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Chinese start-up ZYT eyes semi-autonomous truck production this year
DJI spin-off is providing autopilot systems to six manufacturers, as fuel-saving abilities gain importance amid oil supply shock.
5 May 2026 - 7:00AM
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China trade
China’s critical minerals grip faces test as new Asian financing tool launches
4 May 2026 - 4:38PM
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Gold in Hong Kong
Gold rush: Hong Kong bullion imports from Dubai jump amid US-Iran war
4 May 2026 - 7:55PM
Banking & finance
Kazakhstan’s AIFC discussing stock-trading links with Shanghai, Hong Kong
Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor.
4 May 2026 - 9:00AM
A view of the Astana International Financial Centre in Kazakhstan. Photo: Handout
HKEX
HKEX posts record quarterly profit, topping forecast as listings, turnover surge
Earnings jump 27 per cent to HK$5.19 billion as global capital continues to seek safe havens and access to Asian growth: CEO Bonnie Chan.
29 Apr 2026 - 5:58PM
Hong Kong stock market
China oil stocks rise as crude rally lifts Sinopec, CNOOC earnings
First-quarter earnings remain resilient as crude prices surge on Middle East tensions, tightening global supply and lifting margins.
29 Apr 2026 - 4:39PM
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Zimbabwe
Tianqi Lithium favours China’s salt lakes over Africa amid resource nationalism
In response to Zimbabwe’s export ban, two Chinese companies have promised to build a domestic lithium sulphate plant.
26 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
Mining trucks load lithium sulphate in Atacama Salt Flat, Chile, on July 29, 2024. Photo: Anadolu via Getty Images
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers target global expansion at Auto China amid energy shock
Most carmakers taking part in the exhibition have either debuted models designed for export markets or announced expansion plans.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:57PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
CATL to supercharge China’s EV sector with revamped battery tech
World’s largest EV battery producer reveals third-gen product that charges in under six and a half minutes, easing drivers’ range anxiety.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:16PM
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Banking & finance
Hong Kong reasserts role as safe haven in global finance amid Iran conflict
The city’s safe-harbour appeal for capital and investments grows as China’s support strengthens its edge while Dubai faces pressure.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:47AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s lithium giant Ganfeng sees profit jump as EV, ESS battery demand soars
The world’s top lithium producer forecasts a strong turnaround as global decarbonisation and AI-driven energy storage fuel demand.
16 Apr 2026 - 10:40PM
Ganfeng Lithium has forecast an estimated profit of up to 2.1 billion yuan in the three months to March. Photo: Shutterstock
Commodities
Geopolitics to drive Hong Kong mining fundraising amid ‘supercycle’, experts say
Hong Kong could see more mining IPOs as global demand for resources accelerates, though national security issues may slow deals: experts.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV battery giant CATL to set up mining arm to secure supply chain
Global energy shock accelerates CATL’s upstream push as demand for EV batteries and storage systems surges.
15 Apr 2026 - 9:55PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Solid-state battery firms in China and US charged up for IPO run
A trio of battery developers are advancing listing plans as high oil prices and geopolitical tensions boost interest in energy storage.
10 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China amps up battery buildout to ‘10 times US 2025 capacity’
China’s battery expansion plans highlight a widening gap with the US, as renewable energy demand fuels rapid growth in storage systems.
9 Apr 2026 - 10:54PM
An employee works on the production line at FoxESS, a global leader in the development of inverter and energy storage solutions. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance
Yiwu market owner eyes Hong Kong IPO to support overseas expansion
Hong Kong listing plan comes after the company reported net profit of 4.2 billion yuan for 2025, up 36.8 per cent from a year earlier.
9 Apr 2026 - 2:06PM
Commodities
Gold may reverse course once Iran war ends, Fed adopts policy easing
Gold has been on a wild ride this year, surging as much as 25 per cent before the war in Iran wiped out almost all the gains.
6 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
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Business of climate change
Ganfeng Lithium sees surge in battery demand amid China-US energy rivalry
Executives project an ‘explosive growth’ in energy storage, with Chinese firms extending their lead amid AI and data centre demand.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
AI computing and data centre demand are new power consumption drivers, according to Ganfeng Lithium. Photo: Getty Images
China stock market
Iran war hits stocks as Hong Kong IPO boom falters
Conflict in the Middle East hammered Asian stocks in March, adding to the challenges facing Hong Kong’s IPO rush.
31 Mar 2026 - 5:10PM
Semiconductors
South Korea turns to Russia for naphtha as Asia’s chip industry feels squeeze
South Korea’s return to Russian naphtha – vital for semiconductor manufacturing – highlights Asia’s fragile supply chain amid Iran conflict.
31 Mar 2026 - 5:02PM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong tycoon-backed start-up raises US$300 million to scale battery push
The California-based firm will use new funding to scale manufacturing and expand globally, with Hong Kong anchoring its regional push.
31 Mar 2026 - 3:39PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks fall with Asia as Iran conflict drives oil prices higher
Most Asian markets retreat as surging oil prices fuel concerns over the economic fallout, while aluminium producers rally on supply fears.
30 Mar 2026 - 5:13PM
The Hang Seng Index retreated 0.8 per cent on Monday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong stock market
China’s CNOOC to boost oil and gas output amid Middle East strife
Country’s largest producer aims to increase output by up to 3 per cent from 2025’s record level.
26 Mar 2026 - 8:39PM
China food security
China rushes to stabilise fertiliser market as Iran war chokes off imports
China is pushing firms to release their fertiliser reserves in time for the vital spring planting season, as supplies of key inputs tighten.
27 Mar 2026 - 12:48PM
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Mergers & Acquisitions
China’s Zijin Mining clinches US$2.6b Chifeng Gold takeover in expansion drive
The acquisition boosts Zijin’s reserves amid resource nationalism, giving it control of Chifeng’s assets in Asia and Africa.
23 Mar 2026 - 6:52PM
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