Self-driving car companies Pony.ai and WeRide get the OK for Hong Kong listing

Group 1 - Pony.AI and WeRide have received approval from Chinese securities regulators for secondary listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [1][2] - Both companies are already publicly traded in the U.S. on the Nasdaq Exchange, with WeRide debuting in October 2024 and Pony.AI following in November 2024 [1] - The approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) allows these companies to pursue their proposed listings, which is part of a broader trend of Chinese companies seeking secondary listings [2] Group 2 - WeRide has engaged Morgan Stanley and China International Capital Corp to assist with its dual primary listing in Hong Kong, with plans to complete the listing in December [3]