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Analysts See Gradual Recovery for Hong Kong Equities in Second Half of 2026

Market analysts forecast a modest rebound in Hong Kong stocks, supported by relatively low valuations, expectations of lower U.S. interest rates, stronger trading activity and a sharp increase in initial public offering fundraising durin...

Hong Kong to Host First National Manufacturing Innovation Center Outside Mainland China

Hong Kong and China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology agreed to establish the first national manufacturing innovation center outside mainland China, strengthening the city's semiconductor research capabilities and acceler...

Hong Kong Home Prices Extend Gains for a Thirteenth Straight Month

Official data showed residential property prices in Hong Kong rose for the thirteenth consecutive month in June, supported by resilient local demand and continued regional capital inflows into the property market.

ByteDance Launches Doubao Search Powered by Its AI Models

ByteDance introduced its Doubao search service, expanding the commercial use of its proprietary large language models as it seeks to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence-powered search.

China Tightens National Security Oversight of Outbound Investment

New State Council regulations have taken effect, placing overseas investment reviews under cabinet-level authority and requiring stricter national security assessments for strategic outbound investments.

ChangXin Memory Technologies to Join MSCI China All Shares Index

Memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies will be added to the MSCI China All Shares Index, reflecting the growing prominence of China's domestic semiconductor industry in capital markets.

China Identifies 30 Priority Scientific and Engineering Challenges

The China Association for Science and Technology released its annual list of 30 key scientific questions and engineering challenges, highlighting quantum computing, artificial intelligence and nuclear fusion among its top research priori...

China Reports 4.7% First-Half Economic Growth on Strong High-Tech Manufacturing

China's economy expanded 4.7% year on year in the first half of 2026 to 69.57 trillion yuan, with high-tech manufacturing value added rising 13.3%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Chinese Electronics Makers Accelerate Development of AI Agent Devices

Leading consumer electronics companies are stepping up investment in hardware designed for autonomous artificial intelligence agents, intensifying competition in next-generation smartphones, wearable devices and smart glasses.

Zijin Mining Begins First Commercial Lithium Exports From Congo Project

A Zijin Mining-controlled joint venture shipped its first batch of lithium concentrate from the Manono project, marking the Democratic Republic of Congo's entry into the global lithium export market.

China Rejects Foreign Claims of Industrial Overcapacity

China's Ministry of Commerce issued a policy white paper arguing that fluctuations between supply and demand are a normal feature of technological innovation and global industrial specialization, pushing back against overseas criticism o...

Former Chinese Planning Official Xu Xianping Sentenced to 15 Years for Bribery

A Beijing court sentenced former National Development and Reform Commission deputy head Xu Xianping to 15 years in prison after finding he accepted 62.5 million yuan in bribes over two decades, with the court citing his cooperation and f...

Nvidia Reportedly Takes Vast Texas Data-Centre Lease to Underwrite AI Expansion

The chipmaker is said to be the tenant behind a lease worth up to 50.2 billion dollars at Hut 8’s one-gigawatt Beacon Point campus, a structure that has renewed concern over circular AI financing.

FIFA’s Private-Investment Plan for World Cup Rights Draws European Revolt

Gianni Infantino’s proposed commercial subsidiary would seek up to 4.2 billion dollars from minority investors while FIFA says it would retain complete sporting control.

Citigroup Raises Hong Kong Home Price Forecast on Stronger Market Sentiment

Citigroup now expects Hong Kong residential property prices to rise 12% in 2026, citing stronger primary home sales, recovering retail activity, and limited housing inventory as confidence returns to the market.

Hong Kong Men's Foil Team Wins Historic World Championship Silver

Hong Kong claimed its first silver medal in the men's foil team event at the World Fencing Championships after a closely fought final against Italy, marking a milestone for the territory's elite sports program.

Hong Kong's Amazing Toy Show Makes Successful Southeast Asia Debut

The Amazing Toy Show attracted more than 20,000 visitors during its first event in Jakarta and generated over HK$5 million in sales, highlighting growing regional demand for Hong Kong's creative intellectual property and cultural brands.

Hong Kong Exchanges Expands Derivatives Ahead of Zhongji InnoLight Listing

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing will introduce structured products and derivatives linked to Zhongji InnoLight shares, broadening investment opportunities and reinforcing the city's position as a global financing hub for mainland techno...

HKT Launches Integrated AI Platform to Accelerate Digital Adoption

Hong Kong Telecommunications introduced HKT.AI, a unified platform offering businesses and consumers access to leading artificial intelligence tools, backed by technical support and training to help small and medium-sized enterprises str...

Hong Kong Exports Rise 53.4% in June as Global AI Demand Fuels Trade

Hong Kong's merchandise exports climbed 53.4% year on year to HK$641.1 billion in June, lifting first-half exports to HK$3.42 trillion as strong global demand for electronics and artificial intelligence hardware offset the impact of new ...

Cathay Pacific Raises Fuel Surcharges as Jet Fuel Prices Climb

Cathay Pacific will increase passenger fuel surcharges by up to 41% from Aug. 1 after higher jet fuel prices driven by tensions in the Middle East raised operating costs across regional and long-haul routes.

