Private club 1880 Singapore has abruptly closed down, two weeks after its cash-strapped Hong Kong branch folded, with its founder citing falling attendance and a decrease in spending by members, the Post has learned. In a letter sent to members on Monday at midnight and seen by the Post, founder Marc Nicolson said its local…
Private club 1880 in Singapore has abruptly closed down, two weeks after its cash-strapped Hong Kong branch folded, with its founder citing falling attendance and decreased spending by members for its demise, the Post has learned. In a letter sent to members on Monday at midnight and seen by the Post, founder Marc Nicolson said…
Members of 1880 Hong Kong, a Singapore-based private club that recently shut down after only seven months in operation, have been offered a luxury lifeline by landlord Swire Properties. The club told members on Thursday that they would be able to have joining fees waived for The Refinery, a club in Swire’s Taikoo Place that…
Doha: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari emphasized the deep relations between the State of Qatar and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, particularly in trade and investments, noting that there are venues of cooperation between business sectors of both countries to strengthen trade and capitalize on…
Travel and hospitality March 27, 2025 Multimedia artist Phoebe Hui Phoebe Hui unveils “Lunar Rainbow” on The Peninsula Hong Kong’s façade, commissioned for its Art in Resonance 2025 program. Image credit: The Peninsula Hotels By Luxury Daily News Service The Peninsula Hotels, owned and operated by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH), is launching…
Hong Kong is back! OK, that might be a touch too enthusiastic, but the city is starting to finally recover from the lagging effects of one of the harshest COVID-19 lockdowns in the world, that only fully came to an end in January 2023. Incoming tourism numbers are on the up, events and conferences are…
DOHA: World Obesity Day is an annual event celebrated on March 4 each year. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), this day is dedicated to strengthening global efforts to raise awareness about the impact of obesity on public health. Obesity is considered one of the greatest challenges of modern times as it is associated…
Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim confirmed that the National Sport Day reflects Qatar’s commitment to promoting public health and turning sports into a daily practice and a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, which seeks to reach the highest level of quality…
Photo taken on January 18, 2025 shows old village houses in the 300-year-old seaside Kuk Po village at the edge of Hong Kong as scores of visitors descend on the place as the city seeks to diversify its tourism offerings with glimpses of history and lush nature. Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP Hong Kong:…
Beth Narain turns 78 in October and is relishing every moment that she has – to teach Pilates, dance to her favourite Motown, pop and classical tunes, spend time with friends, watch her favourite TV shows, and attend the ballet and live music performances. “I work every day – I’ve been teaching Pilates at Pure…