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The Hong Kong Trade Development Council is set to unveil the seven LifeStyle Trade Events, covering gifts, houseware, fashion, printing and packaging, and licensing. These events will take place from April 27 to 30 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition…
Hong Kong-based menswear brand Determinant has unveiled its redesigned flagship at Lab Concept in Queensway Plaza, introducing an immersive retail experience centred on the art of shirt-making. The revamped store features curated zones and interactive…
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is expanding his lifestyle brand globally with the debut of the CR7 Life flagship in Hong Kong. Located on the seventh floor of Times Square Mall, the outlet will showcase a curated range of products, including apparel,…
Samsonite has reopened its flagship store at Hong Kong’s IFC Mall with the launch of a limited-time pop-up cafe. Running until April 20, the Samsonite Cafe offers visitors a curated space to explore the brand’s sustainability initiatives in a lifestyle-driven…
China’s JD.com is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar store in Hong Kong as part of its expansion efforts. The company is currently in search for a location for its offline superstore, focusing on home appliances and consumer electronics, similar to…
The Cathay Group announced its annual results for the year 2024, showcasing a solid financial performance driven by stronger cargo demand, higher passenger volumes, lower fuel price and higher cost efficiencies compared with the previous year. The Cathay…
DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has been appointed as the Official Partner of the newly opened Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP). The partnership demonstrates both organizations’ mutual commitment to bringing world-class mega…
Hong Kong’s September retail sales fell 6.9 percent year on year, reflecting the continued impact of a change in consumption patterns, government data showed. Sales fell to HK$29.57 billion ($3.8 billion) in a seventh consecutive month of decline after a…
Japanese-style burger chain Niku Niku Oh! Kome – owned by Japanese restaurant chain operator Monogatari Corporation – has launched its first outlet in Hong Kong as part of its broader expansion across Asia. Located in Sha Tin, the restaurant has 40 bar seats…
Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific Airways has canceled 90 flights this week due to an engine component issue affecting its Airbus A350 fleet. The firm initially canceled 48 flights on Tuesday and 20 on Wednesday before axing another 22 from Thursday to…
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for May 2024. During the month, HKIA handled 4.07 million passengers and 29,855 flight movements, marking year-on-year increases of 30.8% and…
Should you rent your office in a Grade A building in Hong Kong? Hong Kong, a dynamic metropolis known for its towering skyscrapers and lively business scene, is home to some of the world’s most prestigious commercial properties. Among these, Grade A buildings…
Japanese retailer AEON has replaced Philippine and Taiwanese bananas with Vietnamese imports at its Hong Kong outlets. AEON started selling Vietnamese bananas at its 91 outlets in Hong Kong last year because they are of high quality and grown using a process…
French fashion label Christian Dior has postponed its planned mega fashion show in Hong Kong due to be held in March, the government said on Monday, without giving a reason for the decision. The event was widely anticipated by many in the luxury sector after…
Switzerland’s largest bank is following in the tracks of HSBC by allowing wealthy clients to trade crypto exchange-traded funds in the city. A selection of three crypto-ETFs related to Bitcoin and Ethereum were available on a UBS trading platform for wealthy…
Continued revival of inbound tourism and private consumption helped Hong Kong’s retail sales notch a 10th consecutive month of growth in September, though it was slower than in previous months, official data showed on Wednesday. Sales increased 13 percent…
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