Hong Kong Stocks
Apple supplier Lens Technology to debut in Hong Kong after $607 mn float
Headed by China's second-richest woman, Lens Technology is the latest China-traded company to set its sights on Hong Kong
 "Apple supplier Lens Technology to debut in Hong Kong after $607 mn float")
Shein files for IPO in Hong Kong after facing setbacks in US, UK listings
Shein's plan to go public in the US, and later in the UK, hit a roadblock due to growing scrutiny over its labour practices, data handling, and rising regulatory and geopolitical pressure
 "Shein files for IPO in Hong Kong after facing setbacks in US, UK listings")
Apple supplier Lens Tech seeks up to $606 million in Hong Kong listing
The maker of mobile phone glass covers and other components for consumer electronics is part of a wave of Chinese companies listed on mainland exchanges seeking to sell shares in Hong Kong
 "Apple supplier Lens Tech seeks up to $606 million in Hong Kong listing")
Chinese EV battery maker CATL debuts on Hong Kong exchange, raises $4.6 bn
CATL's listing, the largest globally this year, could be a nudge for other major mainland China firms that are already eyeing Hong Kong's equity markets
 "Chinese EV battery maker CATL debuts on Hong Kong exchange, raises $4.6 bn")
Taiwan outpaces Asia-Pacific markets with over 30% jump in 2024; what next?
The standout growth in Taiwan's stock market was largely driven by the country's critical role in the global semiconductor supply chain, according to analysts
 "Taiwan outpaces Asia-Pacific markets with over 30% jump in 2024; what next?")
Horizon Robotics targets $696 mn Hong Kong IPO, city's largest in 2024
If successful, the IPO will be the largest in Hong Kong in 2024, eclipsing China Resources Beverage which began book-building on Tuesday for its up to $650 million listing
 "Horizon Robotics targets $696 mn Hong Kong IPO, city's largest in 2024")
Horizon Robotics targets $696mn Hong Kong IPO, city's largest in 2024
If successful, the IPO will be the largest in Hong Kong in 2024, eclipsing China Resources Beverage which began book-building on Tuesday for its up to $650 million listing
 "Horizon Robotics targets $696mn Hong Kong IPO, city's largest in 2024")
Hong Kong surpasses India in market cap as Chinese equities rebound
Hong Kong's market, heavily influenced by listed Chinese stocks, has gained significantly since China's central government increased economic support
 "Hong Kong surpasses India in market cap as Chinese equities rebound")
Stock brokers in Hong Kong swamped by 'once in a century' stock frenzy
Brokers across Hong Kong are experiencing a similar euphoria as the stocks of Chinese companies soar in the wake of landmark stimulus moves by Beijing last week
 "Stock brokers in Hong Kong swamped by 'once in a century' stock frenzy")
Hong Kong to name ex-KPMG China head Carlson Tong to chair stock exchange
Tong is expected to take over as the next chairman of the Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. after April 24, according to people familiar with the matter
 "Hong Kong to name ex-KPMG China head Carlson Tong to chair stock exchange")
Plan to launch 'high-end luxury' models from this year, says China's BYD
BYD's Shenzhen-listed shares closed up 1.3% on Monday after stock trade resumed following the Lunar New Year holidays, while its Hong Kong-listed shares slipped 1.9%
 "Plan to launch 'high-end luxury' models from this year, says China's BYD")
Trading turnover: Indian markets at highest ever against Hong Kong
Analysts say trend underscores the shift in investor sentiment
 "Trading turnover: Indian markets at highest ever against Hong Kong")
Mark Mobius joins Hong Kong-based Chartwell Capital as strategic advisor
Founded in 2007, Chartwell Capital is an independent, Hong Kong-based investment firm that focuses on China's Greater Bay Area and the Asia-Pacific region.
 "Mark Mobius joins Hong Kong-based Chartwell Capital as strategic advisor")
China blue-chip index stocks hit 5-year lows on Taiwan, US tensions
The CSI300 Index ended down 1.3%, its lowest closing level since February 2019. The Shanghai Composite Index declined 1.4% to end at its lowest since April, 2022
 "China blue-chip index stocks hit 5-year lows on Taiwan, US tensions")
India's market cap now just a whisker away from toppling Hong Kong's
A significant portion of Hong Kong's market cap is due to companies from Mainland China choosing to list in the city
 "India's market cap now just a whisker away from toppling Hong Kong's")
US yields sink amid dovish Fed signals; HK stocks slip on Covid concerns
The 10-year Treasury yield dipped to 3.659%, the lowest since Oct. 5 in Tokyo trading, after Thursday's US Thanksgiving holiday; the two-year yield slipped to a one-week bottom at 4.44%
 "US yields sink amid dovish Fed signals; HK stocks slip on Covid concerns")
China property stocks, bonds rally post report of $85 bn support from banks
CIFI Holdings Group Co., KWG Group Holdings Ltd. and Agile Group Holdings Ltd. were the top gainers in Hong Kong, up more than 10% each.
 "China property stocks, bonds rally post report of $85 bn support from banks")
Alibaba to apply for primary Hong Kong listing to woo Chinese investors
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will seek a primary listing in Hong Kong, entrenching the financial hub's status as an alternative to US markets and paving the way for Chinese investors
 "Alibaba to apply for primary Hong Kong listing to woo Chinese investors")
Chinese developer Evergrande stops trading on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Trading in the shares of China's majoThe suspension is the second one this year and comes ahead of the Wednesday USD 2 billion repayment obligation
 "Chinese developer Evergrande stops trading on Hong Kong Stock Exchange")
China's new crackdown shows $1.5 trillion tech rout not over yet
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Tech Index, which tracks mainland's biggest tech companies, tumbled the most in three weeks
 "China's new crackdown shows $1.5 trillion tech rout not over yet")
