The frenetic Hong Kong lifestyle and the boho beach vibe of Tulum, Mexico, could hardly be more different. But it was to this laid-back village, with its rustic, white-walled architecture and graceful Romanesque arches, that designer Frankie Leung’s mind was drawn when asked to infuse a relaxed groove into a typical Hong Kong apartment of…
According to Financial Times (FT), the Bezos Earth Fund was one of the largest funders of the SBTi which Bezos helped establish five years ago. The $18m grant from Earth fund, originally set to be a three-year commitment, was extended in 2021 but expired last year as planned. This financial support had been essential in…
Ecoceres, a spinoff from Hong Kong billionaire Lee Shau Kee’s gas supplier Towngas, makes environmentally-friendly jet fuel out of animal fat and used cooking oil. It has set its sights on becoming a leading producer of such fuel by the end of this year. As airlines around the world aim to mitigate their climate impact,…
US, UK, France, China, and Japan Lead the Global Tourism Boom with AI and Experiential Travel Driving a Above Two Hundred…
From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series. Handing out red packets filled with money is a Chinese new year tradition that dates back to the Han dynasty (206BC to AD220). Originally meant to…
Tourists in Hong Kong are flocking to the 300-year-old village of Kuk Po for respite from the city’s frenetic pace Peter PARKS Text size Photos by Peter Parks. Video by Yan Zhao Tourists in Hong Kong are flocking to the 300-year-old village of Kuk Po, whose decaying mansions and reed fields offer a respite from…
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Launch of Basic Standards: China introduces Basic Standards for corporate sustainability disclosures, aligning with global ESG frameworks. Full implementation is set for 2030. Voluntary Phase: Enterprises can voluntarily adopt the standards before mandatory compliance requirements are finalized, providing flexibility for businesses. Focus on Investors and Credibility: Final standards prioritize transparency for investors and creditors, addressing…
⮊ Canary Islands and Seville. Photographer: Gabriela Herman for Bloomberg Businessweek | ⮊ Portillo. Photographer: Pia Vergara | ⮊ Jaipur. Source: Raffles Hotels and Resorts | ⮊ Casa de Brasa at Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas. Source: Costa Palmas By Bloomberg Pursuits December 12, 2024 As much as travel writers hate to…
Major SAF Purchase: HSBC Hong Kong commits to a one-time purchase of 3,400 metric tonnes of SAF from EcoCeres, reducing lifecycle carbon emissions by 11,800 metric tonnes. Decarbonization Leadership: The partnership supports Hong Kong’s aspiration as a regional SAF hub, aligning with government policies and corporate net-zero ambitions. EcoCeres Innovation: SAF derived from waste-based biomass…