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Hong Kong Stocks Fall as Oil Extends Rally; Venus Medtech Gains

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Hong Kong stocks closed lower Friday as surging oil prices stoked inflation concerns.

The Hang Seng Index fell 148.84 points, or 0.6%, to close at 24,805.63, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 28.45 points, or 0.3%, to finish at 8,246.33.

Brent crude rose as much as 6% to $109.97 a barrel, its highest in four months, and was on track for an 11% weekly gain as fighting between the U.S. and Iran disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Investors awaited U.S. August inflation data for further clues on the Fed's policy path, with core CPI forecast to rise 0.2% month-over-month.

Higher oil prices and sticky inflation have also prompted JPMorgan to expect eight of nine developed-market central banks to raise rates by year-end.

In corporate news, Venus Medtech (HKG:2500) closed 5% higher after agreeing to subscribe for 500 million yuan of shares and convertible bonds.

What else is happening in Asia?

Asia

Hearts and Minds Investments Posts Lower August Net Tangible Asset

Hearts and Minds Investments (ASX:HM1) reported post-tax net tangible asset of AU$3.34 per share as of Aug. 31, according to a Friday filing with the Australian bourse.The company recorded post-tax net tangible assets of AU$3.56 per share for August 2025, an earlier filing showed.Its portfolio was up 0.6% for the month of August and delivered an annualized pre-tax investment return of over 10% per year since inception.The portfolio offered a fully franked annualized dividend yield of about 6.5% as of Aug. 31, the filing said.The company's shares added nearly 1% in recent Friday trade.

ASX:HM1
Asia

Cape EMS Partners with Helios PV to Distribute Battery Systems in Europe

Cape EMS (KLSE:CEB) subsidiary, Cape Renewables, signed a distribution and strategic collaboration agreement with Helios PV (Asia Pacific), to commercialize and distribute residential battery energy storage systems across Europe and the Asia-Pacific.The electronics manufacturer's unit will handle sourcing, system integration, assembly and testing, according to a Thursday Bursa Malaysia filing.Meanwhile, Helios, which is a unit of Frankfurt-listed Helios Solar AG, will handle market development, importation and distribution.

KLSE:CEB
Asia

White Energy Company Confirms Acquisition of Essential Global Resources, Oceltip Coal 2 Completed; Shares Fall 5%

White Energy Company (ASX:WEC) confirmed the completion of the acquisition of Essential Global Resources and Oceltip Coal 2, which has acquired the Tin Hut Creek project and associated assets, according to a Friday Australian bourse filing.White Energy issued 83.3 million fully paid ordinary shares to the shareholders of Essential Global as consideration for the acquisition of the membership interests in Essential Global. In connection with the Oceltip Coal 2 acquisition, the purchase price was AU$4.5 million, as adjusted for debts and other liabilities at completion.It also completed a placement to institutional and professional investors to raise AU$15 million at an issue price of AU$0.06 per share.Nathan Tinkler was appointed as Managing Director and Executive Chair of White Energy, succeeding Brian Flannery as Chairman.Its shares fell 5% in recent trading on Friday.

ASX:WEC