Minjun ParkE-Tailing
Shein Shares Close Flat in Hong Kong After Raising US$1.7 Billion
The online fast-fashion group commanded a US$26.5 billion market valuation on its first day of trading, down from peak private valuations of US$100 billion.
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Aiko TanakaElectronics
Tencent-Backed Enflame Draws 4,073 Times Retail Demand in Shanghai IPO
Individual investors placed 5.98 trillion yuan in orders for the AI chipmaker as it raised 6.12 billion yuan on Shanghai’s STAR Market.
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
BYD Launches Flagship Sealion 08 SUV in China from $33,890
The mid-to-large family SUV offers pure electric and plug-in hybrid options across eight variants, seating five or six passengers.
Maria SantosE-Tailing
TikTok Shop Doubles US Livestream Sales as Live Commerce Chases China Model
TikTok Shop expanded its US broadcast sessions by 60 per cent in the first half of 2026 as live commerce sales grew rapidly.
Sarah ChenReal Estate
K11 Musea First-Half Sales Jump 40 per Cent on Luxury Tenant Overhaul
Watches and jewellery purchases surged 80 per cent among loyalty members as the Tsim Sha Tsui shopping hub enters the final stage of its retail revamp.
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
BYD Adapts Japanese Kei Car Platform for European Electric Microcars
The Chinese automaker plans to scale its underfloor X-Pack battery architecture to build sub-4.2-metre electric vehicles for export markets.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
China Orders Automakers to Curb Overseas Price Cuts as Exports Surge
New commerce ministry guidelines instruct vehicle exporters to respect local dealer pricing and secure connected-car data after shipping 2.77 million EVs through July.
Maria SantosFashion
Kering Redirects up to €300 Million to Asia as Regional Sales Grow 12 per Cent
Yves Saint Laurent led regional expansion with 30 per cent annual gains while Gucci saw its revenue share across the group drop to 48 per cent.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Star Leap Overhauls Beauty Sourcing as Global Markets Fragment
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.
Rajiv MenonFood
Chagee Same-Store Sales Fall 16.1% in China as Network Shifts Direct
Operating income rose nearly fivefold in the second quarter even as domestic same-store transactions dropped for a fifth consecutive quarter.
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
Shein Targets US$1.7 Billion Hong Kong Listing After Shifting Focus to China
The fast-fashion platform will list in Hong Kong at a US$26.5 billion valuation after abandoning earlier attempts to go public in New York and London.
Rajiv MenonE-Tailing
Shein Shares Drop 8 per Cent in Hong Kong Debut
The online fast-fashion giant traded at HK$44.60 on its first morning, putting its market valuation at US$24 billion after US and European tariff crackdowns erased profits.
Aiko TanakaLogistics
Asia Air Cargo Rates Diverge as Transpacific Prices Surge 30 Percent
China-to-US air freight rates jumped 30 per cent year-on-year on semiconductor and e-commerce demand, even as Europe-bound lanes struggled after European Union tax rule changes.
Wei ZhangFashion
Louis Vuitton Exits Chinese Province After Sales Drop and Trademark Dispute
The French luxury house pulled its presence from the regional market after facing consumer backlash over intellectual property litigation.
Rajiv MenonReal Estate
China Shifts Property Market to Completed Homes in Broad Policy Overhaul
Regulators order local authorities to prioritise finished housing projects over presales while opening new loan and restructuring channels for developers.
Wei ZhangLiving
Miniso First-Half Revenue Rises 22% to $1.7 Billion on China and US Gains
Store count across the retail network reached 8,674 locations as the company pushed its Top Toy brand into Taiwan and the United States.