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Hong Kong stock market

The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?

After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.

China stock market

US investors increase buying of Hong Kong, mainland Chinese stocks

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks retreat on AI worries, China markets rally in Year of the Horse

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks gain by most in nearly a month on China export optimism

‘China and Hong Kong are the biggest beneficiaries’ of US court decision on tariffs, Goldman Sachs strategists and economists say.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House on February 20, 2026, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that his tariffs exceeded his authority. Photo: Reuters
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House on February 20, 2026, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that his tariffs exceeded his authority. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall as market reopens after 3-day Lunar New Year holiday

Tech heavyweights Alibaba, Baidu and Kuaishou drop as trading commences in the Year of the Horse.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise to wrap up best lunar-year performance in eight years

As market closes for Lunar New Year, benchmark hits 32 per cent gain since the Year of the Snake began in January 2025.

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Korean investors pour US$92.5 million into Hong Kong AI, tech stocks

Return to mainland equities bends towards start-ups and ETFs, versus earlier focus on bellwether, large-cap names.

Bull statues stand near screens showing the Hang Seng Index at Exchange Square in Hong Kong, home of the city’s bourse operator, on February 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Bull statues stand near screens showing the Hang Seng Index at Exchange Square in Hong Kong, home of the city’s bourse operator, on February 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slip as regulator summons tech firms over train tickets

Approaching Lunar New Year holiday also dampens investors’ enthusiasm for technology stocks, analyst says.

IPO

Shenzhen-listed Unisplendour abandons plan to raise funds in Hong Kong

The Tsinghua Holdings arm, however, will raise US$800 million via a private share placement on Shenzhen exchange.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise as positive holiday bias sets in ahead of Lunar New Year

Southbound net inflows reflect investor optimism about Hong Kong stocks after the holiday, analyst says.

Bull statues look out over Exchange Square, where Hong Kong’s bourse operator is headquartered, on February 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Made in China 2025

Chinese healthcare firms expand overseas to support growing expat community

Privately owned Distinct Healthcare plans to open a clinic in Dubai, while TCM group Gushengtang eyes 50 centres in Southeast Asia.

Distinct Healthcare raised HK$284.53 million from its initial public offering in Hong Kong last week. Photo: Handout
Distinct Healthcare raised HK$284.53 million from its initial public offering in Hong Kong last week. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Mainland China’s investors pour into Hong Kong-listed drug stocks

An index tracking Stock Connect buying of 40 mainland drug firms gains 9 per cent in a week as China’s industry heft grows.

Hong Kong

AI chip supplier Axera trades flat in Hong Kong debut as investor frenzy cools

Axera attracted HK$22.34 billion from retail investors during the bookbuilding period, marking an oversubscription of 74.4 times.

Banking & finance

China slashes wait times for loss-making tech firms seeking refinancing, fundraising

Three of China’s stock exchanges have relaxed fundraising time thresholds on listed tech companies as Beijing pushes for self-reliance.

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People walk past the Shanghai Stock Exchange Building in Shanghai, China. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong stock market

Tech sell-off rattles investors with cross-asset volatility set to linger

Markets swing sharply across asset classes as AI forces a rethink of pricing power and long-term growth bets.

Analysts are warning that heightened volatility across asset classes could persist for months. Photo: Getty
Analysts are warning that heightened volatility across asset classes could persist for months. Photo: Getty
Made in China 2025

Fosun Pharma unit licenses lung cancer drug to Eisai in US$1.55 billion deal

The deal comes as Chinese novel drug makers are having more say in how their new medicines are developed with global partners.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks drop as mainland tech firms, metals and crypto slide

Hang Seng Index follows US declines as AI worries and falling prices for gold, silver and cryptocurrency rattle investors.

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IPO

China’s biggest pork producer Muyuan flat in Hong Kong share debut

Firm’s US$1.4 billion IPO records lower oversubscription rate than other recent listings, reflecting a cooling of the red-hot market.

Muyuan Foods chairman Qin Yinglin (left) takes part in the company’s listing ceremony at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing on February 6, 2026. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Muyuan Foods chairman Qin Yinglin (left) takes part in the company’s listing ceremony at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing on February 6, 2026. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks eke out gain as mainland investors overpower tech jitters

Southbound Stock Connect inflows provide late-session support, helping the benchmark reverse earlier losses.

IPO

Morgan Stanley sees another record year for Hong Kong IPOs as pipeline hits 450

Mainland China’s issuers will still dominate city’s IPO market, executive says, but US and Southeast Asian companies are also joining in.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks gain as tax worries abate, solar sector rallies on Musk plans

‘Broader VAT hikes on private services are unlikely in 2026 and would run counter to reflation efforts,’ Morgan Stanley says.

People walk near screens displaying stock information at Exchange Square in Hong Kong, home of the city’s bourse operator, on February 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise despite losses for tech firms on tax concerns

Baidu, Kuaishou among internet stocks losing ground amid rumours regulators may adjust value-added taxes on the sector.

People walk past Exchange Square in Central, home of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on March 28, 2025. Photo: Matthew Miller
People walk past Exchange Square in Central, home of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on March 28, 2025. Photo: Matthew Miller
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Hong Kong stocks drop by most since November, led by mining, telecoms

Telecommunications firms drop after Chinese authorities raise value-added taxes, denting profit expectations.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end 7-day rally as investors resort to profit-taking

Despite the setback, the Hang Seng Index is set for its best monthly performance since September 2025.

IPO

3 Chinese firms add to Hong Kong’s IPO boom with US$2 billion in fundraising

Muyuan Foods, Shenzhen Han’s and Distinct Healthcare started taking orders for their Hong Kong listings on Thursday.

Muyuan Foods, the world’s largest hog firm, plans to sell about 274 million new shares at up to HK$39 each. Photo: Shutterstock
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