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Tech Rally, Easing Oil Prices Lift Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets gained solidly on Friday, on overnight Wall Street cues, easing global oil prices, and as traders embraced tech issues.Brent oil futures declined 1.4% to $103.32 a barrel during Asian market hours.Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo finished in the green, as did most other regional exchanges. Seoul's semiconductor-laden KOSPI index rose 2.7% on the day.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened higher and rose to the close, finishing up 1.4% after the Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to 1.25% from 1.00%, but on a mixed vote that indicated the central bank may be tempered going forward.The benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 882.70 to 65,018.95, although losing issues outnumbered gainers 161 to 62, as optimism was largely limited to tech shares.Leading the upside was memory chip maker Kioxia, up 9.4%, while Lasertec, which manufactures equipment used to find defects in semiconductors, gained 8.7%. Food company Nisshin Seifun declined 4.1%.In economic news, Japan's core consumer price index, which excludes fresh food but includes energy, increased 1.7% on the year in August, after a 1.8% rise in July, below the Bank of Japan's 2% annual inflation target.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened higher and held ground on easing oil prices and strength in tech and property shares.The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 146.49 to 24,750.78, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 58 to 31. The Hang Seng TECH Index gained 2.2% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index rose 1.3%.Leading the upside was computer- and chip-maker Lenovo, gaining 9.5%, while telecom service China Unicom declined 2.1%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 0.9% to 3,911.87.On the other regional exchanges, the Taiwan TWSE rose 0.3%; the Australian ASX 200 was flat; the Singapore Straits Times Index fell 0.1%, and the Thai Set advanced 0.1%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was up 0.3%.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 0.6% on the day.

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Hong Kong Stocks Rise Ahead of Trump-Xi Meting; SF Intra-city Jumps 11%

Hong Kong stocks rose Friday on hopes that U.S.-China trade tensions will ease after Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with presidents Donald Trump next week.The Hang Seng Index rose 146.49 points, or 0.6%, to close at 24,750.78, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 50.04 points, or also 0.6%, to 8,225.40.Investors also looked ahead to the second meeting between Trump and Xi this year, scheduled to take place in Washington.Lower oil prices also supported sentiment. Oil prices fell about 2% for a third straight session, easing concerns over inflation and high borrowing costs despite renewed cross-border strikes involving Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis.In corporate developments, Hangzhou SF Intra-city Industrial (HKG:9699) jumped more than 11% after controlling shareholder Celestial Ocean Investments increased its stake in the company through additional share purchases.Dynam Japan (HKG:6889) rose nearly 2% after selling an Airbus A321-271NX aircraft to a company owned by controlling shareholder Yoji Sato for $65.2 million.

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Transwarp Technology Shanghai Sets Hong Kong IPO Price at HK$49 per Share; Shares Up 8%

Transwarp Technology Shanghai (SHA:688031) set the final offering price at HK$49 per H share for its public offering on Hong Kong's Main Board.Shares are expected to begin trading in Hong Kong on Sept. 21, according to a Friday filing with the Shanghai bourse.Shares of the AI infrastructure software company rose 8% in recent trade.

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Asia

Hong Kong Stocks Open Higher as Wall Street Rally Boosts Sentiment

Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Friday as a rebound in global equities and easing U.S. Treasury yields supported investor sentiment.The Hang Seng Index rose 0.5%, or 119.56 points, to open at 24,723.85, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 0.3%, or 27.42 points, to 8,202.78.U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday, breaking a three-session losing streak.The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell 6.55 basis points to 4.939%, while the two-year yield dropped 5.65 basis points to 4.671%, reversing part of the rise following the Fed's rate decision.Markets were also looking ahead to the Bank of Japan's policy decision on Friday, with the central bank widely expected to raise interest rates.

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HKMA Says US Fed's Rate Hike Was Expected; Warns of Potential Future Rate Uncertainty

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) CEO Eddie Yue said in a statement that a rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which led to a rate increase by the HKMA to 4.25%, was in line with expectations.Hong Kong's monetary and financial markets have continued to operate in an orderly manner, he added in a Thursday statement.Investors should, however, exercise caution as a considerable level of uncertainty around US interest rate adjustments may influence the interest rate environment in Hong Kong.

