Life
All aboard: Life-size Japanese model trains debut at Hong Kong cafe
Retro railcars by world-renowned modeler Hara transport guests to 1920s Japan
Markets
Hong Kong Exchange's first-half profit sinks amid weak market sentiment
New CEO Bonnie Chan describes results as 'robust' but concedes outlook uncertain
Retail
Shein sues Temu (again) as e-commerce feud heats up
China-founded cross-border platforms have taken each other to court multiple times
International relations
Japan fisheries minister tries in vain to reverse Hong Kong's import ban
Sakamoto says he told official 'quite a lot' on Fukushima water safety during visit
Travel & Leisure
Hong Kong's first panda births raise hopes for tourism boost
City expects arrival of another pair granted by Beijing in coming months
Economy
Hong Kong second-quarter GDP expands 3.3% on the year
City still struggles to bounce back after three-year COVID lockdowns
US-China tensions
Chinese oil company reveals loss of Utah drilling rights years afterward
Hong Kong-listed CHK Oil says board only learned of 2022 U.S. orders last week
Wealth Management
Liechtenstein's VP Bank to exit Hong Kong after 18 years
CEO Pamela Hsu Phua and COO Heline Lam resign; Singapore office to focus on Asia
Retail
Hong Kong apparel maker Giordano to focus on mainland China again
Fast-fashion stalwart seeks to open more shops despite low consumer confidence
Companies
Li Ka-shing's CK Group empire accelerates pivot to Europe
London listing, new acquisitions dilute exposure to Hong Kong and mainland China
Economy
Hong Kong population edges up from end-2023 as mainlanders move in
City touts programs to lure talent amid questions over long-term prospects
Media & Entertainment
Cambodia's NagaCorp flags up to $95m charge on Russia casino project
Stalled Vladivostok resort threatens to push company into the red
US-China tensions
Hong Kong chip fab raises U.S. research security concerns: report
Founder of new chip facility previously received U.S. military funding
China debt crunch
China's Kaisa Group liquidation hearing adjourned by Hong Kong court
Property developer hopes to strike deal to restructure $12bn in offshore debt
Food & Beverage
Swire's China Coca-Cola business mired in 'subdued' spending
Group turns toward Southeast Asia with 'appetite' for residential property
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IPO
TSMC-linked China auto chip maker plunges over 30% in Hong Kong IPO
Black Sesame International's weak debut clouds city's tech stock strategy
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong national security gallery imprints 2019 protests as 'destruction'
New exhibits seek to promote Chinese patriotism in face of 'external hostilities'
Travel & Leisure
Peninsula Hotels operator slips back to net loss, hit by 'weak' Hong Kong
Reported detention of Myanmar partner 'nothing to do with' Yangon hotel, exiting CEO Kwok says
Transportation
Cathay Pacific logs double-digit revenue growth as costs eat into profit
$12.8bn seven-year investment plan unveiled; chairman 'confident' in city's future
Food & Beverage
Yum China expands new low-priced eateries in sign of frugal times
Fast food operator posts record quarterly profit as it responds to market 'challenges'
Trade
Hong Kong has ASEAN backing to join RCEP trade pact: John Lee
City goes on charm offensive after COVID-19, security law dent reputation
Startups
Hong Kong startup founders flock north to tech hub Shenzhen
Mainland city's incentives draw new businesses as Beijing pushes integration
Food & Beverage
Budweiser group's China beer sales plunge by double digits
APAC CEO blames drop-off on COVID reopening hangover, weather, weak consumption
Finance
HSBC sets $3bn share buyback as current and next CEOs assess direction
Interim profit dips slightly; incoming Elhedery says Quinn leaves bank 'where we wanted to be'
China debt crunch
Hong Kong hotel operator reveals investment losses from Evergrande bonds
Asia Standard's developer-dominated portfolio hit by two winding-up orders