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China’s Eastroc Beverage makes an alternative to Red Bull on the mainland. Photo: Handout
IPO

Chinese drinks maker Eastroc’s US$1.3 billion Hong Kong IPO gives it wings

Shanghai-listed firm is selling 40.9 million shares for HK$248 each, which would give it a market cap of about US$21 billion.

IPO

Chinese tech listings shine in Hong Kong amid Beijing’s self-reliance push

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks search for direction amid geopolitical concerns

United States

Macroscope | Distracted at Davos, leaders are ignoring one critical issue

More attention needs to be paid to the state of US and global finances.

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US President Donald Trump (right) greets leaders as he arrives for a Board of Peace charter announcement at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22. Photo: AP
IPO

China’s Fosun Pharma eyes spin-off Hong Kong IPO of vaccine unit

Fosun Adgenvax (Chengdu) joins an IPO wave that raised more than US$1.5 billion last year for biotech companies.

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.

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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
Biomedicine: Industry Trends

Harbour BioMed stake in US drug developer shows Chinese firms’ growing clout

Latest example of Chinese drug maker acquiring equity in overseas partner shows they are becoming true development partners, analysts say.

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
China stock market

China’s securities regulator clamps down on speculation to prevent sharp swings

CSRC signals it wants a slower but longer stock market rally after trading volumes and margin financing hit record highs.

Regulators are moving to cool pockets of overheating in the A-share market following a strong start to 2026. Photo: AFP
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.

China stock market

China’s advances in AI fuel tech stock boom, help it shake off economic malaise

China’s rise recasts the country from a low-cost base to a credible US tech challenger, just as global capital hunts for next growth engine.

China stock market

Chinese power stocks surge on State Grid’s record US$574 billion investment plan

Utility’s five-year plan to modernise grids and boost renewables lifts electricity equipment makers as AI demand drives energy growth.

A worker is seen on the construction site of a State Grid substation in Xingtai, Hebei province, on October 14, 2025. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slip on profit-taking after TSMC’s upbeat AI outlook

Hang Seng Index retreats despite TSMC’s earnings outlook bolstering confidence in AI-related demand and lifting risk appetite globally.

The Hang Seng Index drops 0.3 per cent on Friday. Photo: AP
China stock market

China pushes slow bull run with tightened margin financing rules

‘Investors should reduce their leverage levels to guard against the risk of volatility,’ BOC International’s Wang Jun says.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks snap 4-day winning streak as Chinese tech giants falter

Online travel-booking agency Trip.com slumps 19 per cent after China opens antitrust probe into the company.

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China stock market

Hong Kong, China stocks to outpace US equities all year: analysts

Hang Seng Index poised to reach 30,000 as Chinese stocks’ valuations make them difficult for global investors to ignore, Tiger Brokers says.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on January 12, 2026. Photo: AP Photo
IPO

Alibaba, JPMorgan said to back Chinese chip firm’s Hong Kong listing

Montage Technology could raise up to US$900 million in an IPO as soon as this month, sources say.

IPO

China’s stock rally on AI optimism to stretch fundraising frenzy in 2026

Tech companies on Shanghai, Shenzhen exchanges now trade nearly 40 per cent above the Nasdaq 100, boosting the appeal of going public.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks advance as investors turn to China amid Middle East uncertainty

Hang Seng Index extends rally as regional markets find support amid rising tensions between the US and Iran.

People walk past Exchange Square in Central, home of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. Photo: Nathan Tsui
China stock market

Chinese rocket shares slump after warnings on ‘irrational’ rally

Long-term prospects for sector are ‘very promising’, but market in the short term is ‘mainly driven by speculative sentiment’, analyst says.

A rocket sits in the factory of Beijing Interstellar Glory Space Technology, a private rocket developer, in Wenchang, in south China’s Hainan province on December 30, 2025. Photo: Xinhua
China stock market

UBS projects rosy view of Chinese stocks in 2026 as investors diversify holdings

‘Chinese assets’ appeal will further increase this year because of a sharpened focus on diversified investments,’ UBS’ Thomas Fang says.

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.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Xpeng’s flying car unit readies Hong Kong IPO for take-off

Aridge, formerly AeroHT, eyes listing this year as it aims to accelerate its efforts in the low-altitude market, sources say.

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The X2 flying car designed by Xpeng affiliate Aridge is seen at an auto show in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, on July 26, 2025. Photo: Shutterstock
China stock market

Yuan rally drives mainland China and Hong Kong stocks to strong 2026 start

History points to more gains as CSI 300 and Hang Seng Index surge during yuan appreciation cycles over the past decade.

Historical data indicates that a stronger yuan bodes well for Chinese stocks. Photo: AP
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.

Donald Trump

Trump-Powell conflict over Fed escalates with threat of criminal indictment

Jerome Powell calls legal threats against him pretexts to pressure the US Fed over policy.

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