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Hong Kong stock market

Chinese funds plough US$35.9 billion into Hong Kong stocks amid tech rally

Net purchases via the Stock Connect’s southbound channel helped expand Hong Kong’s stock market size by US$596 billion this year.

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Hong Kong stock market

BYD shares nosedive after US$5.6 billion placement announcement

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slip on trade-war fears, BYD sell-off

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong to benefit from AI, China opening, Asia wealth: think tank

The government think tank will undertake roadshows worldwide to highlight growth opportunities in the city, chairman Benjamin Hung says.

Benjamin Hung, chairman of the Financial Services Development Council, says the think tank will undertake roadshows to promote the city to foreign investors. Photo: Dickson Lee
Benjamin Hung, chairman of the Financial Services Development Council, says the think tank will undertake roadshows to promote the city to foreign investors. Photo: Dickson Lee
Gold in Hong Kong

Gold and Chinese stocks still have room to rise, CICC says

Despite concerns about stretched valuations after recent rallies, both offer growth potential and diversification value, bank says.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Geely to make its AI-powered pilot system available across all brands

Geely says AI-powered pilot system would be added to all of its brands, including Galaxy, Zeekr and Lynk.

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Banking & finance

BYD raises up to US$5 billion in stock sale to fund its EV research

The carmaker will use the proceeds from the share placement for research and development and overseas expansion.

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The BYD logo is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in April last year. Photo: AFP
The BYD logo is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in April last year. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

AI boom and Xi’s support fuel China market optimism, but US tariffs loom

Investors fret over the impact of US tariffs on China’s economy and markets, with analysts predicting a potential GDP slowdown.

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Hong Kong stock market

Ebbing demand for Maotai, China’s favourite baijiu, adds to debt concerns

A persistent slump in sentiment has taken the wind out of Kweichow Moutai’s share price and the price of its preemium spirit known as baijiu.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound from US$196 billion rout on China PMI, NPC hopes

All eyes will be on the National People’s Congress (NPC) starting on Wednesday for stimulus policies.

A photo taken on February 26, 2025, shows smart equipment running at a coil factory in Harbin Electric Machinery Company in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong stock market

Mixue’s stock surges in milk tea vendor’s Hong Kong IPO debut

Shares of the Zhengzhou-based company rose by 43 per cent to HK$290 on Monday.

Mixue Group’s store in Hong Kong’s Mongkok district on February 25, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Mixue Group’s store in Hong Kong’s Mongkok district on February 25, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Chinese consumer stocks are in demand as Mixue rides Hong Kong IPO revival

Consumer stocks have gained 23 per cent this year, according to one Hang Seng yardstick, as DeepSeek helped with a broader market re-rating.

IPO

Mixue’s big IPO powered by prowess in procurement, production, prices: analysts

The company’s ‘comprehensive end-to-end supply chain’ helps it sell bubble tea, ice cream at ultralow prices.

China stock market

Investors look to China’s ‘two sessions’ for catalysts to drive AI-fuelled rally

The meetings will focus on economic growth and fiscal spending, with hopes for policies to support consumption and a weak property market.

More than 3,000 delegates will gather in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing for the National People’s Congress next week. Photo: Xinhua
Blockchain

Hong Kong launches first retail tokenised money market fund in Web3 push

ChinaAMC’s Hong Kong dollar-denominated fund launched on the cryptocurrency exchange OSL and securities brokerage Solomon on Friday.

ChinaAMC is offering the first tokenised money market fund to retail investors in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
ChinaAMC is offering the first tokenised money market fund to retail investors in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slide as Trump escalates China tariff threat

Traders rotate out of stocks and into bonds on worries about entrenched inflation in the US and the Trump administration’s tariffs.

IPO

Chinese IT firm Unisplendour targets US$1 billion Hong Kong listing

More mainland-listed companies are making their way to Hong Kong to raise funds amid improved market sentiment and regulatory support.

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HKEX

HKEX’s 2024 profit rises to a record as stock trading is hot again

Net profit in 2024 rose 10 per cent to HK$13 billion (US$1.7 billion), aided by higher fees from handling market transactions and new stock listings.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing operates Asia’s third-largest stock exchange. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing operates Asia’s third-largest stock exchange. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall in volatile trading as tech-driven rally calms down

Investors are poised to keep a close eye on the National People’s Congress next week.

Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Budget 2025: Hong Kong to boost role in wealth, IPOs, digital assets, yuan

‘We are pressing ahead with high-quality development of Hong Kong’s international financial market,’ financial secretary says.

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IPO

Mixue IPO sets record with nearly US$206 billion in retail subscriptions

Drinks chain is expected to begin trading on March 3 in Hong Kong.

A Mixue shop in Mong Kok. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise to 3-year high as investors return to Chinese tech firms

Optimism among investors is rising that Beijing will use more resources this year to support innovation.

People passed the HSBC building in Central. Photo: Shutterstock
People passed the HSBC building in Central. Photo: Shutterstock
China stock market

Stock Connect needs tweaking to lure more foreign investors: industry body

Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association suggests implementing block trades in Stock Connect programme.

China stock market

Consumer firms plunge in value as AI, chips ascend: Hurun China 500

Technology firms dominate the list of China’s 500 most valuable private companies, as consumer-goods and healthcare providers drop.

IPO

China may ease IPO curbs as CSRC head signals policy loosening: Morgan Stanley

CSRC chairman Wu Qing emphasises role of capital markets in fundraising and how they can be leveraged to boost the economy.

A woman cycles past the Beijing Stock Exchange. China could relax curbs to help companies launch IPOs. Photo: Reuters
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