Fast-fashion giant Shein plunges 10% on Hong Kong debutIn its inaugural trading day in Hong Kong, fast-fashion retailer Shein experienced a ten percent drop in stock prices. The company successf...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Global Market: China’s IPO boom gains momentum as AI, robotics fuel investor appetiteChina’s IPO market is gaining momentum, fuelled by strong investor appetite for AI, robotics and advanced technology companies. Hong Kong a...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
AI and robotics drive an IPO boom in China as Shein lists in Hong KongIn the latest big stock listing, shares in China-founded e-commerce and fast fashion giant Shein are due to debut Tuesday in Hong Kong in a...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
The last refuge for forbidden books? Hong Kong’s independent bookstores feel the squeezeHong Kong's independent bookstores are facing unprecedented pressure and closures. Recent arrests of booksellers under a new sedition law h...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
In 2020, researchers tested a self-moistening hydrogel mat under solar panels; it cooled them by at least 10°C and boosted output by up to 19%New research introduces a cooling gel for solar panels. This gel absorbs moisture at night and releases it as vapor during the day. The coo...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
India working on FDI clarifications for foreign money from its land-border neighboursIndia is clarifying foreign direct investment rules for bordering nations. These clarifications will guide investors from countries sharing...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Global Market: Shein’s Hong Kong debut marks a major shift towards its Chinese rootsShein is set to debut in Hong Kong, marking a shift toward embracing its Chinese roots after failed US and UK listing efforts. Regulatory a...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Global Market: China stocks steady as property shares offset Biotech, chip lossesChinese stocks were largely steady on Friday as gains in property shares offset losses in biotechnology and semiconductor stocks. The Shang...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Global Market | Shein set to raise $1.7 billion in Hong Kong IPO at $26.5 billion valuation: ReportsShein is expected to price its Hong Kong IPO near HK$48.56 per share, raising about $1.7 billion at a $26.5 billion valuation. The listing ...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Global Market: China stocks rise as Nvidia outlook boosts AI and hardware sharesChina’s mainland stocks rose on Thursday, led by AI, semiconductor and hardware companies after Nvidia delivered an upbeat revenue outlook,...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
China Evergrande fiasco: Court stops PwC International's attempt to distance itself from its local arm's doingsPricewaterhouseCoopers International's attempt to exit the multibillion-dollar Evergrande lawsuit has been dismissed by a Hong Kong court. ...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks rise as AI rebound boosts investor sentimentOn Wednesday, stocks in China and Hong Kong surged, reflecting a favourable global market environment. Technology and artificial intelligen...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Quote of the day by Wong Kar-wai: ‘People are stuck in certain routines that don't make them happy. They want to change, but need something to push them. It’s love that…’ - Award-winning director on how love can help us find freedomQuote of the day by Wong Kar-wai: Director Wong Kar-wai suggests that love serves as a catalyst for individuals to break free from their un...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Global Market: Shein valuation falls 70% from peak as Hong Kong IPO targets $1.77 billionShein launched its Hong Kong IPO at a valuation of up to $27 billion, around 70% below its 2022 peak, as slowing growth, rising costs and r...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Taiwan accuses China of silencing political dissentTaiwan's Mainland Affairs Council has called on Beijing to liberate two pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong, who were found guilty of su...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung: The activists behind Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigilsTwo Hong Kong activists were convicted of inciting subversion under the national security law. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung led vigils ...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
World's second most visited city sees tourist arrivals jump 12%, welcomes 31 million in 7 monthsIn early 2026, Hong Kong experienced a remarkable surge in tourism, welcoming over 31 million visitors. With enhanced global connectivity a...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.13 PM IST