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Alibaba Eyes Another Record Singles' Day

The Chinese online retailer predicts a surge in sales during the country's 24-hour shopping spree, with over 500 million users expected to participate.

Alibaba Eyes Another Record Singles' Day

The Chinese online retailer predicts a surge in sales during the country's 24-hour shopping spree, with over 500 million users expected to participate.


Luxury Giants Play Both Sides in the US-China Trade War

Weeks after a controversial meeting with President Donald Trump, LVMH executives, along with their Kering counterparts, are rubbing shoulders with China’s business and political elite including President Xi Jinping. How long can they maintain their delicate balancing act?

Luxury Giants Play Both Sides in the US-China Trade War

Weeks after a controversial meeting with President Donald Trump, LVMH executives, along with their Kering counterparts, are rubbing shoulders with China’s business and political elite including President Xi Jinping. How long can they maintain their delicate balancing act?


How Hong Kong's Protest Uniform Changed a Market

In the wake of the city’s ongoing pro-democracy protests, an all-black look has become a polarising statement with wider repercussions in politics and retail.

How Hong Kong's Protest Uniform Changed a Market

In the wake of the city’s ongoing pro-democracy protests, an all-black look has become a polarising statement with wider repercussions in politics and retail.


Inside an International Fashion Prize: London Fashion Week

As BoF China Prize winner Caroline Hu arrives in London for her on-schedule SS20 presentation, our behind-the-scenes documentary captures the exciting run-up to her show at the Serpentine Gallery.

Inside an International Fashion Prize: London Fashion Week

As BoF China Prize winner Caroline Hu arrives in London for her on-schedule SS20 presentation, our behind-the-scenes documentary captures the exciting run-up to her show at the Serpentine Gallery.


Hong Kong Enters its First Recession in 10 Years Amid Protests

A government statement reported the city's first year-on-year decline, with the retail and tourism sector being hit the hardest.  

Hong Kong Enters its First Recession in 10 Years Amid Protests

A government statement reported the city's first year-on-year decline, with the retail and tourism sector being hit the hardest.  


Internet Slang Can Help Brands Boost the Bottom Line

To sharpen their social listening tools, write more authentic marketing copy and optimise SEO, brands need to stay abreast of trending online keywords popular among young Chinese shoppers.

Internet Slang Can Help Brands Boost the Bottom Line

To sharpen their social listening tools, write more authentic marketing copy and optimise SEO, brands need to stay abreast of trending online keywords popular among young Chinese shoppers.


Inside an International Fashion Prize: Haute Couture Week

In this episode of our behind-the-scenes documentary on the BoF China prize, our winner presents her collection at the Ritz during Paris’ iconic Haute Couture week — while facing visa issues and the world media.

Inside an International Fashion Prize: Haute Couture Week

In this episode of our behind-the-scenes documentary on the BoF China prize, our winner presents her collection at the Ritz during Paris’ iconic Haute Couture week — while facing visa issues and the world media.


The Apps Driving China’s ‘He-Conomy’

Poizon, Chao and Nice are just a few of the platforms Chinese men are signing up to, and brands like Nike and Uniqlo are taking note.

The Apps Driving China’s ‘He-Conomy’

Poizon, Chao and Nice are just a few of the platforms Chinese men are signing up to, and brands like Nike and Uniqlo are taking note.


China Stops Deliveries of Black Clothing to Hong Kong Amid Protests

Customer service staff at some of China’s major couriers have said the restrictions were put in place around August.

China Stops Deliveries of Black Clothing to Hong Kong Amid Protests

Customer service staff at some of China’s major couriers have said the restrictions were put in place around August.


Inside an International Fashion Prize

Filmed over the course of a year in Shanghai, Paris and London, we capture the human stories behind competing in an international fashion prize, as we introduce six of China’s most promising emerging brands — each competing for a chance to win the BoF China Prize 2019 and $100,000 in prize money.

Inside an International Fashion Prize

Filmed over the course of a year in Shanghai, Paris and London, we capture the human stories behind competing in an international fashion prize, as we introduce six of China’s most promising emerging brands — each competing for a chance to win the BoF China Prize 2019 and $100,000 in prize money.


Sustainability Finally Takes Centre Stage in Shanghai

Shan Future Forum is driving the sustainability agenda in Shanghai alongside initiatives from Stella McCartney, Kering and Prada. But will China’s big industry players follow suit and take meaningful action in luxury’s biggest market?

Sustainability Finally Takes Centre Stage in Shanghai

Shan Future Forum is driving the sustainability agenda in Shanghai alongside initiatives from Stella McCartney, Kering and Prada. But will China’s big industry players follow suit and take meaningful action in luxury’s biggest market?


Hong Kong Retail Rents Fall Sharply

July-September has seen the sharpest quarterly decline since the Asian financial crisis.

Hong Kong Retail Rents Fall Sharply

July-September has seen the sharpest quarterly decline since the Asian financial crisis.