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Visionary Snapper Casts New Light on Hong Kong

Documenting everyday cityscapes, photographer Kevin Mak transforms ordinary scenes into extraordinary images.

10 September 2018

Kevin Mak has built his reputation capturing typical Hong Kong sights such as old signboards, taxis, trams, neon lights and cluttered alleyways alongside the city’s countless high-rises, under the Instagram tagline “urban stories from a Hong Kong architect”. More

Topics: Architecture & Planning, Design Services, Hong Kong, people

Opening up the First Class Lounge

As flying evolves from a luxury into a necessity, Plaza Premium First offers passengers a better experience while in transit.

03 September 2018

Like many great businesses, Plaza Premium Lounge was born out of frustration after entrepreneur Song Hoi-see was dissatisfied by the lack of lounge amenities and space to work on the go when he travelled economy class following the launch of his own business.More

Topics: Tourism & Hospitality, Hong Kong, consumer trends

Cookie-maker Picks Health-conscious Hong Kong

With ambitions to bring its healthy treats to the world, Morris Cookies’ founder chose the best city for ingredient-sourcing.

27 August 2018

Morris Cookies creates healthy snacks using organic flour, butter and sugar, and lets clients customise a product’s flavour using fruit, flowers, vegetables and herbs.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, consumer trends, green consumerism

The King of Cocktails Serves Renaissance Flavours

As the cocktail scene in Hong Kong matures, its bars are becoming more niche, such as The Wise King which embraces the spirit of the 13th century, complete with tapas.

14 August 2018

Set up by Joe Villaneuva, former Head Mixologist for W Hong Kong, and Sandeep Kumar, whose resumé includes stints at Michelin-starred restaurants On Dining and Il Milione, The Wise King is one of several highly specialised cocktail bars that have opened in the city of late.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, leisure & recreation

Co-working Pioneer Thrives as Sector Heats up

Meeting demand for flexibility in office leasing long before this became a key theme in commercial property, The Executive Centre has managed to hold its own by offering a unique suite of services.

10 August 2018

In 1994, years before co-working spaces became a trend, The Executive Centre opened in Hong Kong.More

Topics: Real Estate Services, Hong Kong

Bay Area Needs Pay Area

As three economies in the Bay Area become more integrated there will be greater demand for digital payment systems bridging the gaps between them.

02 August 2018

People from Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and Macau will make many more trips across boundaries between the three regions as Bay Area economic integration progresses. More

Topics: Hong Kong, Mainland China, Bay Area, business trends & opportunities

Reaching a Win-win Solution

An independent arbitrator explains the dispute resolution process and analyses why Hong Kong has strong advantages as a global arbitration centre.

26 July 2018

Dr Anny Wong, Founder & CEO of AlphaSmart World Limited, is an independent arbitrator, mediator and business consultant with a special interest in the Belt & Road Initiative and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area Development. More

Topics: Business Management & Consultancy, Hong Kong

Long Live the Cake

The Founder of Vive Cake Boutique shares her journey to creating innovative, delicious and heathy desserts.

18 July 2018

Vive Cake Boutique’s Founder and Creative Director Vivien Lau discovered her passion and talent for baking by chance after making a cake for a friend’s birthday. More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, start-up

Promoting Staff Wellness Helps both Bosses and Employees

An expert in Wellness Consulting explains why looking after the health and wellness of employees actually helps companies.

16 July 2018

Companies at the Asia Pacific are suffering billions of dollars in losses related to employee health issues, according to a new report from Colliers International. More

Topics: Real Estate Services, Hong Kong

Finding the Next Gem

Chairman of the Judge Panel of the JNA Jewellery Design Competition hopes it will nurture the next generation of jewellery designers.

06 July 2018

Open to professional jewellery designers, students and graduates of all jewellery design disciplines, the JNA Jewellery Design Competition 2018/19 launched last month with an inauguration ceremony and seminar at the Jewellery & Gem Fair attended by industry insiders, designers and design students. More

Topics: Jewellery, Hong Kong

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