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General view of the private residential area in Kai Tak, Hong Kong. Private residential homes sales in the city dropped 5.8 per cent in October from the previous month. Photo: Sam Tsang
China property

‘Wait-and-see’: Hong Kong property prices drop as interest rates tipped to rise

New residential home sales in the city plunged 5.8 per cent last month, with US$2.38 billion total transactions – a drop of 12.1 per cent.

Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit 2026

Why Hong Kong’s bridge role matters more than ever in a ‘reglobalisation’ era

Portfolio

‘Asia buys Asia’: top bankers pitch Hong Kong as haven for capital diversity

Wealth management

In Focus | Could New York’s tax-the-rich agenda send its wealthiest residents to Hong Kong?

Analysts say Hong Kong could benefit as New York’s tax debate prompts wealthy families to reassess their options.

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Illustration by Henry Wong
Illustration by Henry Wong
Amazon

After brutal sell-off, what comes next for the titans of Big Tech?

Following disappointing quarterly earnings, tech giants face wide-ranging challenges, even as AI revenue builds.

Robotics

Unitree sees quarterly profit jump, but AI investment weighs on core earnings

Unitree reports a 70 per cent revenue jump in the third quarter, but surging research and development costs weigh on core profits.

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Financial regulation

China’s tax bureaus issue disclosure orders amid offshore asset ultimatum

With the 90-day grace period now expired, officials are attempting to spur voluntary reporting of ownership, documentation.

People walk through a garden in Beijing on October 18. Photo: AP
People walk through a garden in Beijing on October 18. Photo: AP
International Property

New property disclosure rule in Japan sparks fears it may curb foreign investors

Rising interest rates and new legislation on nationality disclosure are raising concerns that foreign investors may reconsider real estate investment.

Banking & finance

HKEX pushes back T+1 trade settlement to 2028 to give brokers more prep time

Despite the delay, the exchange said the market response had shown strong support for shortening the settlement time.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong firm, Qatar bank to launch Chinese equity fund

China’s rising AI and biotech sectors are key draws for investors seeking diversification, leaders of ChinaAMC and Lesha Bank say.

The Corniche promenade and illuminated high-rise buildings are pictured in Doha, capital of Qatar, on October 11. Photo: AFP
Mergers & Acquisitions

Li Ka-shing empire expands oil interests, turning heads in market

Deal for Canadian oil producer runs counter to global pivot to clean energy but makes sense as a buffer, analysts say.

People walk past Cheung Kong Center in Central, home to CK Hutchison Holdings. Photo: Elson Li
People walk past Cheung Kong Center in Central, home to CK Hutchison Holdings. Photo: Elson Li
China stock market

Chinese stocks an undervalued opportunity: Charlie Munger disciple

Value-investing adherent Li Lu of Himalaya Capital says excellent firms are trading at low prices relative to their competitiveness.

China stock market

More global investors eye Chinese stocks after 4 years underweight

Chinese assets likely to continue attracting attention amid relatively low valuations and elevated external uncertainties, analyst says.

Banking & finance

Asian investors turn to real estate as global tension shakes market confidence

Advisers’ interest in real estate jumps while private credit falls amid trade friction, energy security fears and softer Chinese demand: report.

A dense cluster of residential developments of Kwun Tong area. Photo: Karma Lo
Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Hong Kong MPF members have made HK$20,000 this year despite September loss

MPF members made gains of over HK$20,000 on average in the first nine months of 2026, despite losing HK$5,000 in September, report finds.

A Hong Kong resident uses the eMPF app on a mobile phone, which helps users manage their savings via the Mandatory Provident Fund. Photo: Handout
A Hong Kong resident uses the eMPF app on a mobile phone, which helps users manage their savings via the Mandatory Provident Fund. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Quants of solace: why China needs quant funds despite regulators’ suspicion

Beijing would be remiss to regulate quantitative trading too tightly, as the sector plays ‘important role’ in financial market, executive says.

China stock market

‘China’s Warren Buffett’ adds Moutai shares as baijiu sector seeks bottom

Duan Yongping takes bullish long-term view on ‘irreplaceable’ brand, while analysts see sector becoming ‘zero-sum’ amid falling consumption.

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China’s private sector

Open Questions | Veteran investor Fang Fenglei on why China’s ‘investibility’ remains a certainty

Influential financier who helped found CICC says arguments against China investment ‘do not hold water’.

Illustration: Brian Wang
Illustration: Brian Wang
Banking & finance

Why Hong Kong banks see mainland Chinese investors as key to wealth growth

The city will continue to serve as a vital platform linking mainland China with international capital, Hong Kong Association of Banks says.

International Property

Which property markets will be the winners and losers if Fed raises US rates?

Fed chairman’s focus on inflation at meeting last month has heightened expectations of monetary tightening.

China property

Rich Dad, Poor Dad author’s vast debts spark awe – and some anger – in China

Robert Kiyosaki’s claim to be US$1.2 billion in debt has sparked heated debate in China, where property investors have suffered steep losses.

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A young woman in Indonesia reads Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad. The 1997 bestseller was also a huge hit across Asia. Photo: Shutterstock
China stock market

Why foreign inflows into China A shares could slow after record surge

Overseas capital in yuan-traded Chinese stocks faces cooling, as tech sentiment, US yields and yuan strength steer the next phase.

Investors check out stock market data in Nanjing, Jiangsu province. Photo: Getty Images
Investors check out stock market data in Nanjing, Jiangsu province. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

Why Asian investors are pouring capital into brain tech and surgical robots

Family offices and venture investors across Hong Kong and the wider region are reshaping portfolios to capture long-term biotech growth.

China stock market

Diversification drive after chip sell-off gives China’s private funds a boost

Mutual funds’ net assets under management shrank by 1.4 per cent in July, while private funds grew 8.7 per cent to record high.

Wealth management

Investment market volatility is ‘here to stay’ unless global recession strikes

Rich investors put on notice as AI advancement and geopolitical risks continue to change market structure, causing instability, says Nomura.

Julia Wang, chief investment officer for North Asia at Nomura International Wealth Management, in Nomura’s office in Central. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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