Welcome to wine country Nov 3, 2009
"My first reaction was, 'Where are the grapes located? Where do people have so much space in Hong Kong to grow grapes?'" said Frank Schuetzendorf, the food and beverage director for the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel ... --Frank Schuetzendorf, Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel ... Schuetzendorf of the Kowloon Shangri-La hotel tasted some of the wine a few months ago. (CNN -- International)
Soon, world's tallest hotel in Hong Kong Oct 28, 2009
The hotel, with 312 guest rooms, will look out over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour from Kowloon where the ICC building is being completed. Currently, the world's tallest hotels are the 333-metre, 72-floor Rose Hotel in Dubai, followed by the 330-metre, 105-floor Ryogyong Hotel in Pyongyang and the 321-metre Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. (India Times)
Nail-biting landings andharrowing takeoffs Oct 27, 2009
In fact, cities are often tough: for years (73, to be exact), the honor of the worlds most harrowing airport was reserved for Hong Kongs Kai Tak, whose single runway was jammed in between Victoria Harbor and densely populated Kowloon. Pilots had to battle crosswinds and fly a complicated curved approach, all while dodging mountains and high-rises. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Hong Kong law under Beijings shadow Oct 23, 2009
Freelance photographer Richard Jones, who was snapping pictures of Grace Mugabe as she left the five-star Kowloon Shangri-la Hotel, charges that Zimbabwe's first lady flew into a rage and ordered her bodyguard to hold him while she struck him repeatedly. Jones suffered cuts and bruises on his head and face, which he says were caused by the diamond rings the first lady was wearing. (Asia Times Online)
Property too hot to handle in Hong Kong Oct 23, 2009
"The price of a 530-square-foot apartment in Tuen Mun I visited has risen by about 20% to more than HK$1 million from a year ago. I'm afraid it may be at its peak price, so I dare not to buy it,'' she said. Prices have been rising since January, according to local real estate agents. For example, in Mei Foo Sun Chuen, a large private housing estate in Kowloon, the average asking price rose by 26% to HK$4,194 per square foot last month from HK$3,320 in January, according to Ricacorp Properties.... (Asia Times Online)
Henderson Offers Hong Kong Apartment at Asian Record Price of $46 Million Oct 14, 2009
A one-bedroom apartment in Hong Kongs Kowloon district sold for a record HK$24. 5 million, Centaline Property Agency Ltd. said last month. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Hong Kong's luxury living draws mainland Chinese Oct 4, 2009
HONG KONG (AFP) - Mainland Chinese once fled to the slums of Hong Kong's Kowloon to escape poverty, war and communism but many mainlanders in the district these days are seeking swimming pools and harbour views ... Their tastes are also reshaping the market, with Kowloon fast becoming the prime site for expensive apartments, supplanting traditionally pricey areas on Hong Kong island like the Peak and the Mid-Levels ... Such buyers, who typically pay in cash, are not just lured by the views of... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Hong Kong: The World's Most Expensive Real Estate? Sep 24, 2009
Just last week a penthouse apartment located in a new tower built not far from the Cullinan in Hong Kong's Kowloon district sold for $3. 16 million. (Time.com)
* Hong Kong through kids eyes Sep 19, 2009
But for a wilder day out, we headed east beyond Kowloons high-rises to Sai Kung Country Park, and joined a bunch of expats on a hired party junk ... The iconic old green and white Star ferries still ply between Hong Kong island and Tsim Sha Tsui, in Kowloon, as they have for more than a century. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* JOHNNY NEIHU'S NEWS WATCH: Crime, punishment K panda robots Sep 19, 2009
3pm: Nathan Road, Kowloon. Bought fake Rolexes for new Cabinet. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Record prices: Sep 18, 2009
The properties, the biggest at the Cullinan development in the Kowloon district, were priced at HK$50,000 ($7,400) a square foot when Sun Hung Kai started selling units at the project in February. The Cullinan has 825 units and at 270 metres will be Hong Kong's tallest residential building. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Greenspan Bubble Theory Draws 4.8 Million Shrugs Sep 16, 2009
Exhibit A: A one-bedroom apartment in Kowloon sold for a record HK$24. 5 million ($3. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
6 die in skyscraper elevator shaft plunge Sep 14, 2009
Speaking at the scene in the Kowloon district, Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang told reporters the men fell after the platform they were working on collapsed in the elevator shaft. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Kowloon Development 2009 Underlying Interim Net Profit Up 84% to HK$883 Million Sep 9, 2009
Hong Kong, Sept 9, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - Kowloon Development Company Limited ("Kowloon Development" or "the Group"; stock code: 34) today announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2009 (the "Review Period") ... During the Review Period, Polytec Asset brought in a net profit of HK$514 million for Kowloon Development, representing a 282% increase y-o-y ... Mr Or Wai Sheun, Chairman of Kowloon Development, said, "Since 2H 2008, economic activities were severely... (JCN Network, Japan)
