysts say.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong summit to help shine light on diversity and inclusion in boardroom

November 3 event to bring together more than 200 global CEOs, CFOs and other senior executives.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan will deliver a keynote speech at the Women Chief Executives Hong Kong summit on November 3. Photo: Handout
Singapore

Is Formula One’s first night race paying off for Singapore?

The race has remained a ‘strong draw’ for international visitors and continues to deliver substantial returns for Singapore.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong is ideal place for companies to set up captive insurers: CNOOC, HSBC

A captive insurer is set up by a parent company to provide all the firms in the group with insurance ­protection.

India

The Gen Z marketplace: how India’s youth are rewiring e-commerce

In India, a new, digital-native generation is intent on reclaiming tradition while embracing modern convenience.

A young woman walks past an apparel advertisement at a shopping centre in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

More small and medium-sized property developers to face default risks: experts

‘The market is very rigid, lacking new capital, as banks are reluctant to grant new loans,’ Deloitte’s Glen Ho says.

Buildings in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse
Singapore

Singapore to sell luxury items, gold bars seized in US$2.3 billion scandal

The sale of confiscated watches from brands like Richard Mille and Patek Philippe is also part of Singapore’s largest money laundering case.

China consumption

China’s Hainan eyes medical tourism boom after South Korea scraps tax perks

The island province, known for its tourism industry, aims to triple the number of medical tourists using local services over the next two years.

Extreme weather

My Take | Asia must leverage AI to combat rise in natural disasters

With such disasters set to cause billions of dollars of damage in the coming years, Asia must use AI to combat the impact of extreme weather.

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A warning sign of a deep water area at a flooded street in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, on July 22 as Typhoon Wipha hits Asia. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong property

Emperor’s US$2 billion debt woes reflect Hong Kong’s property market risks

Emperor International struggles with US$2.1 billion debt, as JPMorgan notes deteriorating risk profile among small, medium-sized developers.

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A view of Emperor Group Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Chinese smartphone maker Honor moves closer to onshore share listing

Mainland market’s fourth-largest smartphone maker first announced plans to list A shares in November 2023.

Hong Kong stock market

Middle East tensions not likely to disrupt recovery for Hong Kong stocks: Citigroup

Citigroup says instability in the Middle East could spur US-based fund managers to redirect investments to mainland China and Hong Kong.

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