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Mainland Pension Funds and Wider Investment Quotas Bring More Capital to Hong Kong Stocks

China’s national pension fund has doubled its offshore investments following expanded Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor quotas, increasing institutional capital available to Hong Kong’s equity market.

Northern Metropolis Technology Hub Tender Attracts Six Bids and Singapore Interest

Hong Kong received six corporate bids to operate a major technology park in the Northern Metropolis, while Singaporean business and diplomatic representatives expressed interest in using the development for artificial intelligence and bi...

More Hong Kong Residents Turn to Guangdong for Private Healthcare

A growing number of Hong Kong residents are seeking medical treatment in mainland China because of lower costs and faster service, increasing competitive pressure on the city’s private healthcare providers.

Hong Kong Allocates HK$100 Million for New Supercar and Yacht Expo

The Hong Kong Tourism Board will launch the Festival of Connoisseurs in November with HK$100 million in funding, using luxury cars and yachts to attract high-spending international visitors and support the meetings and exhibitions sector.

Hong Kong Could Overtake New York and London as Top Financial Centre, Index Creator Says

The creator of the Global Financial Centres Index said Hong Kong could rise to the top of the global rankings if the city maintains regulatory openness and legal predictability, offering an upbeat assessment of its financial competitiven...

Jollibee Chooses Hong Kong Over New York for International Division Listing

Philippine restaurant group Jollibee Foods Corporation selected Hong Kong for the planned listing of its international business, giving the exchange another significant Southeast Asian offering outside its traditional mainland Chinese is...

5John Lee Urges Hong Kong Banks to Expand Tech Financing and Offshore Yuan Business

Chief Executive John Lee called on Hong Kong banks to increase financing for local technology companies and expand offshore renminbi services as the government seeks closer cooperation with the financial sector on economic development.

Moonshot AI and Yunxi Technology File Confidentially for Hong Kong IPOs

Mainland artificial intelligence developers Moonshot AI and Yunxi Technology have confidentially filed for Hong Kong listings, adding to the exchange’s pipeline as Chinese technology companies seek offshore access to international capital.

China Arrests 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi Financial Fraud Crackdown

Chinese security authorities detained 52 Singaporean nationals as part of an operation targeting alleged pyramid schemes and cross-border financial fraud networks in Guangxi.

Chinese AI Models Gain Cost Advantage as Autonomous Agents Drive Token Demand

Industry analysts said autonomous artificial intelligence agents can consume about five times more computational tokens than human users, potentially favouring lower-cost Chinese models as businesses increase large-scale AI deployment.

China-Singapore Cybersecurity Team Reports Breach of Latest Starlink Terminal

A joint team of Chinese and Singaporean cybersecurity researchers said it successfully breached the newest generation of Starlink communications hardware, raising security questions around low-Earth-orbit satellite terminals.

China and South Korea Exchange Protests Over Korean Peninsula and Taiwan References

Seoul objected to Chinese official language referring to two states on the Korean Peninsula, while Beijing protested the inclusion of a Taiwan Pavilion at a prominent South Korean art exhibition.

Taiwan Overtakes Mainland China as Singapore’s Largest Trading Partner

Strong demand for advanced semiconductors and artificial intelligence hardware pushed Taiwan ahead of mainland China in Singapore’s trade rankings, reflecting the growing importance of high-value technology supply chains in regional comm...

China’s Robotics Industry Moves From Prototypes Toward Commercial Deployment

Exhibits at the 2026 World Robot Conference showed Chinese manufacturers increasingly deploying humanoid and industrial robots in factories and smart-city applications rather than limiting development to experimental demonstrations.

China Begins Water Testing on $10 Billion Pinglu Canal in Guangxi

Chinese authorities started testing the 134-kilometre Pinglu Canal, a major transport project designed to shorten shipping routes between southern Chinese manufacturing centres and Southeast Asian maritime markets.

Chinese Researchers Report Faster Method for Extracting Uranium From Seawater

A Chinese research team demonstrated a method for recovering uranium from seawater at a rate described as eight times the US target, potentially expanding future options for securing nuclear fuel supplies.

US Sanctions Hong Kong Company Over Alleged Iranian Money-Laundering Network

The US Treasury designated Kameng Trading Limited for allegedly helping Iranian financial institutions access the global financial system, placing renewed scrutiny on the use of Hong Kong corporate entities in sanctions-related transacti...

Chinese Chip Equipment Maker AMEC Unveils Six New Semiconductor Machines

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment launched six semiconductor manufacturing systems in one day as Chinese suppliers accelerate domestic development of chipmaking technology amid US export restrictions.

US Trade Officials Signal Optimism Ahead of Expected Xi Jinping Visit to Washington

American trade representatives said they expect constructive developments involving agricultural sales and bilateral trade mechanisms as Washington and Beijing seek to stabilise commercial relations ahead of an anticipated presidential s...

Severe Flooding Hits Tibet-Nepal Border Region as China Restricts Information

Glacial lake outbursts and flash floods caused extensive damage along the China-Nepal border, while international observers said Chinese authorities restricted information and penalised online speculation about casualties in the Gyirong ...

ChangXin Memory Technologies Valuation Surpasses 4 Trillion Yuan

Shares in Chinese memory-chip producer ChangXin Memory Technologies reached record levels as strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure increased investor interest in domestic semiconductor suppliers.

US and Chinese Military Commanders Resume Direct Talks After Two-Year Suspension

Admiral Samuel Paparo and General Yang Zhibin held talks at the Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Canada, restoring a senior military communication channel intended to reduce the risk of miscalculation amid regional maritime t...

