Trends - hong kong - Business Recorder

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Trump’s new tariffs underscore Hong Kong’s advantages, city official says

The new levy serves to underscore Hong Kong’s 'unique trade advantages,' Hui said

Published 21 Feb, 2026 11:02am

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China, HK shares drop on sell-off in precious metals

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks tumbled on Thursday as the sell-off in precious metals and technology stocks...

Published 06 Feb, 2026 05:56am

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China, Hong Kong stocks down as tech drags

SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong shares eased on Wednesday as tech stocks lost ground, while a private survey showed...

Published 05 Feb, 2026 02:51am

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Rare earth, defence gains counter tech slump in China and Hong Kong

Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng was up 0.1%

Published 03 Feb, 2026 11:38am

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Shanghai stocks drop the most in 10 months

SHANGHAI: Shanghai stocks fell the most in nearly 10 months on Monday while Hong Kong shares had their worst day...

Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:05am

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WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India

Small outbreaks are not unusual and virologists say the risk to the general population remains low

Published 30 Jan, 2026 01:45pm

World

Britain’s Starmer seeks fresh start with China, economic wins

British prime minister in eight years, Starmer held talks with Xi at the Great Hall of the People before they lunched together

Published 29 Jan, 2026 10:42am

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HK stocks extend gains to end at 4-1/2-year high

SHANGHAI: Hong Kong stocks closed at a 4-1/2-year high on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street, and gold’s...

Published 29 Jan, 2026 05:59am

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China stocks end lower on regulatory crackdown

SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Tuesday as regulators tightened measures against speculation and abnormal...

Published 21 Jan, 2026 03:43am

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Dollar lower as investors reignite ‘Sell America’ trade

NEW YORK: The dollar was set for its largest daily fall in over a month on Tuesday, after White House threats to...

Published 21 Jan, 2026 03:43am

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China stocks snap four-week winning run

SHANGHAI: China stocks edged lower on Friday, ending the week lower after a four-week winning streak, as regulators...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 05:51am

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Chinese stocks decline for third day

HONG KONG: Chinese stocks extended losses on Thursday, pausing a blistering start to the year, after regulators...

Published 16 Jan, 2026 05:52am

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China stocks end lower after regulators tighten margin rule

SHANGHAI: Mainland China stock benchmarks ended lower on Wednesday after regulators tightened margin requirements in...

Published 15 Jan, 2026 06:06am

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China stocks fall as financials drag; tech shares lead HK lower

SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Thursday, as investors took profits in financial shares, while tech stocks led the...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:41am

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China stocks close higher as metals, financials rally

SHANGHAI: China stocks ended Tuesday at their highest levels in more than a decade, buoyed by non-ferrous metals and...

Published 07 Jan, 2026 05:53am

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Saudi Arabia to open financial market to all foreign investors next month

The amendments approved by the Capital Markets Authority eliminate the concept of the Qualified Foreign Investor

Published 06 Jan, 2026 11:50pm

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Hong Kong stocks start 2026 strong on tech rally

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks kicked off 2026 on a strong note and climbed to a 1-1/2-month high, as renewed optimism...

Published 03 Jan, 2026 03:15am

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Shanghai stock benchmark flat after nine-day rise

HONG KONG: China stocks were flat on Tuesday, with the Shanghai benchmark ending a nine-day winning streak as...

Published 31 Dec, 2025 05:54am

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Shanghai stock rises for eighth session

SHANGHAI: Shanghai’s stock benchmark reversed earlier losses and ended higher for the eighth consecutive session on...

Published 27 Dec, 2025 06:02am

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New record: KSE-100 settles above 172,400

Benchmark index gains 1,570.51 points

Updated 26 Dec, 2025 08:31pm

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Shanghai stocks ends higher to record longest winning streak since July

SHANGHAI: Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks ended higher, with the Shanghai benchmark notching its sixth straight...

Published 25 Dec, 2025 06:17am

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China stocks close up, led by non-ferrous metals shares

SHANGHAI: China stocks ended slightly higher on Tuesday, led by non-ferrous metals shares, as gold price hit record...

Published 24 Dec, 2025 06:21am

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Tears at tribute to firefighter killed in Hong Kong blaze

Ho Wai-ho, 37, died in the line of duty in the inferno that engulfed several tower blocks at Wang Fuk Court in northern Tai Po district last month, killing at least 160 people

Published 19 Dec, 2025 11:20am

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China stocks hit two-month low, joining regional slide

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks extended declines on Tuesday with weakness across the board, joining the slide...

Published 17 Dec, 2025 06:12am

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HK’s oldest pro-democracy party announces dissolution

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party has decided to disband, the group announced Sunday, after its...

Published 15 Dec, 2025 04:59am

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Hong Kong leader says fire probe expected to conclude within 9 months

John Lee spoke more than two weeks after the blaze ripped through seven high-rise residential towers and left the city searching for answers about the cause of the deadly tragedy

Published 12 Dec, 2025 03:22pm

World

Cathay passenger arrested after trying to open door mid-flight from Boston to Hong Kong

The airline said no passengers or crew were injured and the flight landed safely early on Thursday

Published 12 Dec, 2025 03:17pm

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Dubai apartments deliver highest returns in Asian real estate market: report

Study examines apartment price changes, rental income potential, macroeconomic factors

Published 11 Dec, 2025 03:39pm

World

Hong Kong fire death toll climbs to 160

The identities of 120 out of the 160 dead have been identified via DNA or fingerprint testing

Published 09 Dec, 2025 06:21pm

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Hong Kong heads to the polls after deadly fire

HONG KONG: Hong Kong voters trickled into polling stations on Sunday to choose new lawmakers under Beijing’s...

Published 08 Dec, 2025 02:51am