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China stock market
US$58.3 billion flows into emerging markets as geopolitical panic blows over
China, Hong Kong stock markets may benefit from Xi-Trump meeting as renewed interest in AI shows investors keen to re-engage, analysts say.
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Wealth management
Chinese inherit younger as banks prepare for US$11 trillion wealth transfer
5 hours ago
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese smart cars set to control 20% of western European market by 2028: JPMorgan
11 May 2026 - 8:49PM
Hong Kong property
Hong Kong home market maintains upwards momentum as new flats snapped up
All 154 units at the Lime Spark project sold out as of 4.30pm, while 93 per cent of 158 flats available at Highwood Phase 2 found buyers.
9 May 2026 - 7:13PM
The long queue of buyers at International Commerce Centre in Kowloon on Saturday for flats at Sun Hung Kai Properties’ Lime Spark project in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee
Banking & finance
Hong Kong secures US$3.5 billion to fund Northern Metropolis and green projects
Global investors pile into city’s latest bond sale, with orders 7.6 times oversubscribed, backing its green finance ambitions.
9 May 2026 - 10:20AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor taps Stellantis’ Spanish plant for EU production
Hangzhou carmaker’s overseas strategy highlights how Chinese brands are leveraging idle plants to scale globally while easing trade barriers.
8 May 2026 - 9:40PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla China posts 36% sales rise, as local rivals nip at heels
April sales rose on a year-on-year basis but dropped from the previous month, indicating fiercer competition from domestic brands.
8 May 2026 - 9:32PM
An employee works in Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai on April 14. Photo: EPA
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s move to cut EV payment cycles may push weaker carmakers out: S&P
China’s weaker EV makers may soon be running on fumes as tighter payment cycles squeeze cash flow and curb price wars.
8 May 2026 - 7:00AM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks hit 2-month high on hopes of Middle East war ending
Media reports of a proposed memorandum of understanding boost hopes of a diplomatic resolution to the US-Israel war on Iran.
7 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV battery giants thrive while carmakers’ profits shrink amid price wars
Carmakers’ profit margin stood at 3.2 per cent in the first quarter, versus 6 per cent for downstream industrial firms, according to CPCA.
7 May 2026 - 11:31AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese start-up ZYT eyes semi-autonomous truck production this year
DJI spin-off is providing autopilot systems to six manufacturers, as fuel-saving abilities gain importance amid oil supply shock.
5 May 2026 - 7:00AM
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Vehicles are displayed in ZYT’s booth at the Beijing Auto Show. Photo: Weibo
Banking & finance
Kazakhstan’s AIFC discussing stock-trading links with Shanghai, Hong Kong
Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor.
4 May 2026 - 9:00AM
Wealth management
Why Singapore wealth-tech firms pick Hong Kong as their first overseas market
Chocolate Finance joins Syfe and Endowus in targeting the city’s wealthy population and idle savings.
4 May 2026 - 1:22PM
Banking & finance
Airport Authority issues record HK$19b in bonds amid strong investor demand
Investor participation was predominantly local, with more than 90 per cent from Hong Kong, according to joint bookrunner HSBC.
29 Apr 2026 - 7:31PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s CATL touts landmark energy-storage order for sodium-ion batteries
Deal for massive grid storage system shows that CATL has ‘overcome all the challenges in mass-producing sodium-ion batteries’, company says.
27 Apr 2026 - 9:52PM
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Electricity arcs in a cold-environment demonstration of CATL’s sodium-ion battery technology during Auto China 2026 in Beijing on April 25, 2026. Photo: AP Photo
Family offices
How the Middle East war is boosting family offices, private banking in Hong Kong
Conflict prompts rich investors to diversify, boosting Hong Kong’s role as a hub for family offices and private banking.
27 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Li Auto targets BMW and Mercedes with premium SUVs in Middle East, Asia-Pacific
Beijing-based EV maker expects overseas deliveries to account for 30 per cent of its total by 2030, president Ma Donghui says.
26 Apr 2026 - 7:10PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Huawei earmarks US$11.7b for training of autonomous-driving systems
Company claims it will outspend all rivals combined to boost computing power, which is essential to enhance advanced driving systems.
24 Apr 2026 - 11:56AM
Richard Jin, CEO of Huawei’s intelligent automotive solutions business unit, introduces the company’s latest advanced driving system in Beijing on April 23, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s premium EVs mount tech-powered challenge to BMW, Mercedes-Benz at expo
10-day show in Beijing, the world’s largest, to feature 1,451 models and exhibition area of 380,000 square metres.
23 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
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Banking & finance
Biotech-led boom as 8 China firms flock to Hong Kong’s thriving stock market
AI-powered drug developer Metis TechBio leads group that includes developers of autonomous driving technology and industrial robots.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:53PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
CATL to supercharge China’s EV sector with revamped battery tech
World’s largest EV battery producer reveals third-gen product that charges in under six and a half minutes, easing drivers’ range anxiety.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:16PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Jump in EU EV sales amid Iran war boosts Chinese brands’ fortunes
Chinese-made EVs accounted for 16 per cent of the EU market in the year’s first two months, up from 12.2 per cent in 2025, CPCA data shows.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
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Sales of battery electric vehicles in the EU climbed 51 per cent month on month in March. Photo: EPA
Banking & finance
Hong Kong well positioned to attract global capital amid geopolitical shifts
Hong Kong is attracting global investors seeking stability as interest grows in its financial markets, FSDC officials say.
20 Apr 2026 - 4:50PM
Banking & finance
Liquid courage: Hong Kong fund pitches whisky as alternative investment
Fund pitches spirit as hedge and sees downturn as a rare entry point, citing emotional buying and shifting consumption trends.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:30PM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong reasserts role as safe haven in global finance amid Iran conflict
The city’s safe-harbour appeal for capital and investments grows as China’s support strengthens its edge while Dubai faces pressure.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:47AM
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