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Hong Kong Overtakes Singapore in Millionaire Numbers

Hong Kong Informer — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:57:51 +0000

Hong Kong has climbed past Singapore both in number of millionaires and their total pool of wealth, fueled partly by the tear in Asian stock markets in 2012, according to a new report. Full News here – Scene Asia » Hong Kong

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OpenU approves pro-Beijing scholar as president, despite student sit-in

Hong Kong Informer — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:56:36 +0000

Despite a sit-in protest by Open University students, pro-Beijing scholar Wong Yuk-shan was appointed to be the fifth president on Thursday morning. The university council chairman made the announcement during a meeting where six students staged a demonstration to protest against what they called an opaque selection process in which they had little say. “We [...]

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Woman critical with flesh-eating disease

Hong Kong Informer — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:56:07 +0000

The Centre for Health Protection is investigating a case of flesh-eating disease involving an 88-year-old woman. She came down with pain and swelling in her left leg on June 15 and went to a hospital the next day. She tested positive for Vibrio vulnificus, a type of bacteria causing necrotising fasciitis. The leg was [...]

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China’s Xi harks back to Mao in party ‘cleanup’

Hong Kong Informer — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:56:23 +0000

BEIJING (AP) — China’s new leader Xi Jinping is commanding wayward Communist Party cadres to purify themselves of corruption, and he’s summed it up in a pithy slogan as Mao Zedong might have done: Look in the mirror, take a bath. Full News here – Hong Kong feed

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Interest rate rises to 0.26%

Hong Kong Informer — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:56:28 +0000

The composite interest rate increased by one basis point to 0.26% at the end of May, from 0.25% at the end of April. The Monetary Authority said the rise reflected increases in the weighted funding cost for both deposits and interbank funds. The composite interest rate is a measure of the average cost [...]

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Period Dramas, Check. Next Up, Ferraris

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:58:19 +0000

Hong Kong director Ronny Yu, whose most-recent film is “Saving General Yang,” talks with the Journal about tackling different genres, passing on the “Crouching Tiger” sequel and why his cast won’t be on horseback in his next movie. Full News here – Scene Asia » Hong Kong

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4 arrested in illicit cigarette haul

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:56:10 +0000

Customs officers have arrested four men after seizing 120,000 illicit cigarettes in Yuen Long worth $ 300,000, and with a duty potential of $ 200,000. Officers raided a storehouse on Tai Shu Ha Road West today and found the cigarettes. The arrested men are aged 30 to 40. Full News here – news.gov.hk [...]

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Measures set to ease doctor shortage

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:57:11 +0000

Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man says the Hospital Authority has taken steps to address manpower issues in the face of challenges posed by an ageing population and increasing demand for healthcare services. In response to a question in the Legislative Council today, he said the authority has addressed the issue in [...]

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THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD. : Heads of Agreement for a …

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:55:53 +0000

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD. : Heads of Agreement for a … This announcement is made pursuant to Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Listing Rules") and Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571, Laws of Hong Kong). [...]

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Iceland: ‘informal talks’ about Snowden asylum

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:56:30 +0000

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Iceland says a WikiLeaks spokesman who claims to represent Edward Snowden has reached out to government officials about the potential of the NSA leaker applying for asylum in the Nordic country. Johannes Skulason, an Icelandic government official, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that WikiLeaks spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson had held informal talks [...]

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Iceland: ‘informal talks’ about Snowden asylum

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:57:23 +0000

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A WikiLeaks spokesman who claims to represent Edward Snowden has reached out to government officials in Iceland about the potential of the NSA leaker applying for asylum in the Nordic country, officials there said Wednesday. Johannes Skulason, an Icelandic government official, told The Associated Press that WikiLeaks spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson had held [...]

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Summer fun set for cartoon fans

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:56:35 +0000

The public will experience the world of anime and see the artistry of local talent in Create Hong Kong’s Ani-Com Summer 2013 programme. It is one of the signature events under the “Hip Hong Kong” theme in the “Hong Kong: Our Home” Campaign. Speaking at a press conference today, CreateHK head Jerry Liu [...]

