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.
Foxconn Reports Strong Q1 Profit Surge, but Offers Conservative Full-Year Outlook
Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, reported a significant 91% increase in its first-quarter profit, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI)...
Global Shares Surge as US and China Reach Trade Deal, Gold and Safe-Havens Decline
Global stocks soared on Monday, while gold and safe-haven currencies dropped against a strengthening dollar, following an agreement between the US and China to...
Hong Kong Aims to Become a Hub for Multifamily Offices to Boost Economy
Hong Kong should focus on becoming a leading hub for multifamily offices to improve its economy and global reputation, as these entities hold more...
Meituan to Invest $1 Billion in Brazil for Keeta Food Delivery Expansion
Chinese on-demand services leader Meituan has announced a major international expansion, revealing plans to launch its Keeta food delivery platform in Brazil. The company...
Hang Seng Indexes Partners with Qatar Financial Centre to Boost Financial Connectivity
Hang Seng Indexes Company, the entity responsible for compiling the Hang Seng Index and a leading provider of stock market benchmarks in China, has...
Hong Kong Stocks Climb as JD.com Earnings Shine and Trade Tensions Ease
Hong Kong stocks edged closer to a two-month high as investor sentiment improved on the back of strong corporate earnings and easing global trade...
Nomura Upgrades Chinese Equities Amid US-China Tariff Breakthrough
Nomura Holdings has become the first major global investment bank to upgrade its outlook on Chinese equities following a surprising development in US-China trade...
Hong Kong Stocks Retreat as Traders Reassess China-US Trade Deal
Hong Kong equities pulled back on Tuesday, reversing part of their strong rally from the previous session as investors took profits and reassessed the...
Mainland and Hong Kong Firms Seek Nearly US$1.4 Billion Amid Capital Market Revival
Three firms from mainland China and Hong Kong have announced significant fundraising efforts in Hong Kong, taking advantage of the city’s revitalised capital markets....
Mainland Chinese Buyers Boost Hong Kong Luxury Property Market Amid Local Sell-Offs
Mainland Chinese homebuyers are continuing to play a pivotal role in sustaining demand within Hong Kong's luxury real estate sector, even as some local...
Alibaba Expands Access to Qwen3 AI Models Across Developer Platforms
Alibaba Group has expanded the accessibility of its Qwen3 family of artificial intelligence models by making them available on several popular developer platforms. The...
US Tariff Reduction Encourages Chinese Auto-Parts Exporters to Reconsider Local Expansion
The recent decision by the United States to temporarily reduce tariffs on Chinese imports has prompted auto-parts exporters from mainland China to reassess their...
Hang Seng Bank Cuts Jobs Amid HSBC Restructuring Strategy
Hang Seng Bank, a prominent retail lender in Hong Kong and majority-owned by HSBC Holdings with a 62.14% stake, has begun laying off staff...
U.S. Consumer Prices Show Moderate Rebound in April Despite Tariff Concerns
In April, U.S. consumer prices saw a modest rebound, increasing by 0.2% after a decline in March, marking the first dip since May 2020....
