On August 22, 2025, the Shanghai Composite Index reached a 10-year high, closing at 3825.76 points, fueled by investor optimism and AI-linked stocks. The surge was also supported by a report of RMB 500B in stimulus focusing on the digital economy and AI.

Asia's largest outlet, over 200,000 square meters, is expected to be completed in Shanghai's Qingpu district in 2026. The second phase of Qingpu Bailian Outlet will connect with the existing first phase, introducing 100 new brands.

The 2025 Shanghai Book Fair concluded on August 19, attracting over 382,000 visitors, with a 28.4% increase year-on-year, and generating 64.727 million yuan in sales. The event, centered in Shanghai, included the Yangtze River Delta Local Chronicles Culture Week and 1,267 reading events.

The Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone will issue the sixth round of "Dream Enjoy Coupons" on August 22, 2025, at 12:00 noon, expiring on August 28, 2025, at 24:00. Consumers can claim the coupon through Alipay with no geographical restrictions.

The China Shanghai International Arts Festival will be held from October 17 to November 27, 2025, featuring over 1200 shows across 16 venues, including the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture Week. The Culture Week, opening October 18, will showcase Lingnan culture through performances and exhibitions to promote cultural exchange.

The "Teens in Times" (TNT) "Jia Guan Li" concert in Shanghai will be held from August 20 to 24, 2025, at Shanghai Stadium, expecting 300,000 attendees. Special police measures are in place, and Shanghai Metro will implement enhanced security and extended operating hours.

The Shanghai dialect version of the stage play 'Song of Everlasting Regret' will begin a new round of performances on August 29 at the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre. The play features an almost entirely Shanghai-native cast.

On August 15, 2025, Shanghai authorities apprehended twenty-four individuals for illegal photography solicitation on the Bund. Seven were fined, two detained, and police will continue to combat illegal solicitation.

On August 22, 2025, Lota, a German volunteer in Shanghai, began his daily forest patrol work as a foreign "River Chief and Forest Chief" in Zhangheng Park, Zhangjiang Town, Pudong New Area.

On August 22, an event was held at the Shanghai Symphony Hall to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Over 1,200 retired cadres from Shanghai participated in the event.

Shanghai's trade adjustment assistance services have covered over ten thousand enterprises, including those in textiles, chips, steel, aluminum, chemicals, and photovoltaics. The 2025 Yangtze River Delta International Economic and Trade Risk Prevention and Response and Development Conference was held in Shanghai.

A survey on consumer satisfaction in the North Bund business district was released on August 21, 2025, based on interviews and data collection from May 25 to July 13, 2025. The survey included 34 consumers, including local residents, tourists, and office workers.

The Shanghai headquarters of the People's Bank of China released typical cases of science and technology finance in Shanghai, involving sound financial services throughout the life cycle. Shanghai Bank launched the "Lingdong Zhirong" exclusive technology service brand.

Shanghai, as the world's largest container port, is a key node in the construction of green shipping corridors. Four green shipping corridors connecting Shanghai Port are on the construction schedule.