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Artificial intelligence
China issues second warning on OpenClaw risks amid adoption frenzy
Cybersecurity agency cautions that improper installation and use of the AI agent carry severe security and data risks.
20 minutes ago
Banking & finance
Hong Kong family offices take long view despite Iran war, HKMA affiliate says
3 hours ago
Insurance
Hong Kong marine insurers gain edge over London with cheaper war-risk cover
2 hours ago
Banking & finance
China investors energise Hong Kong biotech stocks. Is foreign money missing out?
Stock Connect reshuffle reflects biotech sector’s growing role on international stage, though overseas funds remain cautious.
5 hours ago
Overseas capital tends to cherry-pick a few big-cap pharmaceutical companies rather than buy the biotech sector broadly, according to an analyst. Photo: Handout
CATL
China’s CATL profit surges 42% as global market share soars to all-time high
Surging demand solidifies CATL’s position as world’s top EV battery manufacturer for ninth consecutive year.
10 Mar 2026 - 12:06AM
Artificial intelligence
Chinese local governments offer OpenClaw subsidies as security questions linger
Shenzhen and Wuxi pledge subsidies to fuel OpenClaw adoption even as analysts warn of a ‘tricky trade-off between ease of use and privacy’.
9 Mar 2026 - 9:30PM
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Investment firms remain upbeat on deals despite geopolitical tensions, bankers say
Private equity, sovereign funds and family offices are sitting on record stocks of dry powder even as geopolitical risks cloud the global outlook.
9 Mar 2026 - 5:47PM
Commentators remain broadly optimistic about the outlook, despite continuing tensions in the Middle East. Photo: Dickson Lee
Energy
Oil above US$100 may persist as Goldman warns rally not over
Investors brace for prolonged disruption after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude to levels unseen since the 2022 energy shock.
9 Mar 2026 - 7:20PM
IPO
Hong Kong’s IPO pace picks up as 2 mainland Chinese firms get listing approval
Everdisplay Optronics and Galaxis Technology publish post-hearing information packs on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
9 Mar 2026 - 11:49AM
Artificial intelligence
Middle East crisis, global memory crunch dim AI smartphone buzz at MWC 2026
Industry excitement over AI-powered devices tempered by supply chain risks from Iran conflict and memory shortage affecting shipments.
8 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
China stock market
Trump’s Fed pick Warsh stokes uncertainty as investors weigh his policy shifts
US Treasuries have been falling recently, partially reflecting investor concerns that Warsh’s succession will slow rate reductions.
8 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM
Former US Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh speaks during a monetary policy conference at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution in Palo Alto, California, May 9, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Two Sessions 2026
China’s eastern, southern economic powerhouses vie for innovation leadership
Officials from Yangtze River Delta, Greater Bay Area outline ambitions after Xi Jinping calls on provincial economies to drive development.
6 Mar 2026 - 10:15PM
Two Sessions 2026
China to pursue commercial health insurance to ease strain, support innovation
Commercial health insurance enters China’s policy agenda as an ageing population and costs strain basic coverage.
6 Mar 2026 - 6:12PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks record steepest weekly slump in 4 months on US-Iran war
For the week, the Hang Seng Index fell 3.3 per cent, the worst weekly performance since November 21.
6 Mar 2026 - 5:03PM
China manufacturing
China bets on AI-manufacturing integration to narrow digital gap with US
Beijing’s new five-year plan calls for digital economy to account for bigger share of GDP, backed by 28 major projects, 5G upgrades and data-focused industrial policy.
6 Mar 2026 - 9:08AM
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A surgical robotic demonstration is seen during an exhibition for medical equipment last March in China’s Chongqing. Photo: Xinhua
Two Sessions 2026
Lean harder into Hong Kong-mainland China market ties: ‘two sessions’ delegates
Higher integration would raise resilience of the mainland financial system while supporting yuan internationalisation, CPPCC members say.
6 Mar 2026 - 7:30AM
Insilico
Insilico Medicine advances Middle East push with UAE AI drug discovery deal
Hong Kong-listed biotech firm’s shares jump after announcing partnership to use AI tools in drug discovery in the United Arab Emirates.
6 Mar 2026 - 6:30AM
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E-commerce
JD.com posts quarterly loss amid costly instant delivery battle
Profit for 2025 cut in half amid expensive fight with Alibaba and Meituan, as well as dampened consumer spending.
5 Mar 2026 - 10:34PM
JD.com said in a post-earnings call that investment in its food delivery operations would decline this year. Photo: Reuters
Two Sessions 2026
China and Hong Kong should relax biotech listing rules, venture capitalist says
Foreign investors are returning to China’s healthcare sector, but IPO bottlenecks and takeover rules could deter deals, VC Nisa Leung says.
6 Mar 2026 - 11:29PM
Millionaires and billionaires
China reclaims title as world’s billionaire capital: Hurun Rich List
Global billionaire population hits record, led by Elon Musk, as China adds 287 names and AI emerges as a top wealth generator.
5 Mar 2026 - 6:30PM
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Venture capital market
China’s state-led venture capital revival risks losing momentum
Four government funds formed to back projects, but lack of funding diversity could risk stalling the industry again if policy shifts.
5 Mar 2026 - 7:38PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rebound with Asian peers as “two sessions” opens in China
South Korea’s Kospi leads Asia-Pacific gains, jumping nearly 10 per cent to recover nearly all of its record 12 per cent drop.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:35PM
Hong Kong stocks staged a rebound on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence
Alibaba recruits Google DeepMind contributor to join Qwen AI team: sources
Zhou Hao to join as head of post-training research, sources say, as technical lead Lin Junyang departs in reshuffle.
5 Mar 2026 - 12:11AM
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CATL
China’s EV battery leader CATL to step up use of AI in R&D: founder
Billionaire Robin Zeng Yuqun promises higher investment, touts ‘resilient supply chain and ecosystem’ driving export growth.
4 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
Made in China 2025
China biotech outlicensing tops US$52 billion in first 2 months
The latest deals are Sino Biopharmaceutical’s partnership with France’s Sanofi and Antengene’s agreement with Belgium’s UCB.
5 Mar 2026 - 11:01AM
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