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Labubu Dolls Redefine Luxury Fashion Through High-End Collaborations
Labubu dolls, once seen as quirky collectibles, have quickly become a luxury fashion phenomenon. Celebrities such as Blackpink’s Lisa have been spotted pairing the rabbit-like, jagged-toothed plush toys with...
New Vaccine Panel Recommendations Weaken Covid and Childhood Immunization Guidance
New recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a federal vaccine panel...
Retailers Slash Seasonal Hiring to Lowest Level Since 2009
Seasonal hiring in the retail sector is on track to fall to its lowest...
Ford Offers Subprime Buyers Special Financing to Boost F-150 Sales
Ford Motor is ramping up efforts to drive sales of its flagship F-150 pickup...
New Home Sales Jump 20.5% in August Despite High Mortgage Rates
Sales of newly built homes surged 20.5% in August compared with July, marking the...
Hong Kong Moves Closer to Private Equity Fund Listings with MPF Inclusion
Private equity funds may soon be listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, following a recent decision by the city’s pension regulator to allow...
AXA to Redomicile to Hong Kong as New Law Simplifies Process for Insurers
AXA, one of Hong Kong’s largest insurers, has announced plans to shift the legal domicile of its Hong Kong-serving entity from Bermuda to Hong...
BYD Overtakes Tesla in European EV Sales Amid Rising Demand and Tariff Pressures
Chinese carmaker BYD surpassed Tesla in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Europe for the first time in April, signaling a major shift in...
Hong Kong Strengthens Role as Offshore Yuan Hub Amid Growing De-dollarisation
International businesses are increasingly seeking to diversify away from the US dollar, with Qatar emerging as a notable example of this trend, according to...
Hong Kong Millennials Embrace AI in Wealth Management, Study Shows
Nearly three-quarters of Hong Kong millennials expect their wealth managers to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to build and adjust investment portfolios, according to...
Hong Kong Homebuyers Snap Up All Units at Sierra Sea Amid Lower Mortgage Rates
Emboldened by a drop in mortgage rates, Hong Kong homebuyers purchased all 216 new units offered at Sun Hung Kai Properties’ Sierra Sea development...
Chinese Robot Firms Showcase Innovations Amid Growing Industry Challenges
Chinese robotics firms, including notable names like Unitree Robotics and Engine AI, drew attention at a technology conference in Macau as enthusiasm for the...
Amap Launches Ride-Hailing Service on English App for Foreign Visitors in China
Amap, the mapping and local services platform under Alibaba Group Holding, has launched a ride-hailing feature on its English version, enabling foreign visitors in...
eSignGlobal Leverages US-China Trade Tensions to Boost Global Expansion
eSignGlobal, a digital signature services provider based in Hangzhou, is turning US-China trade tensions into a growth opportunity by expanding its global footprint. Eric...
Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai Highlights Recovery and AI Focus Amid Challenges
Alibaba Group Holding chairman Joe Tsai said the company is now “on a very good path” after overcoming several years of setbacks, including regulatory...
Shanghai’s Luxury Property Market Thrives Amid National Downturn
Shanghai’s luxury residential property market continues to defy national trends, with affluent buyers investing heavily in premium homes amid broader economic concerns. This resilience...
Bullet Trains Surpass Flights on Beijing-Shanghai Route as Passengers Prioritize Speed and Comfort
Passengers traveling between Beijing and Shanghai are increasingly favoring high-speed trains over flights, as China's modern rail system continues to outpace the air travel...
Surge in Hong Kong and Chinese Investment Fuels UAE Property Boom
The UAE property market, particularly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, is drawing increasing interest from investors in Hong Kong and mainland China. Recent activity...
Comcast Launches Epic Universe to Rival Disney with $7 Billion Universal Orlando Expansion
For many years, Universal Orlando Resort was often seen as a secondary destination for travelers visiting Walt Disney World. However, Comcast, the owner of...
