Causeway Bay
Coverage of Causeway Bay in the Nexus archive.
- What’s a Burmese python doing in Causeway Bay? Expert links reptile to rain
A Burmese python was spotted in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay area, with an expert attributing its presence to recent heavy rains that may have driven wild animals into urban spaces. The snake was captured on camera by a jogger near Jardine Noonday Gun.
- Taobao’s first physical shop in Hong Kong to close after lease ends in October: sources
Taobao Hong Kong’s first furniture showroom in Tsim Sha Tsui mall will close in October when its lease expires, ending its offline furniture venture in the city after less than two years. The closure abandons plans to expand to a larger store in Causeway Bay with partner Papabo.
- Hong Kong’s roast meat chains expand as recovery in shop markets remains uneven
Hong Kong’s roast meat restaurant chains are expanding in tourist districts like Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, and Causeway Bay, while the broader retail property market shows uneven recovery and elevated vacancy rates. The number of siu mei restaurants specializing in Cantonese roasted meats has increased in these core shopping areas.
- Hong Kong police arrest driver after high-speed chase ends in 5-vehicle crash
Hong Kong police arrested a man suspected of dangerous driving and drug trafficking after he fled a traffic stop, leading to a high-speed chase across Hong Kong Island. The chase ended in a five-vehicle crash near Causeway Bay, injuring one person.
- Hong Kong prime office vacancy hits 7-month low on Central spillover demand
Hong Kong’s prime office vacancy rate fell to a seven-month low in May, driven by spillover demand from Central, where premium offices were nearly full. Tenants shifted to neighboring areas like Wan Chai and Causeway Bay, reducing vacancy there to 9.8%, the lowest in 10 months.
- Hong Kong prime office vacancy hits 7-month low on Central spillover demand
Hong Kong’s prime office vacancy rate fell to a seven-month low in May, driven by spillover demand from Central. Tenants in Central, where premium offices are near full occupancy, shifted to neighboring areas like Wan Chai and Causeway Bay, reducing vacancy rates there to a 10-month low.
- 7 taken away as police ramp up patrols around former site of Tiananmen vigil
Hong Kong police took away seven individuals in Causeway Bay for allegedly disrupting order near Great George Street. They were carrying flowers and dressed in black to commemorate the Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary. The group included Chan Po-ying and Virginia Fung King-man.
- Death of Hongkong Post? Mounting losses, dwindling demand cast shadow over service
Hongkong Post faces declining demand and financial losses, with a post office in Causeway Bay serving few customers during a busy lunchtime. The service struggles to remain relevant amid global challenges faced by traditional mail operators.
- Hong Kong’s Iconic Sogo Department Store Races to Refinance Loan
Hong Kong's iconic Sogo department store is facing financial pressure and racing to refinance a loan. The Causeway Bay landmark is working to secure refinancing to manage its debt obligations.