Tatler community news in July: Adrian Cheng adds second New World headquarters, Amanda Cheung opens Gokan and Jay-Z backs Wristcheck

In addition to New World Development’s existing headquarters in Central, the group has recently added a second headquarters in Kowloon at the newly opened 83 King Lam Street in Cheung Sha Wan, to accommodate the company’s strategic development needs.

83 King Lam Street—the official name of the headquarters—is the first twin-tower grade-A office building in Kowloon West and is an amalgamation of modern design and sustainable features including a 25,000 sq ft podium garden with rooftop urban farming.

“NWD recently became the only Hong Kong company [to rank in] the top 50 of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies by Time magazine,” said Adrian Cheng, CEO of NWD. “The architectural design of 83 King Lam Street aligns with our ESG vision. Our second headquarters is a modern, human-centric workspace featuring a wealth of sustainability and wellness elements that will provoke ideas and collaboration among our workforce and propel our next stage of growth.”

Tatler Asia’s Most Influential honouree, Betty Ng, and her team at architecture firm Collective were behind the special stepped podium pictured above. 

Award-winning bartender Shingo Gokan has opened his first venture in Hong Kong. Gokan, meaning five senses in Japanese takes inspiration from traditional Japanese culinary concepts, including gomi (five flavours: sweet, sour, spicy, bitter, and umami), goshiki (five colours: blue, red, yellow, white and black), gokan (five senses: sight, hear, taste, smell and touch), goho (five cooking techniques: raw, simmer, grilled, fried and steamed) and goteki (five appropriates: these are appropriate temperature, ingredients, amount, technique and timing) to provide a complete multisensory experience. The noted bartender has paired with whip-smart hospitality experts Russell Stradmoor and Amanda Cheung, of the hugely successful 888FatFatFat pop-up, to launch this new concept. Congratulations to all!

Congratulations are in order for Angad Banga, the youngest son of Hong Kong tycoon and founder of The Caravel Group, Harry Banga. Angad, the group’s chief operating officer, has been appointed a Justice of the Peace (JP) by Hong Kong’s chief executive. The occasion was marked with an oath-taking ceremony.

“I am truly grateful for this honour,” said Angad. “It is a privilege to serve the community of Hong Kong. The city has given us so much, and my family and I are proud to call it home.”

The Caravel Group operates in various sectors including maritime, commodities trading and investment management. Angad has been the company’s COO since 2016.

The 2024 list of honourees was published on July 1, in which a total of 502 people were recognised for their contributions to Hong Kong. Tatler Asia's Most Influential honouree, Emily Lam-Ho was also given the prestigious honour. Lam-Ho said: "I am grateful for the trust placed in me by our government. I would like to thank my family and friends for their ongoing encouragement. I will continue to strive to contribute to Hong Kong's society."

JPs are required to visit correctional institutions, detention centres or other institutions to ensure its effective management. They must also ensure that complaints lodged by individuals are handled fairly and transparently. 

Global superstar Jay-Z has thrown his weight behind Hong Kong-based luxury watch consignment store, Wristcheck. The American rapper and business mogul has made a strategic investment in the rapidly growing startup.

Wristcheck, co-founded by Tatler Gen.T honouree Austen Chu, has captured the attention of the industry with its innovative approach to buying, selling and trading premium timepieces. Jay-Z's endorsement is a testament to Chu's vision and the company's tremendous potential.

Chu says: “As an entrepreneur, Jay-Z has always been an inspiration to me. His lyrics fueled my love for watches even further as he bridged the gap between watches and pop culture. [This] is a testament to the trust and community we’ve built and marks a major milestone in cementing Wristcheck as the go-to platform for watch enthusiasts worldwide,”.

This partnership is expected to open new doors for Wristcheck, allowing it to expand its reach and cement its position as a leading player in the dynamic luxury watch scene. Tatler eagerly awaits to see how this exciting collaboration will unfold and the impact it will have on Hong Kong's entrepreneurial landscape.

Congratulations to Chu and the entire Wristcheck team!

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