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10.12.25 - 14:18
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Hong Kong home prices to rise in 2026 on the back of mainland Chinese buyers, rate cut (SCMP)
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Hong Kong home prices are likely to see up to a 5 per cent boost in 2026 on the back of mainland Chinese buyers, interest rate cuts and fewer unsold new flats, according to analysts.
In addition, the stamp duty adjustment and Hong Kong's resurgent stock market were also expected to help sustain stability in the city's residential property market, according to JLL and Cushman & Wakefield.
Those factors, JLL analysts said, were projected to help trim Hong Kong developers' swollen inventory, which......
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10.12.25 - 11:06
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Nio lidar supplier Seyond soars in Hong Kong debut after HK$1 billion de-SPAC merger (SCMP)
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Nio's lidar supplier Seyond Holdings debuted on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Wednesday, through a de-SPAC transaction, merging with special purpose acquisition company TechStar Acquisition and raising a total of HK$1.03 billion (US$132.4 million).
The Silicon Valley-based company, which designs, develops and produces light detecting and ranging sensors for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), saw its shares – issued at HK$10 each – jump as high as HK$17.30 in morning trading before......
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10.12.25 - 09:36
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Hong Kong′s IPO juggernaut projected to raise up to US$45 billion in 2026: KPMG (SCMP)
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Hong Kong's initial public offering (IPO) market is expected to raise up to HK$350 billion (US$45 billion) next year, extending the momentum built this year on the back of mainland Chinese public firms and the technology sector.
KPMG forecast on Wednesday that between 180 and 200 applications would drive the fundraising, representing a 28.7 per cent jump in total value and as much as a 100 per cent leap in deal numbers compared with this year.
“We also expect 2026 to be a pivotal year for......
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10.12.25 - 06:36
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JD.com′s US$450 billion stake in Hong Kong Central tower eases Lai Sun debt woes (SCMP)
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JD.com has agreed to acquire a stake in a major office tower in Hong Kong's Central district, mirroring a property move by its rival Alibaba Group Holding and offering a financial lift to the cash-strapped developer Lai Sun Development.
Lai Sun Development and its parent Lai Sun Garment entered into an agreement with Jasmine Investment Development IV Limited, an investment entity of JD.com, to sell its 50 per cent stake in the China Construction Bank Tower for HK$3.5 billion (US$450 million),......
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10.12.25 - 06:18
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Hongkong Land′s leasing deal with major law firm a sign of ′flight to quality′ (SCMP)
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Hongkong Land has secured the return of international law firm Harneys to its office portfolio in the Central business district, in a deal that underscores improved sentiment in Hong Kong's premium commercial property market.
Harneys, which mark its 20th year in Hong Kong in 2025, has signed an eight-year lease for 11,048 sq ft on the 14th floor of Alexandra House, part of Hongkong Land's Landmark complex. The firm, a repeat tenant previously based in Exchange Square, will relocate in February......
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10.12.25 - 03:30
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Hong Kong stocks extend losses as Wall Street caution weighs on sentiment (SCMP)
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Hong Kong stocks fell for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, tracking a lacklustre session on Wall Street, as investors cautiously looked for clues on the US Federal Reserve's policy path next year.
The Hang Seng Index lost 0.5 per cent to 25,382.56 as of 10.05am local time, extending Tuesday's 1.3 per cent loss. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 0.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index fell 0.7 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.5 per cent.
Pharmaceutical firm WuXi......
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10.12.25 - 02:30
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ASTRI sees AI+ as the transformative force driving innovation and technology in Hong Kong and the GBA (SCMP)
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Aligning with the latest direction of I&T development outlined in the Chief Executive's Policy Address – which calls for accelerating AI advancement alongside the development of the Northern Metropolis and the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone (the Loop) – ASTRI has intensified its push for AI+ applications. This initiative integrates AI with patented technologies across fields......
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10.12.25 - 00:36
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China, Hong Kong stocks set to gain nearly 20% in 2026, JPMorgan says (SCMP)
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China and Hong Kong stocks could deliver nearly 20 per cent gains in 2026, supported by resilient global growth, improving earnings and easing competition among e-commerce giants, according to JPMorgan.
The bank expected the MSCI China Index to rebound further as valuations normalised and Beijing's push to curb excess capacity boosted profitability across key sectors, said Wendy Liu, chief China equity strategist at JPMorgan.
“Earnings are giving us confidence,” Liu said during a media briefing......
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09.12.25 - 12:30
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Hong Kong eyes info sharing on crypto assets to combat tax fraud, evasion (SCMP)
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Hong Kong has launched a public consultation regarding a system for sharing information on crypto assets with other governments in compliance with international standards as the city ramps up initiatives to develop as a digital-asset hub.
The government has invited members of the public to share views about the implementation of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and amendments in relation to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) put forward by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation......
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09.12.25 - 10:42
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Hong Kong financial hub gets gold star for governance, but red flag on readiness (SCMP)
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Hong Kong boasts the strongest institutional environment of any major financial hub but lags in growth and future readiness, according to a new index launched by New York University Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
The inaugural Financial Centres Competitiveness Index (FFCI), unveiled at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, ranked Hong Kong fourth overall, behind New York, London and Singapore.
The index is built around two main criteria. On “footprint” – a measure that reflects the current scale and activity of......
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09.12.25 - 09:24
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HashKey aims for US$214 million in Hong Kong IPO amid Beijing′s crypto pressure (SCMP)
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Crypto exchange operator HashKey Holdings has launched its share sale in Hong Kong, testing investor appetite amid repeated warnings against virtual currencies by China's central bank.
Hong Kong's largest licensed crypto player set its initial public offering (IPO) price range at HK$5.95 to HK$6.95 apiece for more than 240 million shares, according to a filing on Tuesday. The listing date is December 17.
With the price range, HashKey is eyeing up to HK$1.67 billion (US$214 million). In October,......
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