‘Vibrant’ Hong Kong market seen drawing more listings from abroad
But other markets like South Korea could offer stronger near-term returns for international investors, J.P. Morgan Private Bank says
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Opinion | China’s real estate rethink can help end developers’ debt addiction
The future of Chinese property looks to be smaller and more rational, with a market defined by real estate’s worth rather than volume
· Michael Han
Xi’s Apec playbook? How China could use new chair role at ‘pivotal juncture’
Hosting the bloc for just the third time in 25 years, China is promoting people-centred policies, infrastructure funding and predictability
· Frank Chen
China’s first ‘Tesla killer’, flying car makers eye lift-off date: 7 EV reads
From analysis on Beijing-Ottawa tariff deal to foreign carmakers set to stage China comeback, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
· SCMP
China raises taxes on select sectors: a one-off fix or tough times ahead?
A broader push to raise taxes across the private sector is not on the cards, economists say
· Kandy Wong
Hong Kong stocks gain as tax worries abate, solar sector rallies on Musk plans
‘Broader VAT hikes on private services are unlikely in 2026 and would run counter to reflation efforts,’ Morgan Stanley says
· Yulu Ao
FCID questions Shiranthi over ‘Siriliya Saviya’ project account - DailyNews
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa left the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) yesterday (3) afternoon after recording statements for over 4 hours.
· shanaka
Opinion | Surging stocks could help China become more than an export powerhouse
A booming Chinese stock market can expand household wealth, boost spending power and reinforce consumer sentiment
· Ningrong Liu
Shanxi’s green leap: renewables surpass coal in China’s energy hub
Where Shanxi goes, China goes, in their broad energy overhaul, as the region with a quarter of the nation’s coal serves as the ultimate proving ground for Beijing’s ‘dual carbon’ strategy
· Carol Yang
Exclusive | Indonesia’s top economic minister vows capital market reforms
Airlangga Hartarto also tells This Week in Asia that Indonesia is not on a nationalisation drive, but merely targeting illegal operations
· Kolette Lim
TRCSL revenue for 2025 grows to record Rs. 45 Bn - DailyNews
Marking the significant financial improvements within the Sri Lankan State sector in 2025 due to revenue collection efforts, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has increased its revenue up to Rs. 45 billion in 2025 compared to Rs. 37 billion in 2024, Industry and Entrepreneurship Developme…
· shanaka
‘Govt plans to install 150 new telecom towers in remote areas this year’ - DailyNews
Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne told Parliament yesterday that the Government has planned to install 150 new telecom towers in remote areas this year under the ‘Gamata Sannivedanaya’ (Communication to the Village) programme as a key component of the 2026 Budget.
· shanaka
Germany and the Gulf region: Energy and arms deals
The fact that the key Gulf states — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — are currently held in high regard by the German government is evident from the steady stream of ministerial visits to their capitals. Only recently, Environment Minister Carsten Schneider of the center-left Social Democrati…
· Jens Thurau
Epstein files scandal triggers UK criminal probe as Mandelson quits parliament
UK police to investigate if Peter Mandelson shared market-sensitive data with Jeffrey Epstein after the latest US files dump draws scrutiny
· Associated Press
China’s gold trading hub on edge: what is happening – and why now?
Uncertainty spreads in Shuibei as second platform falters, spooking investors
· He Huifeng
China’s J-10C stars at Singapore Airshow after lead role in India-Pakistan war
Beijing is eyeing the Southeast Asian market after the 4.5-generation fighter raised its international profile by shooting down a Rafale jet
· Seong Hyeon Choi
UBS move to West Kowloon reshapes demand in Hong Kong office market
The Swiss bank says the move will strengthen links to mainland China and Greater Bay Area clients
· Peggy Ye
Hong Kong home sales slide in January, but agents eye Lunar New Year ‘mini-boom’
While deal volumes eased at the start of the year, agents point to robust new-home demand as a sign of a market bounce
· Cheryl Arcibal
EU launches probe into Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind
Investigation is being carried out under the bloc’s foreign subsidies regulation, a tool that is expected to be widely used this year
· Finbarr Bermingham
FT: Киев и Запад согласовали ответ Москве за нарушение мира
Киев и его партнеры в Европе и США согласовали многоуровневый план, призванный обеспечить соблюдение Россией будущего соглашения о прекращения огня в войне с Украиной, сообщила во вторник, 3 февраля, газета Financial Times со ссылкой на собственные источники.
