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(From left) HKEX chairman Carlson Tong, Financial Secretary Paul Chan and HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan attend the Lunar New Year market opening ceremony at the stock exchange on Friday. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall as market reopens after 3-day Lunar New Year holiday

Gold in Hong Kong

Gold’s volatile run set to continue as investors eye next breakout

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.

People walk during lunch hour in Central, Hong Kong. In the previous Year of the Horse in 2014, MPF members earned 2.2 per cent, while in 2002 they lost 0.4 per cent. Photo: Karma Lo
People walk during lunch hour in Central, Hong Kong. In the previous Year of the Horse in 2014, MPF members earned 2.2 per cent, while in 2002 they lost 0.4 per cent. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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.

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IPO

Shenzhen-listed Unisplendour abandons plan to raise funds in Hong Kong

The Tsinghua Holdings arm, however, will raise US$800 million via a private share placement on Shenzhen exchange.

Unisplendour was expected to raise US$1 billion from its Hong Kong share sale this year. Photo: Reuters
Unisplendour was expected to raise US$1 billion from its Hong Kong share sale this year. Photo: Reuters
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.

Made in China 2025

Capital injection: China backs AI drug makers in self-reliance drive

A wave of government-linked investment is boosting Chinese AI drug makers, underscoring Beijing’s drive to build its own biotech ecosystem.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise as positive holiday bias sets in ahead of Lunar New Year

Southbound net inflows reflect investor optimism about Hong Kong stocks after the holiday, analyst says.

Bull statues look out over Exchange Square, where Hong Kong’s bourse operator is headquartered, on February 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Made in China 2025

Chinese healthcare firms expand overseas to support growing expat community

Privately owned Distinct Healthcare plans to open a clinic in Dubai, while TCM group Gushengtang eyes 50 centres in Southeast Asia.

Distinct Healthcare raised HK$284.53 million from its initial public offering in Hong Kong last week. Photo: Handout
Distinct Healthcare raised HK$284.53 million from its initial public offering in Hong Kong last week. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Mainland China’s investors pour into Hong Kong-listed drug stocks

An index tracking Stock Connect buying of 40 mainland drug firms gains 9 per cent in a week as China’s industry heft grows.

Banking & finance

China slashes wait times for loss-making tech firms seeking refinancing, fundraising

Three of China’s stock exchanges have relaxed fundraising time thresholds on listed tech companies as Beijing pushes for self-reliance.

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Made in China 2025

Fosun Pharma unit licenses lung cancer drug to Eisai in US$1.55 billion deal

The deal comes as Chinese novel drug makers are having more say in how their new medicines are developed with global partners.

A view of the Shanghai facility of Fosun Pharma’s biopharma unit Henlius. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks eke out gain as mainland investors overpower tech jitters

Southbound Stock Connect inflows provide late-session support, helping the benchmark reverse earlier losses.

Bull statues overlook Exchange Square in Hong Kong on February 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Bull statues overlook Exchange Square in Hong Kong on February 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters
IPO

Morgan Stanley sees another record year for Hong Kong IPOs as pipeline hits 450

Mainland China’s issuers will still dominate city’s IPO market, executive says, but US and Southeast Asian companies are also joining in.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks gain as tax worries abate, solar sector rallies on Musk plans

‘Broader VAT hikes on private services are unlikely in 2026 and would run counter to reflation efforts,’ Morgan Stanley says.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise despite losses for tech firms on tax concerns

Baidu, Kuaishou among internet stocks losing ground amid rumours regulators may adjust value-added taxes on the sector.

People walk past Exchange Square in Central, home of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on March 28, 2025. Photo: Matthew Miller
People walk past Exchange Square in Central, home of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on March 28, 2025. Photo: Matthew Miller
Banking & finance

Chinese gold, silver investors face gut check amid volatility, fund suspensions

Some retreat to the sidelines as another fund suspends new investments and futures plunge, while others remain determined to buy the dip.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks drop by most since November, led by mining, telecoms

Telecommunications firms drop after Chinese authorities raise value-added taxes, denting profit expectations.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end 7-day rally as investors resort to profit-taking

Despite the setback, the Hang Seng Index is set for its best monthly performance since September 2025.

Exchange Square in Central is the home of Hong Kong’s bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. Photo: Nathan Tsui
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise for seventh day, briefly cross 28,000 mark

Zijin, CNOOC, PetroChina, Longfor and China Overseas Land lift Hang Seng Index from early slump.

Hong Kong stocks rise for seventh day, Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong stocks rise for seventh day, Photo: Karma Lo
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s US$8 billion wealth fund eyes fintech, aerospace and AI for growth

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation will use the city’s advantages amid global competition, geopolitical challenges, CEO Clara Chan says.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks search for direction amid geopolitical concerns

Gold crosses US$5,000 for the first time amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty and growing investor aversion to major currencies.

Banking & finance

UBS, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley boost bonus for investment bankers by 20%

Fundraising on the Hong Kong stock exchange reached US$37.22 billion last year, the highest since US$42.97 billion in 2021.

Investment bankers in Asia are expected to get a bumper bonus for their efforts in 2025. Photo: Getty Images
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