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Pre-conference dinner of the 2024 Family Business Summit at the Four Seasons Hotel on November 15, 2024. Photo: Jonathan Wong.

Hong Kong’s family business event wraps up with talk on US-China ties

The second day of the by-invitation event kicked off with a discussion about opportunities in Asean with Malaysia at the helm.

Hong Kong start-up develops AI-powered smart bin to tackle recycling

China scientists crack oil-water recycling in potential green win for industry

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Exclusive | Manulife on track to reach 50% Asia earnings target by 2027

Asia was the largest profit contributor to Canadian insurer in the third quarter, with 44 per cent of the group’s earnings coming from the region.

Manulife completed 25 years of listing in Hong Kong in October. Photo: Shutterstock

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Liu Chang says her parents’ generation enjoyed more entrepreneurial advantages but companies can still find opportunities.

All eyes on Beganovic, but it’s Ugochukwu starting on pole at Macau Grand Prix

Bosnian-Swedish driver will start from 11th place on the grid at the 71st running of famous race.

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Will US let Taiwan buy F-35 jets with ‘protection fees’ demanded by Trump?

The US president-elect has repeatedly called on Taipei to raise defence spending but experts doubt advanced weaponry sales will go ahead.

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F-35 jets on the USS George Washington during Freedom Edge, a trilateral exercise with Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

How China’s underground raves give frustrated youth a sense of escape

Often held in hidden locations without official knowledge, raves in China offer a sense of freedom to people feeling ground down by society.

How the idea to link up Asia’s 2 largest stock markets was born

The exchange link between Shanghai and Hong Kong went live on November 17, 2014.

Hong Kong says new free-trade pact with Peru will spur business opportunities

Peruvian leader calls deal ‘new impetus for our companies to access one of the most competitive and dynamic markets in the world’.

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Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Ursula Leon Chempen (second from the left) and Hong Kong commerce chief Algernon Yau (second from right). Photo: Handout

Hong Kong aims to become a global green maritime fuel bunker centre

Hong Kong setting sail towards a greener future through green fuel incentives and vessel subsidies.

About 5,000 ocean-going vessels visit Hong Kong every year. Photo: Winson Wong

Hong Kong to issue HK$20 billion retail infrastructure bond

The bond, which have a tenor of three years, will provide assured returns of 3.5 per cent to be paid every six months.

US-China decoupling under Trump could have ‘severe’ effects on ordinary people

An expert in relations between the two countries says both sides would suffer in worst-case scenario but there is room for optimism.

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In possible crosshairs of superpower rivalry, EU seeks clues about Trump 2.0

‘It is not the end of the world, but the beginning of a different world,’ top EU diplomat Josep Borrell says of Trump’s White House return.

US president-elect Donald Trump with US President Joe Biden in the White House on Wednesday, starting the transition to Trump’s second term. Photo: AFP

China’s new home prices slow 17-month decline after support measures kick in

Prices across 70 cities fell for the 17th month in October, but at a slower pace, suggesting support measures may be stabilising the market.

A man rides a bicycle past residential buildings under construction in Huizhou, Guangdong province, on October 10, 2024. Photo: Reuters

Why Zeekr shares slumped in New York on news of Geely Auto reorganisation

Zeekr loses 24 per cent in New York trading after announcement of Geely Auto reorganisation plan.

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Hong Kong EV insurance costs to fall, but third-party liability may remain high

Insurance premiums are set to fall as EV prices decline, but third-party liability coverage to remain high due to accident rates and repair costs.

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On The Menu | More mainland food and drink chains coming to Hong Kong, but at what cost?

Chagee, To Teapresso, Green Tea Restaurant – mainland Chinese brands are increasingly using Hong Kong as a platform for global expansion.

China tea lattes from To Teapresso. Photo: InvestHK

Shanghai hedge fund Pinestone denies trade-secret theft charge against co-founder

US Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts indicted Xiao Zhang last month for stealing trade secrets while working for an unnamed US fund in 2021.

China’s EV production moves into fast lane as output hits 10 million

Chinese EV makers have delivered 9.75 million units to mainland buyers between January and October, a year-on-year jump of 34 per cent.

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How will China’s job market cope with record number of graduates next year?

Ministry estimates that number of university graduates next year will hit a record 12.22 million.

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People attend a job fair in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on October 22. Photo: AFP

Microwave weapons, counter-drone systems on display at China’s military air show

The technology is regarded as crucial in any conflict over Taiwan and is a highlight for analysts attending the exhibition.

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The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation displays an FK-4000 air defence weapons system (left) and FK-3000 at the Zhuhai air show. Photo: Hayley Wong

Chinese EV makers’ global plans hit bumps amid Beijing’s warning, failed deals

After officials warned against investments in EU countries that favoured recent tariffs, EV makers may need to rethink their strategies.

Germany’s BioNTech buys Biotheus in US$800 million push into cancer drugs

BioNTech says deal will support its push into the development of cancer drugs using its proven mRNA technology.

Hong Kong stock market operates as normal during first-ever typhoon trading day

Turnover of HK$173.31 billion (US$22.2 billion) exceeds the 10-month daily average of HK$127.8 billion, but falls short of HK$184.66 billion a day earlier.

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Pedestrians walk past Exchange Sqaure in Central under the Storm Signal No.8. Photo: Sam Tsang

OpenAI wants US to team up with allies to beat China in AI race

The ChatGPT maker says the US and its neighbours should collaborate in AI and expand their partnership to include Middle East nations.

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OpenAI is urging the US to partner with allies on AI to take on China. Photo: AP

Why Chinese solar producers are not worried about Trump tariffs

Chinese firms to prepare for worst-case scenario of Trump slapping tariffs on shipments from their bases in Southeast Asia.

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Award-winning mathematician Ma Xiaonan leaves Europe for China

The academic will serve as chair professor at Nankai University’s Chern Institute of Mathematics.

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