Zipline over a waterfall? These Asia-Pacific hotels invite guests to arrive in style | CNN

[ad_1] CNN  —  For seasoned travelers, there’s nothing particularly memorable about the typical hotel arrival. Whether you take public transit, a taxi or an Uber, you’ll eventually find your way to the lobby and then wait your turn to check-in – rarely a highlight of the trip. But what if you could zipline over a […]

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Indian designers showcase apparel from recycled turbans and heirloom saris at Redress Design Award

[ad_1] Recycled turbans turn couture, courtesy designer Pavneet Kaur who is one of the 10 finalists at the Redress Design Award 2023 that was announced recently. The much-awaited sustainable fashion award by the environmental charity headquartered in Hong Kong aims to ‘educate and empower designers and consumers to reduce clothing’s negative impact on the environment, […]

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Computer breakdown at Hong Kong airport delays hundreds of travellers

[ad_1] A Cathay Pacific aircraft takes off at the airport, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Hong Kong, China, March 31, 2022. | Photo Credit: Reuters Hundreds of travellers at Hong Kong’s international airport faced delays on Thursday after computer services broke down, broadcaster TVB reported, with footage showing scores of people stuck in […]

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Hong Kong shares soar on hopes China COVID rules may ease

[ad_1] Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell back slightly in afternoon trading, gaining 6.8% to 16,379.26. The Shanghai Composite added 2.5% to 3,073.86 Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell back slightly in afternoon trading, gaining 6.8% to 16,379.26. The Shanghai Composite added 2.5% to 3,073.86 Shares soared more than 7% in Hong Kong on Friday after a […]

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Life in foreign university: A student’s guide on studying AE at HKUST

[ad_1] (This letter is part of a series by The Indian Express where we bring you experiences of students at different foreign varsities. How life is different in those countries — scholarships, loans, food, cultural experiences and what they are learning other than academic) — Srivatsav Swaminathan I am currently a final-year student of Aerospace Engineering […]

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Life in Foreign University: A student’s letter on studying engineering at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

[ad_1] (This letter is part of a series by The Indian Express where we bring you experiences of students at different foreign varsities. How life is different in those countries — scholarships, loans, food, cultural experiences and what they are learning other than academic) — Srivatsav Swaminathan I am currently a final-year student of Aerospace Engineering […]

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Badminton: Hong Kong Open cancelled due to COVID-19 quarantine restrictions

[ad_1] Macau Open, a Super 300 event scheduled for November 1-6, has also been called off for the third consecutive year Macau Open, a Super 300 event scheduled for November 1-6, has also been called off for the third consecutive year The Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Thursday the Hong Kong Open due to […]

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Asia Cup: Suryakumar dazzles as India makes it to Super Four

[ad_1] Circumspect Kohli comes good with an unbeaten half-century in Men in Blue’s 40-run win over Hong Kong Circumspect Kohli comes good with an unbeaten half-century in Men in Blue’s 40-run win over Hong Kong India finished its Asia Cup Group ‘A’ campaign with an easy 40-run win over Hong Kong at Dubai International Cricket […]

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Gaming software developer Unity in talks to spin off China unit

[ad_1] Two sources claimed Unity wanted strategic investors to join a business valued at more than $1 billion Two sources claimed Unity wanted strategic investors to join a business valued at more than $1 billion Unity Software Inc, the U.S. developer best known for software used to design video games, is in talks to spin […]

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Alibaba to seek primary listing in Hong Kong, adding to its New York Stock Exchange listing

[ad_1] Alibaba, China’s biggest e-commerce platform, aims to be a dual-primary listed company on NYSE and HKSE Alibaba, China’s biggest e-commerce platform, aims to be a dual-primary listed company on NYSE and HKSE Alibaba, China’s biggest e-commerce company, said Tuesday that it would apply for a primary listing in Hong Kong. (Sign up to our […]

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