Office design is an investment, not a cost. You may have heard that we spend one-third of our lives sleeping, but do you know work also takes up a similar portion of our lives? An average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime; therefore, it’s no exaggeration to say that the office … Read more
hollywood victory The Movies, Stars, and Stories of World War II By Christian Blauvelt. 228 pp. Running Press, 2021, $30. When America marched off to war following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, so did Hollywood. Actors, directors, screenwriters and movie moguls did their part by producing morale-boosting movies and documentaries, entertaining troops, selling war … Read more
All you sweet-toothed Londoners eagerly awaiting your next sugar hit, rejoice! It could come sooner than you think. The online dessert delivery game has never been stronger, and you can now get all the pies, brownies, cakes and cookies you like (and in some wild flavors too) at the click of a button. So, if … Read more
How can geospatial technologies lend a helping hand in providing a better virtual experience and shaping a more productive future? When you are lost on the street, you will probably use your phone and check your favorite navigation app to find the correct route. The whole process is so effortless that you may not realize … Read more
The author showing what kind of obstacles face walkers and cyclists along the Thames. Image: Reclaim Our River The River Thames is one of the greatest natural wonders of our nation. But anyone who has walked the Thames Path through east London will know how frustrating it is — blocked by 1980s residential developments or … Read more
By Beiyi Seow Newly married and with his first child on the way, auto worker Wang wanted to move into the apartment he bought in Wuhan three years ago but those hopes were dashed by China’s ballooning property crisis. Saddled with $300,000 in debt and with his unit nowhere near completion, the 34-year-old decided he … Read more
Hong Kong’s population has dipped by 1.6 percent to around 7.29 million, with more than 113,000 residents leaving the city in the past year, according to government figures. The year-on-year drop was the largest percentage decline over a 12-month period since records began in 1961. The Census and Statistics Department released the latest mid-year population … Read more
A weekly round-up of London’s rail transport news… The image above is from August 2013: The day a huge power cut left thousands trapped on tube trains London Underground The Victoria Line was crowned the noisiest on the Transport for London (TfL) network after it received the highest number of complaints from passengers, drivers and … Read more
If working from home is not your thing, having an office space with conference rooms, a receptionist, phone booths, high speed internet, networking events and a flexible working environment might be a good idea. Finding an office to rent is not that easy in Hong Kong as there are literally hundreds of possibilities and various … Read more
People all over the world observe a moon festival during the autumn, during which the fullest moon of the year appears and there is a major harvesting time for farmers. Ancient Chinese people worshiped the full moon as thanks for an abundant autumn harvest. Today, the holiday is still observed as a time to reunite … Read more