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Asia Markets

Easing Oil Prices, Higher Interest Rates Cap Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets turned in a choppy Thursday, as traders weighed easing petroleum prices but also digested interest-rate hikes by US and Hong Kong central banks.Brent crude oil futures declined 2.2% to $103.52 a barrel during Asian market hours, after media reports that Saudi Arabia plans to expand crude oil shipments through Oman waters, using ship-to-ship transfers.Tokyo finished in the green, while Hong Kong and Shanghai edged lower. Other regional exchanges were similarly mixed.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened higher and held ground, finishing up 0.3% as yields on Japanese government bonds mildly eased.The benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 213.25 to 64,136.25, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 182 to 41.Leading the upside was Sumitomo Pharma, up 5.3%, while diversified manufacturer Mitsui Kinzoku declined 6.7%.In economic news, the number of foreign visitors to Japan in August fell 9.6% on year to 3.10 million, reported the Japan National Tourism Organization.The decline was led by a 59% on-year slump in August to 418,000 visitors from mainland China. Beijing-Tokyo relations were strained late last year when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made remarks about militarily defending Taiwan from China, if necessary.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower and could not recover, closing down 0.4% after the Hong Kong Monetary Authority raised its key policy interest rate by 0.25%, to match the Federal Reserve's Wednesday rate hike.The broad gauge Hang Seng fell 109.49 to 24,604.29, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 56 to 37. The Hang Seng TECH Index lost 0.3% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index fell 1.1%.Leading the upside was Weichai Power, gaining 5.4%, while Laopu Gold declined 3%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite fell 0.4% to 3,875.60.On the other regional exchanges, the S. Korean KOSPI was steady; the Taiwan TWSE inclined 1%; the Australian ASX 200 inclined 0.4%; the Singapore Straits Times Index rose 0.5%, and the Thai Set inclined 1.3%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was flat.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 0.1% on the day.

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International

Hong Kong's Trade Volume Rises in July

The volume of Hong Kong's total exports and imports both rose in July.Export volume jumped 31.6% year on year, while the volume of imports climbed 23.6% from a year earlier. Export and import prices increased 13.7% and 13.6%, respectively, according to Thursday data from the Census and Statistics Department.Changes in trade volume are derived from changes in the trade value with the effect of price changes discounted, the department said.In August, Hong Kong said its trade deficit significantly narrowed to HK$4.9 billion from HK$52 billion in July as export value jumped 50.7% to HK$672.5 billion, while import value rose 41% to HK$677.4 billion.During the second quarter, export volume slightly rose 0.9% from the prior quarter, but import volume dropped 4.7%.Among Hong Kong's trading partners, Taiwan had the biggest growth in export volume, jumping 70.3% from the previous year, but export volume to India fell 7.6%.The biggest growth of import volume came from Korea, climbing 89.1%, while import volume from Vietnam declined 7%.The total export and import prices in all of Hong Kong's main destinations and suppliers rose year on year. Mainland China recorded the highest increase in export prices with a 15.4% growth, while Korea's import prices jumped the most with a 31.3% rise.

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Hong Kong Stocks Fall After Fed, HKMA Rate Hikes; Continental Drops 3%

Hong Kong stocks fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points, prompting a selloff on Wall Street and weighing on investor sentiment across Asian markets.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority also raised its base rate by 25 basis points to 4.25% after the Fed's decision, its first increase since 2023.The Hang Seng Index fell 109.49 points, or 0.4%, to close at 24,604.29, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped 31.01 points, or also 0.4%, to 8,175.36.Higher borrowing costs weighed on property shares as investors grew concerned about the pace of the housing recovery. Gold producers and non-ferrous metal stocks also fell heavily as U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar rose.In corporate developments, Continental Holdings (HKG:0513) said it expects a net loss of less than HK$600 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, mainly due to losses from its divested mining business. Shares of the jewelry company fell more than 3%.AI Energy Engineering (HKG:1751) fell nearly 1% after proposing a two-for-five rights issue to raise up to about HK$72.4 million in net proceeds.

