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Small business confidence hits highest level since Biden took office

Small business confidence hits highest level since Biden took office

Economic optimism among business owners is rising as CNBC|SurveyMonkey’s quarterly small business confidence index hits its highest level since Joe Biden took office in 2021. Twenty-eight percent of small business owners say the current state of the economy is “excellent” or “good,” up five percentage points from the previous quarter. Still, inflation concerns remain and …

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Galaxy International Convention Center – Macau’s world-renowned landmark for culture and entertainment

Galaxy International Convention Center – Macau’s world-renowned landmark for culture and entertainment

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Accelerating Macau’s development into a ‘City of Sports’ with the unveiling of world-class events Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) is firmly aligned with the Macao SAR Government’s “1+4” Adequate Diversification Development Strategy aimed at achieving moderate economic diversification. With a strong focus on culture …

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Hong Kong’s rule-changing new capital investment entry scheme

Hong Kong’s rule-changing new capital investment entry scheme

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong has witnessed a remarkable surge in the growth of family businesses, particularly from the Asia-Pacific region. According to global property consultants Knight Frank, the number of ultra high net worth (UHNW) people in the region is growing faster than anywhere else …

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Taylor Swift’s Eras tour will bring .2 billion to the Australian economy in Melbourne alone

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour will bring $1.2 billion to the Australian economy in Melbourne alone

As Taylor Swift kicks off her Eras tour in Australia on Friday, Genevieve Milne will be among a legion of fans, providing what is likely to be only a fleeting boost to the economy. The 19-year-old student will spend about A$2,000 ($1,300) on tickets, flights and accommodation to see the show twice in Melbourne and …

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How young is too young for a skincare routine?  Gen Alpha beauty is on the rise, with celebrity kids like North West and Penelope Disick leading the way, and youngsters taking and sharing tips on TikTok

How young is too young for a skincare routine? Gen Alpha beauty is on the rise, with celebrity kids like North West and Penelope Disick leading the way, and youngsters taking and sharing tips on TikTok

Born into a world where smartphones are children’s toys of choice, members of Gen Alpha have a digital perspective that sets them apart. Social media platforms are not just sources of entertainment: they are an integral part of the social fabric, shaping the views and aspirations of young people – including when it comes to …

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How young is too young for a skincare routine?  Gen Alpha beauty is on the rise, with celebrity kids like North West and Penelope Disick leading the way, and youngsters taking and sharing tips on TikTok

How young is too young for a skincare routine? Gen Alpha beauty is on the rise, with celebrity kids like North West and Penelope Disick leading the way, and youngsters taking and sharing tips on TikTok

Born into a world where smartphones are children’s toys of choice, members of Gen Alpha have a digital perspective that sets them apart. Social media platforms are not just sources of entertainment: they are an integral part of the social fabric, shaping the views and aspirations of young people – including when it comes to …

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Mainland Chinese are only taking day trips to Hong Kong with an emphasis on saving money as the city loses appeal to southern rivals

Mainland Chinese are only taking day trips to Hong Kong with an emphasis on saving money as the city loses appeal to southern rivals

“Hong Kong’s overall appeal has weakened,” said Dickie Yip Chi-wai, president of the Hong Kong Association of Tourism Practitioners. “It used to be a shopping paradise, but now people can buy the same things on the mainland.” On mainland social media platforms Xiaohongshu, terms such as “Hong Kong for a Day” and “Tourist Special Forces” …

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Mainland Chinese are only taking day trips to Hong Kong with an emphasis on saving money as the city loses appeal to southern rivals

Mainland Chinese are only taking day trips to Hong Kong with an emphasis on saving money as the city loses appeal to southern rivals

“Hong Kong’s overall appeal has weakened,” said Dickie Yip Chi-wai, president of the Hong Kong Association of Tourism Practitioners. “It used to be a shopping paradise, but now people can buy the same things on the mainland.” On mainland social media platforms Xiaohongshu, terms such as “Hong Kong for a Day” and “Tourist Special Forces” …

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Hong Kong recorded 540,000 tourist trips in the first 3 days of the Lunar New Year holiday, but residents made 1.1 million outbound trips

Hong Kong recorded 540,000 tourist trips in the first 3 days of the Lunar New Year holiday, but residents made 1.1 million outbound trips

Tourists made more than 540,000 trips to Hong Kong in the first three days of the Lunar New Year holiday, about 76 percent of the level recorded in 2019 in pre-pandemic times. But residents took 1.1 million outbound trips in the same three-day period, twice the figure for arrivals. More than 310,000 arrivals were recorded …

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