Hong Kong
Which web site has the most inexpensive hotel fees? A new analyze when compared charges to obtain out
A lot of travelers try out to save cash by looking the world-wide-web for cheaper hotel prices. But a new study implies it could not be really worth the time — at least in some places. The vacation insurance comparison web page InsureMyTrip as opposed prices for 950 motels in 19 world wide metropolitan areas […]
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How do people in Asia-Pacific feel about travel right now? It depends on where they live
For the most part, residents of Asia-Pacific can travel again. But some are more confident about packing their bags than others. Travel confidence is “diverse and nuanced” in the region, according to a new survey commissioned by the travel website Booking.com. Some 11,000 people in the region were polled about their comfort levels and concerns, […]
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Macao’s Covid outbreak shuts most businesses and restaurants, but casinos stay open
Macao’s government relies on casinos for over 80% of its income, with most of the population employed directly or indirectly by the casino industry. Dragon For Real | Moment | Getty Images The world’s biggest gambling hub Macao began its second day of mass Covid-19 testing on Monday, with banks, schools, government services and other […]
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As one of Asia’s global hubs moves to reopen, another remains mired in restrictions
People queue up for Covid-19 nucleic acid tests on April 28, 2022 in Hong Kong. While Singapore has steadily moved to reopen in recent months, Hong Kong remains mired in restrictions that critics say are costing it business and talent, with Singapore a prime beneficiary. Chen Yongnuo | China News Service | Getty Images When […]
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Thousands of people are leaving Hong Kong — and now it’s clear where they’re going
They stuck it out during the political protests of 2019. Then they lasted through nearly two years of pandemic. But this year, they say they’ve had enough. Residents of Hong Kong are leaving the city in droves in 2022 — not because they want to, several told CNBC, but because Covid restrictions and what they see […]
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Four ‘dream jobs’ for people who love to travel
Many people occasionally travel for work. But for some, travel is at the heart of their jobs. CNBC Travel spoke with people from four industries about occupations where working from home — or an office for that matter — isn’t an option. A year of travel Name: Sebastian ModakJob: Former New York Times “52 Places […]
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Hong Kong central bank steps in to support weakening currency, in first intervention since Oct. 2020
People wearing face masks walk by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on March 4, 2020 in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority bought HK$1.586 billion ($202 million) from the market on Thursday to stop the local currency weakening and breaking its peg to the U.S. dollar, the de-facto central bank’s first intervention in 18 […]
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It would be a ‘big stretch’ to describe Hong Kong’s election as genuine, says consultancy
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email David Dodwell of Strategic Access says it’s apposite that the government in China itself is calling it a “democracy with Hong Kong characteristics.” Source
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Hong Kong residents are flocking to Singapore, snapping up rental homes
Stifled by strict Covid restrictions in Hong Kong, residents from the financial hub are continuing to move to its rival, Singapore. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images SINGAPORE — After eight years in Hong Kong, Jonathan Benarr is giving up that city for a new set of attractions — in Singapore. “Hong Kong was […]
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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won’t seek second term in office
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam listens to reporters’ questions during a press conference on March 21, 2022 in Hong Kong, China. Vincent Yu | Getty Images News | Getty Images Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam will not be pursuing a second term in office, she said during a press conference on Monday. This […]
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