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The three-day exhibition at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre brings together 9,000 industry professionals alongside the co-located Retail Asia Conference.
The Chinese electronics manufacturer secures its fourth consecutive European football tournament deal alongside its sponsorship of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Chinese personal care appliance brand rolled out three new devices across 60 markets as it pushes beyond high-speed hair dryers into full beauty hardware.
Alibaba and Meituan now hold 45.7 per cent and 45.3 per cent of the fast-delivery market after cutting costly meal discounts.
The convenience operator introduced specialised food counters and youth-focused merchandise zones across compact airport and Kai Tak mall locations.
Private label sales climbed 10.3 per cent to account for nearly a fifth of total turnover as the snack retailer defended margins against cross-border shopping competition.
Hong Kong supply chain operator Star Leap says diverging consumer habits in Vietnam, Europe, and the United States require buyers to abandon one-size-fits-all inventory models.
Electric vehicle maker BYD and luxury jeweller Laopu Gold lead a lineup of roughly 370 regional index members reporting financial results this week.
The Chinese toy brand added a departure hall outlet at Hong Kong International Airport, its third major transport hub opening after Beijing and Macau.
Fifteen airlines have shifted operations to Hong Kong International Airport’s upgraded Terminal 2, introducing round-the-clock commercial space and automated bag drops.
Thai niche fragrance brand Panpuri debuted its first Mainland China boutique at HKRI Taikoo Hui, targeting 16 regional openings across China and Japan this year.
With direct drug ads banned in China, pharmaceutical giants are chasing a market projected to reach 30 billion yuan through public lifestyle campaigns.
Revenue rose 8 per cent to 112.36 billion yuan for the quarter ended June 30, missing consensus estimates as margins tightened across China and Western markets.
Group revenue rose 23.8 per cent to RMB17.17 billion in the first half, supported by double-digit sales growth across mainland China.
Plush merchandise sales jumped 60 per cent to RMB 9.82 billion as the Chinese toy maker reduced its revenue reliance on the flagship Labubu character.
Asian equities saw mixed results as concerns over the US economy overshadowed earlier hopes for stable interest rates. Weak retail sales and consumer sentiment in the US are now shifting investor focus to upcoming earnings from major retailers.
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