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Heytea snaps up Mong Kok space as mainland Chinese brands step up Hong Kong expansion

by Anas Siddiqui
Heytea snaps up Mong Kok space as mainland Chinese brands step up Hong Kong expansion

Mainland Chinese brands have been the most aggressive non-local entrants into the Hong Kong retail market so far this year, as lower rents entice popular chains – especially sellers of …

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China, India lead as digital wallets overtake cash and cards in Asia

by Walter Watson
China, India lead as digital wallets overtake cash and cards in Asia

Consumers from China and India were the biggest users of digital wallets for both online and physical sales.  D3sign | Moment | Getty Images Digital wallets are the fastest growing …

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Li Ka-shing’s ParknShop imports more goods from mainland China as Hongkongers flock to Shenzhen for cheaper goods

by Anas Siddiqui
Li Ka-shing’s ParknShop imports more goods from mainland China as Hongkongers flock to Shenzhen for cheaper goods

“The changes in Hong Kong people’s consumption patterns have brought considerable challenges to Hong Kong’s retail businesses,” said Victor Li Tzar-kuoi during CK Hutchison’s annual general meeting on Thursday. “Our …

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Walmart bubble due to high-income grocery spending, warns Bill Simon

by Walter Watson
Walmart bubble due to high-income grocery spending, warns Bill Simon

Higher-income consumers may be creating a frothy situation at Walmart. Even though affluent shoppers helped drive the retailer’s latest beat on quarterly results, former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon warns …

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Shopify’s shares hit a 6-month low after quarterly growth slows

by Anas Siddiqui
Shopify’s shares hit a 6-month low after quarterly growth slows

Canadian e-commerce platform Shopify forecast its slowest quarterly revenue growth in two years against the backdrop of an uncertain economy and tepid consumer spending, sending its shares slumping about 20 …

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Chinese bubble-tea maker Chabaidao sinks 27% on Hong Kong debut as investors offload shares in biggest IPO of the year

by Anas Siddiqui
Chinese bubble-tea maker Chabaidao sinks 27% on Hong Kong debut as investors offload shares in biggest IPO of the year

Sichuan Baicha Baidao Industrial, which owns and operates a chain of bubble-tea shops in mainland China, tanked on its first day of trading in Hong Kong, as investors shunned the …

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China’s middle class a ‘tidal wave’ investors are failing to appreciate: Primavera Capital founder

by Anas Siddiqui
China’s middle class a ‘tidal wave’ investors are failing to appreciate: Primavera Capital founder

The rise of the middle class in China is a “big tidal wave” that global investors have not fully recognised, and it is only a matter of time before the …

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Opinion | Focus on industrial policy holds great promise, and risk, for China’s economy

by Anas Siddiqui
Opinion | Focus on industrial policy holds great promise, and risk, for China’s economy

The balance of payments equilibrium suggests that the current account surplus will be close to zero and the overall trade balance will probably show a shrinking surplus. China is still …

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Opinion | How can China hit its GDP target when it needs to grow just to stand still?

by Anas Siddiqui
Opinion | How can China hit its GDP target when it needs to grow just to stand still?

Does anyone really believe that China will hit its growth target for this year of “around 5 per cent”? Even Premier Li Qiang, who announced the ambitious goal on Tuesday …

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These 5 Economic Trends Will Drive Consumer Spending in 2024

by Anas Siddiqui
These 5 Economic Trends Will Drive Consumer Spending in 2024

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Spring is just around the corner, promising a thaw not just in the weather but also in household spending. Consumers will be …

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