Pub with no beer? Depressed by Gen Z coffee discos and non-drinking?
Pub with no beer? Depressed by Gen Z coffee discos and non-drinking? If zero alcohol is the new normal embrace it! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Zero alcohol drinks.......
Read MoreJD.com Moves Into Full-Time Delivery Riders in Hong Kong. Perfect timing to Trial E-Bikes?
JD.com Moves Into Full-Time Delivery Riders in Hong Kong. Perfect timing to Trial E-Bikes? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law JD.com is launching a full-time food delivery rider business in.......
Read MoreJapan Makes Food Trucks Work! Hong Kong can do it too very easily – here’s how!
Japan Makes Food Trucks Work. Hong Kong can do it too very easily – here’s how! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Remember the food truck experiment here? Meant to.......
Read MoreI Explored 3COINS in Japan – Now It’s Launched in Hong Kong as Part of a Rapid Japanese Retail Comeback
I Explored 3COINS in Japan—Now It’s Set to Launch in Hong Kong as Part of a Rapid Japanese Retail Comeback By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law 3COINS in Hong Kong.......
Read MoreInsomnia, Simon Squibb, crying in your beer, Law Society regulations, help, timing and collaboration is the takeaway.
Insomnia, Simon Squibb, crying in your beer, Law Society regulations, help, timing and collaboration is the takeaway. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law When my law firm was representing Insomnia.......
Read MoreCan We Please Have “Provisional Outside F&B Seating” in Hong Kong Now?
Can We Please Have “Provisional Outside F&B Seating” in Hong Kong Now By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Between 1989 and 2000, I developed the concept of “provisional restaurant licensing,”.......
Read MoreTwo Official Languages Vs. One Language and Free Trade : Hong Kong is far more welcoming and open that most people realise.
Two Official Languages Vs. One Language and Free Trade : Hong Kong is far more welcoming and open that most people realise. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law On the.......
Read MoreWhy Does Hong Kong Have Hundreds of Kilometres of Railings and Barriers? What Are They Actually For?
Why Does Hong Kong Have Hundreds of Kilometres of Railings and Barriers? What Are They Actually For? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law I’ve never quite understood why Hong Kong.......
Read MoreAI and Legal Advice: When “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough it’s disaster!
AI and Legal Advice: When “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough it’s disaster! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Not too long ago, I saw disaster loom on asking ChatGPT questions.......
Read MoreAt 1000 customers an hour McDonald’s Hong Kong flagship is set to become the busiest on the planet
At 1000 customers an hour McDonald’s Hong Kong flagship is set to become the busiest on the planet, F&B is coming back in the city! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes.......
Read MoreHong Kong is going “all in” on pedestrian safety with a sparkly new approach to road crossings
Hong Kong is going “all in” on pedestrian safety with a sparkly new approach to road crossings By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Hot on the heels of the flashing.......
Read MoreCasa 218 on Gloucester Road had its opening party on Thursday; what a journey it has been to get to this point.
Casa 218 on Gloucester Road had its opening party on Thursday; what a journey it has been. Hats off to the team! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law This opening.......
Read MoreCan this SoHo F&B site succeed where so many have failed? Yes but it depends on a lot of factors.
Can this SoHo F&B site succeed where so many have failed? Yes but it depends on a lot of factors. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law It’s been reported that.......
Read MoreRamen is the New Rice (box) for Hong Kong and Yoshinoya’s ramen tsunami is coming.
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.......
Read MoreTai Mo Shan Tourism — Has Hong Kong Thought It Through?
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.......
Read MoreI’ve got a soft spot for Hong Kong’s lucky number plates and the upcoming May 25th auction has a LOT
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.......
Read MoreAlmost five new F&B outlets opening every day (all year round) shows Hong Kong’s Resilience in the F&B Sector
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.......
Read MoreChina’s Private Economy Promotion Law (May 20, 2025) is huge news for small business protection!
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.......
Read MoreGood 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.......
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