China (Shenzhen) International Industrial Fair 2009 -- China's Premier Light Industry Fair to be Held in Shenzhen Next Month Sep 8, 2009
" To facilitate the exchange of industry ideas, a series of conferences and forums will be held to promote discussions among industry experts and business leaders during the four day event. A full range of supporting facilities and services are available to buyers and exhibitors. Moreover, the first 1,000 overseas buyers attending the event will be provided with two-night free accommodation and meals, sourcing support, business matching, warehousing and logistics arrangement. As to... (PR Newswire)
Rent soars for HongKong cage dwellers Sep 3, 2009
One cage landlord, surnamed Wong, leases out his 700 sq ft flat to 12 cagemen in Sham Shui Po, an aging urban area on Kowloon, the part of Hong Kong on mainland China. Demand for his cage homes is on the rise, due to the financial crisis, he said. (Asia Times Online)
Property market on robust revival Aug 31, 2009
A number of local property veterans jumped on the bandwagon, engaging in batch acquisitions in The HarbourSide in Kowloon Station. One acquired 12 units for about HK$100mil and another bought six units for HK$90mil. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hong Kong holds torch-relay for 2009 EAG Aug 30, 2009
The torch relay for the 2009 East Asia Games (EAG) was held here on Saturday at a ceremony in the Kowloon Park with the participation of a 500-strong crowd. Veteran cyclist Wong Kam-po started the torch-relay and 65 torch-bearers traveled across the city and received a wild cheer from the citizens of Hong Kong. (People's Daily Online, China)
Japan wants yen to be the anchor of Asia Aug 27, 2009
west kowloon cultural district authority. based in hong kong. (Yahoo News -- Asian Economy)
Kowloon Development Acquires Two Projects from Parent at a Discounted Aggregate Consideration of HK$857 million Aug 17, 2009
Hong Kong, Aug 17, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - Kowloon Development Company Limited ("Kowloon Development" or "the Group"; stock code: 34) announced that the Group entered into an agreement with Polytec Holdings International Limited, the parent company of the Group. Kowloon Development will acquire the two property development projects from the parent company at a discount of 20%-37 ... Mr Or Wai Sheun, Chairman of Kowloon Development commented on the acquisition and said, "Given the gradual economy... (JCN Network, Japan)
The World's Highest Hotel...But Not for Long! Aug 12, 2009
The Park Hyatt had best make use of the "world's highest hotel" title while it can because once the International Commerce Center is finished in Kowloon, Hong Kong, Ritz-Carlton are going to open a 300-room, 7-star hotel that will be even higher up. Potayto potarto, the view from both will be staggering. (BusinessWeek)
Hong Kong profile Jul 1, 2009
Britain later added parts of the Kowloon peninsula and the many smaller islands surrounding Hong Kong to its holdings. In the 19th and 20th centuries Hong Kong's population was boosted by the arrival of hundreds of thousands of migrants from China, many of whom were fleeing domestic upheavals. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
The Vagabond Travelers Dream Jun 26, 2009
Arriving in Hong Kong airport at 11:05 PM after about 20 hours flying time, our next scheduled activity was in downtown Hong Kong (Kowloon) at 9:00 AM. We didnt have time for jet lag-the word was sleep during flight time and/or when you get home. So much to see and experience, even Marco Polo couldnt have caught us; and Singapore was the island Ol Marco missed. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Wonder cities of the Far East; Asias gateways to the Orient Jun 5, 2009
From the air Hong Kong and the Kowloon Peninsula are both quite visible and outstanding ... We stayed in one-of-the new top-class hotels in Kowloon, almost next door to the Grand Dame, Peninsula, where it is said that anyone who is anyone has high tea-which we did. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
* China destroys culture, Hong Kong cares Jun 1, 2009
Two weeks ago I visited heritage sites in Hong Kong now being meticulously protected by the local Chinese government X including such relics of British rule as the central prison, the Tai O police station and Kowloon magistrates court ... The council houses are to be youth hostels, and Kowloon magistracy a US college. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
HotelTravel.com's Sizzling Summer Deals Sweep Across Asia May 26, 2009
Many visitors prefer to stay in Kowloon; it is tough to beat the US$125 room rate at the lovely four-star. For shopping, try the four-star in famous Nathan Road, where HotelTravel. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
* History will declare Mr Ma a criminal May 15, 2009
The British would have been unable to prevent the CCP from using military force against Hong Kong, while Hong Kong Island and Kowloon had become inseparable from the New Territories and could not declare independence. However, the British tried their best to obtain rights for the people of Hong Kong. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Tech jailed for stealing sex-with-starlet photos May 13, 2009
Sze was convicted at an earlier hearing at Hong Kong's Kowloon City Court of three counts of obtaining access to a computer with dishonest intent. He was sentenced in Hong Kong to eight and a half months in prison on each charge with the jail terms to run concurrently. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Star heritage May 8, 2009
