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China to allow foreigners to take onshore bonds offshore via repos, derivatives
China is seeking to open up its markets and support Hong Kong’s status as an offshore yuan hub.
21 Jan 2025 - 1:00PM
Yuan
Chinese yuan surges after Trump goes easy on China in inaugural address
21 Jan 2025 - 12:44PM
Bonds
Hong Kong and Macau link bond systems to create larger market
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rise even as Trump threatens China with tariffs on TikTok deal
US president delays TikTok ban by 75 days and threatens China with tariffs if Beijing does not approve a deal regarding the short-video app.
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US President Donald Trump signed numerous executive orders, including a delay on the TikTok ban, on the first day of his presidency in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance
Hong Kong to join LME warehouse network to serve China’s metals appetite
‘Major milestone’ enhances Hong Kong’s role as a conduit to China, the world’s biggest consumer of metals.
20 Jan 2025 - 8:00PM
Banking & finance
Chinese regulators show support for markets ahead of Trump’s inauguration
The move is seen by some participants as an effort to boost investor confidence in times of uncertainty.
20 Jan 2025 - 6:59PM
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Commodities
China steelmakers set for more production cuts as demand sags
Chinese research firm Mysteel expects output to sink to less than 900 million tons by 2030 from more than 1 billion tons in 2024.
20 Jan 2025 - 2:15PM
Workers at HBIS Group Shijiazhuang Iron and Steel hoist steel for transport in northern Hebei province in January 2025. Photo: Xinhua
IPO
Chinese soda maker Dayao plans Hong Kong IPO to raise up to US$500 million
The Inner Mongolia-based maker of carbonated beverages, juices and protein drinks is working with advisers on the size and timing of the deal.
20 Jan 2025 - 12:36PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rise on positive talks between Trump and Xi
Tech blue chips JD.com, Alibaba and Baidu lead gainers, as investors breathe a sigh of relief on potential thawing of US-China relations.
20 Jan 2025 - 4:47PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV sales stumble off the line in 2025, raising profit concerns
Deliveries of electric and plug-in hybrid cars on the mainland fell 50 per cent month on month to 206,000 units in the first 12 days of the year.
19 Jan 2025 - 3:00PM
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What do AI, feng shui masters say about Hang Seng Index in Year of the Snake?
A look at some predictions for the Hang Seng Index, cryptocurrencies and the property market.
19 Jan 2025 - 10:00AM
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Forest Chan, the “wand-bearer” of CLSA’s Feng Shui Index this year who is an equities analyst at the firm. Photo: Dickson Lee
Macau
Wynn looks to Vegas to help revamp Macau’s US$28 billion casino economy
Macau seeks to source 60 per cent of its revenues from non-gaming sectors by 2028, from 20 per cent at present.
18 Jan 2025 - 10:00AM
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China property
Home prices in China’s biggest cities stabilise under stimulus measures
Prices across 70 major cities fell in December by the smallest percentage in 18 months, and prices in the four biggest metropolises rose.
17 Jan 2025 - 4:00PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks pare gains on China GDP data while Vanke tumbles
Investors moved on from the headline number to focus on the durability of the recovery amid a lack of more clarity on stimulus policies.
17 Jan 2025 - 4:45PM
Banking & finance
China’s consolidation of small banks accelerates to head off systemic risk
Smaller banks face more asset quality deterioration in coming years, on top of earnings pressure, Fitch Ratings director says.
17 Jan 2025 - 7:30AM
A couple walks in Wuying Village on the border between south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and southwest China’s Guizhou Province, on July 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
Banking & finance
Hong Kong gets a boost as 3 global hedge funds open offices, recruit staff
Hudson Bay Capital, Sona Asset Management and Centiva Capital are setting up shop in the city, according to sources.
16 Jan 2025 - 5:16PM
Banking & finance
Chinese investment bank CICC cleared to operate in Dubai financial centre
Licence is ‘a big step forward’ for cross-border deals in the United Arab Emirates, CEO of Dubai Financial Services Authority says.
16 Jan 2025 - 12:20PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks approach 2-week high as rate-cut odds rise on US inflation data
Consumer price index delivers ‘a pleasant surprise’ and suggests ‘gentle easing of persistent inflationary pressures’, investor says.
16 Jan 2025 - 4:25PM
A view of Exchange Square in Central, home to Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator, on January 9, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance
Hong Kong should seize role in clean-energy commodities, think tank says
Commodities market would ‘create a new growth point for Hong Kong’s economy’, report from Better Hong Kong Foundation says.
15 Jan 2025 - 4:47PM
IPO
Hong Kong IPOs excite funds, bankers as jumbo deals return, CICC says
Foshan Haitian Flavouring, CATL are among mainland industry leaders planning billion-dollar IPOs as China deepens market connectivity.
15 Jan 2025 - 4:51PM
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Hong Kong stocks edge up before key economic data from US and China
US December inflation data is due Wednesday night, while China is scheduled to disclose fourth-quarter economic growth on Friday.
15 Jan 2025 - 4:22PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s WeRide starts third European self-driving trial in Switzerland
Company is stepping up efforts in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Japan and South Korea, CEO Tony Han says.
14 Jan 2025 - 5:00PM
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WeRide-powered autonomous vehicles have found use at Zurich airport and the French Open. Photo: Weibo/ Xauto报告
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong bridges China, Asean, Middle East as ties grow: HKEX official
Office in Riyadh and plans for metal warehouse underscore HKEX’s role, Vanessa Lau says at Asian Financial Forum.
14 Jan 2025 - 4:54PM
Banking & finance
Top CIOs cautious on global growth amid Trump and China policy uncertainties
Global markets could see a period of ‘extended volatility’ after registering solid gains last year, Manraj Sekhon of Templeton Global says.
15 Jan 2025 - 9:04AM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rise from 4-month low as China regulator vows stability
Hang Seng Index snaps six-day losing streak after CSRC says every effort will be made to maintain market momentum.
14 Jan 2025 - 4:23PM
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