Adrian Cheng, former scion of Hong Kong’s NWD, expands K11 brand in Xiamen
Adrian Cheng Chi-kong, former heir apparent to Hong Kong’s New World Development (NWD), is expanding his K11 cultural retail business in mainland China, launching a venture of his own as his family’s property group grapples with heavy debt. Xiamen K11 Select, developed by Cheng’s K11 by AC Group along with state-owned Xiamen Rail Transit Group in the city in the southeastern province of Fujian, has attracted more than 2 million visits since its opening on September 22, with sales rising 32 per...
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Sincere to close Central department store after 126 years as lease expires
Hong Kong’s first Chinese-owned department store, Sincere, will close its historic branch in the city’s central business district in December after 126 years of retail history. The company revealed, however, that it would seek a new location in Central or Sheung Wan. Sincere announced on Sunday that the flagship store would shut in early December after lease renewal talks with the landlord broke down ahead of the tenancy expiring on December 31. “As a result, the Central store will cease...
Man suffers facial injuries in attack after altercation with group of strangers
A man suffered facial injuries in an attack after an altercation broke out with a group of strangers.
Kathmandu-Dhangadhi airfares rise to Rs 22,000 amid festive rush
Key Takeaways: One-way Kathmandu-Dhangadhi fares have risen to over Rs 22,000 Normal ticket prices of around Rs 10,800 are no longer available Airlines cite heavy festive-seas...
Staff save player's life days after town's new padel courts open
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Driver faces trial three years after fatal A20 crash
A motorist accused of killing his friend during a fatal crash denied causing his death by careless driving when he appeared in court.
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10 years, RM1b more: Audit lays bare Pan Borneo Sabah highway woes
Weaknesses in project planning and implementation among contributing factors.
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Loke pans PAS info chief for 'moving N Sembilan goalposts'
DAP chief says the issue was that excos swore fealty to Tuanku Muhriz before moving to depose the ruler.
Former prince Andrew takes police to court over arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking British police to court over his arrest in relation to the Epstein files.
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Refugee healthcare comes at a price - MPs push for insurance, cost-sharing
We need sustainable financing approach to reduce govt's financial burden - Leong.
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PAC: RM130.8m bail money invested in operator's name, e-Jamin had no contract for years
No formal contractual agreement with the government since 2020 - Mas Ermieyati.
Beaches closed after whale carcass removed
A Perth suburb has closed all of its beaches after high levels of E. coli were found five days after the removal of a rotting whale carcass.
