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Fast-fashion giant Shein could be valued at almost $27bn (£19.8bn) when it makes its long-awaited stock market debut in Hong Kong on 1 September.
The company's move to go public follows unsuccessful attempts to list in the United States and London, where regulatory hurdles and scrutiny surrounding the business complicated its plans. Shein, which is headquartered in Singapore but was founded in China, has grown rapidly since its establishment in 2008 to become one of the world's largest fast-fashion retailers, serving customers in more than 150 countries. The e-commerce company has built its business around ultra-low-pr
Aug 244 min read


Hong Kong Customs Uncover $35 Million Money Laundering Case Linked to Narcotics Investigation
Hong Kong Customs has uncovered a suspected money laundering operation involving approximately HK$35 million in suspected criminal proceeds following a financial investigation connected to an earlier narcotics case. Two local men, both aged 33, have been arrested in connection with the alleged laundering activity. The investigation began after Customs officers uncovered a dangerous drugs case in August 2025 involving drugs with an estimated value of approximately HK$8.3 milli
Aug 208 min read


Hong Kong Police Detain 65 Suspects in Major Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Operations and Unlicensed Nightclubs
Hong Kong police have arrested 65 people after launching a major enforcement operation against a suspected criminal syndicate allegedly involved in running illegal gambling establishments, operating unlicensed nightclubs and laundering more than HK$13 million ($1.7 million) in suspected illicit proceeds. The two-day operation, codenamed Thunderbolt and Roaring Tiger, was conducted by the Kowloon West Regional Crime Headquarters in cooperation with the Immigration Department
Jul 143 min read


Hong Kong Court Enforces €30 Million Arbitration Award Despite Canadian Sanctions Concerns
A Hong Kong court has ruled that an arbitral award worth more than €30 million can be enforced despite arguments from a Canadian bank that complying with the judgment could expose both the institution and its employees to criminal liability under Canada's sanctions regime. The ruling offers significant guidance on how courts weigh sanctions-related concerns against the long-established principle of enforcing international arbitration awards. Arbitration dispute centred on
Jun 155 min read


Hong Kong Moves to Criminalise Unlicensed Virtual Asset Activity Under New Regulatory Regime
Hong Kong’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, together with the Securities and Futures Commission, have concluded consultations on the introduction of new licensing regimes for virtual asset dealers and custodians, confirming that operating such businesses without a licence will constitute a criminal offence. Under the proposed framework, unlicensed activity will be punishable by a fine of HK$5 million and up to seven years’ imprisonment, marking a major expansion o
Dec 31, 20253 min read
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