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BUSINESSSep 1Shein makes Hong Kong debut amid global scrutinyThe fast-fashion retailer made a tepid Hong Kong IPO, amid scrutiny over its environmental footprint, alleged human rights violations, competition from other e-commerce companies and French and EU duties on fast-fashion items.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSSep 1Philippines’ Jollibee eyes Hong Kong over US to list international unitPhilippine fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corp said on Tuesday it was planning to spin off and list its international operations on the Hong Kong stock exchange, abandoning earlier plans of a ‌US listing. Jollibee Foods said it was progressing in separating its international business, Jollibee Foods Corporation International, ahead of its planned spin-off and listing. The fast food restaurant operator now plans for a Hong Kong listing citing its existing presence in the city and brand...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 1Shein shares fall on Hong Kong debut as parcel duties and Iran costs biteShein has listed in Hong Kong after failed attempts in New York and London, as US tariffs and rising shipping costs squeeze the fast-fashion giant's profits.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 1Shares of fast-fashion giant Shein slide in Hong Kong after long-awaited IPOShares of the fast-fashion company Shein have dropped in Hong Kong following its long-awaited Initial Public Offering, reflecting market reaction.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 1Shein IPO debut disappoints : Fashion Giant tanks 10 % on Hong Kong listing , valuation dropsShein's IPO debut was disappointing, as the fashion giant's valuation dropped by 10% after its Hong Kong listing. This indicates a poor initial reception in the stock market.livemint.com · India
BUSINESSSep 1Shein shares slide in Hong Kong trading debutFast-fashion retailer completes long-delayed IPO at bargain-basement valuationFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 1Fast-fashion giant Shein's shares drop 7% in Hong Kong market debutShein made its Hong Kong market debut on Tuesday after years of attempts to go public.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 1Going big and going green can work together for Hong Kong mega-eventsHong Kong’s mega-event economy is thriving. In a blog post last month, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po noted that in the first half of 2026, the city hosted more than 130 mega-events, drawing 1.75 million visitors and injecting roughly HK$5.8 billion (US$739.9 million) into the local economy. These figures are the ongoing dividends of the government’s sustained policy and financial backing. This momentum is well-documented: in the last two years, the concerts of global A-listers such as...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 1Shein shares plunge up to 28% in grey market ahead of Hong Kong debutShein Global Holdings shares plunged in the grey market day ahead of its Hong Kong debut, further shaking market confidence in the company’s valuation. On Monday evening its shares closed 13.1 per cent lower at HK$42.2 after dropping as much as 28 per cent, according to Futu Holdings data. With a board lot size of 100 shares, each lot yielded a loss of HK$636, excluding transaction fees. Shein raised HK$13.6 billion (US$1.7 billion) after pricing shares for its Hong Kong listing at just above...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Hong Kong emerges as Asia’s top hub for start-up potential, ranks fifth worldwide: studyHong Kong leads Asia in high-growth start-up potential and ranks fifth globally, showing the city’s growing strength in nurturing scalable ventures and unicorns, according to joint research published by market research firm CB Insights and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. The white paper, released on Monday, said Asia operated on a distributed network where distinct markets specialised in different stages of the technology life cycle, unlike Silicon Valley’s single-hub...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Hot property: Big banks, fashion stores seek ‘cheaper’, eye-catching Hong Kong retailFrom big banks to fashion brands, tenants are taking advantage of potential lower rents for retail space in Hong Kong’s prime areas as they utilise eye-catching locations to boost visibility towards customers, according to agents. HSBC is unveiling its first flagship branch at the Capitol Centre, which was previously occupied by fashion retailers such as Chanel, Victoria’s Secret and Forever 21, as the bank prepares to close two branches in one of the city’s top shopping areas, Causeway Bay. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.5% in July, marking 15th straight month of growthHong Kong’s retail sector recorded growth for a 15th consecutive month in July, with the government reporting a 4.5 per cent increase year on year, although the pace of expansion slowed amid adverse weather and continued outbound travel by residents. Retail sales value for the month reached HK$31 billion (US$4 billion), while sales in the first seven months of the year grew by 8.9 per cent compared with the same period in 2025, according to provisional figures released by the Census and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Hong Kong and Singapore property shrug off fund tax breaksThe long-standing rivalry between Asia’s two leading financial centres is heating up. As Hong Kong and Singapore compete harder for investment talent, tax incentives for fund managers have emerged as the new battleground. A government bill working its way through Hong Kong’s Legislative Council would result in sweeping changes to tax rules on carried interest. The legislation, which is expected to be approved later this year, would offer preferential tax treatment to a wider range of alternative...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Tesla launches lower-priced Model 3 in Hong Kong & MacauTesla has launched a lower-priced version of its Model 3 in Hong Kong and Macau. This move expands the company's market offerings in these regions.