4 h. ago China builds a crude oil war chest amid Middle East tensions

China builds a crude oil war chest amid Middle East tensions  Reuters

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7 h. ago Hong Kong stocks waver as investors assess China growth prospects, Middle East tensions

Hong Kong stocks waver as investors assess China growth prospects, Middle East tensions  South China Morning Post

Economics

15 h. ago Trump to abruptly leave G7 summit, after urging ‘everyone’ to flee Tehran

US President Donald Trump abruptly cut short his G7 summit visit to Canada, the White House announced, just minutes after the president issued a stark warning on social media urging the immediate evacuation of Tehran – a city of nearly 9.5 million people – amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again!” Trump posted on...

Politics

15 h. ago Trump abruptly leaving G7 summit after urging ‘everyone’ to flee Tehran

US President Donald Trump abruptly cut short his G7 summit visit to Canada, the White House announced, just minutes after the president issued a stark warning on social media urging the immediate evacuation of Tehran – a city of nearly 9.5 million people – amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again!” Trump posted on...

Politics

15 h. ago Trump abruptly leaves G7 summit after urging ‘everyone’ to flee Tehran

US President Donald Trump abruptly cut short his G7 summit visit to Canada, the White House announced, just minutes after the president issued a stark warning on social media urging the immediate evacuation of Tehran – a city of nearly 9.5 million people – amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again!” Trump posted on...

Politics

15 h. ago Trump leaves G7 summit early after urging ‘everyone’ to flee Tehran

US President Donald Trump abruptly cut short his G7 summit visit to Canada, the White House announced on Monday, just minutes after the president issued a stark warning on social media urging the immediate evacuation of Tehran – a city of nearly 9.5 million people – amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again!” Trump...

Politics

26 h. ago US Aircraft Carrier Nimitz Leaves South China Sea, Heads West Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

US Aircraft Carrier Nimitz Leaves South China Sea, Heads West Amid Rising Middle East Tensions  kurdistan24.net

Events

27 h. ago US aircraft carrier heads west from South China Sea amid Middle East tensions

US aircraft carrier heads west from South China Sea amid Middle East tensions  Reuters

Events

27 h. ago US Aircraft Carrier Heads West From S.China Sea Amid Middle East Tensions

US Aircraft Carrier Heads West From S.China Sea Amid Middle East Tensions  U.S. News & World Report

Events

4 d. ago Chinese citizens in Iran, Israel need to prepare for attacks, embassies warn

The Chinese embassy in Israel warned its citizens on Friday morning to take safety precautions for potential attacks as Tehran considers a retaliation against Israeli strikes targeting its nuclear sites. The Israeli strikes were “significantly escalating the tensions” in the Middle East, the embassy said in a statement that urged Chinese citizens in Israel to closely monitor the evolving situation, remain calm, and stay vigilant. “Citizens are advised to prepare for potential attacks involving...

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5 d. ago Oil Prices Retreat. Investors Weigh Up China Deal and Middle East Tensions.

Oil Prices Retreat. Investors Weigh Up China Deal and Middle East Tensions.  Barron's

Economics

5 d. ago Chery’s stock to debut in third quarter in carmaker’s Hong Kong IPO

Chery Automobile, China’s second-largest automobile maker by volume, is aiming to complete its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong in the third quarter of this year, said its chairman. The company, based in Wuhu city in eastern China’s Anhui province, has filed its intention to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange and use the city as its springboard for venturing into the global market, said Yin Tongyue during the 2025 Automotive Expo in the city. “We hope to have more of our...

Politics

5 d. ago Chery to debut in third quarter as carmaker uses Hong Kong as a springboard

Chery Automobile, China’s second-largest carmaker by volume, is seeking to complete its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) in the third quarter of this year, its chairman said. At the 2025 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong on Thursday, Yin Tongyue said the company was seeking to use the city as a launching pad into the global market. Chery, based in Wuhu in eastern Anhui province, has filed its intention to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange. “We hope to have more...

Politics

5 d. ago S&P 500 ends lower; traders focus on Middle East tension and await details on trade deal

S&P 500 ends lower; traders focus on Middle East tension and await details on trade deal  Reuters

Events

6 d. ago Chinese EV battery maker Eve Energy jumps on Hong Kong IPO bandwagon

Eve Energy, China’s fifth-largest producer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, plans to raise fresh capital on the Hong Kong stock exchange, following the lead of its bigger rival Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) as international investors show a growing appetite for the country’s industrial gems. The Shenzhen-listed company said on Tuesday that its board had endorsed a fundraising plan aimed at bolstering its international expansion, but details about the share offering were still in the...

Science

8 d. ago Hibor plunge a bigger deal for stock market than Hong Kong’s property sector

Hong Kong needs all the help it can get. Since 2018, the city has suffered one shock after another, preventing a meaningful recovery from taking hold and fuelling concerns about its position as a global financial centre. As an importer of US monetary policy with an economy that is far more synchronised with that of mainland China, Hong Kong has been the biggest casualty of economic and policy divergence between the world’s two largest economies, prompting renewed questions about the suitability...

Economics

1 week ago China Renaissance’s investment in stablecoin issuer Circle pays off

China Renaissance, which has funded many leading Chinese technology firms, made another winning bet after shares of stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group more than doubled on their debut in New York. The Chinese investment bank said in a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange on Friday that it had invested in Circle, which was founded in 2013, in 2018 through its Huaxing New Economy Fund. The investment reflected its “strong confidence in the growth prospects of the digital asset industry”,...

Economics

2 w. ago Hong Kong deepens financial ties with Saudi in Sukuk ETF’s bullish debut

Hong Kong is taking another big step to strengthen financial-market linkages with the Middle East with the launch of Asia’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking Saudi Arabia’s Islamic government bonds, or sukuk. The ETF, called Premia BOCHK Saudi Arabia Government Sukuk ETF, started trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Thursday, giving local investors access to the world’s second-largest market for Shariah-compliant debt securities. The ETF trades in Hong Kong dollars under code 3478...

Politics

2 w. ago Saudi sukuk ETFs debut in Hong Kong’s milestone in Middle East ties

Hong Kong is taking another big step to strengthen financial-market linkages with the Middle East with the launch of Asia’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking Saudi Arabia’s Islamic government bonds, or sukuk. The ETF, called Premia BOCHK Saudi Arabia Government Sukuk ETF, started trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Thursday, giving local investors access to the world’s second-largest market for sharia-compliant debt securities. The ETF trades in Hong Kong dollars under code 3478...

Politics

2 w. ago 5 Chinese firms seek Hong Kong IPOs, joining fundraising flurry

Five mainland companies have filed preliminary listing applications with the Hong Kong stock exchange to raise capital, joining the flurry of Chinese start-ups that have pushed the city to the top of the global ranking for initial public offerings (IPOs). The pack is led by Muyuan Foods, one of the world’s largest hog breeders and pork producers, which may raise up to US$1 billion through a secondary listing. Shenzhen-listed Muyuan has appointed Morgan Stanley Asia, CLSA and Goldman Sachs (Asia)...

Economics