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The number of companies rushing to issue convertible bonds is growing even as the Lunar New Year approaches, according to market players. Photo: Getty Images

Business

Hong Kong firms rush to issue convertibles – and trend could continue: bankers

Issuers raised US$7.4 billion in convertibles in early 2026, nearly half of last year’s total, as they rushed to lock in high share prices.

Hong Kong stocks start week strong as Japan election helps sentiment

Hong Kong urged to widen Stock Connect and woo global firms to boost listings

Banking & Finance

Will Hong Kong, Singapore capture Asia’s capital inflows? DBS CEO weighs in

The two financial hubs are best choices for global investors seeking to diversify their portfolios amid geopolitical risks, Tan Su Shan says.

Interest rate cuts and geopolitical tensions are spurring international investors to eye faster-growing Asian markets, particularly Hong Kong and Singapore, according to DBS. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Interest rate cuts and geopolitical tensions are spurring international investors to eye faster-growing Asian markets, particularly Hong Kong and Singapore, according to DBS. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Business

How Hong Kong’s headquarters economy fuels rebound in commercial property

The headquarters economy is powering office and retail recovery, with rising demand, stabilising rents and renewed investor confidence.

Business

AutoFlight unveils world’s largest flying car as China races to lead the skies

CATL-backed AutoFlight debuts Matrix, targeting global expansion, as Beijing moves to set standards for domestic eVTOL makers and operators.

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How 2 landmark Central deals boost sentiment in Hong Kong’s office market

JLL’s Alex Barnes and his team closed decade-high single-tenant leases – deals that took on wider significance as rental declines slowed.

Alex Barnes says the two big deals “certainly put a stake in the ground that signified the market has bottomed”. Photo: Edmond So
Alex Barnes says the two big deals “certainly put a stake in the ground that signified the market has bottomed”. Photo: Edmond So

China Business

China’s Year of the Horse shoppers let emotional satisfaction take the reins

Brand prestige fades in importance as consumers favour festival-themed toys, playful designs and pet items.

Business

SHKP sells out latest batch of Sierra Sea units amid Lunar New Year ‘mini-boom’

The units on offer included 153 two-bedroom and 65 three-bedroom units, ranging from HK$4.6 million to HK$10.2 million.

Cryptocurrency

China tightens crypto crackdown with onshore RWA tokenisation ban

Domestic entities, as well as offshore entities under their control, cannot issue virtual currencies overseas without approval.

The notice also said that no entities can issue yuan-pegged offshore stablecoins without approval. Photo: Shutterstock Images

China Business

How Chinese consumers’ changing demands are keeping KFC’s owner on its toes

Yum China CEO Joey Wat banks on fast-food firm’s flexible store format and cheaper products to attract more Chinese consumers.

Yum China CEO Joey Wat speaks during the company’s 2025 Investor Conference in Shenzhen. Photo: Handout
Yum China CEO Joey Wat speaks during the company’s 2025 Investor Conference in Shenzhen. Photo: Handout

Business

How Western brands are adapting to China’s changing consumer landscape

Starbucks’ China stake sale signals a seismic shift, as global firms retreat amid rising competition, price wars and evolving consumer tastes.

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China Business

Tesla launches China AI training centre as self-driving race accelerates

US EV giant opens hub to advance its Full Self-Driving software, as Chinese carmakers step up their own L3 autonomous driving plans.

Tech

China fines firms for fake ChatGPT and DeepSeek services

The two cases are among five examples made public by SAMR as it steps up efforts to fight unfair competition in China’s AI industry.

Several companies have been fined for posing as DeepSeek and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Photo: EPA

Tech

Sweet surge: Qwen overtakes Yuanbao after Alibaba’s bubble tea campaign

More than 10 million free orders put Alibaba’s AI app in the spotlight amid a high-stakes battle for Spring Festival attention.

More than 10 million free orders were placed within nine hours of the campaign, overwhelming many stores in mainland China. Photo: Handout
More than 10 million free orders were placed within nine hours of the campaign, overwhelming many stores in mainland China. Photo: Handout

Business

China’s Kuaishou slapped with US$17 million fine after explicit content probe

The fine comes days after a separate e-commerce penalty, adding pressure on China’s No 2 short-video platform to tighten controls.

Business

Kowloon East site attracts nine bids as Hong Kong housing outlook brightens

Hong Kong developers show stronger interest in land sales as home prices rebound and sentiment improves.

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How Western brands are adapting to China’s changing consumer landscape

Starbucks’ China stake sale signals a seismic shift, as global firms retreat amid rising competition, price wars and evolving consumer tastes.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

Tech Trends

Chinese firms set for market growth as the global memory super cycle heats up

Eye-watering DRAM prices are bad news for consumers and smartphone brands, but present an opportunity for Chinese firms led by CXMT and YMTC.

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China Business

From labs to listings: capital markets are the next battleground in the AI race

Stock exchanges have become another barometer in the US-China tech rivalry as markets assess a wave of start-ups in real time.

Big Tech

China curbs US AI chips, shuns foreign capital in pursuit of tech self-reliance

These restrictions signify a new phase in the US-China tech war where ‘offensive and defensive roles have shifted’, says an analyst.

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OPINION
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