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Pedestrians walk past signage promoting China’s role as Apec chair this year, on an footbridge in Central, Hong Kong, on September 24. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s hosting of Apec finance ministers’ meeting a deliberate choice

The city must use the occasion to showcase not only its achievements as a global financial centre but also how it can serve the nation, the region and the world.

LPGA Tour

Record prize money, better flow, Hong Kong event key to LPGA’s 2027 schedule

Food and Drinks

Why Xiengni Zhou swapped investment banking for Mama Yu chilli oil

Chinese overseas

Why are some Chinese students choosing Spain despite its tough job market?

Relatively low tuition rates and a more relaxed lifestyle appeal to young adults, while scarce work, high rents and expanding Chinese investment shape their prospects.

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A pair of people are seen enjoying ice cream in Spain. Photo: Getty Images
China trade

Millions in US tariff refunds flow back to Chinese firms, buoying profits

Five listed firms, operating mainly in automotive and healthcare sectors, disclosed payouts, as reversal of duties strains US customs revenue.

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Wealth management

Over a quarter of China’s ultra-wealthy in Beijing and Shanghai, report says

Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong hold most super-rich households as weaknesses in real estate and market volatility weigh on private capital.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong to approve tax breaks for fund managers ‘soon’ to boost economy: KPMG

The bill, expected to pass this year, will exempt private equity, venture capital and other fund managers from paying tax on performance-linked income.

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The Hong Kong government is expected to pass a bill offering tax breaks to hedge funds which will potentially attract investment and new talent to the global city. Photo: Jelly Tse
The Netherlands

Dutch trade minister in China for high-stakes talks on tech war, tariff tensions

Minister is accompanied by representatives from 17 Dutch companies from sectors including logistics, agriculture and hi-tech.

Wealth Report

HKEX looks beyond IPOs to build a broader investment ecosystem

HKEX is expanding its product suite with new fixed-income, derivatives and connectivity offerings, giving global investors more ways to gain exposure to China’s markets.

IPO

IPOs, expansion plans give China’s growing pet food sector paws for thought

Shanghai-based pet food maker Fubei has filed an application for an initial public offering in Hong Kong.

A woman and her pet dog visit the Daxing Watermelon Festival in Beijing last month. Photo: EPA
Banking & finance

China’s private funds see assets soar by over US$400 billion amid tech boom

Chinese investors are putting more money into private equity, venture capital and other private funds amid a surge in tech investment.

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People visit a Metax booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters
United States

US Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh to Federal Reserve Board

The decision clears the way for Warsh to take over the role of Fed chair from Jerome Powell later this week.

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China-EU relations

EU plan to rip out Chinese hardware will cost massive US$430 billion: report

Brussels’ proposed new Cybersecurity Act would require vast amounts of Chinese equipment to be ripped out and replaced in a slew of industries.

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Hong Kong economy

24% of Hong Kong firms to widely adopt AI, with smaller headcounts expected: KPMG

Survey by professional services firm shows number of companies expected to widely adopt technology up 8 per cent from 2025 figure.

Office buildings in Central. Nearly a quarter of Hong Kong companies are expected to widely adopt AI this year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Artificial intelligence

Chinese AI and robotics firms appoint millennial, Gen Z stars as chief scientists

Young talent drive AI innovation at Chinese tech firms, focusing on fundamental research and strategic planning for future technologies.

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Futuristic tech companies such as AgiBot are appointing a new crop of fresh faced millennial and Gen Z talent to take on top jobs of chief scientist. Photo: Reuters
United States

US inflation cools more than expected, kindling hopes of Fed rate cut

The consumer price index rose 2.4 per cent year-on-year, the lowest level since May, though affordability concerns still weigh on households.

United States

US trade deficit widens sharply, reversing big pullback lauded by Trump

The US president touted the success of his tariffs after the trade gap fell to an earlier low, but the figure has since boomeranged back.

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China travel

‘Structurally hurt’: why are Chinese tourists spending less abroad than before?

China’s outbound travel sector has bounced back from the pandemic, but the era of duty-free shopping sprees appears to be over.

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Customers shop for skincare products at a duty-free shopping mall in China’s southern Hainan province. China has opened up to more duty-free retail in recent years, reducing the need for Chinese tourists to splash out while abroad. Photo: Getty Images
Singapore

Singapore businesses list rising costs and tariffs as their biggest challenges

A new survey shows supply chain difficulties, unfamiliarity with new markets, and lack of funding are also key hurdles for local firms.

China travel

China’s service sector shines as holidaymakers eye bespoke adventures with pets

While broader consumption remains soft, demand for personalised itineraries and snow sports is growing, offering a boost to the holiday economy.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s IPO market rings in 2026 on a high note

The city catapulted itself into the global top spot for initial public offerings in 2025, with another strong pipeline of listings expected this year.

Bonnie Chan Yiting (centre), CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, with (left to right) Li Yi, chairman of Beijing 51WORLD Digital Twin Technology; Alex Zhavoronkov, chairman and CEO of Insilico Medicine; Li Zhichen, chairman and CEO of OneRobotics (Shenzhen); Sun Laichun, chairman of Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group; Geng Dawei, executive director and general manager of Shenzhen Xunce Technology; and Brian B.Y.Chen, chairman of USAS Building System (Shanghai). The six companies began trading on the Hong Kong exchange on December 30. Photo: Sun Yeung
IPO

Insilico Medicine leads 6 Hong Kong IPOs, capping banner fundraising year

Debutants raise total of US$899 million as exchange wraps up one of the most active months for IPOs since 2021.

Executives of the six companies celebrate their listings in a gong ceremony at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing in Central on December 30, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
Accounting and auditing

Hong Kong accounting firms plan hiring spree and embrace AI to attract talent

KPMG, Deloitte and EY boost hiring and invest in AI to lift efficiency and attract talent amid rising demand for tech-savvy professionals.

Banking & finance

Global firms turn to M&A in EVs and biotech to deepen China investment: KPMG

Survey of multinational corporations finds optimism in life sciences, healthcare and manufacturing, with half forecasting revenue growth.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong taps Value Partners, 9 others to manage US$385 million residency fund

Government investment arm HKIC also names Primavera among managers of CIES IP, which focuses on Hong Kong’s long-term development.

The 10 asset managers appointed span venture capital, private equity, private credit and hedge funds. Photo: Sun Yeung
Banking & finance

JPMorgan, DBS, Standard Chartered bosses swap deals for sneakers in charity run

Chairmen and CEOs join regulators and financiers in The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run to raise US$1.2 million.

Top bankers and regulators took part in The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Asean

Widodo hails Southeast Asia’s rise as ‘global force’ in entrepreneurship

Former Indonesian leader says the next unicorn could emerge from Southeast Asia and urges the region to prepare for an ‘intelligent economy’.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s start-ups shiver through a venture capital deep freeze

Global risk capital has fled Asia, with the region’s entrepreneurs left to fight over a dwindling pool of funds.

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