Is 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.......
Read MoreShenzhen’s Transformation – A Glimpse Across and Along the disappearing Border!
Shenzhen’s Transformation—A Glimpse Across and Along the disappearing Border! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Just spent the past few days viewing Shenzhen from both sides, and the changes are.......
Read MoreThe O’Sullivan Factor: Shining a Light on Hong Kong’s Appeal : as a place to call home
The O’Sullivan Factor: Shining a Light on Hong Kong’s Appeal : as a place to call home By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Seven-time world snooker champion, Ronnie O’Sullivan, has.......
Read MoreHong Kong having a Northern Metropolis is long overdue.
Hong Kong having a Northern Metropolis is long overdue By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Hong Kong has lagged behind in regional integration for too long – it’s time to.......
Read MoreThe Art of Dining… or Should I Say, Dining for the Art?
The Art of Dining… or Should I Say, Dining for the Art? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Food and beverage spaces have evolved — today, it’s about food styling.......
Read MoreYou’ve got to be in it to win it—and that means more than just unlocking your front door.
You’ve got to be in it to win it—and that means more than just unlocking your front door. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Are you thinking of opening a.......
Read MoreAre you having coffee in a flower shop, or buying flowers in a coffee shop – I’m confused.
Are you having coffee in a flower shop, or buying flowers in a coffee shop : I’m confused. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law In food & beverage, it’s said.......
Read MoreLiving in a textured Hong Kong is everything — it’s worth valuing and preserving.
Living in a textured Hong Kong is everything — it’s worth valuing and preserving. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Much of the city’s innate vibrancy has been pushed aside.......
Read MoreWhen Stalled Negotiations – Stall Progress!
When Stalled Negotiations – Stall Progress! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Walking through one of Hong Kong’s older neighborhoods, I stumbled upon a sight that’s all too familiar—an area.......
Read MoreWhy supersize where “mini” is better? It makes sense for health, well-being, and longevity—and is cheaper
Why supersize where “mini” is better? It makes sense for health, well-being, and longevity—and is cheaper By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law In Hong Kong, it’s become common to ask.......
Read MoreExciting times for Hong Kong as it solidifies its status not just as a Wine Hub, but also the Art Hub of Asia!
Hong Kong may soon lift import duties on spirits! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law “my girl” – AJ Halkes 1977 With Christie’s high-profile expansion at The Henderson in Central,.......
Read MoreHong Kong may soon lift import duties on spirits
Hong Kong may soon lift import duties on spirits! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Recent reports suggest Hong Kong may soon lift import duties on spirits, just as it.......
Read MoreMy first collection of 3D Hong Kong anaglyphs (stereo photos) from the 80s
My first collection of 3D Hong Kong anaglyphs (stereo photos) from the 80s! By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law I’m truly excited to share my first collection of 3D Hong.......
Read MoreIt’s time to think about the future of these Hong Kong streets creatively
It’s time to think about the future of these Hong Kong streets creatively By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Hong Kong’s heritage has been fading and one of the clearest.......
Read MoreIs the chance to acquire the iconic property used by Insomnia in the heart of Hong Kong a hidden gem or a poisoned chalice?
Is the chance to acquire the iconic property used by Insomnia in the heart of Hong Kong a hidden gem or a poisoned chalice? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law.......
Read MoreFed up with landlords? 24/7 Fitness buying gym premises, renting like Pure Fitness, does it make sense to rent anymore?
Fed up with landlords? Renting like Pure Fitness, does it make sense to rent anymore? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Just a few days ago, news emerged that a.......
Read MoreIf Media Whispers are True, Insomnia Lan Kwai Fong, an Iconic HK Venue is Closing Forever
If Media Whispers are True, Insomnia Lan Kwai Fong, an Iconic HK Venue is Closing Forever By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law For over twenty years Insomnia Lan Kwai Fong.......
Read MoreTransforming Hong Kong’s Food & Beverage Industry with an easy access Outdoor Seating system.
Transforming Hong Kong’s Food & Beverage Industry with an easy access Outdoor Seating system. By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Imagine a bustling city where it’s easy to operate outdoor.......
Read MoreDo Hong Kong Food Safety laws have a bean curd loophole or is the Liu Ma Kee case a compliance issue
Do Hong Kong Food Safety laws have a bean curd loophole or is the Liu Ma Kee case a compliance issue? By HK Lawyer AJ Halkes Barrister-at-Law Recently a local.......
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