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News about consumer spending and shifting shopping habits from around the world with a focus on developments in Hong Kong and mainland China.
Locals shop at a market in China’s Hunan Province. Photo: Xinhua
China economy

Editorial | Beijing’s ambitious plan can help to prime the consumption pump

Communist Party Central Committee and State Council issue 30-point action plan aimed at reviving Chinese economy and stoking domestic spending.

Malaysia

Fast fashion: food waste from Malaysian Ramadan bazaars hits the runway

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Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Raging Sea Horse threatens to sue Hong Kong watchdog over low mattress score

Technology

Opinion | Forget Doge, it’s Musk’s Tesla that looks in need of a rescue

Once an audacious pioneer in electric cars, Tesla is being out-competed by cheaper, more innovative rivals and suffering by association with Musk.

Elon Musk wields a chainsaw on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Centre on February 20 in Oxon Hill, Maryland, US. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Mainland China

Video | China’s 315 gala: a night of scandals

Watched by up to a billion people, CCTV’s 315 Gala highlights consumer rights abuses in China.

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China economy

Video | China’s 315 gala: a night of scandals

Watched by up to a billion people, CCTV’s 315 Gala highlights consumer rights abuses in China

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China consumption

Chinese economists call for wider social safety net to nurture consumption

With trade becoming a less reliable source of growth, Chinese academics have recommended demand-side measures to spur domestic spending.

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China’s domestic consumption has taken on greater importance in an increasingly uncertain environment for international trade. Photo: EPA-EFE
China technology

My Take | Will AI and robots drive China’s next consumer spending spree?

China is seeking the next ‘big items’ to encourage consumers to open their wallets. Technology looks to be a key.

China economy

Opinion | China knows economic challenges lie ahead. Is it ready for them?

Beijing has withstood external pressures for decades but without strong domestic demand, those pressures are increasingly harder to surmount.

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China’s economic stimulus

Explainer | What is actually in China’s new plan to boost consumer spending?

The Post breaks down Beijing’s new 30-point action plan, which targets a slew of underlying issues holding back consumption.

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Shoppers cross a street in central Beijing. China is striving to boost consumption amid a slowing economy. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog offers stark warning against educational courses

Calls for the industry to ‘recognise and address issues promptly’, after 94 complaints made in first two months of this year.

Gilly Wong Fung-han (left), Chief Executive of Consumer Council; Clement Chan Kam-wing, Chairman of Consumer Council, have urged for caution when signing up for educational courses. Photo: Dickson Lee
Electric & new energy vehicles

Volkswagen to launch 11 new models in China as it eyes 4 million units by 2030

The new models will come with high-performance digital features, such as autonomous driving capabilities and over-the-air updates.

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China’s economic stimulus

China’s new plan to boost consumption is ‘most comprehensive’ since 1970s

The 30-point strategy to drive up consumer spending tackles a slew of underlying issues, from low wages to the real estate crisis.

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Consumer protection in Hong Kong

20 out of 37 make-up primers surveyed in Hong Kong may disrupt hormones

‘Women trying to get pregnant, who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid products containing potential endocrine disrupters,’ Consumer Council says.

The consumer watchdog has reviewed the ingredient list on the labels of 37 make-up primer models. Photo: Getty Images
China consumption

China’s retail sales rise as consumption takes centre stage amid tariff blitz

January and February saw a 4 per cent increase in retail sales, stirring hopes domestic consumption can make up for a shortfall in exports.

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People shop at the Miniso flagship store in Shanghai, China. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong consumer watchdog receives 12 complaints over Deliveroo membership

London-based Deliveroo will cease operating in Hong Kong on April 7, with the loss-making platform selling certain assets to rival Foodpanda.

Banking & finance

China’s F&B sector faces challenges amid slowing consumer spending

Analysts warn that targeted measures are needed to revive the industry, as companies like Nayuki and Xiabu Xiabu report losses and closures.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla plans cheaper model to put brakes on China sales slide

The US company’s share of the world’s largest EV market has dropped to 4.3 per cent from more than 16 per cent in 2022.

People check out a Tesla electric car at the company’s delivery centre in Beijing on February 27, 2025. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

Nicholas Tse, Stanley Ho’s family face falling property value amid market slump

Macau tycoon Stanley Ho’s family is selling a site in Tsim Sha Tsui, while actor Nicholas Tse’s shop in Central rented out at a big discount.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla pins hope on refreshed Model Y to revive faltering sales in China

Orders for the revamped model, which starts from US$36,292 have crossed 200,000 units, according to Chinese tech site 36kr.

Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Hong Kong seniors are an economic force, not a budget write-off

Investing in their well-being and engagement could transform this demographic into a driving force for Hong Kong’s economy.

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Senior citizens shopping on the last day of the Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay on January 6. Photo: Sam Tsang
China property

China’s commercial properties unloved as foreign funds sell for fourth year

Cumulative net selling from 2021 to 2024 amounted to US$11.2 billion, surpassing net buying in 2019 to 2020.

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People hang out at The Bund as the financial district of Pudong is seen in the background in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters
Australia

Trump dashed its hopes for tariff relief, but Australia says it won’t hit back

Australian PM Anthony Albanese called US tariffs ‘entirely unjustified’, but said imposing duties on US imports would only hurt consumers.

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Singapore

Singapore bans Malaysian coffee brand for containing erectile dysfunction drug

The Singapore Food Agency warned consumers not to consume Kopi Penumbuk, citing potential health risks including heart attack and stroke.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong union calls on Deliveroo to clarify staff arrangements after closure

Head of Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions says a third of about 200 delivery riders contacted are worried about livelihoods.

Food delivery platform Deliveroo will cease operations in Hong Kong on April 7. Photo: Sam Tsang
Apple

Apple prepares major interface revamp for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Loosely based on the Vision Pro headset’s software, the new design could help revive demand for Apple’s iPhones.

Apple is preparing a dramatic software overhaul for its smartphones, tablets and computers. Photo: dpa
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV maker Zeekr to take on BMW, Mercedes in SUV segment

Zeekr will unveil the 9X Grand hybrid SUV next month and price it at the 1 million yuan (US$137,840) level.

Hong Kong economy

Poll reveals which Hong Kong products are winning over Asean online shoppers

Consumers from Thailand, Indonesia lead in buying products from city, while Singapore respondents have highest spend per purchase.

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