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A man demonstrates a robotic hand with a brain-computer interface at the China International Import Expo on November 7, 2025. Neuracle’s regulatory milestone underscores China’s accelerating push in neurotechnology. Photo: AFP
Biomedicine: Companies

In a first for China, Neuracle’s brain-computer interface wins approval

China’s BCI start-ups, seen as potential rivals to Elon Musk’s Neuralink, gain momentum as regulatory support and new capital fuel growth.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s Wealth for Good Summit to highlight AI, robotics opportunities

Banking & finance

Hong Kong export credit insurer keeps premiums low despite Middle East tensions

Fintech

Exclusive | HSBC, Standard Chartered tipped to win Hong Kong stablecoin licences in 2 weeks

The approvals would mark a milestone in Hong Kong’s push to regulate stablecoins while positioning itself as a global digital asset centre.

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Hong Kong’s stablecoin initiative is part of efforts strengthen the city’s bid to become a global digital asset hub. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong’s stablecoin initiative is part of efforts strengthen the city’s bid to become a global digital asset hub. Photo: Getty Images
Artificial intelligence

China’s financial institutions draw line on OpenClaw as AI frenzy spreads

The automated agent requires unusually high levels of access to user devices, raising security concerns.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong corruption watchdog arrests 8 in US$40m insider dealing probe

Six men and two women, including a Guotai Junan executive, are in custody for allegedly giving information related to share placements.

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China’s private sector

Eli Lilly boosts China footprint with US$3 billion plan to expand supply chain

US firm is strengthening its China operations amid an intensifying expansion race with other pharmaceutical giants.

The move will bring the total cumulative investment of Eli Lilly in China to nearly US$6 billion. Photo: Reuters
The move will bring the total cumulative investment of Eli Lilly in China to nearly US$6 billion. Photo: Reuters
CATL

CATL profit jump fuels Hong Kong battery stocks amid global energy storage boom

The company’s strong results and energy storage push spark gains for battery makers listed in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property could gain as Middle East turmoil reshapes global wealth

Prolonged conflict in the Gulf could shift investor sentiment, though clear evidence of new capital inflows has yet to emerge.

Banking & finance

Deutsche Bank bets on Hong Kong boom as Asian billionaires look beyond US assets

Hong Kong is becoming a focal point for Asian billionaires seeking to pivot away from US exposure, Deutsche Bank’s private bank says.

Claudio de Sanctis, head of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank. Photo: Sun Yeung
Banking & finance

Hong Kong family offices take long view despite Iran war, HKMA affiliate says

Survey shows family offices expanding risk management while maintaining strong investment exposure to Hong Kong and Asia.

Family offices are increasingly using hedging strategies and derivative instruments to manage portfolio risks, according to a survey. Photo: Sam Tsang
Family offices are increasingly using hedging strategies and derivative instruments to manage portfolio risks, according to a survey. Photo: Sam Tsang
Insurance

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.

Retailing

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

The landlord of Harbour City and Times Square says retail recovery remains fragile, with higher mall traffic failing to boost spending.

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
Mergers & Acquisitions

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
IPO

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.

Banking & finance

HSBC Hong Kong CEO sees global tensions, China tech drawing wealth to city

HSBC’s local unit gained nearly 2 million new customers in two years as global investors shift assets to Hong Kong.

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China stock market

China’s market regulator vows more oversight to shore up confidence

Crackdown on fraud, stronger governance, higher dividends and more buy-backs will enhance appeal of Chinese assets, CSRC chief Wu Qing says.

Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, speaks at a press conference during the Fourth Session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 6, 2026. Photo: EPA
Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, speaks at a press conference during the Fourth Session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 6, 2026. Photo: EPA
Two Sessions 2026

China and Hong Kong should relax biotech listing rules, venture capitalist says

Foreign investors are returning to China’s healthcare sector, but IPO bottlenecks and takeover rules could deter deals, VC Nisa Leung says.

Venture capital market

China’s state-led venture capital revival risks losing momentum

Four government funds formed to back projects, but lack of funding diversity could risk stalling the industry again if policy shifts.

Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

More Hongkongers leave money in MPF pension plan amid market rally

Withdrawals by people leaving the city or retiring dropped last quarter, indicating expectations of greater gains, analysts say.

People walk through Central during the lunch hour on January 30, 2026. Photo: Karma Lo
Banking & finance

How China’s sovereign debt is becoming a real alternative to US Treasuries

Beijing is now offering dollar-denominated sovereign bonds at rates matching equivalent US Treasuries – and investors are snapping them up.

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China’s sovereign debt is attracting more demand from investors as confidence wavers in the United States. Photo: AFP
China’s sovereign debt is attracting more demand from investors as confidence wavers in the United States. Photo: AFP
IPO

HSBC chairman floats ‘IPO connect’ for Hong Kong, Shenzhen listings

Modelled on Stock Connect, the proposal would give investors in the Greater Bay Area cross-border access to new share listings.

Mergers & Acquisitions

How AI ‘scare trade’ is sparking an M&A rush by traditional firms, start-ups

AI start-ups and legacy firms clash in capital markets, spurring M&A as the technology reshapes industries.

Hong Kong property

Can HKIC fix Hong Kong’s 15 million square-foot office vacancy problem?

Attracting foreign institutions might prove difficult amid the commercial property sector’s elevated vacancy rates and uncertain recovery.

A general view of prime commercial buildings in Hong Kong’s Central district. Photo: UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
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