Shoppers in Hong Kong are reselling new watches from Swiss brands Swatch and Audemars Piguet for up to seven times their retail price, with listings appearing on Carousell within hours of purchase.
Shoppers queue days early in Hong Kong for the 'Royal Pop' pocket watch launch, a collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Swatch, priced at HK$2,940-HK$3,150.
Foreign buyers are increasingly drawn to China's Canton Fair, the nation's largest trade exhibition, as China accelerates its shift toward high-value technology products including robots, drones and energy systems. The three-week spring session spans a record 1.55 million square metres with 4.65 million exhibits. Last year, China's hi-tech exports reached 5.25 trillion yuan (US$770 million), up 13.2% from 2024, despite softening global demand.
Hong Kong residents including housewives, stay-at-home mothers and couples rushed to theatres on Wednesday to secure HK$30 (US$4) tickets for Cinema Day, a significant discount from the standard HK$100 ticket price. Customers queued from as early as 10.30am at Star Cinema in Tseung Kwan O, with many calling for more family-friendly discounts, particularly during occasions like Children's Day.
Hong Kong residents queued from as early as 10.30am at Star Cinema in Tseung Kwan O to purchase HK$30 (US$4) tickets for Cinema Day, with normal prices at HK$100. Housewives and stay-at-home mothers were among first-time buyers, with many hoping for more family discounts, particularly for Children's Day. Children are drawn to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