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International

Hong Kong's Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.8% in June-August

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Hong Kong stood at 3.8% for the three-month period from June to August, according to data from the Census and Statistics Department released on Thursday.The reading compared with the 3.7% rate recorded in the previous three-month period.The underemployment rate changed to 1.9%. Total employment rose by around 4,400 to about 3.7 million people, while the number of unemployed individuals grew by 8,200 to 153,900.The Labour and Welfare Bureau noted that the continued expansion of the local economy is expected to underpin overall labor market conditions, with employment across industries hinging on their respective business conditions.

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International

Hong Kong's Export Volume Rises 31.6%, Imports Up 23.6%

The volume of Hong Kong's total exports of goods increased 31.6% year over year in July, according to final data from the Census and Statistics Department released on Thursday.The volume of imports of goods rose 23.6% in the period.As export prices increased 13.7% and import prices grew 13.6% from the previous year, the terms of trade index, or the ratio of the export price index to the import price index, ticked up 0.1% in July.

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Asia

Market Chatter: Tinci Materials Eyes up to HK$5.5 Billion in Hong Kong IPO

Tinci Materials is seeking to raise between HK$3.9 billion and HK$5.5 billion through a Hong Kong initial public offering targeted for the fourth quarter this year, according to a Wednesday report by The Standard, citing foreign media.The lithium battery materials company previously received approval from the Chinese securities regulator to offer up to 413 million overseas-listed ordinary shares and list itself on the HKEX, the report said.JPMorgan Chase, Citic Securities and GF Securities are acting as joint sponsors to the IPO, according to the report.Tinci did not immediately reply to' request for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Hong Kong Stocks Open Lower as Fed, HKMA Rate Hikes Weigh on Sentiment

Hong Kong stocks opened lower on Thursday as the Federal Reserve's rate hike and signal of further increases weighed on global risk appetite.The Hang Seng Index fell 0.9%, or 233.21 points, to open at 24,480.57, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped 1%, or 79.37 points, to 8,127.00.U.S. stocks ended lower on Wednesday after the Fed raised interest rates by 25 basis points, its first hike since 2023, and signaled another increase this year.The HKMA raised its base interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25% on Thursday, marking its first rate hike since 2023.The increase took effect immediately under the authority's pre-set formula, which tracks the Fed's policy decision.

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HKMA Raises Base Rate to 4.25% After Fed Hike

The Hong ​Kong Monetary Authority on Thursday raised its base ​interest rate applied through the overnight discount window ​by 25 basis ​points to 4.25%, marking its first rate hike since 2023, according to an official statement.The increase took effect immediately under a pre-set formula, mirroring the US Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday to raise its target range for the federal funds rate.

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Hong Kong Plans Gold-Led Commodity Trading Hub

Hong Kong is planning to develop a commodity trading ecosystem with gold as an entry point, a government document released Wednesday showed.The city intends to leverage the role of gold as a strategic asset and eventually rival major international gold trading centers in the long term.Hong Kong will also explore the development of yuan‑denominated gold and commodity markets and boost cooperation with Mainland exchanges including the Shanghai gold and futures exchanges.Expedited efforts to attract international investors and expansion in the variety of yuan‑denominated products will also be on the agenda.

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Asia Markets

Softer Oil, Tech Gains Lift Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets turned positive Wednesday, as petroleum prices cooled, and tech issues regained favor. Traders also awaited the US Federal Reserve's latest rate decision due later in the day.Brent crude oil futures eased 1.1% to $107.60 a barrel during Asian market hours.Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo finished in the green, as did most other regional exchanges.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened evenly and closed up 0.7% on renewed interest in AI- and semiconductor-related issues. The yen eased against the US dollar, undergirding export issues.The benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 438.9 to 63,923, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 151 to 70.Leading the upside was oil company Eneos, up 5%, while online consumer-to-consumer marketplace Mercari declined 6.4%.In economic news, Japan's exports grew 19% year over year in August, while imports jumped 28%, the latter due in part to higher energy bills.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower, but gained in the afternoon, closing up 0.2% as traders regained optimism regarding tech issues.The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 46.54 to 24,713.78 as gaining issues outnumbered losers 50 to 44. The Hang Seng TECH Index increased 0.8% on the day, as did the Mainland Properties Index.Leading the upside was computer-maker Lenovo, rising 8.3%, while battery-maker Contemporary Amperex Technology fell 2.9%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 0.7% to 3,891.60.On the other regional exchanges, the S. Korean KOSPI rose 1.4%; the Taiwan TWSE inclined 0.4%; the Australian ASX 200 advanced 0.3%; the Singapore Straits Times Index fell 0.1%, and the Thai Set declined 1%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was up 0.4%.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 0.6% on the day.

