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Market Chatter: Chinese Humanoid Robot Maker DexForce Weighs Hong Kong IPO

Chinese robotics company DexForce Technology is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong that could raise a few hundred million dollars, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.The Shenzhen-based maker of humanoid robots and embodied AI technology has held preliminary discussions with potential advisers, though deliberations are ongoing and details, including the size of the offering, could change, the report said.DexForce did not immediately respond 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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Market Chatter: CATL-Backed NASN Intelligent Tech Mulls Hong Kong IPO

NASN Intelligent Tech, a mainland Chinese developer of smart driving motion control technologies, is set to launch its Hong Kong initial public offering as early as Thursday, the South China Morning Post reported, citing people familiar with the matter.The CATL (SHE:300750, HKG:3750)-backed company recently passed its Hong Kong listing hearing, paving the way for the start of bookbuilding, according to the report.The shares are expected to begin trading on Aug. 7, the report added.(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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Asia

HKMA Rolls Out Quantum Readiness Measures for Banking Sector

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority launched a quantum preparedness whitepaper and the banking sector's first Quantum Preparedness Index, according to a Monday press release.The inaugural index read 2.3 out of 10, indicating the sector is at an early stage of preparing for quantum-related cyber risks.About half of surveyed banks lack formal post-quantum cryptography plans, the statement said.The HKMA aims to achieve full sector-wide readiness by 2030 through a post-quantum cryptography toolkit, workshops and industry engagement.

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Hong Kong Stocks Gain at Open Ahead of Key Central Bank Meetings

Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Tuesday ahead of key central bank meetings and major U.S. technology earnings.The Hang Seng Index rose 0.3%, or 64.77 points, to 25,271.95, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 0.4%, or 31.61 points, to 8,396.99.Investors are awaiting the Federal Reserve's policy decision on Wednesday. The U.S. central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged, though markets still see a risk of a hike.The Bank of England and the Bank of Japan are also due to announce policy decisions later this week.Earnings from Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Amazon and Apple are also in focus as investors look for fresh signs that heavy artificial intelligence spending is translating into stronger growth.

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Hong Kong SFC Fines CISI Asset Management Unit Over Fund Management Failures

The Securities and Futures Commission reprimanded and fined China Industrial Securities International Financial's (HKG:6058) asset management unit HK$6.8 million for failures in managing a private fund between August 2019 and September 2020, according to a Monday press release.The regulator found China Industrial Securities International Asset Management (CISIAM) failed to properly identify and address red flags in a series of investment arrangements, exercise independent investment discretion and conduct adequate due diligence.The SFC also found CISIAM failed to ensure the fund's investments complied with its stated investment restrictions and objectives.It also did not implement effective measures to identify, manage and monitor the fund's risks.In deciding the penalty, the SFC noted the firm's failures could have facilitated misconduct or other improper activities.

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Asia Markets

Lower Oil Prices Raise Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets tracked moderately higher Monday, as oil prices eased on the outlook for a possible cessation in Persian Gulf hostilities.Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo finished in the green, as did most other regional exchanges.Brent crude traded at $85.58, down 6.7% during Asian market hours.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened evenly, waffled but finished up 0.5% on the outlook for softer petroleum bills.The benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 320.04 to 64,931.19, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 194 to 30.Leading the upside was software-tester Shift, up 9.3%, while chemical-concern Shin-Etsu declined 8.3%.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened evenly and rose to the close, notching up 1% as property and tech issues showed strength.The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 243.95 to 25,207.18, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 70 to 22. The Hang Seng TECH Index gained 1.6% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index rose 0.8%.Leading the upside was smartphone-maker Xiaomi, gaining 7.3%, while PetroChina declined 3.5%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 1.2% to 3,858.24.In economic news, mainland China industrial profits in June rose 15.1% on year, slowing from May's 21.1% pace, reported the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).On the other regional exchanges, the S. Korean KOSPI rose 1%; the Taiwan TWSE was steady; the Australian ASX 200 inclined 1.4%; the Singapore Straits Times Index rose 0.6%, and the Thai Set declined 1.2%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was 1.1%The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 1% on the day.In other news, Bank Indonesia's Governor Perry Warjiyo unexpectedly stepped down from his position on Monday, triggering concerns regarding political influence over the central bank.

