Global Market: Shein shares slip after lacklustre Hong Kong debutShein shares fell over 3% after a weak Hong Kong debut, highlighting investor concerns over valuation, slowing growth and shrinking margins...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
City University of Hong Kong built a radiative-cooling ceramic tile reflecting 99.6% of sunlight; field tests found it about 5°C cooler than standard tilesResearchers developed a new ceramic tile inspired by beetles. This tile reflects 99.6% of sunlight and releases absorbed heat effectively. ...
01 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Behind Shein’s empire is founder Sky Xu who prefers the shadowsShein's founder, Sky Xu, appeared briefly at the Hong Kong stock exchange debut. He maintained a reclusive persona, unlike other company le...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Global Market: Shein's weak listing draws analyst concerns over valuation and marginsShein shares fell 8% on their Hong Kong debut despite strong IPO demand, reflecting concerns over slowing growth, tariffs, trade restrictio...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
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
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 | 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
Asian Games 2026 Cricket Full Schedule: Check match dates, timings, fixtures and India squads led by Shreyas Iyer and Harmanpreet KaurThe schedules for cricket competitions at the Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Japan, have just been announced. India’s men’s and wom...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.14 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
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
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