So intense and loving is the aura that still surrounds Bruce Lee that it also extends to an average two-storey house in a Hong Kong suburb called Kowloon Tong. Donation. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
China adopts, defends strict quarantine May 6, 2009
T98 train connecting Kowloon and Beijing arrived here Tuesday. This was the first arrival of a train from Hong Kong in Beijing since the first human influenza A/H1N1 case was confirmed in Hong Kong, south China, on May 1. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hotel's bad luck May 5, 2009
First documented SARS case in 2003 was a guest at sister hotel in Kowloon ... During his one-night stay at a Kowloon hotel the doctor, who had been treating patients with an unusual respiratory ailment, fell ill himself ... The Metropark Hotel in Kowloon. (CNN -- International)
Outbreaks pose bad luck for Chinese firm May 5, 2009
First documented SARS case in 2003 was a guest at sister hotel in Kowloon ... The Metropark Hotel in Kowloon. (CNN -- World)
* Technician found guilty in Edison Chen photo scandal Apr 30, 2009
At yesterdays hearing in Hong Kongs Kowloon City Court, Sze was convicted of three counts of obtaining access to a computer with dishonest intent. He had denied all charges. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Hong Kong trams change driver Apr 10, 2009
That's strategically why we chose to start in Hong Kong," said Charrade. There was a trend back towards tram systems - a more environmentally friendly mode of transport - and the mainland would need trams in the future, he said. The "less than 100 million euros" (US$133 million) Veolia is paying Wharf for the Hong Kong Tramways stake is pocket change for the French company, whose networks carry more than 2.7 billion passengers per year, earning 6 billion euros in revenue in 2008. But giving... (Asia Times Online)
Film star sex photos trial begins Apr 10, 2009
Sze Ho-chun, 24, pleaded not guilty at Kowloon City Court to copying the pictures from Mr Chen's laptop at the repair shop where he worked. Photos of Mr Chen with a string of celebrities - which he admits taking - were put on the internet last year. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Sex photo scandal: HK techie denies he stole pics Apr 8, 2009
Computer technician Dicky Sze Ho-chun walks out of the Kowloon city law court building yesterday ... The trial at the Kowloon City Magistracy is expected to last another 10 days. (Xinhuanet, China)
* World News Quick Take Mar 29, 2009
The project involves the restoration of Lees former house in the Kowloon Tong district of Hong Kong, plus the possibility of building an adjacent cinema and library, the newspaper said. The competition has been agreed upon after talks between the government and the two-story villas owner, Yu Panglin, who has agreed to donate the property, which is valued at HK$100 million (US$12. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Zimbabwe: Grace Mugabe Gets Diplomatic Immunity for Assault Charge Mar 24, 2009
In January Grace flew into a rage after Richard Jones took pictures of her as she left the five-star Kowloon Shangri-la Hotel, with a female friend and a bodyguard. The bodyguard pinned the photographer to the ground while the first lady struck him repeatedly in the face. (allAfrica.com)
Urban thrills where East meets West Mar 10, 2009
A clear morning will reveal the city's high-rise buildings and skyscrapers unfurled below, with Kowloon and the green and mountainous New Territories in the middle distance ... Head towards the piers to catch the to Kowloon. (CNN)
Exchanging ideas: Chinese principal visits North Andover High School Mar 6, 2009
Last weekend the Scuzzarellas also took Zhang to a Dramafest performance featuring North Andover students at Ipswich High School, to lunch at Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus because they have a number of Chinese waiters and to a North Andover High School basketball game. He is a big basketball fan and was cheering along with the rest of the North Andover fans, says Scuzzarella, who also cooked him a typical Thanksgiving dinner. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Priceless and tickled pink Mar 4, 2009
Adamant that there is so much more to Hong Kong than shopping, our hostess at the new Novotel Hong Kong Nathan Road Kowloon hotel suggests we see the pink dolphins ... The lure of retail in Hong Kong is intense and the Novotel Nathan Road is perfectly placed, in the heart of Kowloon and not far from my favourite retail precinct, Mongkok. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Mugabe's Hong Kong hideaway Feb 28, 2009
She is studying at City University in Kowloon. Mugabe reputedly paid 30% above the market price for the property, one of only two within the development that boasts 372 square meters of living space in a city where apartments half that size are par for the course for average rich and famous locals. (Asia Times Online)
British Influence Persists In Hong ... Feb 26, 2009
Great Britain gained control of Hong Kong after the 1st Opium War in 1842 and Kowloon in 1860 ... British street and place names are legion on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon ... Victoria as in Harbour between Kowloon and Hong Kong, as in Park and Queen's College on the north side, and as in Peak, the highest on the island. (Suite101.com)
Junketing around the Junction, Feb. 12 Feb 13, 2009
While in Hong Kong she visited Kowloon Park, where she watched natives practice kung fu. In Guangzhou, she visited the city s pearl and jade markets, an historic cemetery and several other shopping centers. (Concord Journal, MA)
