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The Central district of Hong Kong on October 14. Photo: Silvia Siu

Banking & Finance

Why is investing a struggle for Hong Kong’s wealthy finance workers?

Strict compliance rules in the city’s finance sector means some investible income may not be deployed, a report finds.

‘More reasonable’: France’s Ardian sees upside in China’s lower valuations

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits to affair; board orders investigation

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Banking & Finance

In Focus | A new playbook: Hong Kong pivots to AI financing, commodities and Beijing ties

The Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit came just weeks after Hong Kong unveiled its first five-year plan.

Illustration by Mario Rivera
Illustration by Mario Rivera

Banking & Finance

‘Geopolitical fragmentation is an advantage for us’, Standard Chartered CEO says

Standard Chartered is capitalising on rising wealth in Asia, chief executive says, with profits up nearly 50 per cent in third quarter.

Tech

Open Questions | Consumer goods ‘should not be dragged into political conflicts’: Dong Mingzhu

Gree chairwoman, recently named a ‘Cool Leader’ by UN Environment Programme, says green energy is one emerging growth driver.

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Companies

China to enter Brazil’s cement market as Huaxin agrees to buy CSN Cimentos

Huaxin Building Materials has agreed a US$1.6 billion deal to take a 99.99 per cent stake in Brazil’s second-largest cement producer.

Huaxin Building Materials Group is a major Chinese cement producer. Photo: Handout
Huaxin Building Materials Group is a major Chinese cement producer. Photo: Handout

Banking & Finance

HSBC bets HK$4 million a month on flagship to keep physical outlets relevant

The new flagship store combines banking with lifestyle and advisory services as the lender adapts its physical network to changing customer needs.

International

Hong Kong investors look to Swiss Alps as they diversify property holdings

Andermatt’s rising prices and access for foreign buyers offer an alternative to Asian markets, but seasonal demand poses risks.

China Business

Beijing’s latest property stimulus falls short in lower-tier-cities

Price slide continues as measures that moved the needle in top-tier cities prove insufficient, raising calls for yet stronger incentives.

Real estate developments are seen in the urban area of Huai’an, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, on October 30. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

China Business

How China’s EV quality drive may help foreign carmakers regain ground

Struggling international marques highlight safety and reliability as Beijing raises scrutiny of vehicle design and production.

A Tesla Cybercab is displayed at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
A Tesla Cybercab is displayed at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua

Wealth

Why wealth managers see opportunity in Hong Kong despite Beijing’s tax crackdown

Industry leaders centre discussions on Hong Kong’s soaring asset inflows and safe-haven appeal at major summits this week.

China Economy

Former Evergrande economist faces WeChat gag order after ‘buy the dip’ call

Economist Ren Zeping, once famed for predicting a bull market, is now restricted on a social media platform.

Companies

Tiger Brokers targets Hong Kong growth as Beijing curbs overseas stock trading

The brokerage plans to build on strong client growth in the city after mainland regulators fined it US$61 million earlier this year.

Tiger Brokers (Hong Kong) promotional event at iSquare, in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Markets

Beijing calls for more efforts to stabilise stock market after renewed sell-off

China’s State Council pledges enhanced market stabilisation measures after the stock market fell again amid a broader global sell-off.

Cars pass along a street beneath a large screen displaying the latest stock market and economic data in Shanghai. Photo: EPA
Cars pass along a street beneath a large screen displaying the latest stock market and economic data in Shanghai. Photo: EPA

Tech Trends

China’s AI models, led by Kimi, rule open-source enterprise spending

Chinese systems account for 89 per cent of spending on open-source models, but the category is small compared with spending on proprietary models.

Policy

Could a paused US blacklist rule signal room for progress in China trade talks?

Suspension of rule affecting overseas units of blacklisted firms extended in what analysts say is an effort by the US to seek stability.

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China Business

China’s drug makers are speeding up – will AI be their secret weapon?

Chinese biotech firms are striking big global deals as drug makers, but could artificial intelligence take them to the next level?

Illustration by Henry Wong
Illustration by Henry Wong

Markets

Can Hong Kong’s listing reform 2.0 win over innovative firms?

The reforms enhance the city’s appeal for AI, biotech and other firms by slashing the market cap threshold and enabling confidential filings.

Big Tech

Competition or ‘co-opetition’: how is convergence shaping Sino-US AI race?

Speech by CEO of Chinese AI start-up at Nvidia event in US highlights symbiotic nature of tech relationship despite geopolitical tensions.

China EVs

How China’s EV makers think they can outrun disastrous price wars

At Beijing’s urging, an industry largely built on discounting must hold the line on prices and convince buyers to pay for better technology.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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OPINION
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