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 31Golden hour: why Hong Kong may finally succeed in becoming precious metal’s trading hubFor decades, Hong Kong has been a hub for gold jewellery. Brands such as Chow Tai Fook and Chow Sang Sang have drawn buyers from the world over, aided by the city’s duty-free status and its proximity to one of the world’s largest gold-consuming markets. Two years ago, when officials set the goal of making Hong Kong a global gold trading hub comparable to New York and London, it was met with scepticism. Similar efforts in the past had ended in failure. The doubts, however, began to fade in early...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 30Will Hong Kong see fewer creditor-led commercial property sales as assets stabilise?Financial distress in Hong Kong’s commercial property market has moderated but not been completely eliminated, analysts say, with highly leveraged asset owners still expected to find refinancing their loans a challenge. The city’s office and retail property segments have been mired in a multi-year slump, with new supply outstripping demand in recent years as consumption slowed and interest rates surged, triggering loan defaults. “We do not expect defaults will increase noticeably from this time...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 30Legal battle over Hong Kong tycoon Lim Por-yen’s HK$2.9b estate set to rumble onA 15-year legal battle over late tycoon Lim Por-yen’s HK$2.9 billion (US$371.8 million) estate is set to continue, with rival parties preparing for further legal action after a Hong Kong court ruled that his third wife and children were entitled to inherit part of his estate. Lim’s estate lodged an appeal after losing the legal battle last year, while Pearl Ling Meng-chu, daughter of Lim’s third wife, told the South China Morning Post that she had not ruled out taking further action. “She is...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 30JD.com’s US$1.3b expansion could test Hong Kong’s footfall-driven retail property modelJD.com’s rapid expansion in Hong Kong could challenge the property model that has long made the city’s busiest streets and shopping centres its most valuable, analysts say. The Chinese e-commerce giant has invested more than HK$10 billion (US$1.3 billion) in Hong Kong property over the past two years, building a network of stores, warehouses and other assets that analysts said could reduce the importance of footfall for some retailers while increasing the value of logistics hubs and other...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 29Several ride-hailing firms express interest in Hong Kong licences: ministerSeveral ride-hailing firms have expressed an interest in offering services under the new regulatory regime in Hong Kong, one day after the government opened licence applications setting out nine requirements, the transport chief has revealed. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that two to three firms had expressed an interest in offering ride-hailing services, emphasising that operators were capable of meeting the requirements. “Just one day after our announcement,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 29Hong Kong’s long-term wealth hub status safe from mainland investment curbs: JPMorgan execBeijing’s recent curbs on cross-border investment and a tax shift targeting overseas insurance gains may create short-term uncertainty, but they will not undermine Hong Kong’s long-term competitiveness as a major wealth management hub, according to a senior executive at JPMorgan Chase. Kwang Kam-shing, Hong Kong CEO and chairwoman of North Asia at the biggest bank by assets in the United States, said she remained optimistic about the long-term outlook for Asia’s financial sector, citing...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 28Chinese robot maker Micbot looks to woo Aramco while chasing Hong Kong IPOA Chinese robotics firm is accelerating its overseas strategy, with a fleet of AI-powered industrial quadrupeds being primed for Saudi Aramco facilities, while revving up its bid for a listing in Hong Kong next year. Heavy-duty, explosion-proof robots from Micbot are tipped to join similar products from other suppliers at oilfields, petrochemical bases and mines operated by Aramco, according to Micbot’s chief marketing officer, Huang Ziyan. Unlike consumer-focused companies that make educational...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 28SoftBank-backed surgical robotics firm eyes Hong Kong listing to power mainland China pushSoftBank-backed surgical robotics company Noah Medical has begun preparations for a Hong Kong initial public offering, joining a wave of cutting-edge technology firms tapping the city’s international fundraising pool. The US-headquartered company aimed to raise more than US$100 million and planned to file its listing application as early as next year, according to founder Zhang Jian. “We want to expand our business in [mainland] China, and Hong Kong – as an international financial centre with a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 28Ride-hailing platforms seeking Hong Kong licence must have handled 100,000 orders a dayHong Kong authorities have opened licence applications for ride-hailing platforms under a new regulatory scheme, saying operators must have a proven track record of providing legal services in cities with a population of more than 7.5 million, while handling over 100,000 daily orders in at least two cities. Announcing the licensing terms on Friday, the Transport Department said the eligibility criteria also included using technology such as facial recognition for due diligence checks to ensure...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 28Hong Kong home prices end 13-month upswing as mainland Chinese tax fears weigh on demandHong Kong’s lived-in home prices fell 0.46 per cent in July, halting a 13-month upswing, according to the latest official data. The index tracking second-hand homes slipped to 321.5 in July from 323 in June, Rating and Valuation Department (RVD) data showed on Thursday. It was the first decline in 16 months – since April last year. Prices were flat in May last year before climbing steadily for 13 months from June. “As residential property prices have increased by 7.3 per cent year to date,...South China Morning Post
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