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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.
People relax in Exchange Square in Central, home of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on May 18, 2025. Photo: Sam Tsang
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‘Our clients’ interest in investing has grown,’ Eliza Law, head of the bank’s affluent segment and distribution in Hong Kong, says.

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A man passes a foreign exchange shop in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
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Exchange Square in Central. Photo: Sam Tsang
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are seen in this file photo from June 29, 2019. Photo: Reuters
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Hong Kong stocks near 2-month high on ‘likely’ Trump-Xi trade talks

Talks between the US and Chinese presidents could take place as early as this week to break the impasse.

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A digital billboard displaying the Hang Seng Index is seen outside Exchange Square in Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Proposed new rules could allow Hong Kong companies to list on Saudi Exchange by offering depositary receipts, CEO Al-Rumaih says.

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Hong Kong stocks trim monthly gain as US tariff rulings roil markets

Losses trimmed the Hang Seng Index’s advance in May to about 5 per cent; Shouhui Group slumped 18 per cent in market debut.

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Global inflows to Chinese stocks could become a ‘flood’: Cambridge Associates

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An electronic board shows Shanghai and Shenzhen stock indices as people walk on a pedestrian bridge at the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai on April 2, 2025. Photo: Reuters
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Hong Kong stocks jump as US blocks Trump’s tariffs in win for global trade

Hang Seng Index approached a two-month high on bets global trade relations and market sentiment will improve.

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A screen showing the Hang Seng Index in HKEX Connect Hall in Central. Photo: Sun Yeung
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Hong Kong stocks drop as PDD’s profit slump rattles Alibaba, e-commerce peers

PDD’s overnight slump in New York infected e-commerce stocks amid concerns price discounting will erode margins.

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Hong Kong stocks gain on earnings boost as Meituan beats market consensus

Gains limited by losses in leading carmakers amid lingering concerns about a prolonged price war.

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Hong Kong stocks slide from 2-month high on China’s economic, earnings concerns

Electric-vehicle makers led losses on concerns fresh price cuts by BYD would prolong a price war, pressuring margins and earnings.

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BYD drags Hong Kong stocks lower amid reports about a fresh round of EV price cuts. Photo: Reuters
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Wealthy investors see ‘time to buy’ Hong Kong stocks: Standard Chartered

Affluent clients have diversified their portfolios and shifted to liquid assets such as stocks and bonds amid market volatilities.

Wealthy clients at Standard Chartered have shaken off concerns about market volatility to invest in Hong Kong and mainland Chinese stocks, according to a senior executive. Photo: AP
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Hong Kong stocks complete sixth week of gains on upbeat China outlook

Jiangsu Hengrui’s strong Hong Kong debut boosts Chinese pharmaceutical stocks.

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Jiangsu Hengrui jumps 25% in solid Hong Kong trading debut

Company raises HK$9.89 billion (US$1.29 billion), with the proceeds to be used to support clinical trials and expand production capacity.

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