City’s standing as a global financial hub still faces several hurdles
Government debt at near-record low yields has increased appeal of banks’ H shares
Fashion retailer hopes threat of losing flotation will spur British regulator to soften requirements
Territory boosted by Chinese companies looking to raise money in currency pegged to US dollar
The money is flowing again, but the political environment is taking a toll
Allusion in graphic novel to July 5 catastrophe hits flight bookings and group tour prices
New World Development stock price rises 11% on first trading day since refinancing support secured
Mainland equities are flat in first six months of 2025, while Hang Seng index has gained 20%
Asian financial hub bounces back to secure $13bn in new listings this year
New World’s negotiations with banks come after years of ambitious debt-fuelled expansion
The divide between disciplined and overstretched developers merits most attention
New York trading firm has rapidly grown to rival Wall Street’s biggest banks
While governance problems and linkages to weak mainland economy persist, its financial sector has benefited from US-China tensions
Sebastien Lai says pro-democracy champion’s health is rapidly deteriorating
The desire to hold Asian currencies reflects a growing nervousness about Trump’s America
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Proof of renewed appetite for dealmaking could help Hong Kong conglomerate realise value trapped in its other divisions
Fast-fashion group has been hit by US tariffs while flotation has also faced regulatory challenges over risk factors
Cost-conscious day-trippers from mainland are replacing luxury shoppers, hitting the retail sector
Strong demand for secondary offering in Hong Kong expected to lift amount raised to $5.3bn
Also in today’s newsletter, Europe races to influence Trump ahead of Putin call and Germany drops opposition to nuclear power
Worries about Chinese economy and enthusiasm for HK tech stocks drive record high flows into city from mainland
Law firms have been advising on fintech regulation to keep pace with innovation in digital assets
The FT’s former arts editor picks the greatest hits of a young gallery that houses a major collection of East Asian modern art and design
The really big risks to the dollar remain US geopolitical and policy errors
