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A special pool, backed by five Hong Kong insurers, offers 10 mainland China ships up to US$130 million in compensation against war and emergency risks. Photo: Elson Li

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong marine insurers gain edge over London with cheaper war-risk cover

Hong Kong’s special pool offers cheaper war cover for 10 Chinese ships in the Gulf, bolstering the city’s role as a marine insurance hub.

Middle East tensions add uncertainty to Hong Kong retail rents, Wharf REIC says

Why the ‘China threat’ was barely mentioned in Germany’s latest state election

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Banking & Finance

HSBC, Hang Seng Bank end remote-work flexibility for Hong Kong frontline staff

The two banks tighten work rules in the city, requiring traders and salespeople to return to the office from April 1.

Inside the HSBC headquarters in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Felix Wong
Inside the HSBC headquarters in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Felix Wong

Commodities

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.

Business

Singapore property clan puts rare Hong Kong estate up for US$38.4 million tender

Sale of compound in Southern district by family linked to Wah Ha Realty comes as Hong Kong’s luxury home market shows signs of recovery.

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China Business

China investors energise Hong Kong biotech stocks. Is foreign money missing out?

Stock Connect reshuffle reflects biotech sector’s growing role on international stage, though overseas funds remain cautious.

Overseas capital tends to cherry-pick a few big-cap pharmaceutical companies rather than buy the biotech sector broadly, according to an analyst. Photo: Handout
Overseas capital tends to cherry-pick a few big-cap pharmaceutical companies rather than buy the biotech sector broadly, according to an analyst. Photo: Handout

Climate and energy

China’s CATL profit surges 42% as global market share soars to all-time high

Surging demand solidifies CATL’s position as world’s top EV battery manufacturer for ninth consecutive year.

Policy

Chinese local governments offer OpenClaw subsidies as security questions linger

Shenzhen and Wuxi pledge subsidies to fuel OpenClaw adoption even as analysts warn of a ‘tricky trade-off between ease of use and privacy’.

Big Tech

China’s chip industry seeks more state support for AI dominance

Scholars and entrepreneurs in semiconductor sector urge Beijing to regulate prices of AI computing power, leverage strategic raw materials and fund tech solutions for self-reliance.

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A worker handles materials at a factory producing semiconductor chips for export in China’s Shandong province. Photo: AFP

Banking & Finance

Investment firms remain upbeat on deals despite geopolitical tensions, bankers say

Private equity, sovereign funds and family offices are sitting on record stocks of dry powder even as geopolitical risks cloud the global outlook.

Commentators remain broadly optimistic about the outlook, despite continuing tensions in the Middle East. Photo: Dickson Lee
Commentators remain broadly optimistic about the outlook, despite continuing tensions in the Middle East. Photo: Dickson Lee

China Business

Oil above US$100 may persist as Goldman warns rally not over

Investors brace for prolonged disruption after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude to levels unseen since the 2022 energy shock.

Markets & Investing

Adrian Cheng maps out investment plan in line with China’s 5-year plan

The former CEO of NWD plans to spend more time in mainland China this year to scope out tech investment targets.

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong’s IPO pace picks up as 2 mainland Chinese firms get listing approval

Everdisplay Optronics and Galaxis Technology publish post-hearing information packs on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

The Hong Kong stock exchange had an IPO pipeline of 488 companies seeking to list. Photo: Reuters

Markets

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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The Marine Traffic website shows commercial ship traffic on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, on March 4. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
The Marine Traffic website shows commercial ship traffic on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, on March 4. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS

Markets

Hong Kong developers test pricing power amid home-market recovery

Cautious adjustments indicate sector is beginning to stabilise, but more inventory must clear before a seller’s market emerges, analysts say.

Markets

Why HKEX’s board lot reform could pose challenges for HSBC and others

HSBC, Xiaomi, AIA and Pop Mart are among some 650 Hong Kong-listed firms that may need to change trading units under proposed lot reforms.

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Banking & Finance

The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?

After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Banking & Finance

Why China’s rise as a ‘financial superpower’ could depend on Hong Kong

From the yuan’s growth as a global currency to IPO funding to tokenisation, the city is a linchpin in Beijing’s ambitions.

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Big Tech

Why China’s tech giants cannot afford to lose the global AI race

AI rivalry is challenging the traditional strategies of China’s ‘big tech’ firms and how they have monetised their products in the past.

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Companies

Pop Mart balances boom and bust: can Labubu’s leap match Molly’s momentum?

As Labubu’s meteoric rise cools, Molly’s longevity highlights the challenge Pop Mart faces in turning hype into stable intellectual property.

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OPINION
Matteo Giovannini

Opinion | Why Hong Kong could be the next global hub for gold trading

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Shanshan Li

Opinion | Why the Fed credibility crisis will hit emerging markets harder

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Lizzi C. Lee

Opinion | How the next China shock is shaping hearts and minds

Lizzi C. Lee
Luca Mattei

Opinion | Why China keeps fossil fuels central even as it ramps up green energy

Luca Mattei
Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | Blame Trump, not Asian investors, for gold and silver volatility

Nicholas Spiro
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MULTIMEDIA
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Gold scams in China and changing global politics

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