https://www.scmp.com/rss/524793/feed Chen Hong studied in China, Singapore and the US. She enjoys learning about language, cultures and technology. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Chen Hong Chen Hong In a premium supermarket in Shanghai one recent weekend, 33-year-old information technology specialist Zhao Wenyu paused in front of the health food aisle, comparing protein content and ingredient lists on imported granola and organic milk – rather than checking discounts. Zhao now spends around 3,000 yuan (US$420) a month on organic food, nutritional supplements and functional beverages, up from about 1,200 yuan three years ago. “I don’t mind paying more if I am satisfied with the product’s... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339394/changing-tastes-chinas-new-affluent-consumers-seek-quality-not-extravagance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3339394/changing-tastes-chinas-new-affluent-consumers-seek-quality-not-extravagance?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:30:13 +0000 Chen Hong Chen Hong Landlords in Hong Kong and Singapore are expected to continue allocating space to flexible office operators as multinational corporations reshape the sector’s risk profile and fuel long-term demand, according to industry experts. A major driver behind this shift is the rapid change in who uses flexible workspaces. Global companies now represented 41 per cent of Asia-Pacific flex office users, the highest proportion worldwide and nearly triple North America’s 14 per cent, according to Piers... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3336733/hong-kong-and-singapore-landlords-embrace-flex-offices-multinationals-reshape-demand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3336733/hong-kong-and-singapore-landlords-embrace-flex-offices-multinationals-reshape-demand?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:30:10 +0000