Line chart of Hang Seng Tech Index, rebased to 0 as of December 31, 2024

    Hong Kong’s IPO revival faces host of spoilers

    HONG KONG, Jan 5 (Reuters Breakingviews) – IPO fever has caught on in Hong Kong in a big way. On Friday, shares in Shanghai Biren Technology (6082.HK), opens new tab zoomed up 76% after the Chinese artificial intelligence chip designer raised more than $700 million in its initial public offering. That came three days after…

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    Ryan Woo

      China’s industrial profits tumble at fastest pace in over a year

      Industrial profits fell 13.1% in November, biggest drop in 14 months Automotive and high-tech sectors show profit growth Weak domestic demand offsets strong exports; no new stimulus introduced BEIJING, Dec 27 (Reuters) – Profits at China’s industrial firms in November fell at their fastest pace in over a year, as weak domestic demand offset resilience…

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      Mei Mei Chu

        Hong Kong fire came after contractor safety breaches and a residents’ revolt

        Prestige Construction had history of safety violations before winning renovation contract, documents show Wang Fuk Court residents wrongly told by consultant that Prestige had clean safety record Homeowners repeatedly complained about costs and fire safety after Prestige won contract, tried to revoke agreement Prestige and consultant Will Power now subjects of manslaughter and anti-corruption probes…

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        Hong Kong urges caution for travel to Japan

        Hong Kong urges caution for travel to Japan

        The government of Hong Kong is urging residents planning to travel to Japan or those currently staying in the country to exercise caution. Hong Kong’s Security Bureau updated information about travel to Japan on its website on Saturday. It says, “Since mid-2025, there has been an increasing trend of attack incidents against Chinese citizens in…

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        Tesla chair thanks investors for approving Musk's $878 billion pay package

        Tesla chair thanks investors for approving Musk’s $878 billion pay package

        Nov 10 (Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab board chair Robyn Denholm thanked the electric-vehicle maker’s shareholders on Monday for approving CEO Elon Musk’s $878 billion pay package. The approval marks one of the largest compensation votes in corporate history and underscores investor willingness to bet on Musk’s leadership as Tesla pursues its next…

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