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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV insurers move towards profitability on higher premiums, AI adoption
Chinese insurers are turning to AI as the technology cuts labour costs and enhances pricing accuracy.
23 Feb 2026 - 10:30AM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks gain by most in nearly a month on China export optimism
23 Feb 2026 - 4:47PM
Hong Kong stock market
Why is the Hang Seng Tech Index underperforming while AI shares soar?
23 Feb 2026 - 10:46AM
Made in China 2025
After boost from viral dance challenge, Chinese medicine firm’s shares languish
Slumping profits at Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical have dragged the shares to about HK$7 in December 2025 from HK$15.62 in December 2022.
22 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
The combined daily production capacity of ibuprofen and paracetamol in China surged fourfold to 202 million tablets by late December 2022. Photo: Shutterstock
China stock market
From AI to aerospace: China meme rocket shares take off in race with US
Investors scramble for opportunities to maintain market momentum after the AI frenzy shows signs of losing steam.
21 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
Gold in Hong Kong
Hong Kong stocks and gold start the Year of the Horse on a mixed note
The Hang Seng Index fell 1.1 per cent on the first day of trading of the new year, while local gold prices rose 0.6 per cent.
20 Feb 2026 - 5:23PM
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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.
20 Feb 2026 - 4:49PM
Hong Kong stock exchange in Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Gold in Hong Kong
Gold’s volatile run set to continue as investors eye next breakout
Investors are like crocodiles waiting to strike, Jupiter says, as bullion eyes new highs amid continuing geopolitical and policy tension.
20 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
China property
Sofa so bad: China’s home-furnishing sector hits a do-or-die stretch
Falling home prices and relentless price competition are forcing small decor firms into a battle for survival.
18 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
Fintech
Can Hong Kong lead a digital gold trading revolution with blockchain innovation?
Beyond banks, asset managers, fintechs and crypto firms are racing to launch innovative tokenised gold products for investors.
17 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
Hong Kong stock market
Chow Tai Fook-linked firms set for record US$192 million hit in Giordano case
Hong Kong watchdog says share dealings dating back to 2016 triggered a mandatory offer obligation.
16 Feb 2026 - 7:27PM
The logo of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is seen at its office in Quarry Bay. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Mainland China
UBS China venture faces wrath of silver investors after valuation change
More than 200,000 people file complaints as UBS SDIC’s attempted remedy for sudden change of fund’s price benchmark falls flat with some.
16 Feb 2026 - 4:01PM
Banking & finance
Can Hong Kong’s MPF members repeat record gains in Year of the Horse?
Volatility looms in the Year of the Horse, analysts forecast, after the Year of the Snake delivered estimated earnings of US$32 billion.
16 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
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.
16 Feb 2026 - 1:07PM
Hong Kong stock market
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.
16 Feb 2026 - 8:30AM
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
Why a 2,000-fold pay gap for Hong Kong board members may be a troubling sign
Far wider disparity than other markets may indicate talent issues on the low end, lack of independence on the high end, lawmaker says.
15 Feb 2026 - 4:43PM
Hong Kong stock market
CATL, CMOC Group, Laopu Gold join Hang Seng Index in latest quarterly review
The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed.
13 Feb 2026 - 7:39PM
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Germany
Mercedes to accelerate localisation as China revenue slump hits 2025 profits
Despite a weak outlook, the company unveils a strategy to further localise production in China, introduce AI-based upgrades and launch new models.
13 Feb 2026 - 4:46PM
A Mercedes-Benz CLA is showcased at the Shanghai Motor Show last year. Photo: dpa
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks decline after US rout on AI disruption jitters
Sell-offs also whiplash commodity markets, with both gold and silver slumping as traders unwind positions to cover soured bets on equities.
13 Feb 2026 - 4:35PM
Artificial intelligence
Alibaba’s Qwen tops 120 million orders in 6 days amid China’s AI shopping battle
Campaign has sparked a behavioural shift towards AI-powered shopping, which Alibaba says is becoming a more popular lifestyle choice.
12 Feb 2026 - 5:07PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s efforts to control EV price war sees carmakers paying vendors quicker
Only a handful of the nearly 50 mainland China-based EV builders have been able to turn a profit amid the price wars.
12 Feb 2026 - 6:53PM
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.
12 Feb 2026 - 4:46PM
Travelers wait with their luggage outside a train station in Beijing on February 10, 2026. Photo: EPA
China stock market
Index compiler MSCI tilts towards Chinese tech stocks in latest revamp
A net 21 stocks were added to the MSCI China Index, including SenseTime, Pony.ai and Hesai Technology.
12 Feb 2026 - 7:30AM
Banking & finance
China lets yuan rise to strongest level in years as de-dollarisation trend grows
China’s central bank sets the yuan’s midpoint rate at its strongest level since mid-2023, as jitters over the US dollar buoy the Chinese currency.
11 Feb 2026 - 4:11PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Sudden closure of Chinese restaurant chain’s outlets leaves diners in limbo
Operator Shanghai XNG Holdings suspends operations at 10 branches on the mainland, saying the closures are part of a strategic realignment.
11 Feb 2026 - 7:06PM
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