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HKEX

Open Questions | Charles Li on making Hong Kong a magnet for global IPOs

As HKEX CEO, Charles Li forged Stock Connect link to mainland markets. He says an ‘IPO connect’ could draw international companies to list in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong stock market

Appeal of China assets keeps rising among global investors: JPMorgan

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Zijin Mining

China’s largest mining company poised for global top 3 status by 2028, says S&P

Banking & finance

Tech edge to boost Chinese firms’ overseas revenues to record high: UBS

Carmaking, power supply chains at forefront of China’s go-global expansion, driven by rising technological competitiveness, Swiss bank says.

UBS expects China’s power and car supply chain sectors to outperform. Photo: EPA
UBS expects China’s power and car supply chain sectors to outperform. Photo: EPA
Electric & new energy vehicles

As Chinese EV makers expand in Europe, are local suppliers set to benefit?

Rising protectionism in Brussels could support demand for local inputs including batteries, lithium and other raw materials, industry insiders say.

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Banking & finance

AI | AI infrastructure investment bubble unlikely to burst by 2027: Macquarie

Investors are piling money into AI technologies – but revenues still have a long way to catch up, Macquarie’s Viktor Shvets says.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

AI | China’s Ganfeng secures orders amid surge in demand for energy storage, AI boom

Company says its orders are booked through the first half of 2027 as it plans to increase production volume by 50 per cent next year.

China’s Ganfeng Lithium says its orders have been booked through the first half of 2027 amid a surge in demand for energy storage systems and a frenzy of investment in AI data centres. Photo: handout
China’s Ganfeng Lithium says its orders have been booked through the first half of 2027 amid a surge in demand for energy storage systems and a frenzy of investment in AI data centres. Photo: handout
Business of climate change

Solar glass: Australia-China joint venture to set up in Hong Kong

With help from InvestHK, ClearVue and mainland partner choose city as base for effort to make power-producing glass for building facades.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Oil shock fuels BEVs to 9 of top 10 in sales, with China brands overtaking Tesla

Battery EVs take nine of top 10 sales spots amid surging oil prices, giving local brands the edge and pushing Tesla down April charts.

Gold in Hong Kong

Record gold ETF inflows lift Hong Kong’s global trading hub bid

As investors hedge against global risks, Hong Kong’s gold ETF inflows reinforce its emergence as a key trading centre.

Gold prices have risen more than 6 per cent this year, after gaining 64 per cent in 2025. Photo: EPA
LME

‘Positive problem’: surging demand strains Hong Kong’s metals storage capacity

15 LME-approved warehouses are already full, underscoring city’s ambition to be a commodities centre – and its urgent need for more space.

A pile of copper bars. High-value metals such as copper, lead, tin and zinc are stored in LME-approved warehouses in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
A pile of copper bars. High-value metals such as copper, lead, tin and zinc are stored in LME-approved warehouses in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Gold in Hong Kong

Hong Kong prepares for gold futures trading: will the fourth time be the charm?

As HKEX eyes relaunch of gold futures, experts suggest extended hours, tax breaks, and storage facilities to ensure success.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong pushes gold futures relaunch as mainland China reserves climb

City aims to broaden gold offerings and expand clearing and storage facilities to seize opportunities in the surging market.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese start-up ZYT eyes semi-autonomous truck production this year

DJI spin-off is providing autopilot systems to six manufacturers, as fuel-saving abilities gain importance amid oil supply shock.

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Vehicles are displayed in ZYT’s booth at the Beijing Auto Show. Photo: Weibo
China trade

China’s critical minerals grip faces test as new Asian financing tool launches

Japan, Britain and other nations have pledged millions to the new scheme, as China’s dominance of critical minerals sector faces fresh challenge.

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A skip loader shifts earth at a rare earth metals mine in China’s Jiangxi province. Photo: Reuters
A skip loader shifts earth at a rare earth metals mine in China’s Jiangxi province. Photo: Reuters
Gold in Hong Kong

Gold rush: Hong Kong bullion imports from Dubai jump amid US-Iran war

Gold traders from the Middle East and Russia have been selling physical gold in Hong Kong at a discount of 15 to 20 per cent since early April.

Banking & finance

Kazakhstan’s AIFC discussing stock-trading links with Shanghai, Hong Kong

Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor.

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HKEX

HKEX posts record quarterly profit, topping forecast as listings, turnover surge

Earnings jump 27 per cent to HK$5.19 billion as global capital continues to seek safe havens and access to Asian growth: CEO Bonnie Chan.

HKEX recorded its highest quarterly profit, which surpassed the HK$4.9 billion in the third quarter of 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
HKEX recorded its highest quarterly profit, which surpassed the HK$4.9 billion in the third quarter of 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong stock market

China oil stocks rise as crude rally lifts Sinopec, CNOOC earnings

First-quarter earnings remain resilient as crude prices surge on Middle East tensions, tightening global supply and lifting margins.

Zimbabwe

Tianqi Lithium favours China’s salt lakes over Africa amid resource nationalism

In response to Zimbabwe’s export ban, two Chinese companies have promised to build a domestic lithium sulphate plant.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV makers target global expansion at Auto China amid energy shock

Most carmakers taking part in the exhibition have either debuted models designed for export markets or announced expansion plans.

Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng speaks at the launch of the Xpeng GX at the Beijing car show on Friday. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles

CATL to supercharge China’s EV sector with revamped battery tech

World’s largest EV battery producer reveals third-gen product that charges in under six and a half minutes, easing drivers’ range anxiety.

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People look at a model of CATL’s Chocolate 26# Battery during the CATL Tech Day event ahead of the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 21. Photo: AFP
People look at a model of CATL’s Chocolate 26# Battery during the CATL Tech Day event ahead of the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 21. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Hong Kong reasserts role as safe haven in global finance amid Iran conflict

The city’s safe-harbour appeal for capital and investments grows as China’s support strengthens its edge while Dubai faces pressure.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s lithium giant Ganfeng sees profit jump as EV, ESS battery demand soars

The world’s top lithium producer forecasts a strong turnaround as global decarbonisation and AI-driven energy storage fuel demand.

Commodities

Geopolitics to drive Hong Kong mining fundraising amid ‘supercycle’, experts say

Hong Kong could see more mining IPOs as global demand for resources accelerates, though national security issues may slow deals: experts.

Heavy machinery handling bauxite and iron ore is seen in China’s eastern Shandong province. Photo: AFP
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