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Banking & finance
HSBC stays the course in the Middle East despite war
The bank will continue to invest in the UAE, alongside India, China and Singapore, says Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East.
13 Apr 2026 - 6:17PM
Hong Kong property
Hong Kong safe haven appeal seen rising as Middle East turmoil clouds outlook
13 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
Banking & finance
Calls grow for HKMA to go further on stablecoins after conservative first batch
11 Apr 2026 - 5:10PM
Fintech
HSBC, StanChart-led group among first to get stablecoin licences in Hong Kong
HSBC will launch its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin in the second half of this year, integrating it into its PayMe and mobile banking platforms.
10 Apr 2026 - 9:10PM
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The awarding of stablecoin issuer licences marks the city’s latest step towards embracing cryptocurrency’s most-traded cash substitute. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance
China healthcare stocks shine in Hong Kong amid Middle East turmoil
Hang Seng Healthcare Index outpaces broader market as Akeso, Innovent, Hansoh provide refuge for global investors.
10 Apr 2026 - 4:25PM
Banking & finance
OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital back Vietnam crypto platform’s pilot scheme bid
Under pilot rules, at least 65 per cent of capital must come from institutional investors and foreign ownership is capped at 49 per cent.
10 Apr 2026 - 11:04AM
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Hong Kong property
Developers line up 1,300 Hong Kong flats as sentiment improves, prices tick higher
New projects across the city draw steady demand, with selective price increases reflecting improved homebuying sentiment.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
General view of the Pavilia Farm in Tai Wai. Photo: Google
Artificial intelligence
Alibaba cloud growth forecast to climb with AI push, higher charges: analysts
The company’s cloud and AI businesses are gaining speed, with token usage and pricing changes fuelling growth, analysts say.
9 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
Banking & finance
Mainland China and Hong Kong IPOs drive Citic to the top of banking fee rankings
Citic leads Asia-Pacific in fees in the first quarter as IPOs in Hong Kong and mainland China offset weaker debt and M&A activity.
9 Apr 2026 - 5:02PM
Banking & finance
More Chinese banks claw back bonuses, cut salaries despite mixed profit recovery
Some lenders are also deferring bonuses and cutting headcount as they tighten their purse strings.
9 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
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
A shop owner holds a toy depicting US President Donald Trump at the Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, Zhejiang province on April 10, 2025. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance
Everest’s US$250 million buy signals rising global appetite for China biotech
Sovereign wealth funds from Singapore and Abu Dhabi join Chinese state capital as cross-border biotech licensing reaches record highs.
9 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
Banking & finance
More global firms eye Hong Kong for cheaper yuan loans, bonds: StanChart
The HKMA yuan facility charges an interest rate equal to the Shanghai interbank rate, which is 200 basis points lower than the US fed rate.
8 Apr 2026 - 6:30PM
IPO
China’s Sigenergy Technology seeks US$561.6 million from Hong Kong IPO
The Shanghai-based energy storage systems provider is selling 13.57 million shares at HK$324.20 each.
8 Apr 2026 - 2:48PM
Banking & finance
Barclays boosts Hong Kong presence to tap thriving IPO market
C.S. Venkatakrishnan said the bank is increasing its outlay on talent and technology across its investment banking and trading units.
8 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Asia and Hong Kong are very important areas for Barclays, according to group CEO C. S. Venkatakrishnan. Photo: Edmond So
Banking & finance
ICBC and CCB lead China’s biggest banks in US$61 billion dividend payout
Record payouts come as regulators push listed companies to enhance dividend frequency and predictability.
7 Apr 2026 - 10:31AM
Banking & finance
Stricter Chinese scrutiny of offshore vehicles a blow for tech IPO candidates
Mainland’s stock market watchdog is discouraging establishment of ‘red-chip-structured’ companies in sensitive industries.
8 Apr 2026 - 10:53AM
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Yuan
China’s yuan may be going global faster than Western data suggests, analysts say
Many yuan transactions are now routed through China’s own global payment system, which often does not show up in traditional data sets, analysts say.
6 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
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The Chinese yuan may be used more widely in cross-border payments than conventional data suggests, analysts say. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property
Hong Kong developers test homebuyers with price increases after sell-outs
‘This is a classic recovery-phase strategy: testing price elasticity without undermining the building momentum,’ an analyst says.
6 Apr 2026 - 9:14PM
Banking & finance
Manulife, HSBC, Barclays lead big finance firms’ AI adoption in Hong Kong
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po launched an AI+ strategy in this year’s budget speech to promote AI applications in the banking sector.
3 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
Hong Kong stock market
China’s Pop Mart struggles despite buy-backs as Labubu reliance sparks concerns
Toymaker’s shares have fallen nearly 50 per cent since February as investors weigh slowing overseas growth and dependence on flagship line.
3 Apr 2026 - 12:03PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China EV makers surge back in March as subsidies and financing spur demand
Carmakers report strong month-on-month gains as policy support and new financing schemes lift buyer sentiment.
2 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
The EV rebound has been underpinned by renewed policy support at the local level. Photo: AFP
Bonds
China’s JD.com returns to dim sum bond market with 10b yuan offering
The e-commerce giant is issuing the yuan-denominated notes in two tranches of 7.5 billion yuan and 2.5 billion yuan.
2 Apr 2026 - 4:26PM
Hong Kong property
Bought 52 years ago, Hong Kong home sells for 252 times original price
Veteran sports administrator Lawrence Yu is selling his house for about HK$190 million, for which he paid HK$750,000 in 1974.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
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China property
Top Chinese developers’ losses mount as debt overhaul props up operations
Analysts say subdued demand and cautious buyers persist, with one-off debt restructuring masking deeper losses in the sector.
1 Apr 2026 - 6:02PM
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