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A tale for two cities for business travelers

Hong Kong is neck and neck with Singapore as a top destination for business travelers in the Asia- Pacific region with Thailand coming third, an online survey revealed. (read more…) Related items In Hong Kong, a Wasted Chance to Recycle Glass Can shipping go green? Brunei hotels expect brisk business on Chinese New Year...

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Rest and recuperate

Our writers review seven stopover cities where you can stretch your legs and beat the humdrum of a long-haul flight. (read more…) Related items Stopover in Hong Kong Hong Kong welcomes first commercial Dreamliner flight Boeing Dreamliner makes first commercial flight Boeing Dreamliner to make first commercial flight Mouse on Nepal Airlines flight causes...

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A Widening Wealth Gap in Hong Kong

The poverty rate is increasing, thanks in large part to the currency’s peg to the dollar (read more…) Related items U.S. retailers head to booming Hong Kong district Hong Kong Central Shop Rents to Boom Retail Rents Soar in Hong Kong Hong Kong Protests Loom as Wealth Gap Sinks Tsang’s Support Hong Kong Protests...

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Hong Kong Diary (Part I)

LAST week I told you I was jetting off to Hong Kong for a four-day food trip. I was happy to escape Manila for a while, and even more excited because believe it or not, this would be my first trip to Hong Kong. I was lucky to be going on the trip with...

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Hong Kong: 50% OFF Airfare, 3D/2N Hotel Stay & More!

Today’s Deal: Only P13,799/person for a 3 Days & 2 Nights Accommodation at Dorsett Far East Hotel with Daily Breakfast, Hong Kong City Tour, Round Trip Airfare (Manila-Hong Kong-Manila) via Hong Kong Express (valued at P27,598) That’s 50% OFF! DetailsVoucher is valid from July 15 to September 15, 2011 Voucher is transferrable and may...

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Hong Kong Michelin Star Restaurant in Wanchai Offers Festive Delicacies — Dynasty Mooncakes

HONG KONG–(Marketwire – 07/19/11) – In celebrating traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Dynasty Restaurant — a prestigious Hong Kong Michelin Star restaurant at the Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel — is offering festive delicacies popular for sharing with family and friends. Valuing the important role Mooncakes play in celebrating this major Chinese festival,...

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How To Use Social Media To Market Your Businessamp;quot;

Hong Kong Canada Business Association presentsHong Kong – your Business Platform in AsiaBusiness Workshop Series 2011 Wedneday, July 20th 2011Schedule:12:00 pm – Registration – 12:15 pm – Networking and Lunch12:35 – 1:30 pm – Debbie Horovitchs Presentation followed by QAJessy Zhao will also present the results and learning to date in case study from...

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Travel firm talks spin-off amid positive profit call

China Travel International Investment Hong Kong (0308) said it may spin off its hotel operation on the local bourse. (read more…) Related items Onyx Takes Over Management of Wesley Hotel in Hong Kong Capsule hotels may stack up in Hong Kong Hong Kong freezes $42 mln in Megaupload raids Hong Kong freezes US$42m in...

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Taiwan’s offices in Hong Kong, Macau to come out of hiding

Taiwan’s de facto representative offices in Hong Kong and Macau — China’s two special administration regions (SAR) — will come out of hiding this week after operating incognito for nearly 45 years, a move that experts say defines a thawing of historically frosty cross-strait relations. (read more…) Related items CDNetworks and HKBN Partner to...

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Cathay ready to reconnect

Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific has written to Mamata Banerjee with a request to help it explore the possibility of a comeback to Bengal after 41 years, saying the “time is right” for a fresh take-off.The chief minister’s office confirmed receiving the letter on Monday from Tom Wright, Cathay Pacific Airways’s general manager for...

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