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Kuwait City

Head of State

Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Head of Government

Prime Minister Ahmad Abdullah Al-Sabah

Alvin Kwock Yin-lun, co-founder of online insurer OneDegree. Photo: Handout

Banking & finance

Hong Kong virtual insurer OneDegree seeks greater Middle East growth

Co-founder attributes company’s success to its ‘cybersecurity technology and comprehensive underwriting framework’.

15 Jun 2025 - 7:52PM

Hong Kong

InvestHK pivots to support Hong Kong start-ups’ global growth

14 Jun 2025 - 10:00AM

China travel

China expands visa-free entry

9 Jun 2025 - 2:57PM

Asean

Opinion | Beyond trade, Asean-GCC-China summit heralds Asia’s cultural renaissance

The recent meeting in Kuala Lumpur transcended economics and geopolitics, representing a pivotal moment of inter-civilisational engagement.

1 Jun 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and China’s Premier Li Qiang at the Aseam-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 26. Photo: Handout

Banking & finance

Investment ties between China and the Middle East to get stronger: EWPartners

Investment firm backed by Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia says ties to strengthen thanks to global trade uncertainties.

29 May 2025 - 6:52PM

China-Middle East relations

China offers visa-free travel to 4 Gulf countries following landmark meeting

Passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain will be allowed to stay for up to 30 days under year-long trial policy.

28 May 2025 - 8:15PMvideocam

Malaysia

Malaysia eyes halal exports to Middle East in bid for new markets

Malaysia is touting its stringent halal certification process, recognised in over 47 countries, to cash-rich Gulf nations hungry for variety.

27 May 2025 - 3:37PMvideocam

Vitamin C bottles are seen in Malaysia carrying a halal decal, assuring customers the product was prepared according to proper Muslim rites. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can reassert its global edge in an uncertain world

The city’s vibrancy, uniqueness, connectivity and agility make it all the more relevant in a fast-evolving global economy.

26 May 2025 - 9:30AM

International Property

Capital from Hong Kong, mainland China sets sights on UAE property

Inquiries from Chinese buyers surge and Hong Kong’s Gaw Capital and Black Spade Capital make investments.

29 May 2025 - 3:27PM

China-Asean relations

Chinese premier set for joint meeting with Gulf and Southeast Asian states

Next week’s event, the first of its kind, offers Beijing a further opportunity to build support for its opposition to US tariffs.

22 May 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

Premier Li Qiang will visit Indonesia and Malaysia starting on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | CATL’s debut a sign that Hong Kong’s IPO market is roaring back

The world’s biggest listing so far this year has propelled the city back to the top spot in global equities fundraising.

22 May 2025 - 8:15AMvideocam

Representatives of CATL are seen at the company’s listing ceremony at the HKEX Connect Hall in Central. Photo: Sun Yeung

Banking & finance

Hong Kong offers vital linkages in aiding Qatar-China investment growth, bank says

Standard Chartered’s Huen sees opportunities in financial services and technology as Qatar seeks to diversify from oil and gas.

19 May 2025 - 8:30AM

Hong Kong politics

‘Reprehensible’: Hong Kong slams US senators behind latest sanctions bid

Cui Jianchun, Beijing’s top envoy in Hong Kong, also warns of impact of rising unilateralism and protectionism.

17 May 2025 - 10:25PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong trade bodies urged to learn from Qatar to enhance investor services

Hong Kong Productivity Council chairman joined city leader’s recent trip to Middle East and says he was impressed by Qatar Development Bank.

17 May 2025 - 10:01PM

The Qatar Development Bank is a wholly government-owned body. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong's national security law

Exclusive | Beijing supported Hong Kong’s subsidiary security legislation ‘for months’

Expected easing of China-US tension because of trade deal provided good timing for legislation to be passed by the end of the week, sources say.

21 May 2025 - 4:57PM

An insider said Beijing had taken “other Hong Kong-oriented factors” into account beyond geopolitics during the months of planning. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong strengthens role as China’s gateway to the Middle East

Readers discuss the Hong Kong business delegation’s trip to Qatar and Kuwait, the lessons of Victory Day, and the US crackdown on overseas students.

16 May 2025 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Mideast mission led by Lee highlights city role in national push

Hong Kong shows its strength as a ‘superconnector’ by reaching dozens of deals for city and mainland China concerns with Qatar and Kuwait.

15 May 2025 - 6:30AM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong secures visa-free entry to UAE, eased rules for Oman

Chief Executive John Lee is on the last day of his delegation’s ‘fruitful’ tour in which city signed 59 MOUs and agreements with Qatar and Kuwait.

14 May 2025 - 11:19PM

Chief Executive John Lee (fourth from left) at a business luncheon in Kuwait. Photo: Handout

IPO

CATL set to price US$4.6 billion IPO at top end of range as Hong Kong investors pile in

World’s largest maker of electric-vehicle batteries could expand its IPO deal to as much as US$5.3 billion if several upsize options are exercised.

14 May 2025 - 8:02PMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader John Lee begins trade and investment push in Kuwait

Chief executive raises prospect of signing free-trade agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council and invites Kuwait to set up investment office.

13 May 2025 - 11:22PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong delegation led by city leader signs 35 MOUs and deals in Qatar

Agreements span trade and investment promotion, finance, transport and logistics, and innovation and technology, among other areas.

12 May 2025 - 10:58PM

Hong Kong leader John Lee (centre) attends a meeting with Qatari businessmen. Photo: Handout

IPO

Chinese EV battery giant CATL launches US$5.3 billion Hong Kong IPO

Listing is expected to be the largest in Hong Kong since Kuaishou Technology raised US$6.2 billion in January 2021.

12 May 2025 - 5:19PMvideocam

A model of CATL’s second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery is displayed during CATL Tech Day ahead of the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai on April 21, 2025. Photo: AFP

Banking & finance

Chinese companies turn to Middle East region to hedge against US trade war

NEXX Global and Tojoy are among companies seeking to establish a presence in the Middle East and explore new markets in Europe.

12 May 2025 - 11:37AMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee starts Gulf visit, reveals host of deals to be signed

City leader says deals will cover trade and investment promotion, financial services, innovation and technology, and cultural tourism.

11 May 2025 - 11:31PM

Hong Kong science and tech

How Hong Kong helped a mainland Chinese driverless tech firm expand to Mideast

UISEE CEO Wu Gansha, who will meet Hong Kong delegation in Qatar, says city played pivotal role in the company’s global expansion.

12 May 2025 - 1:17PM

One of UISEE’s autonomous vehicles transports baggage at Hong Kong airport. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong, mainland delegation eyes insights on Middle East regulatory landscape

Markets in Qatar and Kuwait present ‘strong potential’ for diversification amid trade war due to region’s high GDP per capita, CEO says.

9 May 2025 - 10:30AM

Among the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Qatar has the highest per capita gross domestic product with US$69,500 in 2023. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong economy

Middle East’s shift to sustainable energy opens doors for Hong Kong companies

Delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee to explore opportunity of the city playing ‘superconnector’ role in mainland China-Middle East new energy trade.

8 May 2025 - 10:30AM

Hong Kong economy

How can Hong Kong help connect mainland Chinese firms with Qatar and Kuwait?

Trade Development Council urges Hong Kong to leverage professional services, international experience ahead of delegation trip to Gulf nations.

7 May 2025 - 6:06PM

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