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.
China EV Makers Report Mixed April Sales as Safety and Innovation Take Focus
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng reported deliveries of 35,045 units in April, maintaining its streak of exceeding 30,000 monthly deliveries for the sixth month...
Tether Plans U.S. Stablecoin Launch Amid Political Outreach and Regulatory Push
Tether, the world’s leading stablecoin issuer, is preparing to launch a new U.S.-based stablecoin, with the rollout expected as early as the end of...
Dickson Poon Moves to Take Dickson Concepts Private Amid Retail Downturn
Hong Kong tycoon Dickson Poon has proposed taking his flagship company, Dickson Concepts (International), private amid a grim outlook for the city's retail sector....
Alibaba Launches Instant Delivery Service Early to Challenge JD.com and Meituan
Alibaba Group Holding has launched its new fast-delivery service, Taobao Instant Commerce, ahead of schedule in a move that intensifies competition with JD.com and...
Hong Kong Stocks Climb as AIA and Xiaomi Rally Amid Economic Concerns
Hong Kong stocks rose on Wednesday, supported by gains in key index constituents such as AIA and Xiaomi, which helped offset concerns about China’s...
HKEX Posts Record Q1 Profit Amid Surge in IPOs and Trading Volume
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), the operator of Asia’s third-largest stock market, reported a record-breaking net profit of HK$4.08 billion (US$526 million) for...
TSMC Begins Construction on Third Arizona Chip Plant in Major U.S. Expansion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has broken ground on a third chip fabrication plant in Arizona, reinforcing its commitment to significantly expand its operations...
Pop Mart Launches Playground Magazine to Strengthen Brand and Global Reach
Chinese toymaker Pop Mart has expanded its brand into the publishing world with the launch of its own pop culture magazine, Playground. The biannual...
Suez Considers Sale of China Water Assets in Strategic Review
French utility group Suez is currently assessing its water infrastructure assets in China as part of a broader strategy to streamline its global operations,...
Google Eyes AI Deal with Apple Amid DOJ Antitrust Battle
Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified in Washington this week that the company is aiming to reach an agreement with Apple by mid-year to integrate...
Topaz Family Office Shifts Focus from US to Asia-Pacific and UAE Amid Tariff Tensions
Topaz Family Office, a Hong Kong-based advisory firm, is urging family offices to pivot away from US assets and reallocate investments toward markets such...
TikTok to Build €1 Billion Data Centre in Finland to Strengthen European Operations
TikTok is moving forward with plans to enhance its European data infrastructure by investing €1 billion (US$1.14 billion) in the construction of its first...
Nvidia Warns U.S. Lawmakers About Huawei’s Rising AI Chip Threat
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently addressed rising concerns about Huawei Technologies' expanding capabilities in artificial intelligence during a confidential meeting with the U.S. House...
DeepSeek Unveils Prover-V2 as R2 AI Model Anticipation Builds
Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek has generated renewed public interest with the unexpected release of its upgraded mathematics-focused model, Prover-V2, as anticipation builds for its...
