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Douglas Todd Many Hong Kong immigrants return home from Vancouver

‘Higher-paying jobs, greater job security, job promotion opportunities and family reunification’ are the main reasons for thousands of immigrants from Hong Kong to leave Canada, says SFU researcher Nuowen ...
Hong Kong Lawmakers Quiz Former Anti-Corruption Agency Chief

Hong Kong lawmakers adjourned a public hearing today attended by Timothy Tong, the former head of the city's anti-graft body being investigated for corruption, expressing dissatisfaction with his answers to questions on the agency's spending during his five-year term. The public accounts committee of Hong Kong's Legislative Council is reviewing a government ...
Hong Kong launches first electric taxis

Hong Kong, May 18, 2013 (AFP) - Hong Kong saw its first electric taxis hit the streets on Saturday in a step towards reducing the city's high levels of roadside pollution. The 45 bright red cars were launched by Chinese electric vehicle producer BYD, which is partly backed by US investment titan Warren Buffett. Called the BYD e6, the five-door crossover sedans are powered by iron ...
Ko Wing-man meets UK officials

Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man continued his London visit yesterday by meeting UK Care Quality Commission Chief Executive David Behan.Dr Ko said the Hong Kong Government has set up the Steering Committee on the Review of the Regulation of Private Healthcare Facilities, which covers private hospitals, nursing homes and non-profit-making clinics.The review will enhance the quality ...
Warren planning Bels Hong Kong trip

EVEN before young trainer Jason Warren represents Australia with his "Balnarring bullet", Bel Sprinter, in today's Group 1 KrisFlyer Stakes at Kranji, he is plotting further international ...

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Cure (Kyua) [DVD]

The hypnotist villain of Kiyoshi Kurosawas Cure is an enigma. A shaggy young man in his twenties, he may be a ghost, or he may be a man possessed, or he may be evil incarnate. Professing to be an amnesiac who sometimes cant remember what was said 10 seconds earlier, he has a supernatural abi ... ...

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Business Digest May 18 2013 Zero announces Hong Kong deal

Zero Motorcycles announces it has signed its first eastern Asia distributor, Yuen Ho Trading Co. Ltd. based in Hong Kong. Zero Motorcycles representatives traveled to Hong Kong to present the government with 59 MY 2012 Zero S motorcycles as part of Zero's single largest fleet sale to date. Most will be used by police for patrol and traffic enforcement, with some going to the Hong Kong ...
Singapore down Hong Kong markets unchanged

Fed comments spark gloom on US market Signs of a slowing economy combined with comments from a Federal Reserve official helped pull the US stock market down ...
Bun scrambling race held

Kwok Ka-ming and Wong Ka-yan won the mens' and womens' events in the annual Bun Scrambling Competition last night on Cheung Chau.Kwok scored 1,045 marks and grabbed 141 buns to win the 'Full Pockets of Lucky Buns' prize, while Wong received 720 points.The event attracted more than 1,600 spectators.Apart from the individual race, there was also an invitation relay in which ...
CE willing to receive petitions

Chief Executive CY Leung is willing to receive petition letters, as long as it is under safe conditions and does not affect others.The Chief Executive's Office made the statement today in response to claims by the Hong Kong Federation of Students, and a group of students from Caritas Institute of Higher Education, that Mr Leung did not receive a petition letter on May 16.The office said ...
Hong Kong Consults On Investor Regime Enhancements

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has begun a three-month consultation on proposals concerning the professional investor regime in Hong Kong and the client agreement requirements in its Code of Conduct. The key proposals would require intermediaries to comply with all Code of Conduct requirements, including the Suitability Requirement that should ensure the suitability of a ...

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He is the most evil, vile, demonic criminal. He is dead to me. There will be no visits, there will be no phone calls. He can never be Daddy again. I have no sympathy for the man.

Angie Gregg

Gregg was speaking about her father Ariel Castro who allegedly kidnapped, raped and held captive for a decade, three young women in Cleveland, Ohio.

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The Plaza, New York City

The Plaza had two entrances, both attended by a Concierge. On arrival my car was greeted enthusiastically with assistance with ...

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Annie Au wins Asian Squash Championship

Annie Au of Hong Kong won the 17th Women's Individual Asian Squash Championship by defeating Malaysian star Low Wee Wern here.

Top seed and World No.6 Wern was shocked by Annie, who is ranked No.10. It was Annie's first trip to Pakistan and she was very happy and excited by winning the title, reports Xinhua.

"I really enjoyed while staying here as the people are very hospitable and I am taking back many good memories. Before coming to Pakistan my family was very worried but now the event is over and nothing happened; all is safe," the 24-year-old said Sunday.

In the crowded Mashaf Squash Complex, Annie lost her first set at the hands of an aggressive Wern by a big margin of 5-11.

Annie's attacking and tricky shots were appreciated all-around the hall as she outclassed the Malaysian in consecutive three sets by 11-8, 11-7, 11-1 in 44 minutes to clinch the title.

Talking about the final match and difficulties she faced to reach the title, Annie said, "I concentrated a lot at the game today because we both knew the game plan and style of each other as we have faced each other many times before. It was really a tough match but after the first set I didn't give her any chance to attack me."