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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.
Hong Kong stocks rose sharply on Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong stock market

Stocks rise and oil slumps on US-Iran truce as Alibaba leads AI charge

Asian stocks found footing and oil plunged after a two-week ceasefire was reached, subject to Tehran’s vow to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Hong Kong’s MPF set to report worst performance in 3 years in March

Hong Kong stock market

China’s onshore traders add Hong Kong stocks for third straight month

China stock market

Iran war hits stocks as Hong Kong IPO boom falters

Conflict in the Middle East hammered Asian stocks in March, adding to the challenges facing Hong Kong’s IPO rush.

Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall with Asia as Iran conflict drives oil prices higher

Most Asian markets retreat as surging oil prices fuel concerns over the economic fallout, while aluminium producers rally on supply fears.

Artificial intelligence

What is Yuanjie, the Chinese chipmaker whose share price has soared nearly 900%?

Yuanjie’s rise underscores how China’s optical chip firms are riding the AI infrastructure boom, with data centre demand driving growth.

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Artificial intelligence

China’s Kuaishou slumps as analysts flag growth pressure despite strong results

Short-video giant’s core advertising and live-streaming businesses face headwinds while AI investments weigh on margins, analysts say.

The warnings came after Kuaishou reported fourth-quarter revenue of US$5.7 billion. Photo: Getty Images
China’s private sector

China’s Jiangsu Aidea eyes Hong Kong IPO as gateway to US, European Aids markets

Yangzhou-based drug maker views Hong Kong as a ‘good window’ for its international expansion in HIV and Aids treatments.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks extend rebound on signs of diplomatic path in Iran conflict

Investors cheered progress on peace talks and falling crude prices, helping the Hang Seng Index rise for a second day.

Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Hong Kong’s eMPF members to see 21.6% reduction in fees

The fee cut, which lowers administration costs from 0.37 per cent to 0.29 per cent, has been approved by Financial Secretary Paul Chan.

Some 4.8 million MPF scheme members will benefit from the fee cut. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound on hopes of a US-Iran deal as tensions ease

Hang Seng Index jumps 2.8 per cent as investors welcome signs of Iran conflict easing after Donald Trump says assaults have been withheld.

The Hang Seng Index climbed on Tuesday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks see steepest drop in nearly a year on rate and Iran worries

Hang Seng Index slumps as investors brace for tighter monetary policy, with oil shock and war risks darkening sentiment.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks mark third weekly loss as oil volatility pressures sentiment

Hang Seng Index falls for a third week as investors weigh the US-Israel war on Iran, oil swings and corporate earnings.

Hong Kong stock market

Recession fears grip markets as energy facilities under fire in Middle East

Risk-off mode takes hold as attacks bring crisis to ‘a more dangerous level for the global economy’, analyst says.

A file photo shows the Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar’s principal site for production of liquefied petroleum gas. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

SFC prepares to inspect Hong Kong IPO listing sponsors amid quality concerns

Market regulator will soon begin inspection of investment banks amid concerns about deficiencies in listing documents and misconduct.

The inspection will focus on whether banks have complied with a circular outlining expectations on staffing and quality controls when handling IPOs, according to the SFC. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong, mainland China stocks tumble as oil shock revives recession worries

Shanghai Composite Index falls below 4,000 points for the first time in two months, underscoring investor jitters.

China stock market

Xi-Trump summit eyed for direction as Hong Kong, China stocks shaken by conflict

Markets await clarity on a summit, hoping it will steady Hong Kong and China equities as Middle East hostilities weigh on sentiment.

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IPO

China’s tightened IPO rules for some ‘red chips’ in Hong Kong raise concerns

The CSRC asks some Hong Kong listing candidates to change their red-chip structure and issue H shares.

The CSRC is tightening listing rules for some firms seeking listings in Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

First HKIC bet SmartMore seeks Hong Kong IPO amid booming tech pipeline

Unicorn’s AI platforms power firms from Tesla to Apple suppliers, highlighting the government fund’s role in the city’s tech investment push.

Stocks

South Korea and Japan bear brunt of global stock sell-offs amid oil shock

South Korea and Japan lead global market declines – with losses steeper than in Europe – as oil shock underscores their reliance on imports.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Zero tolerance for insider trading central to Hong Kong’s financial future

Crackdown on wrongdoers a welcome sign of regulatory vigilance that is vital to the city’s role as an international finance hub.

Hong Kong regained its title as the No 1 market for IPOs last year. Photo: Sun Yeung
HKEX

HKEX unveils biggest listing reforms since 2018 to lure diverse innovative firms

Bourse operator lowers bar for companies with weighted voting rights and expands the confidential filing option for all listing candidates.

HKEX has carried out many reforms to make it easier for companies to list in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall further as US and Iran dig in heels amid escalating war

Stopping Iran from having nuclear weapons and threatening the Middle East is of ‘far greater interest and importance to me’, Trump says.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall as oil once again trades over US$100

Brent crude rises as much as 10.5 per cent to US$101.6 a barrel even after Western nations take steps to mitigate oil prices.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slip, led by tech firms, after Beijing’s OpenClaw warning

Tencent and Alibaba lose ground while CATL and Geely buck market trend.

Bull statues overlook Exchange Square in Hong Kong on February 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound after oil falls as Trump says Iran war could end soon

US objectives in Iran are ‘pretty well complete’ but the war could continue if Tehran attempted to stop global oil supplies, Trump says.

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened a larger attack on Iran if it blocks supplies of oil. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slump alongside Asian markets after oil crosses US$100

Brent crude jumps over 20 per cent to trade at around US$110 a barrel, prompting investors to further reduce risk exposure.

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Two Sessions 2026

China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bust

Beijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.

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