... the economy. This is exactly what happened in the early 2000s. If Cohn gets his way, the consequences will be similar: disaster. Since 2008, the global financial system has become more concentrated i ...More
EJ Insight2017-03-01
... rie brand My Heart Bodibra Group Ltd., swimming pool contractor Hao Bai International (Cayman) Ltd. and knitwear supplier Speed Apparel Holding Ltd. also announced this week they will let plans for GE ...More
EJ Insight2017-03-01
... te." "For my friends in Russia, this resolution is very appropriate," US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley told the council after the vote. "It is a sad day on the Security Council when mem ...More
EJ Insight2017-03-01
... Jenkins. “My love to La La Land, my love to everybody." It was the first time in living memory that such a major mistake had been made at the Academy Awards, Hollywood's biggest night. "Is that the cr ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-27
After joining a food tour in Sicily, my partners and I decided to set off on our own to explore other parts of Italy. We had two free days to take it easy before returning to Hong Kong, and so we deci ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-24
... jungle in my sight. But here, following the path on the left would lead me to the top of Kowloon Peak, from which Sai Kung would be in the east, East Kowloon and Tathong Channel in the south and Victo ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-24
... people of my age will be able to remember the dark days of Hong Kong between the 50s and the 70s, when our police force was so corrupt and brutal that cops were often referred to by average citizens a ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-23
... ade ago. "My sister decided to invest only in parking space," said Tong, noting that car parks were in excess supply and numerous developers were eager to sell, offering an opportunity for buyers to s ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-22
... oo echoes my view, which I have been repeating over and over again recently in my column, that Woo, who has been shrugged off by many across our political spectrum as a long shot in the race, is indee ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-22
... , this is my game plan. Since exposure control is of paramount importance in this situation, I have trimmed my portfolio from last Thursday. At the same time, I maintain my derivative positions (mostl ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-21
... obal economy and a web of alliances among countries committed to democracy, human rights and the rule of law. If there is a silver lining in the Trump cloud, it is a new sense of solidarity over core ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-21
... odd thing my friend discovered about Hong Kong was from the dinner talk when I joked about the recent blooper of chief executive contender Carrie Lam. The former No. 2 official became the city’s laugh ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-20
... rvice, in my view, is almost unrivalled. For example, in the entrance of a Haidilao restaurant, there is always an entertainment area where customers can enjoy internet access, board games and even ma ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-20
... he US? In my opinion, the biggest loser perhaps would be the Democratic Party, because the secession of California would immediately cost it a decisive 55 Electoral College Votes, making it virtually ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-20
One day recently, as I was making my way back to Hong Kong after a Macau trip, I got a call from a friend who insisted that I meet up with him at Sanka (山下). For those of you who don't know, Sanka is ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-17
... intense, my clothes, no matter how often I washed them, always had the smell of salted fish and shrimp paste.” Making salted fish is more about perseverance than skills, Chui said, but ultimately it ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-17
... overcome my dependence and indulgence in the drink. I remember asking a patient of mine to quit smoking and drinking. Now I realize how difficult it was. Coffee contains caffeine, which is a natural ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-17
... Based on my years of experiences of getting along with teenagers, I would like to summarize in an acronym the tips for communication: REAL. Respect: Parents should respect their children's boundary l ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-17
When the waiter took out a steak on a trolley, I couldn’t believe what I saw. “Oh, my God, how can that be possible?” I said to my male companions. It was almost three inches thick with a surface area ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-17
... ons. Take my own case. I have been diagnosed with heart disease but the illness hasn't stopped me from becoming an enthusiastic endurance runner. Endurance running is quite a fascinating sport that is ...More
EJ Insight2017-02-17
