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Self-Portrait: De Post

The Oud Postgebouw in Ghent, located on the Korenmarkt and the Graslei, has been transformed into the ‘De Post’ shopping centre and luxury hotel ‘1898 The Post’. The renovated building retains its industrial character and offers fashion, interior design, beauty, and dining options.

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Travel Journal: Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina

I share my trip to the former Yugoslavia coast, exploring the sights, smells, tastes, and sounds of the region. It also delves into the historical and cultural aspects, highlighting the resilience and diversity of the area.

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Travel Journal: Belgium

I traveled to Belgium and fell in love with its welcoming locals, diverse sensory experiences, and surprising architecture.

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Travel Journal: Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre, Italy, captivates with stunning villages, vibrant culture, and rich cuisine. It offers car-free exploration, great food, and some of the most beatiful beaches in the world.

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Travel Journal: Bangalore

In my trip Bangalore, I found echoes of Brazil’s contrasts in its chaos. The city’s sights, colors, and tastes, from Bengaluru Palace to Biryani, celebrate a rich fusion of cultures.

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Living in China: 2.54 billion journeys will be made during Spring Festival

China began its annual mass passenger transportation for the traditional Lunar New Year, with an expected 2.54 billion journeys in the coming 40 days […]

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China, Socialism & Consumer Behavior: Beijing tops the Chinese Nouveau Riche list

Recently the Hurun Research Institute published the 2009 Chinese Nouveau Riche Consumption Standard Report on the new rich in six cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Shenyang; and the winner is: […]

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China, Socialism & Consumer Behavior: spending still strong and accelerating

The increase in China’s retail sales volume exceeded 20 percent year on year in the last eight months and is still accelerating, enough to sustain economic growth above 9.5 percent for the rest of the year, a HSBC report said. According to the report ‘China Economic Spotlight‘ released on recently, consumer spending has performed strongly despite the slowing economy, the disastrous earthquake and the cancellation of the May Day golden week…

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2007 Retrospective: Top 10 Economy Events in China

The following is the 2007 Top 10 Economic Stories Selection from Economic Information Daily and Perfect China Co Ltd. The chief editors of 16 Beijing-based news organizations, including Zhu Ling, editor-in-chief of China Daily, as well as renowned local economists, put together this selection of the year’s top stories. 1. Property The National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, passed the Property Law of the People’s Republic of China on March 16. The law granted equal protection to public and private properties for the first time…