Isabella Steger

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Mary Hui |Isabella Steger

Welcome to Hong Kong Edition. Subscribe here if you like this free newsletter. Or email us with any feedback. This week, we talk to a snake catcher who offers night-time safaris, catch up with someone who had a run-in with a Burmese python, and look at the use of snakes in Cantonese slang.

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Mary Hui |Isabella Steger

18 hours agoUSPS Suspends Parcels From China: Chaos Erupts OnlineWe’re only just entered February and the chaotic start to 2025 shows no signs of ending. The latest story to hit the news is the United States Postal Service (USPS) announcing it has temporarily suspended accepting packages from China and Hong Kong.

Dec 3, 2023 | afr.com | Isabella Steger

This interview with Weir has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Why do you think there’s been such an explosion of interest on Instagram for real-estate focused content? I think everybody was looking for a bit of comfort during COVID. The nostalgia thing is absolutely huge — people like to be reminded of where they wanted to live when they were a kid, or something they walked past on the way to school in the morning. People wanted to see some familiarity when the whole world was going mad.

Dec 1, 2023 | bloomberg.com | Isabella Steger |Heesu Lee

Bloomberg Business of Sports lets you follow the money in the world of sports, reporting on trades, salaries, endorsements, contracts and collective bargaining. The show takes listeners inside the business end of the sports world, and explains what it means to fans and their pocketbooks.

Nov 27, 2023 | bloomberg.com | Isabella Steger

A new book showcases the wide range of architectural styles in the country, with many reflecting the playful character of its people. Bubble-gum-hued houses nestled between palm trees and giant cacti, majestic apartment blocks boasting curved brick exteriors, and wrought iron balconies that tower over quiet sidewalks.