86 m. ago Going down: the acclaimed Japanese airport that’s sinking into the sea

Japan’s Kansai International Airport (KIX) has won international awards for its architectural design, efficiency and staff, and was recognised last year as the best airport in the world for baggage delivery after not mislaying a single item of luggage for a decade. Despite all the plaudits, KIX has a major drawback: it is sinking. Built on a man-made island in Osaka Bay, KIX was one of the largest construction and engineering projects ever undertaken in Japan. Made up of two islands, one...

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9 d. ago Step aside Shanghai, Hong Kong is China’s prize financial hub

When Yan Jun was looking around last year for a stock market to raise capital for his Beijing-based traffic-control software company, the engineer and chairman thought he was spoiled for choice. He could sell shares of his 10-year-old company AICT on one of the three mainland exchanges – Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen – that together make up the world’s second-biggest capital market, with a combined value of US$10 trillion, according to Bloomberg data. Or he could raise capital offshore by...

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9 d. ago Beijing Capital International Airport Co. Announces 2025 AGM Agenda

Beijing Capital International Airport Co. Announces 2025 AGM Agenda  TipRanks

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1 week ago Beijing blasts Australia for spreading “China threat” accusation

Beijing blasts Australia for spreading “China threat” accusation  Capital Brief

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2 w. ago Beijing Capital International Airport Announces Supervisor Resignation Amid Investigation

Beijing Capital International Airport Announces Supervisor Resignation Amid Investigation  TipRanks

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2 w. ago China stops Labubu, Molly doll smugglers as prices soar, fights reported overseas

Chinese customs authorities have repeatedly stopped suspected smugglers of Pop Mart toys, including its Labubu and Molly series, as prices for the dolls soar amid a global expansion for the Beijing-based retailer. Customs agents have intercepted undeclared toys multiple times from passengers “allegedly seeking to profit from resales”, China Daily reported. In one case, 318 toys were confiscated from three travellers at Changsha Huanghua International Airport in Hunan province, according to the...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong airport’s revamped Terminal 2 to open in stages from September

Hong Kong airport’s revamped second terminal will open in stages from September, starting with the debut of a coach hall, as part of the city’s efforts to up its game as an international aviation hub. The Airport Authority said on Monday that the first phase would involve the launch of the reconfigured terminal’s coach hall – a covered area with 41 parking spaces for limousines, tour buses and coaches. The move means all such existing services will be relocated under the same roof. Vivian Cheung...

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3 w. ago Beijing tech company demonstrates autonomous driving technology at Hong Kong International Airport

Beijing tech company demonstrates autonomous driving technology at Hong Kong International Airport  Dimsum Daily

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3 w. ago Beijing Capital Jiaye Property Services (HKG:2210) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To CN¥0.1578

Beijing Capital Jiaye Property Services (HKG:2210) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To CN¥0.1578  simplywall.st

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3 w. ago Beijing Capital Jiaye Property Services Announces AGM Results and Governance Changes

Beijing Capital Jiaye Property Services Announces AGM Results and Governance Changes  TipRanks

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3 w. ago China taps patient capital, deeper reforms to power innovation: Beijing scholar

China taps patient capital, deeper reforms to power innovation: Beijing scholar  bastillepost.com

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