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Apple secured a record 20 per cent global June quarter share while Chinese Android makers pulled back from entry-level handsets to manage component costs.
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.
Customs officers detained a saleswoman linked to a closed Sha Tin New Town Plaza outlet formerly operated by Sayles Retail.
The Hong Kong jeweller launched a 10,000-square-foot Canton Road flagship and entered Bangkok’s Siam Paragon as part of an aggressive push into high-end retail.
The Chinese tech group expanded the facility from an initial $20 billion target after drawing substantial commitments from lenders.
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.
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.
The mid-to-large family SUV offers pure electric and plug-in hybrid options across eight variants, seating five or six passengers.
TikTok Shop expanded its US broadcast sessions by 60 per cent in the first half of 2026 as live commerce sales grew rapidly.
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.
The Chinese automaker plans to scale its underfloor X-Pack battery architecture to build sub-4.2-metre electric vehicles for export markets.
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.
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.
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.
Operating income rose nearly fivefold in the second quarter even as domestic same-store transactions dropped for a fifth consecutive quarter.
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.
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