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Hong Kong property
Sino Land profit rises 14% as property losses narrow, but core earnings fall
Developer adds to land bank despite pressure on mall rents, as e-commerce and outbound travel reshape Hong Kong’s retail market.
1 Sep 2026 - 8:00PM
IPO
Shein slips on Hong Kong debut amid fast-fashion challenges
1 Sep 2026 - 5:22PM
France
France takes aim at ultra-fast fashion with fee per garment
1 Sep 2026 - 10:45AM
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Hong Kong property
Hot property: Big banks, fashion stores seek ‘cheaper’ top Hong Kong retail
HSBC to open its first flagship operation at the Capitol Centre, where market sources say the rent is much lower than its previous tenancy.
31 Aug 2026 - 6:31PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.5% in July, marking 15th straight month of growth
Retail sales value for the month reaches HK$31 billion, with momentum remaining ‘resilient’.
31 Aug 2026 - 7:47PM
China manufacturing
China’s factory activity improves in August, but stays in contraction
The PMI index was up last month to 49.8 from 49.2 in July, according to figures from the National Bureau of Statistics.
31 Aug 2026 - 12:05PM
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Hong Kong property
Can Hong Kong expect to see fewer creditor-led commercial property sales?
City’s office and retail property segments have been mired in a multi-year slump that has triggered loan defaults.
30 Aug 2026 - 2:00PM
Hong Kong property
JD.com’s expansion could test Hong Kong’s footfall-driven retail property model
Chinese e-commerce firm builds network of stores and warehouses that analysts say may reduce reliance on footfall for some retailers.
30 Aug 2026 - 10:00AM
China consumption
‘On-the-ground exports’: Shanghai turns to foreign tourists to boost consumption
Inbound visitors are considered a low-cost initiative to address the nation’s consumption figures.
27 Aug 2026 - 3:01PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Amos Food hungry for Hong Kong capital to expand global sweets empire
The confectionery firm’s Peelerz gummies have become a viral sensation on TikTok. Now, it aims to raise funds to expand its overseas presence.
26 Aug 2026 - 4:16PM
Food and Drinks
Chocolate’s bean-to-bar boom, from Asian flavours to single-origin cacao
Artisanal brands like Marou, Dandelion, Pump Street and Fossa are among the makers championing traceable cacao, bold flavours and small-batch craft.
26 Aug 2026 - 8:00AM
China’s private sector
As bubble tea craze cools in China, can full equity buyouts revive growth?
Bain Capital’s acquisition of Gong Cha may signal a shift in bubble tea investment strategy, as sector slows after years of rapid expansion.
25 Aug 2026 - 5:12PM
China consumption
Louis Vuitton trims China presence amid fallout from trademark dispute
The latest China store exit in Guiyang highlights the luxury brand’s struggle to balance prestige with cultural empathy amid legal disputes.
24 Aug 2026 - 6:03PM
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Hong Kong society
How Hong Kong beauty retail tactics echo global Dead Sea sales scams
WikiLeaks files reveal pushy sales operations for Dead Sea beauty products have been problematic in several countries for decades.
23 Aug 2026 - 11:25PM
Hong Kong economy
Beyblade battles drive up sales at Hong Kong malls, but will the trend last?
Struggling to attract patrons, shopping centres are embracing resurgent popularity of Japanese toy, drawing fans who stay and spend – at least for now.
22 Aug 2026 - 6:03PM
Hong Kong stock market
China’s Pop Mart warns of looming headwinds, unveils buy-back plan
Decline in sales growth will be ‘difficult to reverse’ without a new product format or powerful celebrity endorsement, analyst says.
21 Aug 2026 - 10:47AM
Hong Kong stock market
Shein pushes back Hong Kong debut to September amid delayed orders: sources
The fast-fashion firm originally aimed to wrap up its IPO in August, but a delay in investor orders has forced a change of plan, sources say.
20 Aug 2026 - 5:43PM
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Hong Kong economy
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Does struggling Hongkong Post need to deliver profits or just public services?
After eight consecutive years of deficits and with few branches turning a profit, what is next for Hongkong Post?
20 Aug 2026 - 3:44PM
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China consumption
China eyes rural markets, local town centres to tackle national consumption woes
The nation is looking beyond its higher-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai to address weak domestic demand.
18 Aug 2026 - 7:00PM
China stock market
China’s state funds exit Kweichow Moutai as 25-year profit growth comes to end
Central Huijin Investment and China Securities Finance are not among Kweichow Moutai’s top 10 shareholders as of second quarter.
18 Aug 2026 - 5:39PM
China jobs
China’s domestic demand further weakens in July, analysts bet on extra stimulus
Retail sales, a key consumption metric, trailed a 1.3 per cent growth forecast, while fixed-asset investment also weakened.
17 Aug 2026 - 4:47PM
China consumption
High-spending counties offer a rare bright spot amid China’s weak demand
Lower costs, lighter debt and return-migrant capital are boosting household purchasing power in China’s smaller cities.
16 Aug 2026 - 11:00AM
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Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong’s night economy must focus on after-dark vibes, not events
Organising the biggest spectacles or boasting of the loudest nightlife matters less than understanding why people choose to stay out in the first place.
15 Aug 2026 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong raises growth forecast after best half-yearly showing in nearly 5 years
Hong Kong revises full-year economic growth forecast for 2026 to a range of 3.5 to 4.5 per cent.
14 Aug 2026 - 11:12PM
E-commerce
JD.com’s second-quarter profit rises 15% as food-delivery losses narrow
Net revenue dips, but still beats analysts’ estimate, as e-commerce giant contends with weak demand and fierce competition.
13 Aug 2026 - 9:55PM
Hong Kong property
CK Hutchison Holdings reports 31-fold surge in first-half profit
Global environment in the first half of 2026 was ‘exceptionally turbulent and uncertain’, says chairman Victor Li Tzar-kuoi.
13 Aug 2026 - 8:14PM
Hong Kong property
Hong Kong developer Hysan’s first-half earnings rise 7.4% as project milestones near
Causeway Bay’s top landlord posts HK$1.11 billion in earnings as Lee Garden Eight project remains on schedule for completion this quarter.
13 Aug 2026 - 7:11PM
China consumption
Gap bucks retail headwinds with massive China expansion amid localisation drive
Gap’s plan for dozens of new stores and return to Hong Kong market comes as Ralph Lauren also posted a 40 per cent year-on-year jump in China sales in past quarter.
11 Aug 2026 - 5:00PM
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