Good Retail Space in Hong Kong: Going, Going – is it all Gone?
Good Retail Space in Hong Kong: Going, Going – is it all Gone By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Hong Kong’s retail and F&B scene is a tricky one to.......
Read MoreWhy do so many people not want to get to yes – and why might a German phrase help us do just that?
Why do so many people not want to get to “yes” – and why might a German phrase help us do just that? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law When.......
Read MoreCharging for Condiments and Fancy Water—Are Restaurants Crossing the Line?
Charging for Condiments and Fancy Water – Are Restaurants Crossing the Line? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law A friend recently found an unexpected charge on his bill at a.......
Read MoreHong Kong : The Global Test Kitchen for McDonald’s
Hong Kong : The Global Test Kitchen for McDonald’s By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Not many people realise that Hong Kong has long been Ground Zero for some of.......
Read MoreSuper impressed by the MSc students in International Wine Management at Hong Kong PolyU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Super impressed by the MSc students in International Wine Management at Hong Kong PolyU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law https://lnkd.in/gPzA-si9 Spent a fun.......
Read MoreDelivering Food & Profit: What Happened with Deliveroo, and Why Is the Landscape Changing?
Delivering Food & Profit: What Happened with Deliveroo, and Why Is the Landscape Changing? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Deliveroo’s exit from Hong Kong—more of a customer and vendor.......
Read MoreChicken On The Run ends a 23 year “run” in mid-levels Hong Kong – is take-away leaving us for good?
Chicken On The Run ends a 23 year “run” in mid-levels Hong Kong – is take-away leaving us for good? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law After a 23-year run,.......
Read MoreFor all of us who have felt lost in an IKEA maze — there’s now another way to probably feel the same in Hong Kong
For all of us who have felt lost in an IKEA maze — there’s now another way to probably feel the same in Hong Kong By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes.......
Read MoreHK$22.8M “only” and you’re in the Hong Kong F&B property market
HK$22.8M “only”—and you’re in the Hong Kong F&B property market, right in the heart of Central on Old Bailey Street. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law I’m a big fan.......
Read MoreIt was never a good idea—so why not kill it? The HK Taxi app by Uber is officially dead!
It was never a good idea—so why not kill it? The HK Taxi app by Uber is officially dead. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law The headlines about Uber shutting.......
Read MoreImagine if Hong Kong could capture the magic of London’s Clerkenwell back-in-the-day. Could this be the start?
Imagine if Hong Kong could capture the magic of London’s Clerkenwell back-in-the-day—could this be the start? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Of course, we’re a bit short of quirky.......
Read MoreWhy should you know 17 yr old Daniel YIP Hon-man?
Why should you know 17 yr old Daniel YIP Hon-man? Because he just did an amazing thing … for Hong Kong! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Hong Kong winning.......
Read More“Mister Softee” is dead – Hong Kong’s mobile ice cream king made it to 98. Let’s have more like Mr. Ho!
“Mister Softee” is dead—Hong Kong’s mobile ice cream king made it to 98. Let’s have more like Mr. Ho! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Back in 1970, Mr. Ho.......
Read MoreWho Gets the Most “Gushing Praise”— And Why Is It So Rare?
Who Gets the Most “Gushing Praise”—And Why Is It So Rare? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Reading about Qatar Airways receiving “the most gushing praise” got me thinking—when was.......
Read MoreA graphic echo of the snake in my Chinese New Year bike ride – Greetings to you all!
A graphic echo of the snake in my Chinese New Year bike ride – Greetings to you all! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law I hope the Chinese New Year.......
Read MoreJoe Bananas and others rock on – so is Hong Kong nightlife really not as vibrant as “Gang Piao” claim?
Joe Bananas and others rock on – so is Hong Kong nightlife really not as vibrant as “Gang Piao” claim? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law That’s what a recent.......
Read MoreTsui Wah is Back in Lan Kwai Fong – Will the Historic Magic return?
Tsui Wah is Back in Lan Kwai Fong – Will the Historic Magic return? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law After a five-year gap Tsui Wah in Lan Kwai Fong.......
Read MoreIs Trump moving to Hong Kong for our countryside? New visa rules make it easier!
Is Trump moving to Hong Kong for our countryside? New visa rules make it easier! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Hold on—let’s avoid confusing Trumps. It’s been reported in the.......
Read MoreIs Isowork and AI Going to Trigger a Mental Health Crisis?
Is Isowork and AI Going to Trigger a Mental Health Crisis? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Okay, let’s start with this: most of you probably don’t know what “isowork”.......
Read MoreWhy Some Companies Are Bound to Fail : A Case in Point from Hong Kong Real Estate
Why Some Companies Are Bound to Fail : A Case in Point from Hong Kong Real Estate By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Walking past a real estate agent’s window.......
Read More“People aren’t drinking” is a lie!
“People aren’t drinking” is a lie! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Richkat Brewing is shaking things up in Hong Kong, adding two craft beer outlets to what’s reported to.......
Read MoreHong Kong’s Blueprint for Arts & Culture: Will It Finally Deliver?
Hong Kong’s Blueprint for Arts & Culture: Will It Finally Deliver? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Is the new plan for arts, culture, and the creative industries too narrow—or.......
Read MoreHong Kong is protecting “phone-watching zombies” with a modern safety initiative.
Hong Kong is protecting “phone-watching zombies” with a modern safety initiative. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law We’ve all seen it: people walking around glued to their phones, heads down,.......
Read MoreIs it worth moving to live near to a members club in Hong Kong to enjoy community and amenities without the hefty management fees of a luxury residential block?
Is it worth moving to live near to a members club in Hong Kong to enjoy community and amenities without the hefty management fees of a luxury residential block? By.......
Read MoreIs the Hong Kong Jockey Club Reinventing the Ultimate Sports Bar Experience and what’s next?
Is the Hong Kong Jockey Club Reinventing the Ultimate Sports Bar Experience and what’s next? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Walking down Stanley Street in Central recently, I noticed.......
Read MoreFull steam ahead for Hong Kong’s music and entertainment scene with Clockenflap and much more !
Full steam ahead for Hong Kong’s music and entertainment scene with Clockenflap and much more! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Despite the loss of the HITEC venue, the city.......
Read MoreReimagining Hong Kong’s Streets
Reimagining Hong Kong’s Streets By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Let’s have more fixed-pitch and itinerant hawker licenses — surely, we can do better moving forward. What if we embraced.......
Read MoreWorker Safety in Hong Kong: Are We Missing Part of the Equation?
Worker Safety in Hong Kong: Are We Missing Part of the Equation? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law In Hong Kong, worker safety demands a multi-directional approach and nothing has.......
Read MoreIs Hong Kong’s Watson’s making an Eco-Friendly Move with new reduced packaging or is it still a just a plastic bottle?
Is Hong Kong’s Watson’s making an Eco-Friendly Move with new reduced packaging or is it still a just a plastic bottle? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Well done to.......
Read MoreThe Future of Delivery Is Here – And It’s Transforming Hong Kong – street by street!
The Future of Delivery Is Here – And It’s Transforming Hong Kong – street by street! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law “Think local, act local” is causing sweeping changes.......
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