Sightseeing Bus Tours in Hong Kong Nov 17, 2009
The Red Tour runs along the waterfront of Hong Kong island, past Wanchai as far as Causeway Bay. On the way back it stops at the lower Peak Tram terminus for a trip to the Peak Tower, and continues on through Lan Kwai Fong and back to the Star Ferry. (Suite101.com)
Riding the Hillside Escalator in Ho... Nov 6, 2009
Opened in October 1993, at a cost of US$23 million, the escalator, stretching some 800 metres, has become an effortless way of travelling up the steep slopes of Hong Kong Island. From 6am to 10 am office workers are carried from Mid Levels down to Central. (Suite101.com)
Welcome to wine country Nov 3, 2009
The answer lies on the third floor of an industrial building in southern Hong Kong island, home of the 8th Estate Winery. Off the crowded streets of one of the world's most densely populated cities is a dark room of 340 oak wine barrels. (CNN -- International)
Property too hot to handle in Hong Kong Oct 23, 2009
"The price of a 530-square-foot apartment in Tuen Mun I visited has risen by about 20% to more than HK$1 million from a year ago. I'm afraid it may be at its peak price, so I dare not to buy it,'' she said. Prices have been rising since January, according to local real estate agents. For example, in Mei Foo Sun Chuen, a large private housing estate in Kowloon, the average asking price rose by 26% to HK$4,194 per square foot last month from HK$3,320 in January, according to Ricacorp Properties.... (Asia Times Online)
How a humble Hong Kong hairdresser became football's invisible man Oct 15, 2009
It is a remarkable turnaround for Yeung who, just a decade ago, was a struggling barber in Kowloon, the bustling commercial district opposite Hong Kong Island. From there he vanished into obscurity before emerging two years ago as a multi-millionaire who now has enough clout to mix with Roman Abramovich, the billionaire Russian owner of Chelsea, and the super-rich Arabs who have recently taken over Manchester City and Portsmouth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hong Kong's luxury living draws mainland Chinese Oct 4, 2009
Their tastes are also reshaping the market, with Kowloon fast becoming the prime site for expensive apartments, supplanting traditionally pricey areas on Hong Kong island like the Peak and the Mid-Levels ... Used to the spanking new apartment blocks sprouting up across mainland China's cities, they prefer them to the older, smaller buildings on Hong Kong island, where there is little space for new developments, agents say. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Aberdeen Asset Trims Its China, Hong Kong Property Bets as Market Soars Oct 3, 2009
the biggest commercial landlord in eastern Hong Kong Island, is the seventh-largest holding in Aberdeens Asia Pacific Equity Fund, according to a September report from the asset manager. Aberdeen is favoring consumer-related companies that are likely to have greater pricing power, Yeo said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Elevator Accident in Hong Kong's Tallest Skyscraper Kills Three Workers Sep 13, 2009
The building is located in Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon, opposite Hong Kong island. The building is still under construction by Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Nine injured in Hong Kong acid attack Sep 7, 2009
Mong Kok, which means "busy corner" in Chinese, is a densely populated area in Kowloon across the harbour from Hong Kong island, with narrow streets crammed with snack vendors and shops. AP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Rent soars for HongKong cage dwellers Sep 3, 2009
hand over for beautiful spacious settings in the upmarket south of Hong Kong Island. Cage dwellers are paying up to HK$93. (Asia Times Online)
Fairtheworld's South China Yacht Industry Observation (4): Maxi Building Asia's Fastest 70-Foot Luxury Yacht Aug 6, 2009
Mr. Vic noted that Maxi is a new company that is grounded in the acquisition of Hong Kong Island Gypsy, a 30-year-old yacht brand. Maxi gained the 43- to 53-foot yacht production line from Island Gypsy. (PR Newswire)
Oil Above $50 Rescues Gulf States From Crisis as Saudi Prospects Lure KKR May 26, 2009
The second-biggest of seven states making up the U.A.E., Dubai ran up debts of $80 billion and had to cancel projects including a waterfront development twice the size of Hong Kong Island. The traffic jams that clogged roads last year are gone; once-scarce taxis now sit outside residential buildings waiting for fares. (Bloomberg)
Hong Kong Home Prices May Rebound From Slump This Year, Centaline Says May 16, 2009
Ranking second was Taikoo Shing on the eastern part of Hong Kong island, where prices reached HK$6,821 a square foot, 2. 7 percent higher than Septembers, Centaline said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* [SOFTCOVER: US] City of the Queen, a bite-size story of Hong Kong May 10, 2009
Mid-Levels, describing the residential area half-way up Hong Kong Island, is always used in the plural, not in the singular as here. And its untrue that HSBC (Wayfoong Bank, ) had the exclusive right to issue Hong Kongs banknotes X they were also issued by the Standard Chartered Bank. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Hong Kong bun festival parade attracts 60,000 people despite flu threat May 3, 2009
Huge crowds gathered in the morning at the Central pier on the Hong Kong island, where the ferries departed for the outlying island of Cheung Chau. Operators had to arrange for additional boats to ferry the visitors. (Xinhuanet, China)
13 Injured In HK Ferry Crash Mar 20, 2009
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* World Business Quick Take Feb 19, 2009
The percentage drop compared with the third quarter was the largest for any luxury residential areas on Hong Kong island, CB Richard Ellis said in its report. The plunge in prices at the scenic location, perched above the skyscrapers of Hong Kong and a favorite for the territorys wealthy elite, was blamed on collapsing confidence during the economic downturn. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
The world was at his feet Feb 19, 2009
Stretching 30 kilometres, it would cover 14,000 hectares, making it twice the size of Hong Kong Island. Do you know more. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
