Uptin Saiidi, CNBC

Uptin Saiidi

CNBC

New York, NY, United States

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Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • CNBC
  • AlleyWatch
  • NBC News
  • Entrepreneur

Past articles by Uptin:

These digital nomads have worked remotely since way before the pandemic—these are their 7 best tips

Four digital nomads share their best tips for working remotely around the world. → Read More

'Ecology is economy': These resorts say sustainability yields cost-savings

At Potato Head beach resort in Bali, menus are made of old tires and flip flops, while bottle caps are turned into tissue dispensers. Can hotels save the planet while also saving money? → Read More

The Maldives reopened to tourists — and its hotels have some ideas to lure you back

After more than three months of banning visitors, the Maldives is now allowing tourist arrivals, but will visitors come? → Read More

Property developers rush to attract Hong Kong residents amid uncertainty over new law

Amid economic recession and uncertainty over China's National Security Law, global real estate firms are trying to get Hong Kong residents to buy abroad. → Read More

How Hong Kong beat coronavirus and avoided lockdown

Hong Kong is one of the world's densest cities. Public transit is often packed. There are even direct flights from Wuhan. Yet, the city managed to handle the outbreak with a combination of factors. → Read More

We went inside Hong Kong Disneyland's reopening. Here's what we saw

From the massive crowds at theme parks to the long queues for rollercoaster rides, how will attractions look like as theme parks reopen? → Read More

Why the US dollar is still considered such a safe currency

Despite Covid-19 cases spreading across the United States, the dollar has gained strength as investors view it as a safe asset. Here's why. → Read More

Hong Kong businesses survived the city's protests. Coronavirus pandemic may be their breaking point

A surge in new coronavirus cases in Hong Kong is forcing businesses to shut or scale down, as many businesses were hoping for relief following months of social unrest. → Read More

Hong Kong is putting electronic wristbands on arriving passengers to enforce coronavirus quarantine

Passengers arriving in Hong Kong must wear a bracelet and download a smartphone app, as the city tries to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. → Read More

Think running 26.2 miles is tough? These runners are going 62 miles

Ultramarathons are races more than the standard 26.2-mile marathon and are becoming massively popular, particularly in Asia. CNBC attended HK100, an annual event that has grown over the past decade. → Read More

I spent a day with self-made millionaire Gary Vaynerchuk. Here's what I learned

CNBC spent an afternoon behind the scenes with co-founder and CEO of VaynerMedia, Gary Vaynerchuck. → Read More

Hong Kong protesters are voting with their wallets

Some Hong Kong residents are using apps to look for businesses backing protests in a bid to support them. → Read More

We visited China's newest luxury hotels. Take a look inside

CNBC visited five recently opened luxury hotels in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong. → Read More

We went inside Alibaba's global headquarters. Here's what we saw

From facial recognition security to unmanned vehicles, Alibaba's corporate campus is more than just an office, it's an incubator for all things tech. CNBC gets a rare look inside the company's headquarters in Hangzhou, China. → Read More

The 'Apple of China' expanded into 80 new markets in four years. Here's how Xiaomi grew so rapidly

Since its first overseas foray into Brazil in 2015, Xiaomi has expanded rapidly internationally and is now in more than 80 markets, according to IDC. → Read More

Retirees in South Korea are going back to work as Airbnb hosts. I stayed with two of them

Amid an aging crisis in the country, seniors in South Korea are finding new purpose by turning to an unlikely platform: Airbnb. CNBC stayed with one such retired couple who have gone back to work as Airbnb hosts. → Read More

US life expectancy has been declining. Here's why

The last three years represent the longest consecutive decline in the American lifespan at birth since the period between 1915 and 1918. → Read More

This 25-year-old minimalist lives and travels out of just one suitcase. Here's how

Henry Akerman's life isn't about traveling the world. It's about living for what really matters. → Read More

We went inside Samsung's global headquarters in South Korea. Here's what we saw

Samsung is one of the world's largest companies, with more than 320,000 employees worldwide. CNBC gets an exclusive tour of its global headquarters in South Korea. → Read More

I tried out a vegetarian diet for 21 days. Here's what I learnt about the growing meatless movement.

Meatless alternatives are on the rise, fueled by startups and companies. CNBC's Uptin Saiidi tried out 21 days as a vegetarian and explores whether this is a fad or the future of food. → Read More