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Latest news and features on investing, with a particular focus on the economies in Hong Kong, mainland China and Asia.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Efforts are being made to boost Hong Kong’s role as an offshore yuan financing centre. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Shot in the arm for Hong Kong as key financial facilitator

People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng reiterates city’s superconnector role at Asian Financial Forum.

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Pakistan minister eyes joint ventures, secondary listings in Hong Kong

China stock market

UBS sees mainland-listed equities at a higher level at the end of 2025

Wealth management

How to talk to your family about inheritance – 3 essential tips

It may be an awkward conversation but a crucial one so that conflict can be avoided, your heirs’ expectations aligned, and well-being boosted.

Communication with your heirs is paramount when it comes to family inheritances. Photo: Shutterstock
China property

Shanghai property deals to rise this year amid bargain hunting: JLL

Landlords are willing to reduce prices while high-net-worth individuals pursue safe returns amid deflationary pressure.

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Malaysia

My Take | Can Johor-Singapore SEZ be a flag-bearer for Southeast Asia’s economic clout?

The SEZ aims to tap new growth areas alongside priority industries to make it the region of choice for businesses, but challenges remain.

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Hong Kong stock market

With US tariffs unlikely to reach 60% Hong Kong, China markets will rise: analysts

Analysts from Pictet and BNP Paribas expect US tariffs on Chinese goods to reach 20 per cent and 25 per cent, respectively.

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US president-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a tariff of 60 per cent on Chinese exports. Photo: AP Photo
Asean

Opinion | Why Southeast Asia will shine on as an investment bright spot

A decade since setting up the Asean Economic Community, the region has made progress in integration and drawing FDI but challenges remain.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer NWD’s shares slump on slow debt-cutting progress

The stock has dropped 7 per cent this year after losing more than 50 per cent of its value last year.

Banking & finance

China says ‘patient capital’ a virtue in government investment funds

Beijing’s government investment funds have been encouraged to set higher risk thresholds, particularly in tech research allocations.

China has called for more long-term thinking and less risk aversion in its investment funds, particularly for the tech industry. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

Series of factors will conspire to limit Hang Seng Index’s rise in 2025: UBS

The Swiss bank expects the city’s benchmark index to rise above 20,000 by year-end, implying a gain of 3.7 per cent from Wednesday’s close.

The Hang Seng Index is displayed on November 14, 2024, when the stock exchange operated for the first time during a severe typhoon conditions. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong braces for an IPO revival after ringing in necessary changes

Reforms, mainland China support and easing of interest rate environment raise hopes of comeback by Hong Kong bourse.

Millionaires and billionaires

Meet Marc Lasry, the Milwaukee Bucks co-owner being sued by a former employee

Lasry moved to the US as a child and once shared a room with his 2 sisters – now he’s the epitome of the American dream; but he’s counter-suing a former employee for extortion after she claimed harassment.

Malaysia

‘Development gap’ poses risk to success of Johor-Singapore SEZ

The Johor-Singapore special economic zone is also poised to spark renewed interest in properties in the Malaysian state, analysts say.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Putrajaya on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Wealth management

Singapore fund Paragon opens Hong Kong office to reach more wealthy clients

Fund manager sees Hong Kong as an ideal wealth management hub to reach more wealthy clients in the Greater China region.

CEO Arthur Fong (left) and chief operating officer Faye Ng will lead Paragon’s fund operations in the city. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to ease asset requirements in cash-for-residency scheme

Changes also aimed at bolstering city’s status as family office hub, but questions remain over whether Hong Kong can lure business away from Singapore.

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Banking & finance

Asia-Pacific loans poised for strong rebound in 2025 with M&A surge

The region’s loan volumes reached US$164 billion in the final three months of 2024 – the strongest fourth-quarter performance in three years.

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China stock market

Chinese exchanges woo foreign investors after worst start in 9 years

The bourses met representatives of 16 overseas money managers and investment banks, seeking their inputs to jumpstart the market.

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The Shenzhen and Shanghai stock exchanges met foreign money managers to seek their inputs on reviving the nation’s stock market. Photo: Xinhua
Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Hong Kong’s 2024 pension gained 13% at best pace in 4 years

The increase of HK$102.4 billion (US$13 billion) works out to HK$21,500 per member, says MPF Ratings.

Banking & finance

Hongkongers’ start-up eyes 100,000 investment pros as AI tool users

Arbor’s ‘reasoning’ chatbot analyses text and extracts investment ideas to enhance fundamental stock analysis, company says.

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China property

Shanghai’s December lived-in home sales hit 4-year high on incentives

Homeowners still had to offer discounts to get deals done, as analysts warn the uptick may be short-lived amid a bearish economic outlook.

Residential buildings are pictured in Shanghai on September 29, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Timepieces

Is now the best time to invest in luxury watches? How to shop second-hand

The luxury watch market is cooling down after the pandemic-fuelled boom, offering an opportunity for collectors to snag coveted timepieces at more affordable prices.

In November, Phillips in association with Bacs &Russo presented the “Toki: Watch Auction”, focused on watch collecting in Japan. Photo: Handout
China stock market

Taking stock: global investment banks hedge their bets on China market next year

After a forgettable year, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Goldman Sachs and others make their predictions for Chinese equities in 2025.

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China stock market

China’s stimulus blitz pulls in more gung-ho Gen Z stock investors

Gen Z traders doubled to 110 million after the September policy measures, swelling the pool of investors with higher risk appetite, a Hurun-Ping An report shows.

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Banking & finance

Middle East funds drive 21% surge in sovereign investments in China

US$10.3 billion from state-owned investors flowed into China last year, 62 per cent of it from Persian Gulf nations, says Global SWF.

People visit the Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival at Yuyuan Garden Mall in Shanghai on January 1, 2025. Photo: Xinhua
Blockchain

Bitcoin doubles in 2024, as analysts expect more gains in 2025

‘We remain convinced US$100,000 is not the final milestone,’ analysts at brokerage Bernstein say.

Bitcoin surged 120 per cent in 2024. Some analysts expect more gains this year. Photo: dpa
Business of climate change

Templewater builds Middle East ties to unlock energy transition potential

Private equity firm eyes opportunities for its entities in vehicle manufacturing and sales distribution in the Gulf Cooperation Council nations.

Taiwan

Why Beijing’s Taiwan integration experiment in Fujian is starting to fizzle

Beijing invests billions into luring Taiwanese to Fujian’s Pingtan county, but it has yet to translate into political loyalty.

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