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Established in 1969, the Hang Seng Index is the benchmark stock market index, monitoring changes in 48 constituent blue chip stocks. It is maintained by Hang Seng Indexes Company, a unit of Hang Seng Bank, which is controlled by HSBC Group.
FSDC executive director Rocky Tung says while Hong Kong has been a major listing venue for mainland firms, international companies remain a minority on the local bourse. Photo: Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong stock market

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

City should pitch Southeast Asia, Middle East to draw global listings and issue long-term bonds to attract patient capital, think tank says.

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‘Vibrant’ Hong Kong market seen drawing more listings from abroad

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Hong Kong back in global IPO spotlight after strongest January in years

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s spending should not grow faster than income: Paul Chan

Finance chief issues call ahead of expected budget speech on February 25, says local economy off to good start in 2026.

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Paul Chan has noted that a stock market boom over the past year contributed to the government’s operating account returning to surplus in the 2025-2026 financial year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance

Hong Kong regains lustre as stocks rally, property picks up

A booming IPO market, lower interest rates and the return of overseas visitors are boosting Hong Kong’s economy, stock market and Exchange Fund.

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3 Chinese firms add to Hong Kong’s IPO boom with US$2 billion in fundraising

Muyuan Foods, Shenzhen Han’s and Distinct Healthcare started taking orders for their Hong Kong listings on Thursday.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | What Hang Seng Bank’s delisting tells us about Hong Kong’s markets

The development raises the question: what happens when Hong Kong’s most enduring financial symbols outlive their origins?

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Hang Seng Bank’s headquarters in Central, Hong Kong, on October 9. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund reports record earnings in 2025

The Exchange Fund’s full-year earnings jumped 51 per cent to HK$331 billion (US$42 billion), from HK$218.8 billion in 2024.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks maintain momentum to hit 4.5-year high

Busy Ming Group, China’s largest snack and drinks retailer, gains 69 per cent on its Hong Kong debut.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise to 1-week high on China easing hope, US data

Hang Seng Index pares loss for the week after governor of China’s central bank signals more room for policy loosening.

A view of the People’s Bank of China building on March 6, 2025. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks hold up on claimed Greenland deal, Japanese bond rebound

Global sentiment for risk assets jumps after US President Donald Trump touts framework agreement on Greenland.

US President Donald Trump talks to media after a meeting about Greenland during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, 2026. Photo: AP Photo
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Hong Kong stocks trade rangebound on Japan bond rout, Greenland unease

Signs emerge that the flare-up of geopolitical tensions could spill over to the financial markets.

Hong Kong stock market

Labubu maker Pop Mart surges after buy-back in show of confidence

Repurchase signals management’s confidence and healthy balance sheet, analysts say, though stock remains 40 per cent below last year’s peak.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks cap longest slide in 2 months on China slowdown

Investors hold off on bets after reports show fourth-quarter growth decelerated and property prices continued to slide.

A view of Exchange Square in Central on December 30, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slip as China’s quarterly growth slows and tariff threat weighs

Hang Seng Index drops as mainland China’s growth moderates in the fourth quarter and the US threatens Europe with new tariffs.

A view of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing in Exchange Square, Central. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks climb as yuan strengthens and investors broaden focus beyond US

Hang Seng Index advances as investors shift focus, boosting Asian equities, with pharmaceutical and healthcare shares leading gainers.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise on tech, health as mainland China turnover hits record

Alibaba Health soars over paediatric drug deal as trading volume on Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges tops US$513 billion.

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Hong Kong stock rally fades as investors reassess China’s economic outlook

While producer prices beat estimates and consumer prices rose, analyst says the readings must be interpreted cautiously.

Hong Kong’s stock market reversed two days of losses on Friday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong stock market

New Year rally in Hong Kong stocks recedes as investors brace for China data

Geopolitical events dent risk appetite amid lack of fresh catalysts, with data on China’s producer and consumer prices due on Friday.

Banking & finance

Hang Seng Bank shareholders approve HSBC’s US$14 billion buyout plan

HSBC receives strong backing from Hang Seng Bank’s independent shareholders, getting 85.75 per cent of the votes.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks’ strong 2026 start fizzles on rising China-Japan tensions

Beijing has banned exports of goods to Japan with potential military use, with the possibility of additional measures.

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A man walks past an electronic board showing the Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks hit 7-week high as investors diversify into Chinese tech names

Investors also boost wagers that Beijing will ramp up policy support to prop up economic growth in 2026.

People walk through Exchange Square in Central, home to the city’s bourse operator, on December 30, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks near 7-week high as Kuaishou surges, oil firms drop

‘Everyone is broadly constructive because earnings visibility still outweighs macro fear at this stage,’ analyst says.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to boost tech, financial services integration during AI boom: Paul Chan

Minister hails city’s role as global capital market for mainland Chinese tech firms, citing AI chipmaker Biren’s 82 per cent gains at debut.

Banking & finance

Macroscope | What to expect from Chinese stocks in 2026

While the underperformance of Chinese equities in the last financial quarter warrants scrutiny, overall gains are likely to continue in 2026.

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A woman poses for a photo next to The Bund Bull sculpture in Shanghai on April 9, 2025. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s IPO market rings in 2026 on a high note

The city catapulted itself into the global top spot for initial public offerings in 2025, with another strong pipeline of listings expected this year.

Bonnie Chan Yiting (centre), CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, with (left to right) Li Yi, chairman of Beijing 51WORLD Digital Twin Technology; Alex Zhavoronkov, chairman and CEO of Insilico Medicine; Li Zhichen, chairman and CEO of OneRobotics (Shenzhen); Sun Laichun, chairman of Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group; Geng Dawei, executive director and general manager of Shenzhen Xunce Technology; and Brian B.Y.Chen, chairman of USAS Building System (Shanghai). The six companies began trading on the Hong Kong exchange on December 30. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong, mainland China stocks finish year with world-leading gains

City’s benchmark Hang Seng Index ends 2025 up 28 per cent, while the CSI 300 Index of mainland stocks rises 18 per cent.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks edge higher on last full trading day of year

Hang Seng Index edges higher as Chinese yuan surpasses 7 against US dollar for first time since May 2023.

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