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BUSINESSSep 3Mainland Chinese investors buy Hong Kong tech stocks in AI pivot, sell financialsChinese mainland investors rotated into Hong Kong stocks tied to artificial intelligence and pulled out of companies in traditional industries in August, taking advantage of a market dip to boost bets on the world’s most cutting-edge technology. AI model developer MiniMax Group logged net buying of HK$10.1 billion (US$1.29 billion) last month, the most among the Hong Kong-listed companies available for China’s onshore investors through the Stock Connect programme, according to data compiled by...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3Hong Kong’s first high-end expo with yachts and supercars to launch in NovemberHong Kong will roll out its first cross-industry exhibition for high-end products ranging from haute jewellery to supercars, yachts and private jets in November, as part of efforts to attract big spenders and cement the city as a global conference and event capital. The South China Morning Post learned on Wednesday that the inaugural Festival of Connoisseurs will receive some of the HK$100 million (US$12.8 million) set aside in Hong Kong’s 2026-27 budget to attract large-scale international...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3Rare large-scale MTR topside tender draws heavyweight Hong Kong developersTender submissions for the MTR Corporation’s Tuen Mun Area 16 Station phase two property development closed on Wednesday, with market sources saying top Hong Kong developers including CK Asset, Sun Hung Kai Properties and Henderson Land Development submitted bids. A consortium comprising Sino Land, Kerry Properties, China Overseas Land & Investment and Great Eagle also submitted a bid, the sources added. MTR Corp said a total of four bids were received, and that they would be given detailed...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 23 key belt and road connectivities that Hong Kong drivesRecently, I joined Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah in Malaysia for the official opening of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur. The occasion marked an elevation in Hong Kong’s economic and trade ties with Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian region. During the visit, Hong Kong’s Belt and Road Office hosted a forum that brought government officials, business leaders and professionals together for substantive discussions – underscoring...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 2Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee picks Hong Kong over New York for spin-off listingThe parent company of Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee plans to spin off and list its international operations in Hong Kong instead of New York in a strong endorsement of the city’s initial public offering (IPO) diversification efforts. Jollibee Foods Corp (JFC) said in January that it intended to list its overseas arm, Jollibee Foods Corporation International (JFCI), in the United States. The company has now selected Hong Kong as its listing destination. “Hong Kong offers the market depth...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 1Hong Kong Belt and Road Summit explores new cross - regional opportunities this SeptemberThe Hong Kong Belt and Road Summit will convene in September to explore new cross-regional opportunities. This event focuses on international trade and development initiatives.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
BUSINESSSep 1Hong Kong Belt and Road Summit explores new cross - regional opportunities this SeptemberHong Kong will host a Belt and Road Summit in September to explore new cross-regional opportunities. This event focuses on fostering international economic cooperation and development.jcnnewswire.com · Japan
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
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