Aarav Shen
Aarav Shen is an esteemed journalist with over 15 years of experience reporting on business, finance, and economics. With a rich background that spans from Southeast Asia to the heart of Wall Street, Aarav offers a piercing global perspective on market dynamics and economic policy. His work, recognized for its depth and clarity, has shaped international dialogue, making him a trusted voice in a complex industry. Currently based in Hong Kong, he distills intricate financial trends into compelling narratives for a worldwide audience.
Hong Kong Strengthens Role as Offshore Yuan Hub Amid Growing De-dollarisation
International businesses are increasingly seeking to diversify away from the US dollar, with Qatar emerging as a notable example of this trend, according to...
Hong Kong Millennials Embrace AI in Wealth Management, Study Shows
Nearly three-quarters of Hong Kong millennials expect their wealth managers to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to build and adjust investment portfolios, according to...
Hong Kong Homebuyers Snap Up All Units at Sierra Sea Amid Lower Mortgage Rates
Emboldened by a drop in mortgage rates, Hong Kong homebuyers purchased all 216 new units offered at Sun Hung Kai Properties’ Sierra Sea development...
Chinese Robot Firms Showcase Innovations Amid Growing Industry Challenges
Chinese robotics firms, including notable names like Unitree Robotics and Engine AI, drew attention at a technology conference in Macau as enthusiasm for the...
Amap Launches Ride-Hailing Service on English App for Foreign Visitors in China
Amap, the mapping and local services platform under Alibaba Group Holding, has launched a ride-hailing feature on its English version, enabling foreign visitors in...
eSignGlobal Leverages US-China Trade Tensions to Boost Global Expansion
eSignGlobal, a digital signature services provider based in Hangzhou, is turning US-China trade tensions into a growth opportunity by expanding its global footprint. Eric...
Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai Highlights Recovery and AI Focus Amid Challenges
Alibaba Group Holding chairman Joe Tsai said the company is now “on a very good path” after overcoming several years of setbacks, including regulatory...
Shanghai’s Luxury Property Market Thrives Amid National Downturn
Shanghai’s luxury residential property market continues to defy national trends, with affluent buyers investing heavily in premium homes amid broader economic concerns. This resilience...
Bullet Trains Surpass Flights on Beijing-Shanghai Route as Passengers Prioritize Speed and Comfort
Passengers traveling between Beijing and Shanghai are increasingly favoring high-speed trains over flights, as China's modern rail system continues to outpace the air travel...
Surge in Hong Kong and Chinese Investment Fuels UAE Property Boom
The UAE property market, particularly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, is drawing increasing interest from investors in Hong Kong and mainland China. Recent activity...
Fusion Energy and AI: The Future of Clean, Reliable Power
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has driven a surge in global energy demand, with powerful supercomputers consuming vast amounts of electricity. Interestingly, some...
Jony Ive Joins OpenAI to Lead Design of Next-Gen AI Hardware
Before leaving Apple in 2019, Jony Ive was synonymous with groundbreaking hardware design, narrating videos that showcased the physical beauty of Apple’s flagship products...
Hinge Health Prices IPO at $32 per Share, Valued at $2.6 Billion
Hinge Health, a digital physical therapy company, priced its initial public offering at $32 per share on Wednesday, the upper end of its expected...
U.S. Chip Export Controls Face Growing Scrutiny Amid China’s AI Rise
Replacing Nvidia in China is no small feat, but analysts warn that Chinese tech firms are narrowing the gap—ironically, aided by U.S. export restrictions....
