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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
HKEX chairman Carlson Tong sells Pok Fu Lam luxury home for US$9 million
The chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) sold a house in Pok Fu Lam for HK$70 million (US$8.9 million), around three times what he paid for it a quarter of a century ago, amid signs of improving sentiment in the luxury residential property market Carlson Tong Ka-shing bought the 3,114 sq ft, four-bedroom house at Villa Cecil – 200 Victoria Road in Pok Fu Lam – in 2000 for HK$23.2 million, according to Land Registry records. The selling price translates to about HK$22,479 per square foot. Tong declined to comment. Agents said the deal was one of two secondary transactions in the past four years in phase one of Villa Cecil. A 3,308 sq ft house in the first phase was sold for HK$100 million, or HK$30,230 per square foot, in 2021, according to Centaline. Phase one consists of 10 houses. Phase two and three are low-density buildings with a total of 65 units. Tong's sale came as some other wealthy investors have been taking advantage of falling prices to snap up luxury homes. Property agents said prices of exclusive residences had plunged by as much as 45 per cent from their peaks. The sister of former Hong Kong chief executive Tung Chee-hwa bought a HK$119 million flat in the Mid-Levels neighbourhood. The 3,349 sq ft, four-bedroom unit in Grenville House, located at 3 Magazine Gap Road, was sold on Tuesday, according to Land Registry records. And Cantopop singer Gloria Tang Tze-kei bought two flats in Wan Chai in March at a 35 per cent discount from a peak price three years ago. Tang, who uses the stage name G.E.M., bought two 2,480 sq ft units in Leon Court at Wong Nai Chung Gap Road for a combined HK$85 million, according to Land Registry records.
South China Morning Post
08-05-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Dennis Yip backs Fast Network to overcome big weight and hot field in Class Two sprint
Veteran handler rates his exciting sprinter a strong chance despite lumping 135lbs against strong opposition on Saturday Dennis Yip Chor-hong is confident Fast Network can continue his hot form in Saturday's Class Two Pok Fu Lam Reservoir Road Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin as a potential tilt at the Group Three Sha Tin Vase (1,200m) looms for the exciting sprinter. A stunning four-length winner of the Class Two Barker Handicap (1,200m) last start, Fast Network headlines what is one of the best Class Two sprint fields assembled in Hong Kong in recent times. The Wrote four-year-old will lump top weight of 135lbs against the likes of the returning Wunderbar, five-time winner Bottomuptogether, the in-form Invincible Shield, Gorgeous Win and Gustosisimo. While Yip highlighted Francis Lui Kin-wai's Invincible Shield as a big threat chasing a fourth straight win, the veteran handler is pleased with Fast Network's progress since his demolition job on March 30. 'I checked the entries and Francis Lui's horse looks quite good, but I think my horse has very good form,' Yip said. Last out and first home! 👌 Exciting sprinter Fast Network crushes his rivals as 1.4 favourite with @HugeBowman for Dennis Yip at Sha Tin... #LoveRacing | #HKracing — HKJC Racing (@HKJC_Racing) March 30, 2025 'He enjoys it up at Conghua – he's very happy. He keeps improving.' Since finishing a strong fourth to My Wish in January's Classic Mile, Fast Network has relished dropping back in distance with a pair of impressive victories. He stormed home from last under star Kiwi jockey James McDonald to score in a Class Three 1,200m before his breathtaking display last start under Hugh Bowman, who retains the ride for Saturday's race. Despite jumping only fairly and settling at the rear of the seven-horse field, Fast Network unleashed an explosive turn of foot to comfortably account for Bottomuptogether, who boosted the form by winning his next start on the dirt. While Fast Network rises five pounds on that success, Yip is adamant he won't have an issue shouldering the big weight while he has the advantage of barrier one in the field of 12. 'He won with weight last time and two starts ago with James McDonald, he won with top weight [of 135lbs],' Yip said. Bottomuptogether only meets Fast Network two pounds better from their previous encounter, with Frankie Lor Fu-chuen's classy sprinter rising to a mark of 100 off the back of a dominant last-start triumph. Wunderbar's return will command plenty of attention given he holds the title as the only horse to have beaten the world's best sprinter, Ka Ying Rising. John Size's quality galloper hasn't risen to the same heights as Ka Ying Rising since beating him in back-to-back races in January last year, but he did continue his winning ways with victories in his first two starts of the current season. Size opted to give the four-year-old a break after his last-start defeat in January and he has impressed in four Conghua trials ahead of Saturday's race. Champion jockey Zac Purton, who has been a regular rider of several top contenders in the Pok Fu Lam Reservoir Road Handicap, has opted to ride Bottomuptogether. That decision paved the way for fellow Australian Brenton Avdulla to take the reins of Wunderbar for the first time. Another key booking is Lyle Hewitson on Invincible Shield, who has been booted home by visiting riders Tom Marquand, Ryan Moore and Craig Williams in his past three starts. Saturday's Class Two sprint looms as a likely curtain-raiser for the Sha Tin Vase on May 31, particularly for Fast Network who boasts a rating of 103. However, Yip won't confirm future plans for the talented galloper until after Saturday. 'We'll see how he goes and check how he pulls up first,' Yip said.
RTHK
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTHK
HK to showcase intangible cultural heritage
HK to showcase intangible cultural heritage The Leisure and Cultural Services Department's ICH office says the event acts as a platform to showcase some of the over 500 ICH items in the SAR. Photo: RTHK More than 100,000 people are expected to participate or turn out for Hong Kong's first Intangible Cultural Heritage Month. Photo: RTHK More than 100,000 people are expected to participate or turn out for Hong Kong's first Intangible Cultural Heritage Month in June. The month will feature more than 100 intangible cultural heritage (ICH) programmes, which aim to protect and promote the nation and the city's unique cultures. The event was first proposed by Chief Executive John Lee in his Policy Address in October. It also coincides with the nation's Cultural and Heritage Day, which is held on the second Saturday of June each year. Themed "ICH Around Town", activities span field trips to outlying islands and Eastern district to carnivals that showcase a variety of traditional events such as the Cheung Chau floats parade, Pok Fu Lam fire dragon dance and Cantonese opera. All admissions are free of charge. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department's ICH office said the month acts as a platform to showcase some of the over 500 ICH events and items in the SAR. 'There are a lot of ICH events and items in Hong Kong,' said Judith Ng, who heads the office. "When you walk on the streets, you can taste herbal tea, egg tarts and milk tea. "A lot of people also like to go to restaurants for dim sum, and the techniques for making dim sum are also an intangible cultural heritage item. 'We want the public to know more about ICH items around themselves and to appreciate our cultural essence." Ng added that the office would collaborate with the Hong Kong Tourism Board to draw in overseas tourists. 'Tourists can join the tours organised by the office [during the month]," she said. "If they cannot join, our office will also upload the relevant maps and videos on our website for them to follow and download. "Tourists can refer to them to explore ICH items by themselves.' The office hopes to make the event a yearly attraction as a way of strengthening the local characteristics of different districts.