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Hong Kong Trade Deficit Widens in June Amid Higher Exports
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Hong Kong Trade Deficit Widens in June Amid Higher Exports

Hong Kong's trade deficit widened to HK$52 billion in June from HK$44.2 billion in May amid a surge in exports, according to data from the city's Census and Statistics Department released Monday.The latest print missed the HK$45 billion forecast compiled by Trading Economics for the month.Exports grew 53.4% year over year to HK$641.1 billion, led by a 57% rise in exports of electrical machinery. Exports of office machines and automatic data processing machines grew 93.2%, and telecommunications and sound recording and reproducing apparatus increased 69.9%.A government spokesman attributed the increase to strong demand for artificial intelligence-related electronic products.Imports rose 45.4% to HK$693 billion during the month, led by a 54% rise in purchases of electrical machinery and electrical parts thereof, as well as a 67.3% growth in telecommunications and sound recording and reproducing apparatus and equipment imports, and a 53.6% rise in office machines and automatic data processing machine imports.For the first half, the trade deficit reached HK$294.6 billion, with exports rising 39.1% and imports growing 40.6%.While demand for AI-related products should help prop up the city's economy, Hong Kong will also have to monitor the impact of renewed geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.

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International

Hong Kong's Trade Deficit Balloons to HK$52 Billion in June

Hong Kong's trade deficit expanded to HK$52.0 billion in June from HK$44.2 billion in May, according to data from the Census and Statistics Department on Monday.Exports rose 53.4% year over year to HK$641.1 billion, while imports climbed 45.4% to HK$693.0 billion during the month.

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Asia Week Ahead: U.S. Interest Rate Decision, Japan's Data Deluge, Industrial Output

Several key data releases are scheduled this week, with a decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday regarding interest rates taking center stage.The economic release calendar will gain momentum as the week progresses.Following business and consumer confidence survey reports, industrial and production data, and import and export prices, the bulk of economic disclosures will be released Friday.Japan is set to announce an interest rate decision at the end of the week. The week ahead also features the usual end-of-month data deluge from Japan that could provide insights into its economic health and potential monetary policy direction.MONDAY, July 27The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) tightened monetary policy for a second straight review, slightly raising the rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate (S$NEER) policy band.Meanwhile, the city-state's manufacturing output rose 7.2% year over year in June, slowing from a revised 17.8% increase in May and missing the 9% forecast of Trading Economics.Elsewhere, profits of China's major industrial firms grew 15.1% year over year in June, softer than the 21.1% gain in May.TUESDAY, July 28India is expected to see a year-over-year rise of 5.3% in industrial production in June, according to economists at ING. Manufacturing production is projected to increase 5%, based on a Trading Economics forecast.South Korea will release consumer confidence data.WEDNESDAY, JULY 29Markets will be on the lookout for the U.S. Fed's interest rate decision, with Investing.com and Westpac expecting the regulator to keep the policy unchanged for the fifth straight meeting.Elsewhere, Singapore is set to release domestic supply and manufactured products price index data, as well as export and import price figures.THURSDAY, July 30South Korea will release its business confidence report, while Japan publishes its consumer confidence data.Singapore will report its unemployment statistics for June, with Investing.com projecting a 2.1% rise.FRIDAY, JULY 31Japan is expected to keep its interest rate steady at 1%, according to predictions by ING and Investing.com.Japan's Usual End-of-Month Data DelugeInflation: Tokyo inflation figures will give further insights into Japan's inflation outlook. Tokyo's annual inflation rate is estimated to rise slightly to 1.8% in July, according to market consensus forecast data quoted by ING and Westpac Economics.Retail Performance: June retail sales are expected to increase 2.8% year over year, according to a Trading economics consensus.Activity: Industrial production is estimated to increase 1.8% compared with a 2.1% decline a year prior.Unemployment: Japan's unemployment rate will likely remain unchanged in the month at 2.5%, according to a Trading Economics consensus.Elsewhere, experts at ING forecast a slowdown of China's manufacturing PMI to 50.1 in July from 50.3 the previous month. Non-manufacturing PMI is expected to decelerate to 50 from 50.2 in the previous month.ANZ Research, however, projects manufacturing PMI to fall to 49.9 amid a correction in commodity prices, which dampened business sentiment and corporate profit outlook, the Wall Street Journal reported citing Senior Rates Strategist Jennifer Kusuma.Westpac Economics sees manufacturing activity as broadly stable, alongside a focus on domestic demand for services.Other key indicators due Friday are South Korea's industrial output and retail sales data for June, as well as Singapore's business confidence report for the second quarter.