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Hong Kong Stocks Edge Higher Wednesday Ahead of Fed Decision; Lygend Gains 3%

Hong Kong stocks edged higher on Wednesday as the global bond selloff paused, while softer oil prices offered some relief ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision later in the day.The Hang Seng Index rose 46.54 points, or 0.2%, to close at 24,713.78, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 1.46 points, or 0.02%, to 8,206.37.Oil prices slipped despite Iran-backed Houthi attacks disrupting operations at Saudi Arabia's Yanbu export hub and prompting Riyadh to cancel some energy cargoes to European customers.Markets also drew support from reports that the U.S. and China are discussing tariff cuts on certain goods ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the White House next week.Among individual stocks, Lygend Resources & Technology (HKG:2245, SHE:002146) rose nearly 3% after receiving approval for a Shenzhen secondary offering of 172.9 million shares, representing 10% of its post-issuance capital.

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Hong Kong to Launch Dim Sum Bond Index in Offshore Yuan Push

Hong Kong will expand its dim sum bond market and seek greater support for bond issuance as part of efforts to strengthen its offshore yuan business, according to the government's five-year plan.The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) (HKG:0388) will launch the HKEX Offshore RMB Bond Index as a benchmark for market trends and an underlying index for exchange-traded funds, the government said.Hong Kong will also seek to increase the scale and frequency of bond issuance, encourage policy financial institutions to issue bonds in the city, and develop a broader tenor structure for dim sum bonds.

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International

Hong Kong Unveils First Five-Year Plan, Eyes Deeper ASEAN Ties

Hong Kong's government unveiled its first five-year plan for 2026 to 2030, targeting economic growth, innovation and deeper regional connectivity.The economy grew 5.1% year on year in the first half of 2026, its strongest half-year performance in almost five years, while goods exports rose more than 26%.The plan will accelerate the development of the Northern Metropolis, deepen integration with the Greater Bay Area, and strengthen Hong Kong's financial, trade, maritime, aviation, and technology sectors.It sets 105 indicators covering economic development, infrastructure, innovation, social well-being, and governance.Hong Kong will also expand offshore yuan and capital-market links with ASEAN. Offshore yuan lending reached a record 935 billion yuan in 20250.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Indonesia are expected to launch an offshore yuan-rupiah currency transaction framework this year.The government will promote Hong Kong listings and ETF cross-listings with Southeast Asian markets, while expanding aviation, maritime and logistics links with the region.

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Guangdong Skychem Technology Proposes Hong Kong Listing; Shares Up 4%

Guangdong Skychem Technology (SHA:688603) plans to list its H shares on the Hong Kong bourse to advance its globalization strategy and build an international capital operation platform.The proposal requires approvals from the board and shareholders as well as Chinese and Hong Kong regulators, according to a Wednesday filing with the Shanghai bourse.Shares of the electronic chemical manufacturer climbed 4% in recent trade.

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Asia

Hong Kong Stocks Open Higher as Oil Prices Stay Elevated

Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Wednesday, although elevated oil prices continued to raise concerns over inflation and global growth.The Hang Seng Index rose 0.5%, or 122.67 points, to open at 24,789.91, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 0.5%, or 36.68 points, to 8,241.59.U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.6%, the S&P 500 down 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite down 0.8%.The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose 4.5 basis points to 5%, its highest level since 2007, as investors remained focused on the Federal Reserve's policy decision later Wednesday.Brent crude settled above $108 a barrel as fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia raised concerns over Middle East energy supplies, adding to inflation risks.

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