Town is designed after the fantasy town of Colmar, France, which also inspired Howl’s Moving Castle, a world-acclaimed animated picture directed by Hayao Miyazaki. ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong be a global springboard for ‘new generation’ of wines from mainland China?
A growing number of boutique vineyards in mainland China are poised for take-off, and a leading Hong Kong trader has said he believes the city can help introduce their offerings to the world. Paulo ... ( read original story ...)
Border controls crush ‘Greater Bay’ plans of Hong Kong startups
Hong Kong entrepreneur Nam Chan hoped his startup Wistkey could follow in the footsteps of high-technology stars like drone maker DJI Technology and artificial intelligence developer SenseTime Group. ( read original story ...)
Gold jewellery sales sparkle once again, rise by 30 per cent as wedding banquets return to Hong Kong
The rise in sales comes after two years of contraction. Gold jewellery sales fell by 80 per cent last year, as the pandemic disrupted countless weddings, which are key drivers of demand. In 2019, ... ( read original story ...)
Why fine dining is thriving in Hong Kong two years into pandemic: chefs tell Discovery Channel show how they innovated – and how diners showed their appreciation
Kung Food! Hong Kong's Grandmasters of Cuisine on Discovery Channel is a homage to the resilience of the city's restaurateurs amid the global health emergency Guillaume Galliot of Caprice, VEA's Vicky ... ( read original story ...)
OPINION – The 2021 Legislative Council Elections in Hong Kong: Mobilization, Divided Society and Implications for Taiwan
The Hong Kong Legislative Council (LegCo) elections, which were held on 19 December 2021 after the imposition of the national security law in late June 2020, showed not only a top-down political ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s domestic workers worry for their children’s futures, as many spend another Christmas far from home
Pregnant domestic workers and those who are far from their children are among those struggling the most amid Covid-19 restrictions. Specialists warn of isolation’s impact on their mental health, and ... ( read original story ...)
Tech Startup Bloom Partners with Visa to Offer Spending Rewards to Hong Kong Clients
Bloom unveiled a collaboration with Visa in order to provide extra spending rewards for Visa card users residing in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Mainland China, Hong Kong bourses add ETFs to stock connect schemes
The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) said on Friday it had reached an agreement with bourses in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, as well as with China Securities Depository and Clearing Corp, to include ... ( read original story ...)
Should US Get Tougher on China Over Hong Kong or Use Other Approach?
Some US-based Hong Kong observers say US should act against China after city’s election sets back democracy, but others say that would not help ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Billionaire Li Ka-Shing’s CK Asset To Sell Aircraft-Leasing Businesses For $4.3 Billion To Carlyle
Covid-19 has caused a paradigm shift in the aircraft leasing sector," the Hong Kong property developer said in a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange. ( read original story ...)
Li Ka-shing to exit jet-leasing business in $4.3bn deal
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing and his son Victor have agreed to sell the jet-leasing business built up over the last seven years to an investment vehicle managed by private equity company Carlyle Group ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s CK Asset plans sale of aircraft leasing businesses for $4.28 bln
CK Asset Holdings Ltd 1113.HK said on Friday it had agreed to sell its aircraft-leasing businesses for an aggregate $4.28 billion, as it exits the sector while enhancing its strategic focus during the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s CK Asset to sell aircraft leasing businesses for $4.28 bln
CK Asset Holdings Ltd 1113.HK said on Friday it had agreed to sell its aircraft-leasing businesses for an aggregate $4.28 billion, as it exits the sector while enhancing its strategic focus during the ... ( read original story ...)