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19.12.25 - 09:36
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Tech pivot: Chinese AI, chip start-ups court global investors with Hong Kong listing plans (SCMP)
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More Chinese artificial intelligence firms and chipmakers are turning to Hong Kong for fundraising, testing the appetite of global investors following stellar onshore debuts of graphics processing unit (GPU) developers Moore Threads Technology and MetaX Integrated Circuits.
GigaDevice Semiconductor is a step closer to its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) after passing a listing hearing, according to bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX). The company is expected to......
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19.12.25 - 05:00
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Hong Kong′s focus on AI breakthroughs entices healthcare and robotics firms (SCMP)
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Artificial intelligence (AI) – computer systems that can copy intelligent human behaviour – is rapidly transforming our world. The growing use of smart technologies in our homes and businesses, including facial or image recognition, data analysis, language understanding, problem-solving, robots and self-driving vehicles, is helping to enhance traditional human capabilities.
Hong Kong, recognised as an international finance centre with a stable digital infrastructure and hi-tech regional business......
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19.12.25 - 04:24
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Lawrence Lam: architect of transformation at Prudential Hong Kong (SCMP)
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A visionary roadmap for change
Since 2022, CEO Lawrence Lam has led Prudential Hong Kong through a purposeful, phased transformation that has strengthened customer propositions and advanced change across health, digital capability and the customer experience. His leadership has gained wide recognition, earning him the title of Corporate Executive of the Year.
Lam is known for a style that builds lasting change, embraces......
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19.12.25 - 03:30
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Hong Kong stocks head for longest rising streak in 3 weeks on cooling US inflation data (SCMP)
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Hong Kong stocks rose for a third day on Friday, putting the benchmark gauge on course for its longest winning streak in three weeks, after softer US inflation data bolstered the case for monetary easing.
The Hang Seng Index advanced 0.3 per cent to 25,588.85 as of 10.04am local time. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 0.6 per cent.
On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index climbed 0.2 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.1 per cent.
Bottled water maker Nongfu Spring gained 3.4 per cent to......
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18.12.25 - 09:06
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Holiday rush: Hong Kong IPO market sparkles with busiest December in years (SCMP)
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Hong Kong's initial public offering (IPO) market is heading for its busiest month in four years, as a late rush of listings gathers pace despite the traditional slowdown around the Christmas and New Year holidays.
At least 15 companies were set to go public by the end of December, with drug-discovery firm Insilico Medicine planning one of the largest deals in the final stretch of the year, according to data compiled by the Post. A total of 12 companies had already made their market debuts......
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18.12.25 - 08:18
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Hong Kong logistics group′s CEO buys US$17 million home as wealthy accumulate assets (SCMP)
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A top executive of a multinational logistics group has bought a luxury flat in Hong Kong's Mid-Levels West for HK$132 million (US$16.9 million), adding to a growing list of wealthy buyers acquiring high-end homes as prices soften.
Cherry Hill Investment, an entity linked to Arnold Lee, acquired the 2,772 sq ft, four-bedroom apartment at The Legacy, jointly developed by Henderson Land Development and New World Development, according to Land Registry records. The transaction was completed on......
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18.12.25 - 03:36
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Hong Kong stocks resume decline as tech giants stumble on AI bubble jitters (SCMP)
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Hong Kong stocks resumed their decline on Thursday, with technology stocks leading the sell-offs on growing jitters that a global boom in artificial intelligence could turn into a bubble.
The Hang Seng Index fell 0.3 per cent to 25,391.46 at 10.10am local time. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 1.2 per cent.
On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index slid 0.5 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added less than 0.1 per cent.
Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone and electric vehicle maker, tumbled 2.5 per......
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17.12.25 - 14:18
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Hong Kong exchange amends float rules to strengthen city′s status as global finance hub (SCMP)
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has amended its post-listing public float rules to give companies greater flexibility in managing capital while strengthening market transparency.
The bourse operator will allow listed companies to meet an alternative ongoing public float threshold, requiring at least 10 per cent of issued shares in the listed class and a market value above HK$1 billion (US$128.5 million).
For mainland China-listed firms, or A shares, their Hong Kong shares must represent......
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17.12.25 - 11:30
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Hong Kong′s Kai Tak Stadium lifts city′s status as a major sports and entertainment venue (SCMP)
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The 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium is transforming Hong Kong into a major sports and events destination, as it drives repeat tourism, supports retailers and helps prop up the city's retail property landlords, according to experts.
It served as the venue for British rock band Coldplay's four-night concert in April and K-pop girl group Twice's first-ever shows in the city earlier this month. A three-night gig by K-pop sensation Blackpink will also be held there next month.
The stadium has been ranked......
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