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CEPA working group meets

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:56:28 +0000

The Joint Working Group under the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) held its first meeting in Guangzhou yesterday. Representatives of the Hong Kong, Central, and Guangdong Governments held interactive discussions, and tabled positive and constructive recommendations to address issues relating to the implementation of CEPA in Guangdong. The two sides agreed to continue [...]

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Mother arrested for attempted murder

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:57:31 +0000

Police have arrested a 46-year-old woman for the attempted murder of her daughter. On June 12, Police found the woman the and the 11-year-old girl lying on the footpath on Sai Lau Kok Road, Tsuen Wan, about 12.40pm. They were sent to Princess Margaret Hospital in a conscious state for treatment. After [...]

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Pink Dolphins Dwindle in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:56:48 +0000

Hong Kong’s famed population of pink dolphins is dwindling faster than ever, environmentalists say, shrinking 60% in the past decade. Full News here – Scene Asia » Hong Kong

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Scottish firms urged to set up business in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:56:27 +0000

Scottish firms urged to set up business in Hong Kong InvestHK, the government agency that helps overseas firms locate in Hong Kong, set out the commercial case for the territory as a "springboard" to growth in south-east Asia at an event in Glasgow yesterday. Director-general Simon Galpin highlighted the … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Security chief: Snowden case confidential

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:56:16 +0000

Secretary for Security TK Lai says the Edward Snowden case is highly complicated, and said he hoped the public would understand the administration cannot disclose or discuss any details of the case. In a reply to the lawmakers today, Mr Lai said the Government, the industry and all stakeholders should stay highly alert to [...]

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ALAIN SORAL – Conférence à Hong Kong – 28 nov 2012 – 1/2 – Hong Kong Video

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:55:13 +0000

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GM breaks ground on China Cadillac plant

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:56:09 +0000

SHANGHAI (AP) — General Motors Co. executives broke ground for a new Cadillac factory in China on Wednesday to target luxury buyers in the world’s biggest auto market, though they said the segment would grow slower than expected this year. Company leaders said they were optimistic about long-term growth in the luxury segment and have [...]

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World markets mostly down as investors eye Fed

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:56:58 +0000

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Global stock markets were mostly lower Wednesday as investors waited for an update on the U.S. economy from the Federal Reserve. Investors were waiting to see if the Fed, which wraps up a two-day policy meeting later in the day in Washington, will make changes to its strategy of super-low [...]

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40 good citizens applauded

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:57:53 +0000

Forty people who helped Police fight crime were commended at the Good Citizen Award presentation ceremony today. Police Director of Personnel & Training Alfred Chau said development and progress in society has brought challenges to police work, and support from the public is paramount in combating crime. The 34 men and six women [...]

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In custody: A passenger on a flight from Hong Kong is arrested at the Newark …

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:55 +0000

In custody: A passenger on a flight from Hong Kong is arrested at the Newark … Snowden fled to Hong Kong on May 20 and he is believed to still be hiding out there. He claims he worked for the CIA between 2007 and 2009, before he started work as a security contractor for Booz [...]

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Sale of Mainland and overseas philatelic products

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:56:16 +0000

Hongkong Post today (June 19) announced that selected philatelic products issued by the postal administrations of Australia, China, Macau, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Nations, the United States and the United Kingdom will be put on sale at 38 Philatelic Offices and the Hongkong Post Internet shopping mall ShopThruPost (www.shopthrupost.hk) from tomorrow (June 20). Details [...]

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Asia Markets mostly down as investors eye Fed

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:21 +0000

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Asian markets opened mostly lower Wednesday as investors waited for an update on the U.S. economy from the Federal Reserve and for some clarity from the Fed about its future course. The results of a two-day Fed policy meeting will likely ripple through stock markets once investors learn whether there [...]

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Cathay Pacific traffic figures for May 2013

Hong Kong Informer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:56:42 +0000

Cathay Pacific Airways released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for May 2013 that again show a year-on-year drop in the number of passengers carried and cargo and mail tonnage. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,338,703 passengers in May – a drop of 0.8% compared to the same month last year. [...]

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