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China’s Deep Robotics joins IPO rush as embodied intelligence sector heats up
The Hangzhou robot maker has entered the IPO ‘guidance’ phase, becoming the latest embodied intelligence start-up to eye an A-share listing.
24 Dec 2025 - 4:09PM
Banking & finance
Billionaire detained in shadow banking scandal in China
24 Dec 2025 - 12:06PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks reverse gains as investors take profits before Christmas break
23 Dec 2025 - 5:03PM
IPO
Chinese GPU maker Biren kicks off bookbuilding for US$624 million Hong Kong IPO
The company, which is selling 247.7 million shares between HK$17 and HK$19.60 each, will become the first listing of 2026 on January 2.
22 Dec 2025 - 3:28PM
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Biren’s IPO has attracted 23 cornerstone investors, including major asset management firms, domestic mutual funds and insurers. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market
SMIC, Pop Mart lead Hong Kong stocks higher before Christmas trading break
Hong Kong’s market will close early on Wednesday and remain shut on December 25 and 26.
22 Dec 2025 - 4:33PM
Banking & finance
Chinese AI, chip start-ups court global investors with Hong Kong listing plans
GigaDevice and Montage are each aiming to raise as much as US$1 billion from Hong Kong listings as early as January, report says.
19 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM
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HKEX
HKEX proposes slashing board lot variations to boost liquidity
The moves will remove the entry barrier for retail investors and prepare the city’s exchange for a single board lot unit structure.
18 Dec 2025 - 7:32PM
A view of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) office in Central, April 2, 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse
HKEX
HKEX amends float rules to strengthen Hong Kong’s status as global finance hub
The reforms are meant to boost liquidity and attract high-quality companies, reinforcing the overall competitiveness of the capital markets.
17 Dec 2025 - 9:15PM
IPO
HashKey shares debut flat in Hong Kong amid bitcoin bear market
The firm, one of 11 licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong, raised US$206 million in the city’s first crypto-native IPO.
17 Dec 2025 - 4:40PM
IPO
China’s generative AI tiger MiniMax pursues Hong Kong IPO to expand global reach
Hong Kong equity market offers platform for mainland Chinese AI firms seeking international investors amid intensifying domestic competition.
15 Dec 2025 - 1:29PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks advance as traders position for additional growth measures
Investors anticipate further easing on monetary, fiscal and property fronts after Beijing vowed to strengthen domestic market.
12 Dec 2025 - 4:43PM
Traders are hoping authorities will roll out further pro-growth initiatives to better align supply with domestic consumption, according to analysts. Photo: AFP
IPO
Hong Kong’s IPO juggernaut projected to raise up to US$45 billion in 2026: KPMG
It will be a pivotal year for hi-tech listings, which will help cement Hong Kong’s place at the top of global markets, auditing firm says.
10 Dec 2025 - 4:33PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks end higher as China stimulus hopes spark property rally
Market sentiment buoyed by China homebuyer loan support talk and Vanke debt progress.
10 Dec 2025 - 5:09PM
China’s private sector
Tencent quits Paramount’s Warner Bros bid amid US regulatory concerns
Tencent has been dropped as a financing partner from Paramount Skydance’s US$108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery.
9 Dec 2025 - 7:06PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks extend losses amid rate-cut caution, muted China policy outlook
Global banks cite lack of urgency in policy signals; Wall Street retreat adds pressure on sentiment.
9 Dec 2025 - 4:29PM
Shares of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation decline in early Tuesday trading in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks retreat as Fed decision looms and investors await China signals
Hang Seng Index falls 1.2 per cent as traders weigh US Federal Reserve rate cuts and Beijing’s 2026 policy priorities.
8 Dec 2025 - 4:35PM
Banking & finance
HSBC names veteran accountant Brendan Nelson new chairman amid Asia growth push
Appointment surprises market after HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery earlier said the 75-year-old was not keen on a permanent role.
3 Dec 2025 - 5:28PM
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Banking & finance
China’s JD.com unit Jingdong Industrials aims for US$412 million Hong Kong IPO
Seven cornerstone investors led by London-based M&G Investments pledge a total of US$170 million.
3 Dec 2025 - 3:14PM
JD.com will retain a 72 per cent stake after the listing. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market
HSBC tips Hong Kong and mainland Chinese shares to maintain momentum in 2026
Attractive valuations, improved fundamentals and pro-growth policies – HSBC and UBS expect a ‘good year’ ahead as China hits growth targets.
2 Dec 2025 - 11:45AM
IPO
Hong Kong crypto exchange HashKey wins listing nod in test of investor appetite
HashKey could raise around US$300 million this month amid Hong Kong’s push to develop its digital asset sector.
1 Dec 2025 - 6:42PM
Hong Kong stock market
Tech firms lead Hong Kong stock advance with rate cut ‘locked in’
Growing confidence in a US interest-rate cut overcomes concerns about an AI bubble and a contraction in mainland factory activity.
1 Dec 2025 - 4:48PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong investors still flock to US tech stocks despite bubble fears
Individual traders are adhering to a ‘buy the dip’ strategy, Interactive Brokers’ David Friedland says.
27 Nov 2025 - 12:23PM
David Friedland, Asia-Pacific head at Interactive Brokers. Photo: Yulu Ao
Hong Kong stock market
China’s UBTech Robotics eyes US$400 million in Hong Kong share placement
Sixth fundraising this year will aid push into industrial manufacturing, a ‘historic opportunity for humanoid robots’, company says.
25 Nov 2025 - 4:22PM
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Banking & finance
3SBio spin-off Mandi banks on hair-loss and weight-loss drugs in Hong Kong IPO
As 3SBio lines up a Hong Kong spin-off for its hair-loss unit Mandi, the subsidiary is preparing a drug pipeline aimed at acne and obesity.
21 Nov 2025 - 1:37PM
Banking & finance
Asia-Pacific investors brace for market correction in 2026: survey
Top concerns include a potential tech bubble, geopolitical tensions and recession, according to Natixis.
20 Nov 2025 - 2:22PM
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