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Down And Out / Trade Winds
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Down And Out / Trade Winds

2025-05-12

<Down And Out> Prices of Hong Kong commercial property, including retail space, has dropped by 38% since 2018. Investors of some assets are coming under immense pressure to sell to repay their loan amid pressure from banks. <Trade Winds> Is there any clarity regarding the tariff situation 100 days after US President Donald Trump started his presidency?

Runaway Train / Made In China Tax
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Runaway Train / Made In China Tax

2025-05-05

<Runaway Train> There are 20,000 school dropouts in Hong Kong. A special program was initiated by an NGO in 2020 to not only identify these teenagers, but also offer adventure education for these high-risk dropouts, so that they stay motivated and interested in learning. <Made In China Tax> Under the shadow of US tariff war against global trade partners, trade fair buyers and sellers are finding ways to survive.

Trading Places / Healthcare Up North

Trading Places / Healthcare Up North

2025-04-28

<Trading Places> Amid the on-going trade war between the US and its trading partners, businesses must strategize and re-position themselves to minimize any damage. KPMG's Anson Bailey looks at ways HK can find a way out. <Healthcare Up North> The government has been encouraging HK people to retire up north in Greater Bay Area cities. How can HK residents living in the Mainland meet their healthcare needs.

Falling Prices / Old Fashion, New Life

Falling Prices / Old Fashion, New Life

2025-04-21

<Falling Prices> The government recently lowered the stamp duty for buyers of residential and non-residential properties that cost $4 million or below, to $100 in order to reinvigorate the weakened property market. Is it working? <Old Fashion, New Life> Worn clothes don't necessarily have to go to the landfill. Some people have discovered new ways to old fashion into new trends.

Art For Art's Sake / Recyclable Wearable

Art For Art's Sake / Recyclable Wearable

2025-04-14

<Art For Art's Sake> Hong Kong's largest international art fair, Art Basel concluded with a bang, with many multi-million-dollar pieces picked up by art lovers and galleries from all over the world. <Recyclable Wearable> Old clothes can be recycled and donated. But processing them for the secondary market can be labor intensive and time consuming.

Fans Favorites / Match Made in Powerpoint
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Fans Favorites / Match Made in Powerpoint

2025-04-07

<Fans Favorites> After more than 40 years in the heart of Hong Kong Island, the Rugby Sevens moved across the harbor into a 50,000-seat stadium, as one of the first marquee events hosted inside the brand-new Kai Tak Sports Park. <Match Made in Powerpoint> Despite the high number of dating apps available, finding love seems to be getting more difficult. Some people are opting to go offline in hopes of getting a perfect match.

Fans Favorites / Match Made in Powerpoint
00:23:53

Fans Favorites / Match Made in Powerpoint

2025-04-07

<Fans Favorites> After more than 40 years in the heart of Hong Kong Island, the Rugby Sevens moved across the harbor into a 50,000-seat stadium, as one of the first marquee events hosted inside the brand-new Kai Tak Sports Park. <Match Made in Powerpoint> Despite the high number of dating apps available, finding love seems to be getting more difficult. Some people are opting to go offline in hopes of getting a perfect match.

Dry And Sober / Our Urban Canvas
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Dry And Sober / Our Urban Canvas

2025-03-31

<Dry And Sober> A low alcohol or even alcohol-free lifestyle has become so popular in Hong Kong that demand for alternatives is increasing. Some businesses are benefitting from this trend. <Our Urban Canvas> From graffiti to street art, public acceptance of wall paintings is much higher than 10 years ago, according to organizer of this year's HKWALLS Festival.

Dry And Sober / Our Urban Canvas
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Dry And Sober / Our Urban Canvas

2025-03-31

<Dry And Sober> A low alcohol or even alcohol-free lifestyle has become so popular in Hong Kong that demand for alternatives is increasing. Some businesses are benefitting from this trend. <Our Urban Canvas> From graffiti to street art, public acceptance of wall paintings is much higher than 10 years ago, according to organizer of this year's HKWALLS Festival.

Sunset On Sunbeam
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Sunset On Sunbeam

2025-03-24

US President Donald Trump is imposing tariffs on major trading partners. We talk to economists to find out how it may impact China's and Hong Kong's economy as well as listed companies. <Sunset On Sunbeam> The only commercial Cantonese opera theatre in Hong Kong has decided to close its doors for good after 52 years.

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