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Hong Kong Stocks Rise on Monday as Crude Pullback Calms Rate Fears; Auntea Jenny Surges on Profit Alert

Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Monday as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns after the U.S. and Iran refrained from further military action.The Hang Seng Index gained 243.95 points, or about 1%, to close at 25,207.18, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 94.32 points, or 1.1%, to 8,365.38.Oil prices fell more than $5 easing inflation concerns and mitigating expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike ahead of Wednesday's policy decision. Investors also awaited earnings from major technology companies following recent scrutiny of AI-related spending.Among individual stocks, Auntea Jenny (HKG:2589) climbed more than 4% after forecasting up to a 60% increase in first-half profit.Trip.com (HKG:9961) gained over 3% after disclosing that it would comply with Chinese regulators' decision following a penalty for abusing its dominant position in the country's online hotel booking market.

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Asia

Futu Enables Korean Stock Trading in Hong Kong and Singapore

Futu said eligible investors in Hong Kong and Singapore can now trade South Korean stocks through its platform, expanding its cross-border investment offering, according to a Monday press release.The service operates under South Korea's Omnibus Account framework and is offered in partnership with local licensed brokerages, providing access to the Korean market within the country's regulatory framework.Futu said the platform also supports pre-market trading and offers real-time market data, AI-powered research tools and educational resources to help investors navigate the Korean market.The launch adds South Korean equities to Futu's global offering, which already includes stocks in the U.S., Hong Kong, and mainland China

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Shein Posts $99 Million Q1 Loss Ahead of Hong Kong IPO

Shein Global Holdings swung to an attributable net loss of $99 million in the first quarter, compared with a net profit of $395 million in the same period a year earlier, according to financial disclosures released ahead of its planned Hong Kong listing.The fast-fashion retailer's first-quarter net revenue rose 1.1% to $9.05 billion from $8.95 billion in the previous year.The Q1 figures follow a drop in annual earnings, with attributable net profit for the full year 2025 slipping to $2.06 billion from $3.37 billion in 2024.The company plans to list as early as August, aiming to raise between $2 billion and $3 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.

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HKEX Adopts Listing Rule Reforms to Boost Market Competitiveness

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKG:0388, HKG:80388), or HKEX, has adopted new listing rule reforms aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the city's capital markets, following strong support from a market consultation, according to a Friday press release.The exchange received 73 submissions on the proposals and said the new rules, which took effect immediately, were adopted with minor modifications and clarifications.The reforms lower financial eligibility thresholds for companies seeking weighted voting rights structures and ease secondary listing requirements for overseas-listed issuers.They also expand confidential filing to all new listing applicants and allow broader use of U.S. GAAP by eligible issuers.

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Asia

Hong Kong Stocks Edge Higher as Oil Retreat Boosts Sentiment

Hong Kong stocks opened slightly higher on Monday as easing oil prices supported investor sentiment ahead of a busy week for central banks and corporate earnings.The Hang Seng Index added 30.54 points to 24,993.77, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 0.2%, or 13.39 points, to 8,284.45.Asian markets advanced after Brent crude fell more than 5% overnight on signs of easing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.Investors are looking ahead to policy decisions from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan for fresh clues on the interest rate outlook.They are also awaiting earnings from Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Amazon and Apple for further signals on artificial intelligence spending and corporate growth.

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Asia Markets

Tech Caution, Persian Gulf Outlook Damp Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets fell back on Friday on overnight Wall Street cues, and as Persian Gulf hostilities continued to mount.Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo finished in the red on soft tech sectors, as did most other regional exchanges. Seoul's semiconductor-heavy KOSPI index declined 5.7%, leading the regional downside.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened lower and lost ground, finishing off 2.7% as traders backed away from AI- and chip-related issuesThe benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 1,811.45 to 64,611.15, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 132 to 91.Leading the upside was software-quality tester Shift, up 8.2%, while semiconductor-manufacturing equipment maker Disco declined 12.3%.In economic news, Japan's flash composite purchasing managers index (PMI), a combination of the nation's manufacturing and service sectors, logged at 53.1 in July, up from 52.8 in June, and striking further above the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction, reported S&P Global.Japan's consumer price index-core (CPI-core), which strips out fresh foods, rose 1.6% in June year over year, up from a 1.4% on-year gain in May, but still notched below the Bank of Japan's 2% inflation target, according to the Statistics Bureau of Japan.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower and could not recover, closing down 1% as tech and property issues lost favor.The broad gauge Hang Seng fell 247.58 to 24,963.23 as losing issues outnumbered gainers 74 to 16. The Hang Seng TECH Index lost 1.5% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index fell 2.3%.Leading the upside was Bank of China HK, gaining 6%, while Xinyi Glass declined 5.1%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite fell 1.6% to 3,814.20.On the other regional exchanges, the Taiwan TWSE declined 2.7%; the Australian ASX 200 declined 0.8%; the Singapore Straits Times Index rose 0.1%, and the Thai Set inclined 0.2%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was down 0.4%The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index fell 2.1% on the day.In other news, India's flash composite purchasing managers index (PMI), logged at 54.3 in July, down from 57.1 in June, reported S&P Global.