Chinese Jets Carry Air-to-Air Missiles During Scarborough Shoal Interception

Chinese JL-10 trainer jets equipped with PL-5 missiles were deployed to drive away a Philippine aircraft near disputed Scarborough Shoal, marking a more heavily armed approach to enforcing Beijing’s territorial claims in the South China ...

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Names Mayanna To as General Counsel and Executive Director

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has appointed Mayanna To to oversee its legal and compliance functions from early 2027 as the city’s de facto central bank manages an increasingly complex international regulatory environment.

Hong Kong Retail Property Faces Pressure as Foreclosure and Rent Disputes Mount

A foreclosure sale in Lan Kwai Fong and a lawsuit by the Mass Transit Railway Corporation over unpaid mall rents are highlighting continued financial strain on commercial landlords as local consumer spending remains weak.

Hong Kong Tourism Board Signs Bordeaux Partnership for Expanded Wine and Dine Festival

The Hong Kong Tourism Board has signed an agreement with the Bordeaux Wine Council to expand its autumn Wine and Dine Festival at the Central Harbourfront as the city seeks to attract more high-spending international visitors.

Hong Kong to Launch Combined Supercar and Luxury Yacht Expo in November

Organisers will stage Hong Kong’s first combined supercar and luxury yacht exhibition in November, targeting wealthy regional visitors and the city’s growing family-office sector.

Hong Kong Plans 23-Minute National Day Fireworks Show to Boost Golden Week Spending

Hong Kong will stage a 23-minute fireworks display over Victoria Harbour on October 1, including sunflower-themed effects, as authorities seek to support retail and hospitality activity during the Golden Week holiday period.

CNBC to Close Hong Kong Studio and Scale Back International Programming

US financial broadcaster CNBC has told staff it will shut its Hong Kong studio and reduce international programming, marking a significant retrenchment from a city long used as a regional base for Western financial media.

Hong Kong to Unveil First Five-Year Development Plan Alongside September Policy Address

Chief Executive John Lee will release Hong Kong’s inaugural Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development together with the annual Policy Address on September 16, bringing local planning more closely in line with mainland China’s lo...

Hong Kong High Court Upholds Cardinal Joseph Zen’s Conviction Over Protest Relief Fund

Hong Kong judges dismissed appeals by retired Cardinal Joseph Zen and four other pro-democracy figures convicted of failing to register a humanitarian fund established for protesters.

Hong Kong Posts Strongest Half-Year Growth in Five Years as Electronics Exports Surge

Hong Kong’s real GDP grew by more than 5% in the first half of the year as merchandise exports jumped over 50%, prompting the government to raise its full-year growth forecast to as much as 4.5%.

Momenta Partners With Chinese Automakers to Prepare Level 3 Self-Driving Cars for Mass Production

Chinese autonomous-driving company Momenta is finalising partnerships with major automakers for mass production of Level 3 vehicles while exploring a direct-to-consumer software subscription model.

Chinese AI Developers Expand Global Reach Through Open-Weight Models

Leading Chinese artificial intelligence laboratories are increasingly releasing advanced foundation models as open-weight downloads, widening international adoption of Chinese-developed software architectures.

Chinese Green Technology Companies Expand Investment in Southeast Asian Industrial Parks

Chinese renewable-energy and manufacturing companies are increasing investment in zero-carbon industrial parks across Southeast Asia as they seek overseas market access amid stronger competition and shifting international trade rules.

China and Libya Upgrade Ties as Beijing Pledges Support for Reconstruction

President Xi Jinping and Libyan leaders established an upgraded partnership during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, with Chinese companies expected to participate in Libya’s economic reconstruction.

US Export Controls Accelerate Development of China’s Domestic AI Chip Industry

Restrictions on advanced US technology have pushed Chinese cloud providers and hardware companies to work more closely on domestic artificial intelligence chips, accelerating deployment of homegrown semiconductor alternatives.

China Pushes Finished-Home Sales to Restore Confidence in Property Market

Chinese regulators are accelerating a shift away from residential pre-sales toward completed-home transactions, seeking to protect buyers from developer defaults as broader easing measures support a rebound in major property shares.

China Removes 5.6 Million Pieces of AI-Generated Content for Labelling Violations

China’s internet regulator ordered companies including Tencent, Alibaba and Baidu to tighten enforcement of artificial intelligence labelling rules, leading to the removal of 5.6 million pieces of non-compliant content and greater scruti...

China Cuts Hidden Local Government Debt to 6.5 Trillion Yuan

China has reduced off-balance-sheet local government liabilities from 14.3 trillion yuan to 6.5 trillion yuan over two years, easing fiscal risks while pushing municipalities toward more sustainable financing models.

China Shifts Taiwan Strategy Toward Maritime Blockade Capabilities

An updated assessment from Taipei and recent Chinese ocean surveys east of Taiwan indicate that the People’s Liberation Army is placing greater emphasis on joint blockade operations designed to cut external supply routes.

Chinese Regulators Flag Production Quality Issues at BYD and Geely

China’s market regulator has publicly raised concerns over production inconsistencies at leading electric vehicle makers BYD and Geely, signalling tighter quality oversight as domestic automakers expand internationally.

People’s Bank of China Strengthens Yuan Midpoint to 6.77 Per Dollar

China’s central bank set its daily yuan reference rate stronger at 6.77 against the US dollar, signalling continued support for currency stability amid changing global rate expectations and uncertainty over the domestic recovery.

Sino Land Profit Rises 14% as Property Revaluation Losses Narrow

Hong Kong developer Sino Land reported a 14% increase in annual net profit as property revaluation losses eased, though weaker core earnings continued to reflect pressure across the city’s property market.

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