Initial public offerings, placements and block trades raised almost $44 billion in Hong Kong, a 29% jump from a year ago, data compiled by Bloomberg show. (Representative Image) Hong Kong share sales hit a five-year high, raising $44 billionAI boom drives IPOs despite weak markets and regulatory hurdlesIndia's share sales drop 32%, lagging behind Asia-Pacific trendsDid our AI summary help? Hong Kong share sales surged to a five-year high in the first half of 2026 as investor enthusiasm around the artificial intelligence boom overpowered the drag of a sluggish equity market and regulatory headwinds.Initial public offerings, placements and block trades…