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Can Hong Kong’s listing reform 2.0 win over innovative firms?

The reforms enhance the city’s appeal for AI, biotech and other firms by slashing the market cap threshold and enabling confidential filings.

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Popeyes returns to Beijing after 24 years, as global chains eye China growth

Brand aims to open up to 20 stores in Beijing this year after ‘two years of exploration’, mostly in Shanghai, to perfect its model, CEO says.

10 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM

Diners crowd Popeyes’ Beijing store at The Malls at Oriental Plaza on April 10, 2026. Photo: Zhu Wenqian

Cryptocurrency

HSBC, StanChart-led group among first to get stablecoin licences in Hong Kong

HSBC will launch its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin in the second half of this year, integrating it into its PayMe and mobile banking platforms.

10 Apr 2026 - 9:10PMvideocam

Banking & Finance

China healthcare stocks shine in Hong Kong amid Middle East turmoil

Hang Seng Healthcare Index outpaces broader market as Akeso, Innovent, Hansoh provide refuge for global investors.

10 Apr 2026 - 4:25PM

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Companies

Jardine Matheson to exit Taikoo Place, consolidate offices in Central: sources

Move points to Central consolidation as landlords push premium space, with office market splitting between core and decentralised areas.

10 Apr 2026 - 5:16PM

The FWD Tower at Taikoo Place. Photo: Handout

China Business

China stocks advance as ceasefire hopes lift Shanghai and Hong Kong benchmarks

Mainland China and Hong Kong markets gain ground as easing political tensions and stronger factory-gate prices lift sentiment.

10 Apr 2026 - 4:43PM

Banking & Finance

OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital back Vietnam crypto platform’s pilot scheme bid

Under pilot rules, at least 65 per cent of capital must come from institutional investors and foreign ownership is capped at 49 per cent.

10 Apr 2026 - 11:04AM

Big Tech

Alibaba’s Qwen family captures over 50% of global open-source downloads: report

Qwen hits nearly 1 billion cumulative downloads, far surpassing rivals like Meta Platforms’ Llama and DeepSeek, researchers say.

10 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM

Qwen generated 153.6 million downloads in February alone, more than double the combined total from the next eight major players, according to researchers. Photo: Shutterstock

China Business

Solid-state battery firms in China and US charged up for IPO run

A trio of battery developers are advancing listing plans as high oil prices and geopolitical tensions boost interest in energy storage.

10 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM

Geopolitical tensions and elevated oil prices fuel demand for more energy-efficient technologies. Photo: Shutterstock

Business

Developers line up 1,300 Hong Kong flats as sentiment improves, prices tick higher

New projects across the city draw steady demand, with selective price increases reflecting improved homebuying sentiment.

10 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM

China Business

China amps up battery buildout to ‘10 times US 2025 capacity’

China’s battery expansion plans highlight a widening gap with the US, as renewable energy demand fuels rapid growth in storage systems.

9 Apr 2026 - 10:54PM

Tech

Alibaba cloud growth forecast to climb with AI push, higher charges: analysts

The company’s cloud and AI businesses are gaining speed, with token usage and pricing changes fuelling growth, analysts say.

9 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM

The Alibaba building in Xuhui Binjiang Park, also known as “AI Park”, in Shanghai. Photo: EPA

China Business

Data errors push Xin Hua Fund into spotlight after rare central bank warning

The incident marks an unusual intervention by the People’s Bank of China, which typically leaves oversight of mutual funds to the securities regulator.

9 Apr 2026 - 5:45PM

Public criticism of a mutual fund manager by the central bank is uncommon, as oversight of the sector typically falls under the China Securities Regulatory Commission. Photo: Reuters

Banking & Finance

Mainland China and Hong Kong IPOs drive Citic to the top of banking fee rankings

Citic leads Asia-Pacific in fees in the first quarter as IPOs in Hong Kong and mainland China offset weaker debt and M&A activity.

9 Apr 2026 - 5:02PM

China Business

CATL expands green energy footprint with 45% stake in Hangzhou Zhonhen Electric

As part of the deal, CATL will be entitled to appoint one board director and one general manager of the listed company.

9 Apr 2026 - 4:34PM

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Blockchain

Has Hong Kong laid the groundwork to become a world-leading crypto hub?

With its regulatory clarity and superconnector edge, the city is drawing global crypto firms as it emerges as a premier Web3 hub.

21 Mar 2026 - 12:03PMvideocam

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Tech Trends

Inside the OpenClaw AI mania in China, as security fears and enthusiasm surge

Appeal of autonomous AI agent spurs rapid adoption across country, from tech pros to retirees seeking a ‘digital staff’, but data wipes mar its rise and trigger warnings.

14 Mar 2026 - 6:53AMvideocam

Business

Hong Kong, Sydney or Dubai? Prime real estate investors take their pick

Rich buyers are reshaping ultra-luxury property markets from Sydney and Hong Kong to Dubai, drawn by each city’s unique selling proposition.

7 Mar 2026 - 11:13AM

Banking & Finance

The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?

After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.

28 Feb 2026 - 1:44PM

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