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Semiconductors

China’s Hygon expands into physical AI with new chips for robots and factories

Shanghai-listed firm says new chips will help bring AI from cloud servers to factory floors and industrial machines.

IPO

Mainland Chinese optical tech firm gains in debut amid Hong Kong spin-off wave

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks eye fresh inflows from mainland China’s insurers

Swire Group

Swire Coca-Cola gets robots for heavy lifting in demanding China market

New automated facility to help meet increasingly diverse demand across emerging sales channels, company says.

A robot developed by Hangzhou-based Seth Robotics picking goods at Swire Coca-Cola’s smart factory in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Friday. Photo: Handout
Robots developed by Hangzhou-based Seth Robotics picking goods at Swire Coca-Cola’s smart factory in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Friday. Photo: Handout
China property

Hong Kong’s New World gets nod to spin off K11 Shanghai assets

Shanghai listing of Reit worth US$570 million will ‘recycle capital for more value-accretive projects’, analyst says.

Wealth management

Can Hong Kong win the race to manage Asia’s next generation of wealth?

City courts next-generation wealth as family businesses reinvent themselves and deploy capital into new sectors and markets.

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Hong Kong stock market

‘High tide’ of China biotech deals seen as US curb fears fade: analysts

Stocks jump on reports Washington will allow most licensing deals under ‘substantially softer stance’ than had been feared, analysts say.

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Employees work at a Fosun Pharmaceuticals facility in Shanghai. Photo: Handout
Employees work at a Fosun Pharmaceuticals facility in Shanghai. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence

AI investors in Asia seen shifting focus to earnings ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Investments in artificial intelligence increasingly hinge on monetisation, Bank of America survey finds, as ‘fundamentals drive everything’.

CATL

Despite stock stress, CATL set to retain EV battery dominance in China: analysts

CATL’s tech edge and brand safeguard its EV battery lead, though carmakers are seeking alternative suppliers.

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China stock market

China’s stamp duty on stock sales spikes over 80% as AI frenzy drives trading

Average daily trading values on mainland China’s stock markets rose 72 per cent in first eight months of the year.

The Ministry of Finance headquarters in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
World Gold Council

As China’s consumption of gold jewellery slumps 34%, sellers pivot abroad: WGC

Domestic gold jewellers are seeking to leverage advanced crafting techniques as market sees turbulence, says World Gold Council executive.

A pure gold decorative fan ornament at the Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong fair at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday. Photo: Kit Lai
A pure gold decorative fan ornament at the Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong fair at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday. Photo: Kit Lai
IPO

China’s tech IPOs weigh Hong Kong vs the mainland. But how much does it matter?

Firms weigh benefits of international reach against higher domestic valuations, but the dual-track dynamic is just the start, and it all aligns with Beijing’s goals.

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China property

Will incentives give China’s housing market more than a short-lived rebound?

Sales of new units in cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen have risen following central government moves designed to revive buyer confidence.

Biomedicine: Industry Trends

Can targeted sound waves transform treatment for pancreatic and brain cancers?

A leading advocate says global trials in pancreatic and brain cancers may yield results within 3 years, with Alzheimer’s another application.

Focused ultrasound is being studied as a non-invasive way to target brain tumours including glioblastoma, an aggressive form of the disease. Photo: Shutterstock
China consumption

How Perfect Diary owner Yatsen plans to give its business a glow-up

The Chinese beauty firm has snapped up a string of overseas skincare brands, but it now plans to focus on expanding its existing portfolio.

Customers browse cosmetics at a Perfect Diary store in Shanghai. Photo: Getty Images
Customers browse cosmetics at a Perfect Diary store in Shanghai. Photo: Getty Images
Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla auditing Chinese suppliers ahead of Optimus roll-out: sources

The supplier audits come as Elon Musk’s firm aims to quickly ramp up production of its Optimus humanoid robot after its release later this year.

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International Property

Asia-Pacific firms divided on how AI will impact office space demand: survey

AI currently has a more significant impact on office operations than on real estate requirements, CBRE says.

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Biomedicine: Policy

Biomedicine powerhouse: China targets quarter of global first-in-class drugs

New five-year plan aims to turn the sector into a pillar industry by 2030, driven by breakthroughs in technologies across critical fields.

The plan sets 10 targets, including requiring large pharmaceutical enterprises to generate combined revenue of no less than 3.5 trillion yuan. Photo: Shutterstock
The plan sets 10 targets, including requiring large pharmaceutical enterprises to generate combined revenue of no less than 3.5 trillion yuan. Photo: Shutterstock
Biomedicine: Companies

ByteDance spin-off Anew Labs raises US$290m amid AI drug design fundraising boom

As AI’s role in drug design advances rapidly, Chinese start-ups are ramping up fundraising efforts.

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Bonds

How will Japan’s rate increase affect capital flow in global financial markets?

Tokyo’s bond yields are seeing multi-decade highs as Bank of Japan boosts borrowing cost to three-decade high.

China consumption

Pets and personal touches: how China’s luxury hotel market is changing

Today’s Chinese guests expect hotels to offer cultural experiences, personalised touches and a pet-friendly environment, Hang Lung director says.

A view of a hotel room at Hilton’s new Xi Zhe Wuxi hotel in Wuxi, Jiangsu province. Photo: Handout
Semiconductors

Huawei quickens AI chip pace, promises next entrant 3 quarters early

Company says ‘performance-doubling’ Ascend 960DT training chip to debut in first quarter, followed by 960PR inference chip in third quarter.

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The Huawei logo is seen on glass at the compamy’s Lianqiu Lake research campus during a media tour in Shanghai on September 16, 2026. Photo: AFP
The Huawei logo is seen on glass at the compamy’s Lianqiu Lake research campus during a media tour in Shanghai on September 16, 2026. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks drop after Fed raises interest rates and signals more to come

Investors look to Japan’s next rate decision after the Fed points to further tightening this year.

Hong Kong stock market

US rate increase should only have short-term impact on Hong Kong stocks: CICC

Rise in US interest rates could put pressure on Hong Kong stocks, but the impact is likely to be short-lived, investment bank says.

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Artificial intelligence

As appetite for US rivals grows, global funds flock to China’s Moonshot: sources

Start-up draws intense international interest through offshore vehicles chasing alternatives to US systems, insiders say.

Moonshot has seen mounting interest from overseas players ranging from European investment firms to Middle East family offices. Photo: Reuters
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