Balazs Penz

Balázs Penz

Senior Editor:News Desk

Balázs Penz is a senior editor for Bloomberg News in Hong Kong.

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Architect Norman Foster

How Norman Foster Reshaped Hong Kong’s Skyline and Modern Trading Floors

Sitting down with the legendary architect.

April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

How Norman Foster Reshaped Hong Kong’s Skyline and Modern Trading Floors

Sitting down with the legendary architect.

Architect Norman Foster

February 26, 2026

February 26, 2026

A Hundred Hong Kong Editions Later, Your Favorites From David Webb to Birdman

We asked and you answered. Here are readers’ favorite pieces from 100 newsletters.

Tourists in Hong Kong as City Celebrates National Day

February 7, 2026

February 7, 2026

Swim Club Offers Surprising Cocktails With Spectacular Views of Hong Kong

Besides cocktails with clever, modern twists, the bartender also whips up some very decent off-the-menu classics.

Swim Club

October 23, 2025

October 23, 2025

Hits, Misses and What's Next for the Hong Kong Economy

Our scorecard for retail, property, tech, finance and deals.

Hong Kong Skyline

September 30, 2025

September 30, 2025

US Hurtles Toward Government Shutdown as Final Day Dawns

Vance Says US Headed For Shutdown After Talks With Democrats

September 22, 2025

September 22, 2025

Super Typhoon Ragasa Threatens Hong Kong With Direct Hit

Super Typhoon Ragasa Moving Toward Hong Kong | Powerful storm currently dumping heavy rain across parts of the Philippines

September 18, 2025

September 18, 2025

Indonesia’s Leader Sets Sights on Tycoons to Consolidate Power

INDONESIA-POLITICS-PROTEST

September 12, 2025

September 12, 2025

Alibaba Stock Catches AI Fever as Bold Bets Ignite Rally

Alibaba Headquarters Ahead of Earnings Announcement

August 29, 2025

August 29, 2025

Anger Over Fatal Clash Stokes Protests That Rock Indonesia

Indonesian Workers Protest Amid Signs of Growing Dissent

August 21, 2025

August 21, 2025

Ambani Gets Caught in US-India Trade Skirmish Over Russian Oil

6th Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia

August 15, 2025

August 15, 2025

China’s Economy Shows Signs of Buckling Under Tariff Pressure

Snow in Beijing as Snowstorms Hit Northern China

July 25, 2025

July 25, 2025

The $550 Billion Enigma at the Heart of Japan’s Trade Deal

Ishiba-Trump meeting in Washington

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat Puts Pharmaceuticals in Focus

President Trump Returns To White House From Pennsylvania

July 4, 2025

July 4, 2025

Jane Street Runs Into Trouble With India Curbs After Trading Windfall

250 Vesey St. in New York

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

Fears of Worst-Case Scenario Grow in Japan Over Tariff Gridlock

Tokyo Skyline Ahead of Japan GDP Figures

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

Pentagon Report Sparks Debate Over Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Program

Pentagon Report Sparks Debate Over Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Program

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

World Watches Trump’s Next Move as Israel-Iran Conflict Rages On

US President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One at Calgary International Airport on June 16.

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

LA Violence Escalates as Trump’s Deportation Raids Spark Anger

US-POLITICS-IMMIGRATION

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Trump Sparks Controversy With Return to His Signature Travel Ban

Trump Announces Travel Ban | People from 19 countries face either full bans or restrictions to enter the US

May 31, 2025

May 31, 2025

Hong Kong’s Jean-Pierre Nails the Paris Ambiance With Bistro Favorites

The restaurant is a gregarious addition to Bridges Street in Soho

Jean-Pierre Review for Hong Kong Newsletter