central business district
Coverage of central business district in the Nexus archive.
- Kenya: Orderly Protest Held in Mombasa After Police Agreement
Residents in Mombasa held a 15-minute orderly protest in the city's Central Business District after reaching an agreement with police.
- China says man who flew plane into Beijing skyscraper had mental health problems
Chinese authorities stated a 66-year-old man with mental health problems flew a small plane into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper. The incident occurred in the central business district on 26 June, with the official statement providing the most detailed account to date.
- Tallest building in Beijing is damaged after small airplane reportedly crashed into it
Beijing’s tallest building, CITIC Tower (China Zun), was damaged after a small airplane reportedly crashed into it. Social media images showed debris and potential structural damage, though they were later removed. Emergency services and police were present, but the cause and official details remain unclear.
- Small aircraft hits Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, prompting evacuations
A light sport aircraft struck Beijing’s Citic Tower, the city’s tallest skyscraper, causing evacuations and debris in the central business district. The incident’s casualty status, aircraft occupants, and crash origin remain unknown.
- Kenya: Police Block Nairobi Streets Over Planned Protest Anniversary
Kenya's police blocked major roads in Nairobi's Central Business District ahead of commemorations marking the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. The city remained nearly deserted as authorities implemented road closures hours before planned events.
- New Zealand Firms Turn Pessimistic as Costs Rise, Demand Wobbles
New Zealand firms are becoming increasingly pessimistic due to rising operational costs and unstable demand. The economic challenges are prompting businesses to reassess their strategies amid financial pressures.