But the Bund’s regeneration has taken a fair amount of time. Long-time resident Luise Schafer was one of the first foreigners to move to Shanghai after China re-established ties with the rest of ... ( read original story ...)
W Shanghai The Bund Electrifies Shanghai’s Luxury Hotel Scene – Forbes
“Shanghai is neon, bold, ambitious, and loud,” says Anthony Ingham, Global Brand Leader for W Hotels Worldwide, describing how the city’s vibrant spirit influenced the design of the hip ... ( read original story ...)
From Baghdad to the Bund: The Family That Built Shanghai – #SixthTone
Shanghai was forcibly opened to foreign trade by the Treaty of Nanjing in 1843. In 1845, ... In 1877, Elias paid 80,000 silver taels to purchase a plot of land on the best part of the Shanghai Bund, ... ( read original story ...)
“Grown Up” Drug Maker Shanghai Henlius Targets Global Fight To Beat Cancer
Drug maker Shanghai Henlius traces its history to 1992, when four ambitious young entrepreneurs formed Fosun Group to seize burgeoning opportunities in the early days of China’s economic reforms. ( read original story ...)
Robot army moves entire 8,200-ton building complex in Shanghai
An incredible feat of engineering has unfolded in Shanghai, China, as 432 robots moved a 7,500-tonne (8,267 US ton) historic building complex back to its original location. The shikumen-style ... ( read original story ...)
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The stock market is the magic beans of retirement. It can take your $500 per month and turns it into a $1 million nest egg by retirement. While to the untrained observer, such financial growth ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks edge down as investors eye funding conditions
Hong Kong shares were slightly down on Monday, as investors assessed the potential for tighter cash supplies and monitored tensions in the Middle East for a likely hit to sentiment. China stocks were ... ( read original story ...)