Mall operators are expanding sports-themed campaigns and experiences as retailers fight for consumer attention. - South China Morning Post, SCMP, HK Business Briefing - Mall operators are expanding sports-themed campaigns and experiences as retailers fight for consumer attention.
HONG KONG BUSINESS BRIEFING
Friday 18th September, 2026
Hong Kong economy
Malls use major sporting events to draw visitors and support tenant sales. Photo: Sun Yeung
Companies
How major sporting events are becoming part of Hong Kong malls’ retail playbook
18 Sep, 2026 - 07:00 am

Mall operators are expanding sports-themed campaigns and experiences as retailers fight for consumer attention.

China Business
Pets and personal touches: how China’s luxury hotel market is changing
17 Sep, 2026 - 09:53 pm

Today’s Chinese guests expect hotels to offer cultural experiences, personalised touches and a pet-friendly environment, Hang Lung director says.

Business
Hong Kong property market gets reprieve on rates, for now
17 Sep, 2026 - 06:35 pm

Major banks hold rates steady despite Fed action, but some sellers and buyers are already anticipating increases later, agents say.

Policy
Fed rate hike risks worsening China’s economic divide
17 Sep, 2026 - 05:00 pm

The first US interest rate increase in more than three years is unlikely to damp China’s surging tech exports while potentially worsening a squeeze on other manufacturers.

Banking & Finance
How will Hong Kong’s new 5-year plan court global capital?
17 Sep, 2026 - 03:00 pm

Expanded investment products and stronger mainland-market links aim to deepen Hong Kong’s wealth-management edge and lure more international investors.

Big Tech
Huawei quickens AI chip pace, promises next entrant 3 quarters early
17 Sep, 2026 - 02:37 pm

Company says ‘performance-doubling’ Ascend 960DT training chip to debut in first quarter, followed by 960PR inference chip in third quarter.

Banking & Finance
Exchange Fund may buy more gold to support Hong Kong’s trading hub ambitions
17 Sep, 2026 - 02:00 pm

A larger allocation to precious metals could improve diversification and align with the city’s gold hub strategy, says HKMA’s Eddie Yue.

Banking & Finance
Hong Kong to support rocket, satellite IPOs as SpaceX-led sector takes off
17 Sep, 2026 - 04:19 pm

Exchange will examine listing-rule changes to attract space IPOs in alignment with Beijing’s prioritisation of space technology.

China Business
Hong Kong stocks drop after Fed raises interest rates and signals more to come
17 Sep, 2026 - 04:31 pm

Investors look to Japan’s next rate decision after the Fed points to further tightening this year.

Commodities
Gold rebounds after Fed rate rise as banks back long-term demand outlook
17 Sep, 2026 - 04:20 pm

Investment banks say central bank purchases and demand from China and India should support bullion prices.

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