I’ve got a soft spot for Hong Kong’s lucky number plates and the upcoming May 25th auction has a LOT! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law If you’ve dreamed of giving your car (or future car!) a touch of personality, the Hong Kong government’s special number plate auction on May 25 is full of options. […]
Almost five new F&B outlets opening every day shows Hong Kong’s Resilience in the F&B Sector. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law 1,779 new licences were issued in a year (according to the SCMP), yet the focus of the paper was on a slight decline in totals. 4.88 F&B outlets opening in Hong Kong every
Tai Mo Shan Tourism — Has Hong Kong Thought It Through? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law I’m all for tourism and showcasing Hong Kong’s spectacular countryside, I’ve written about it often but has anyone truly thought through how to make tourism at Tai Mo Shan safe, enjoyable and sustainable? Let’s start with some questions: Have all
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Ramen is the New Rice (box) for Hong Kong and Yoshinoya’s ramen tsunami is coming. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Yoshinoya, the beef & rice giant of the F&B world, is projecting their ramen business to fly up from 4% to 13% of total sales in just the next few years. We’re talking billions
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China’s Private Economy Promotion Law (May 20, 2025) is huge news for small business protection! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law No one needs arbitrary fines and unjust charges let alone the targeting of ‘small guys’ by enforcement because they are soft-targets. This law tackles such economic pressures head-on, fostering a stable environment for SMEs.