Global fashion group brings its athleisure brand to Hong Kong
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced that Fashion Momentum Group (FMG), a Chinese fast-fashion retailer, has opened its first athleisure store, BENLAI, in Hong Kong today (August 2), just a few months after the opening of its flagship fashion store, URBAN REVIVO, in May this year in the city. This marks the group's latest efforts in using its Hong Kong regional headquarters to expand into Asia and other global markets.
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK Mr Arnold Lau said, "We are pleased to welcome FMG as they expand their investment in Hong Kong. The introduction of a new fashion band, BENLAI, not only shows the Group's confidence in Hong Kong's retail market, but also reflects the city's unique role as a bridge between the Mainland and worldwide markets, making it an ideal base for regional co-ordination and international growth. We wish it every success in Hong Kong and beyond."
The Chief Executive Officer of International Business at Fashion Momentum Group, Ms Vivian Chen, said, "Hong Kong is a city where you can easily get to the countryside within 30 minutes. With that, customers embrace versatile fashion, simple and sustainable fashion - perfectly aligned with our philosophy of reimagining wardrobe essentials through high-performance fabrics. We see Hong Kong as a window to showcase to local consumers and global visitors our modern lifestyle and values as an original Asian brand."
She added, "Our Hong Kong regional headquarters will support key functions such as finance, retail and operations, and serve as a base for our expansion into Southeast Asia and other overseas markets. As one of the important international cities in Asia, we will continue to leverage Hong Kong's strategic advantages - including its robust supply chain ecosystem - to increase our global visibility and lay the groundwork for entering more mature markets."
Founded by FMG, BENLAI is a contemporary fashion brand that combines sustainable functional fabrics with minimalist design. Its collections are tailored for diverse everyday scenarios including commuting, leisure, and light sports, and have gained popularity among younger consumers. The group currently operates more than 400 stores worldwide and is actively expanding its international footprint.
For more information about BENLAI, please visit www.benlaishop.com.
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Global fashion group brings its athleisure brand to Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Global fashion group brings its athleisure brand to Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Global fashion group brings its athleisure brand to Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Speech by SITI at 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit
Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit today (January 16):
Professor Sun Dong, Photo by Bastille Post
Ms Qiu (Vice President of DLG Exhibitions & Events Co Ltd, Ms Qiu Haoming), Hendrick (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, Mr Hendrick Sin), Terry (Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong), Duncan (Member of the Legislative Council, Mr Duncan Chiu), Alex (President of the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation, Dr Alex Chung), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning. I am delighted to join you at the 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit.Today's theme, "Wake Up More!", is a call not only for any single company, city, or country but also a timely reminder for all of us to embrace a new era of intelligence, possibility, and shared responsibility.
A big thank you to the organiser for choosing Hong Kong as a destination for this remarkable Summit. This is another testament to Hong Kong's unique position as a "super connector" and a "super value-adder" that thrives on global connection and creativity. We are delighted to see that world-class academics, industry experts and leading entrepreneurs from around the world gather here today to explore the future of AI and the opportunities it brings to us.
AI has become a core engine driving global technological and economic progress, and all economies recognise its strategic importance.Under the unique advantages of "one country, two systems", Hong Kong is also seizing this AI moment.With a focus on "strengthening infrastructure and promoting the application-oriented approach", Hong Kong is steadily advancing a series of AI initiatives.
In terms of R&D (research and development), the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government is working to establish the Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute within this year, which is a new engine for discovery, translation, and real-world impact.Through our AIR@InnoHK research cluster, we have funded the establishment of 16 R&D laboratories focusing on AI and robotics technologies.Notably, the "HKChat" AI chatbot developed by the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center has already launched its public version.
Hong Kong's total computing power has now reached 5 000 PFLOPS, with the Cyberport AI Supercomputing Centre contributing 3 000 PFLOPS. This centre is a critical hub that supports Hong Kong's AI development, and its capacity will continue to expand to meet growing demand. The upcoming data facility cluster at Sandy Ridge in North District will further provide advanced computing power facilities, promoting the development of data and AI-related industries in Hong Kong.
And at the heart of all progress is talent. We recognise that people, not algorithms, will shape the future of AI. Our strategy is simple yet powerful: "Promote technology with talent, lead industries with technology, and attract talent with industries". To this end, we have included in the Talent List a number of professions in the I&T (innovation and technology) segment, including experienced AI Specialists, to facilitate global experts, like all of you here, in developing your careers in Hong Kong.
Looking ahead, the Hong Kong SAR Government will continue to foster strong collaboration among the Government and the industry, academia, research and investment sectors. The future of AI cannot be built by anyone or any place alone. It requires a global community that is awake, aware, and aligned.I am confident that this Summit will spark new ideas and inspire us to wake up more for high-quality AI development.
I wish the Summit great success. Thank you.
The 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit, Photo by Bastille Post
