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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang interacts with a small robot during his VivaTech presentation in Paris on June 11. Photo: Reuters

Big Tech

Nvidia bets on European AI push amid shrinking China revenue

The chip designer pledged to build 20 AI factories on the continent, including a German facility in the works to be equipped with 10,000 GPUs.

Horizon Robotics plans to raise US$595 million in Hong Kong share placement

Chery to debut in third quarter as carmaker uses Hong Kong as a springboard

Markets

Hong Kong stocks fall on US trade threats and interest rate uncertainty

US President Donald Trump says he will unveil unilateral tariff rates within two weeks.

People walk through Exchange Square in Central. Photo: EPA-EFE
People walk through Exchange Square in Central. Photo: EPA-EFE

China Business

US venture capital firm to unload stakes in 40 Chinese tech start-ups

Chinese venture capitalists, government-backed funds expected to fill a funding gap left by retreating international investors, analyst says.

Banking & Finance

China gets first private-builder dollar bond since 2023

Seazen has withstood the headwinds in the sector and still operates an extensive portfolio of shopping centres in smaller cities.

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Blockchain

With early stablecoin law, Hong Kong looks to keep edge as finance hub

Hong Kong is looking to ‘secure a leading role in global payment systems’, one analyst says, as law comes ahead of a similar US stablecoin bill.

A view of Hong Kong’s central business district on October 9, 2024. Some analysts see the city’s new stablecoin law as providing advantages for maintaining its position as a finance hub. Photo: May Tse
A view of Hong Kong’s central business district on October 9, 2024. Some analysts see the city’s new stablecoin law as providing advantages for maintaining its position as a finance hub. Photo: May Tse

Big Tech

Joe Tsai says open-source AI will boost Alibaba’s cloud business

The Chinese tech giant has made substantial investments in AI and cloud computing following a sweeping restructuring initiative.

Business

Debt crunch at NWD stokes downside risk in Hong Kong home prices, S&P says

Decision to defer coupon payments on four series of perpetual bonds threatens a bigger drop in home prices, rating firm says.

China Business

Chinese EV maker Leapmotor jumps into Hong Kong market

Beachhead in city will reach global consumers and help international investors better understand the company, founder and CEO says.

Guests view Leapmotor’s C10 electric vehicle at the opening of the company’s first showroom in Hong Kong on June 11, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Companies

China may let Hong Kong-listed firms raise funds in Shenzhen via ‘H + A’ IPOs

The reversal of the usual A + H approach could help firms expand in the Greater Bay Area and encourage more Hong Kong IPOs, analysts say.

A photo taken on October 8, 2024, shows the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in Shenzhen, in south China’s Guangdong Province. Photo: Xinhua
A photo taken on October 8, 2024, shows the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in Shenzhen, in south China’s Guangdong Province. Photo: Xinhua

Markets

Hong Kong stocks rise after US, China unveil trade agreement

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says framework will be presented to both governments for approval.

Big Tech

Huawei founder sheds light on China’s strategy to overcome US curbs

Ren Zhengfei’s comments underscore Huawei’s commitment to achieving chip self-sufficiency, with compound semiconductors playing a key role.

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Big Tech

DJI launches US$10,000 enterprise drone that can avoid power lines at night

The new Matrice 400 offers a 59-minute flight time, a payload capacity of up to 6kg and a powerful obstacle-sensing system.

DJI’s Matrice 400 enterprise drone flies near a high-voltage transmission tower. Photo: Handout

Big Tech

iFlytek says using local chips in AI models extends development time by 3 months

Liu’s comments show how some Chinese tech companies are determined to improve their AI capabilities without access to Nvidia chips.

Huawei’s Ascend 910 chip is displayed during the 2023 PT Expo China show. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Huawei’s Ascend 910 chip is displayed during the 2023 PT Expo China show. Photo: Shutterstock Images

China Business

BYD and other mainland carmakers pledge to speed up payments to suppliers

The 14 carmakers say the move came as a result of regulatory guidance on the sustainable development of China’s auto sector.

Tech Trends

GoPro rival Insta360 eyes global expansion after strong Shanghai IPO

After the Star Market’s biggest debut in a year and a half, executive Max Richter touted the company’s commitment to global markets amid trade tensions.

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Banking & Finance

Step aside Shanghai, Hong Kong is China’s prize financial hub

Despite calling the two cities twin engines for finance, Beijing’s actions favour Hong Kong as China’s one true global funding hub.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Policy

Self-driving mining trucks offer a glimpse of China’s hi-tech future

A coal mine in Inner Mongolia showcases Beijing’s determination to transform traditional industries with advanced technologies.

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Banking & Finance

China equips Hong Kong with ‘toolbox’ to propel yuan amid de-dollarisation

Doubts about the dollar’s supremacy present a unique opportunity to accelerate the yuan’s internationalisation.

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Banking & Finance

Hong Kong prepares for a homecoming as mainland firms face US delisting threats

Delisting pressure on US-listed companies from the mainland could be a jackpot for Hong Kong markets.

Illustration by Lau Ka-kuen
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