- Chinese listed express delivery firms reported significant earnings growth in the first half of 2026.
- Eased price competition, overseas expansion, and low profit bases from the previous year drove this strong performance.
- Industry experts predict further operational improvements in the second half of the year, driven by e-commerce promotions and global trade growth.
- At the midday close, the Hang Seng Index rose 62 points to 25,533 while the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 38 points to 4,700.
- Active heavyweights experienced mixed movements, with XIAOMI gaining over 6% and MEITUAN rising over 3%.
- Meanwhile, TINGYI, COSCO SHIP HOLD, and GENSCRIPT BIO all hit new highs during the session.
- Visa has partnered with S.F. Express Hong Kong to extend contactless Visa card payments directly to doorstep pickup and delivery services.
- SFHK couriers are now equipped with smart handheld devices to process secure freight and Cash on Delivery transactions.
- From 14 August to 30 November 2026, registered Visa cardholders can receive an exclusive HKD3 cash rebate for every HKD30 spent on eligible transactions.