BUSINESS
Bye-bye Wellcome: Biggest and best supermarket will close in three weeks
It is official: Wellcome, Sai Kung’s biggest and best, conveniently located supermarket, will close on 25 February. […]
BUSINESS
BUSINESS
Market at Hang Hau re-opens as far more attractive place for shop operators and customers
It is hard to believe that a Hong Kong wet market could be described as splendid, a joy to visit. Go take a look at the new market at Hang Hau, re-opened on 30 January. […]
BUSINESS
Wellcome supermarket to close after Chinese New Year, alert reader learns from Dairy Farm
The big Wellcome supermarket in Sai Kung will close after Chinese New Year, Graham Eckersley reports. […]
BUSINESS
Casa restaurant group seeks investors but will carry on, James Bradshaw says
More changes afoot at Casa and Cena; major shareholder looking to sell out, and old menu items to be brought back. […]
BUSINESS
French expat in Sai Kung develops digital business benefiting helpers and employers
French entrepreneur, Edouard Muller, has spent two years developing a digital business called HelperPlace to connect helpers and employers. […]
PROPERTY
Opening of waterfront hotel to be delayed until 2019
Sai Kung’s new waterfront hotel will not open until the first half of 2019 as ownership, name, decor and design are yet to be agreed by Shaw Brothers and investors. […]
BUSINESS
Get ready to pay more at the Post Office
The cost of posting an ordinary letter locally will rise from $1.70 to $2.00 on 1 January, the Hong Kong Post Office announced. This is the first postage stamp price rise in four years. The post office cited severe competition and increasing costs. […]
BUSINESS
The Diner sets new Sai Kung record: Shortest-lived restaurant
The Diner, an American Diner situated along Po Tung Road, closes after just 5 months from high rents, poor marketing, and low sales. […]
BUSINESS
Family of world's largest toy maker behind boutique hotel opening soon
The Pier Hotel, said to be opening in January, turns out to be owned by the family of Francis Choi Chee-ming, the world’s largest toy manufacturer. […]
BUSINESS
After 17 years, Italiano's says "Addio, amici"
Italiano’s will close at the end of December. […]