Costs, difficulty connecting to other flights are why Jetstar refuses to move to Terminal 4, say analysts

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Mr Gary Ho, senior lecturer in Aviation Administration at Temasek Polytechnic said that “rebalancing” is where an airport tries to make sure that no airport terminal is under- or over-used, so that travellers, staff and air carriers have a pleasant encounter in the terminal. “In Changi’s case, T4 continues toContinue Reading

Hong Kong’s online retail market has become too crowded for ecommerce giant Alibaba, which is closing its local Tmall site

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Alibaba will shut down functions of Tmall Hong Kong on Oct 31, as the company sharpens its focus on cross-border ecommerce opportunities. That move comes as no surprise, according to analysts, mainly because Hongkongers have plenty of online shopping platforms to choose from. Look over full story Continue Reading

Selfie ban: secondary student in China punished by school for taking self-portrait during holidays starts debate on social media use

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A student out with buddies posted a selfie on social media during school holidays plus received a warning message from her teacher the next day. The girl school bans smartphones, closely watches students’ online activity, and demands monthly information of their phone use, including calls. Read full story Continue Reading