· Кристиан Таль
How a regulatory change could help China’s C919 jet take on Airbus and Boeing
Chinese regulators have opened the door to letting the C919 use narrow runways, which could boost the plane’s prospects in Southeast Asia
· Ralph Jennings
Hong Kong’s retail sales edge up 1% in 2025 after 7.3% decline in 2024
Census and Statistics Department says retail sales for December worth HK$35 billion, and provisionally estimated at HK$380.5 billion for 2025
· Ambrose Li
85% of insurance claims related to Tai Po fire settled, totalling HK$510 million
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority says insurers have settled more than 1,000 claims related to damages caused by deadly blaze last November
· Leopold Chen
China’s financial powerhouse Shanghai aims for 5% growth, ‘global influence’
Chinese megacity ranks in the world’s five most powerful metros after New York, Tokyo and Los Angeles, with a GDP of 5.67 trillion yuan
· Mandy Zuo
Shiranthi Rajapaksa leaves FCID - DailyNews
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa left the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today after recording a statement for nearly five hours.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Uber enters first Asian market in years with Macau relaunch
Riders can hail taxis in the gambling hub, or reserve limo service to and from Hong Kong, via the Uber app from Tuesday
· Bloomberg
Why Shanghai is buying small older flats to revive its ailing housing market
Pudong, Jing’an and Xuhui districts will lead the programme, which comes amid signs of stabilisation in the secondary market
· Zhu Wenqian
Interest rates up. RBA says labour market is too "tight" - Michael West
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· Michael Pascoe
Why China ties make Darwin Port a bigger test for Australia than Panama
Legal constraints and stronger Beijing-Canberra relations among factors limiting Albanese administration’s options, analysts say
· Kandy Wong
Dogs to be allowed in up to 1,000 Hong Kong restaurants under new scheme
Authorities aim to submit proposal within first quarter and approve initial batch of dog permits by June
· Edith Lin
Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID - DailyNews
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) a short while ago.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Sri Lanka acknowledges World Bank’s partnership and support in development efforts - DailyNews
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met World Bank Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer yesterday (02) and conveyed Sri Lanka’s appreciation for the World Bank’s multisectoral partnership and continued support for the country’s development agenda.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
China’s C919 is a hit at home. Will it be a ‘hard sell’ in Singapore?
China’s C919 could be the only single-aisle jet to feature in a fly-by at this year’s Singapore Airshow, one source says
· Frank Chen
Hong Kong set for Lunar New Year tourism bump with 6% rise in mainland visitors
Up to 1.4 million mainland visitors will set foot in city during holiday, according to Travel Industry Council projections
· Ng Kang-chung
China’s expat pilots arrived on a red carpet – now, they’re taking a red-eye out
Well-paid foreign pilots once flocked to Chinese airlines – but winds have shifted as domestic talent steps up and airlines limit fleet expansions
· Frank Chen
Online payment system for Peliyagoda Manning Market - DailyNews
The new online payment system introduced by the Urban Development Authority to streamline the daily financial transactions of the Peliyagoda Manning Market was launched recently.
· damith
Sampath Bank clinch Maliban Biscuits Trophy - DailyNews
Sampath Bank led by 42 year old, Nuwan Perera lifted the glittering Maliban Biscuits Trophy by beating the sponsor, Maliban Biscuits in the final in the sixth Maliban Biscuits sponsored MCA Masters “Sixes” 2026, concluded at the MCA and DS Senanayake College grounds on Saturday, 12 teams in four groups participated …
· damith
Pan Asia Bank accelerates digital transformation with a next-generation Card Management System - DailyNews
Pan Asia Bank, the nation’s Truly Sri Lankan Bank, has announced a strategic partnership with global fintech platform Pine Labs to enhance its card issuing and processing capabilities through the deployment of a state-of-the-art, end-to-end card management platform.
· damith
AA Japan opens first office in Sri Lanka - DailyNews
AA Japan (Private) Limited has opened its first office in Sri Lanka in January 2026, bringing three decades of experience in the Japanese used vehicle export business directly to the Sri Lankan market.
· damith
Share Market Statistics on 02.02.2026 - DailyNews
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· damith
Trump lifts Russia-related oil tariffs on India under new trade deal
Under the pact, India’s tariffs have been reduced from 50 per cent to 18 per cent
· Khushboo Razdan
China’s brain gain: overseas grads plug into domestic frontiers, powering future
Record jump in returnees seen reflecting confidence in some domestic opportunities, particularly in areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing
· Luna Sun
Red packet rumble: will Tencent’s cash giveaway work again in crowded AI market?
Analysts say strong competition from ByteDance, DeepSeek, Ant Group and Alibaba may prevent Tencent’s Yuanbao from repeating WeChat glory
· Iris Deng
China pushes to shore up government finances with tax rises on several sectors
Beijing targets tax incentives in telecoms and other industries after seeing fiscal revenue drop sharply in late 2025
· Ji Siqi
Hong Kong business confidence hits 2-year high, survey finds
Renewed optimism emerges among the city’s corporate sector regarding prospects for the next 12 months amid easing geopolitical tensions
· Wynna Wong
Singapore aims for stars with its new space agency, in a boost for Asia-Pacific
By launching a national space agency, Singapore aims to scale its satellite capabilities and lead the Asia-Pacific in space sustainability
· Jean Iau
Hong Kong police arrest hundreds in HK$620 million fraud, laundering crackdown
Operations target misuse of bank accounts, romance scams and money laundering through virtual currencies
· Danny Mok
Hong Kong to set up high-level team to plan Apec finance ministers’ meeting
Financial services chief says about 500 delegates are expected to attend conference, the first to be held in Hong Kong, in October
· Leopold Chen
Silver bullet: New Oriental strategy pivots to China’s silver economy
China’s leading private education firm tests new growth paths, amid demographic shifts and softer demand for US-bound study
· Zhu Wenqian
Stern rebuke: China shrugs off 2025 US threats to anchor shipbuilding dominance
Despite a market share dip, Chinese yards extend their commanding lead in key indicators, as high exports and lengthy backlogs signal resilience despite rivals’ gains
· Carol Yang