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Hong Kong Stocks Fall on Friday Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks; MOG Digitech Jumps 13%

Hong Kong stocks closed lower on Friday as escalating tensions in the Middle East and fresh U.S. tariff measures weighed on investor sentiment.The Hang Seng Index fell 247.58 points, or 1%, to close at 24,963.23, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 81.61 points, or also 1%, to 8,271.06.Investor sentiment weakened as the conflict in the Gulf kept oil prices volatile this month, raising concerns that higher energy costs could fuel inflation and keep interest rates elevated.Markets also reacted to President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on dozens of countries, including the European Union.In corporate developments, MOG Digitech Holdings (HKG:1942) surged more than 13% despite forecasting a first-half net loss attributable to shareholders, compared with a profit a year earlier.HBM Holdings (HKG:2142) gained more than 1% after projecting a first-half profit of up to HK$67 million.

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International

Trump Administration Slaps Up to 12.5% Tariffs on 60 Nations Over Forced Labor Concerns

US President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday imposed new tariffs of up to 12.5% on South Korea, Japan and 58 other trading partners over forced labor concerns.The imposition of tariffs followed Section 301 investigations into whether these economies fail to prohibit or enforce a ban on imports made with forced labor, according to White House statement on Thursday.Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland face a net 12.5% cap, meaning their effective tariffs are reduced by their existing Most-Favored Nation (MFN) duties.Australia and China will face a straight 12.5% tariff on all goods while Taiwan and the European Union will see tariffs capped at a net 10% (the difference between the MFN rate and 10%).Southeast Asian nations received mixed treatment: Malaysia, Indonesia India, and Bangladesh were assigned a 10% tariff with additional textile tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) to encourage U.S. cotton and textile imports, while the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam were lumped into the 12.5% category.There is a proposed 10% tariff on goods from economies that have a forced labor import ban in place but are not yet effectively enforcing it.The six economies falling into this category are Canada, Ecuador, the European Union, Indonesia, Mexico, and Pakistan.

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Hong Kong Competition Watchdog Strengthens Anti-Collusion Rules for Tenders

Hong Kong's Competition Commission introduced enhanced anti-collusion clauses for procurement contracts, aiming to curb bid-rigging and other cartel conduct in high-value tenders, according to a Thursday press release.The revised clauses state that bidders found engaging in collusive conduct may face civil damages, penalties and potential criminal liability, including conspiracy to defraud, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.The updated framework also requires bidders to submit a statutory declaration confirming their bids were prepared independently and free of collusive practices.Making a false statutory declaration may result in criminal liability, carrying a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment and a fine.

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Market Chatter: Hong Kong Rents Seen Posting Biggest Summer Gain in a Decade

Hong Kong's rental housing market is on track for its biggest summer increase in a decade, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing property agencies.Residential rents rose nearly 4% in the first half of the year from the preceding six months, according to Centaline Property Agency, the report said.The gains are reportedly being driven by rising demand from mainland Chinese professionals, students and expatriates.(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 After Tech-Led Wall Street Selloff

Hong Kong stocks opened lower on Friday as a surge in oil prices and a sharp selloff in U.S. technology shares dampened investor sentiment.The Hang Seng Index fell 1.1%, or 278.31 points, to 24,932.50, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 1.1%, or 94.75 points, to 8,257.92.Wall Street ended sharply lower overnight after Alphabet and Tesla heightened concerns over the cost of artificial intelligence investments, overshadowing their quarterly results.The Nasdaq slid more than 2% as technology shares led broad market losses.Brent crude settled above $100 a barrel for the first time since May after renewed attacks in the Red Sea.

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