China-Laos Railway Trade Surges More Than 30% in First Half of 2026

Trade along the China-Laos Railway reached 17.17 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, driven by growing shipments of new energy vehicles and fresh agricultural products, further strengthening Laos' position as a regional logistics gat...

Laos Accelerates Modernization of Border Crossing With Cambodia

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has ordered rapid upgrades to the Nong Nok Khiene international checkpoint in Champasak province to improve trade efficiency, facilitate tourism, and strengthen transport links with Cambodia.

Luang Prabang Hydropower Project Passes 72% Construction Milestone

Construction of the $5 billion Luang Prabang hydropower project on the Mekong River remains on schedule, with commercial operations targeted for 2030 while environmental monitoring continues alongside development.

Laos and Vietnam Deepen Trade and Cross-Border Infrastructure Cooperation

Officials from Laos and Vietnam met in Luang Prabang to review expanding trade, energy transmission, and transport connectivity as bilateral commerce exceeded $1.3 billion and economic integration gathered pace.

Laos Attracts Nearly 2.6 Million Foreign Visitors in First Half of the Year

International arrivals, led by travelers from Thailand, China, and Vietnam, reached almost 2.6 million, prompting authorities to step up tourism promotion and aviation connectivity in pursuit of a full-year target of up to six million vi...

Apple Briefly Crosses Five Trillion Dollar Valuation as Investors Retreat From AI Bets

The iPhone maker became the second company to reach the milestone, benefiting from strong product demand and a comparatively restrained approach to artificial-intelligence infrastructure spending.

Another AI Genius Left the United States — and Silicon Valley Is Starting to Worry

Moonshot founder Yang Zhilin returned to China after studying in America, joining a growing movement of Chinese brilliant researchers whose homecoming is strengthening Beijing’s artificial-intelligence sector. This is what happened to Am...

Shein Reports $99mn Loss as Trade Barriers Test Low-Cost Model

The retailer’s Hong Kong filing reveals slower growth, falling margins and mounting customs costs in its largest Western markets.

CXMT Gains 466% in China’s Biggest IPO Since 2010

The memory-chip producer briefly led mainland valuations after raising up to Rmb66.6 billion, although limited freely traded stock amplified its debut.

Hong Kong Equity Markets Gain Momentum on Strong IPO Pipeline

Hong Kong's capital markets posted solid first-half growth, supported by higher average daily trading volumes and a healthy pipeline of initial public offerings across artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and cross-border fina...

Hong Kong and Malaysia Deepen Capital Market Cooperation

Financial authorities and stock exchange operators from Hong Kong and Malaysia have signed an agreement to facilitate dual primary listings and expand cross-border exchange-traded fund offerings between ASEAN and Greater China.

Hong Kong Expands Autonomous Vehicle Trials With Baidu Robotaxis

Hong Kong's Transport Department has broadened its autonomous vehicle testing program, with Baidu beginning trials of its sixth-generation robotaxi fleet on Lantau Island as the city advances smart mobility initiatives.

Hong Kong Advances Joint Border Clearance at New Huanggang Crossing

The Hong Kong government has introduced legislation to implement joint immigration clearance at the new Huanggang Boundary Control Complex, a move expected to reduce passenger processing times to around five minutes.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Unveils Listing Reforms to Attract More IPOs

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has introduced sweeping listing reforms that allow confidential filings for all initial public offerings and lower market capitalization thresholds for eligible companies, strengthening the city's positio...

Shenzhen and Guangzhou Advance Greater Bay Area Innovation Plan

Authorities in Shenzhen and Guangzhou have unveiled a regional integration blueprint to strengthen research collaboration, supply chains and transport links across the Greater Bay Area, including Hong Kong.

Supreme People's Court Strengthens Intellectual Property Protection

China's highest court has issued new judicial guidance to improve protection for patents, software and semiconductor technologies, providing clearer legal remedies for technology companies.

China Orders State-Owned Enterprises to Accelerate AI Infrastructure

The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission has instructed central enterprises to speed up investment in computing networks, data centers and industrial internet platforms to strengthen China's artificial intelligenc...

China Reaches New Milestone in Deep Space Exploration Program

The China National Space Administration has completed key orbital assembly tests for future lunar habitation modules and heavy-lift launch systems, supporting its long-term plans for crewed lunar exploration.

China Reports Improvement in Youth Unemployment

The National Bureau of Statistics said the urban unemployment rate for people aged 16 to 24 eased to 14.9%, supported by vocational training and programs linking graduates with jobs in advanced manufacturing and the digital economy.

China Accelerates Construction of Ultra-High-Voltage Power Grid

The National Energy Administration is expanding ultra-high-voltage transmission projects to deliver renewable electricity from western China to major manufacturing centers along the eastern coast.

China Tightens Oversight of Critical Mineral Development

The Ministry of Natural Resources has introduced new rules strengthening environmental standards and state oversight for the exploration and processing of rare earths and other critical minerals.

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