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Hong Kong Leader Affirms US Dollar Peg Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By Agencies In a recent interview, Hong Kong's leader confirmed that the city will continue to maintain its currency peg to the U.S. dollar, despite rising geopolitical tensions and some calls to switch to a peg with the Chinese yuan. The Hong Kong dollar has seen...

CATL Shares Soar Over 18% in HK Debut Following Record IPO

Staff Reporter Shares of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest battery manufacturer, jumped over 16% in their trading debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Investors are optimistic about the company’s potential to capitalize on the expanding electric vehicle (EV) market. The shares closed at...

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CATL Expected to Offer Less Than 10% Discount for $5 Billion Hong Kong Listing

By Agencies Chinese battery giant CATL is preparing for a Hong Kong listing aimed at...

China’s Gold Imports via Hong Kong Soar 42%

Staff Reporter In March, China's gold imports through Hong Kong surged by 41.9% compared to...

CATL Poised for Hong Kong Stock Exchange Approval of $5 Billion Listing, Sources Say

  Staff Reporter Chinese battery powerhouse CATL is on track to receive approval from the Hong...

Hong Kong Exports Climb 15.4% to $327.9 Billion in February, Driven by Asian Markets

Staff Reporter Hong Kong's total goods exports saw an increase of 15.4% year-on-year, reaching HK$327.9...

HKEX Set for Strong Year as Average Daily Turnover Projected to Surge

Staff Reporter Analysts are optimistic about a bullish year ahead for the Hong Kong Exchange...

AIA Reports 81.2% Year-Over-Year Profit Surge for FY 2024

Staff Reporter AIA has announced a remarkable 81.2% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net income...

Cathay Pacific Sees Slight Increase in 2024 Profit

Staff Reporter Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong's flagship airline, announced a modest rise in its...

Report: Trade Tensions Blur Asia’s Economic Recovery Outlook

Staff Reporter According to a recent report by Morgan Stanley, Asia’s economic recovery is facing...

More and Bigger IPO Deals Expected in Hong Kong This Year

Staff Reporter Hong Kong is set to witness an increase in both the number and...

Mixue Bubble Tea Chain Soars 47% on Debut as HK IPOs Rebound

Staff Reporter Shares of Mixue Group, China’s largest bubble tea and drinks chain, soared over...

HK Plans 10,000 Civil Service Job Cuts and AI Initiative to Address Massive Deficit

Staff Reporter Hong Kong is set to reduce spending by eliminating 10,000 civil service positions...

Hong Kong Stocks Soar to Three-Year Peak

Shares in Alibaba soared more than 14 percent on Friday, marking a significant milestone...

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