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Humanoid robots by Unitree Robotics demonstrate a group dance during an expo in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
IPO

China’s humanoid robot IPO slowdown no threat to firms with ‘genuine strength’

The market is shifting from a ‘blind rush’ to ‘fine screening’, but funding is still there for firms with clear strategies, Deloitte China says.

China stock market

1,700% share surge for Chinese compressor maker exposes listing risks

Microsoft

Trump sells tens of millions in AI, tech shares, led by Microsoft

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Yuan

Hong Kong aims to add yuan trading counter to southbound Stock Connect by July 1

Move marks the latest step in Hong Kong’s efforts to advance internationalisation of the Chinese currency.

Julia Leung and Kelvin Wong announce the SFC’s priorities on Wednesday. Photo: Karma Lo
China stock market

AI trade rallies on falling oil and Meta’s Muse agent ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

Nasdaq-100 hits record high while chip stocks in China and South Korea rebound, with investors betting that AI earnings can weather higher interest rates.

IPO

Chinese robot-sensor maker launches Hong Kong IPO amid US vacuum ban

Camsense Technologies aims to raise about US$87 million in a Hong Kong listing backed by carmaker BYD.

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China stock market

As Buffett exits, China embraces his investment legacy. Will Wall Street buy it?

Chinese regulators push patient capital, reshape US$4.5 trillion mutual fund industry towards long-term holdings as foreign investors weigh risks against thin IPO pipelines.

In this 2010 image, Warren Buffett is seen at a BYD product-launch conference in Beijing, two years after the company he founded, Berkshire Hathaway, invested in the Chinese automaker. Photo: Getty Images
United States

China grants BlackRock QDII status in US$149b cross-border market

The qualification allows firms to raise funds in China and deploy them in overseas asset portfolios.

IPO

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

Ligent’s steady market debut comes as Hong Kong moves to streamline spin-off requirements.

Hong Kong stock market

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

Volume spike in exchange-traded funds seen as evidence insurers are taking advantage of recent regulator approval to diversify their assets.

The watchdog of China’s banking and insurance industries gave insurers the go-ahead to access Hong Kong-listed ETFs through the cross-border Stock Connect programme last month. Photo: Shutterstock
HKEX

Hong Kong stock exchange moves to ease spin-offs and shareholder approval rules

Proposals aim to streamline corporate actions and align Hong Kong more closely with rival markets, HKEX says.

HKEX is targeting faster corporate deals with new spin-off and disclosure reforms. Photo: Jelly Tse
IPO

4 mainland Chinese firms jump into cooling Hong Kong IPO market

Led by RoboTechnik and Kinwong Electronic, quartet aims to raise up to US$1.8 billion in total, but most debuts this month have declined.

Wealth management

Institutional investors rushing to stockpile cash, survey finds

Report says net cash allocation intentions rose 35.5 percentage points to a positive 22 per cent in poll conducted in June and July.

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
IPO

Mainland China’s stock exchanges mount charm offensive amid Hong Kong IPO boom

Domestic bourses are lobbying mainland firms to reconsider Hong Kong listing plans, sources say.

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Buildings in Shanghai tower over a pedestrian bridge where a sign displays stock index information on August 18, 2025. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
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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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.

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Gold in Hong Kong

Exchange Fund may buy more gold to support Hong Kong’s trading hub ambitions

A larger allocation to precious metals could improve diversification and align with the city’s gold hub strategy, says HKMA’s Eddie Yue.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief executive Eddie Yue Wai-man. Photo: Edmond So
IPO

Hong Kong to support rocket, satellite IPOs as SpaceX-led sector takes off

Exchange will examine listing-rule changes to attract space IPOs in alignment with Beijing’s prioritisation of space technology.

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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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An increase in US interest rates is expected to be bad news for Hong Kong’s stock market. Photo: Jelly Tse
Artificial intelligence

China’s Z.ai raises revenue target 25% after US$5 billion cash injection

The AI firm said its computing power bottleneck was no longer a ‘primary constraint’ thanks to its fresh US$5 billion war chest.

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A person holds a mobile phone displaying the logo of Chinese artificial intelligence firm Z.ai. Photo: Shutterstock
Semiconductors

China’s AI chip stocks face crucial test as MetaX lock-up period expires

The Chinese AI chip firm enjoyed a blockbuster market debut in December, but its stock is now under pressure ahead of a major share release.

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Hong Kong stock market

Investors await ‘super-central-bank week’ as US rate increase appears done deal

Traders are bracing for central bank decisions in the US, the UK and Japan and are weighing whether a Fed rate increase marks one-off move or new cycle.

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IPO

Tighter scrutiny of Hong Kong IPOs could slow deal flow, analysts say

CSRC and SFC wake-up calls to bankers and other intermediaries indicate emphasis on quality over quantity amid fervour for listings.

A view of Exchange Square in Central, which houses the headquarters of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on August 19, 2026. Photo: Nora Tam
IPO

Unitree’s US$30 billion stock wipe-off spurs caution on humanoid robot IPOs

Beijing tipped to tighten approvals, heighten scrutiny of humanoid makers as leading robotics specialist reports a 44% stock slump.

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Humanoid robots by Unitree Robotics demonstrate a group dance during the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
HKEX

South Korea’s trading hours expansion piles pressure on Hong Kong

Korea Exchange launches four-hour after-market in addition to regular trading, intensifying debate in Hong Kong over extending hours.

China stock market

Chinese traders hold collective breath ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

Hope for material results is slim, but investors remain wary of volatility as banks forecast ‘fragile detente’ will continue.

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