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Page One began in 1983, when a small shop stocking handpicked art and design books opened in a shopping mall in Singapore. The small shop accumulated a loyal following over the years and evolved into a brand. [1] Since then, Page One has marked its presence with bookstores in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan. [1]
heckler-koch .com. Heckler & Koch GmbH ( HK or H&K; German pronunciation: [ˌhɛklɐ ʔʊnt ˈkɔx]) is a German firearms manufacturer that produces handguns, rifles, submachine guns, and grenade launchers. The company is located in Oberndorf am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, and also has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, France, and the United ...
HK01 ( Chinese: 香港01) is a Hong Kong-based online news portal launched by Yu Pun-hoi, a former chairman of the Ming Pao. [ 4] It is operated by HK01 Company Limited, established in June 2015. [ 5] The website went live on 11 January 2016. It publishes a weekly paper every Friday, the first edition of which was released on 11 March 2016. [ 6]
HK1. Hexokinase-1 (HK1) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the HK1 gene on chromosome 10. Hexokinases phosphorylate glucose to produce glucose-6-phosphate (G6P), the first step in most glucose metabolism pathways. This gene encodes a ubiquitous form of hexokinase which localizes to the outer membrane of mitochondria.
Rear rotary diopter drum; hooded front post. The HK21 is a German 7.62 mm general-purpose machine gun, developed in 1961 by small arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch and based on the G3 battle rifle. The weapon is in use with the armed forces of several Asian, African and Latin American countries.
Heckler & Koch HK417. The Heckler & Koch HK417 is a battle rifle designed and manufactured by Heckler & Koch. [ 1] Being the larger caliber version of the Heckler & Koch HK416, and chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO rifle cartridge, it is intended for use where the penetrative power, stopping power, and range of the 5.56×45mm NATO HK416 would ...
The Handover of Hong Kong on 1 July 1997, returned Hong Kong to Chinese rule, and it adopted the Hong Kong Basic Law. [9] [10] In the 21st century, Hong Kong has continued to enjoy success as a financial centre. However, civil unrest, dissatisfaction with the government and Chinese influence, in general, has been a central issue. [11]
Hong Kong International Airport, which employed about 60,000 people at the start of 2024, [7] is an important contributor to Hong Kong's economy. The economic contribution generated by Hong Kong’s aviation industry in 2008 amounted to HK$78 billion in value added, 4.6% of Hong Kong’s GDP.