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☆ A memorable bizcation requires a unique blend of work and play. Hong Kong is the perfect destination to make it happen.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Sponsor Post | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

When the sun sets in Hong Kong, the sprawling urban metropolis transitions from work to play. Arguably the world's best "bizcation" destination, Hong Kong offers endless activities once business travelers close their laptops for the day. Hong Kong Tourism BoardTo add a bit of mystery into your bizcation, consider exploring Hong Kong's speakeasies. Hong Kong Tourism BoardBut that's not the only attraction lighting up Hong Kong. A memorable bizcation requires a unique blend of work and play — and Hong Kong is the perfect destination to make it happen.

Persons: Hong, Chef Danny Yip, Vicky Cheng, it's, Chai, Noodle, speakeasies, that's, Luna Organizations: Network, Hong Kong's, Argo, Hong Kong Tourism Board, former Marine Police Headquarters, Hong Kong Tourism Board Hong, Insider Studios Locations: Hong Kong, there's, Hong, Wing, Victoria, Clearwater Bay, Tai Hang

☆ P&G's beauty sales hurt by an unlikely headwind: A wastewater release in Japan
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

While Japan and the United Nations' nuclear watchdog said the move was safe, China retaliated by banning all seafood imported from Japan. Chinese consumers followed with boycotts on Japanese brands, including P&G's SK-II, fearing that their products would be tainted by radiation. While the brand took a hit in the previous quarter, P&G executives said SK-II is already seeing sales turn around. "Our consumer research indicates SK-II brand sentiment is improving, and we expect to see sequential improvement in the back half," CFO Andre Schulten said on the company's earnings conference call. CEO Jon Moeller also reminded investors that previous tensions between Japan and China have hurt SK-II's sales, but the brand always bounced back.

Persons: Gamble, Andre Schulten, Jon Moeller Organizations: Procter, SK, United Nations, G's SK Locations: Greater China, Japan, —, China

☆ Asia-Pacific stocks tumble ahead of China inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

August was marked by extremely hot temperatures in parts of China, prompting temporary power rationing in some regions. Asia-Pacific markets fell ahead of China's inflation and trade data for September. China is slated to release inflation numbers early Friday. Analysts polled by Reuters expect the country's consumer price index to climb 0.2% year-on-year, compared to 0.1% in the previous reading. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index looks set to drop, with futures at 17,911 compared to the HSI's close of 18,238.21.

Organizations: heatwave, Reuters, Nikkei Locations: China, Chongqing's, Asia, Pacific, Japan

☆ Kraken, Predators meet after disappointing openers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

October 11 - Opening night did not go the way either the Seattle Kraken or Nashville Predators had hoped. A few hours later, the Kraken lost 4-1 on the road against the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights. The Kraken failed to score on the ensuing five-minute power play and Vegas' Jack Eichel scored an empty-net goal. "That's where they gain all their momentum, their power play is elite. "We had some chances for sure, but their power play beat our power play.

Persons: Ryan O'Reilly, Dave Hakstol, We've, Vegas, Brandon Tanev's, Jonathan Marchessault, Tanev, Brett Howden, Hakstol, Jack Eichel, Jordan Eberle, Jared McCann, Philipp Grubauer, I'm, O'Reilly, Filip Forsberg, Andrew Organizations: Seattle, Nashville Predators, The Predators, Tampa, Stanley, Vegas Golden Knights, Golden Knights, Vegas, Nashville, Predators, Thomson Locations: Nashville, Seattle, Howden

☆ A look inside a $22.5 million Miami condo with insane luxury amenities
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-09 | by ( Ray Parisi | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

Turnberry Ocean Club ResidencesInside the Sky Club's fitness center where the treadmills come with impressive views. Turnberry Ocean Club ResidencesOutdoor sunset lounge Turnberry Ocean Club ResidencesAlso up on 32nd floor is a so-called dog retreat where lucky pooches can take in the ocean views and relieve themselves. Turnberry Ocean Club Residences / Leo DiazThe kitchen includes three islands and comes equipped with custom Italian-made cabinetry and high-end German appliances. A rendering of one of the Turnberry Ocean Club Residences' beach front cabanas. Turnberry Ocean Club Residences

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