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  • Reappointment to ensure URA continuity

    Barry Cheung's reappointment as Chairman of the Urban Renewal Authority Board is necessary to ensure the Urban Renewal Strategy is effectively implemented, the Development Bureau says.In response to media reports today, the bureau said reappointing Mr Cheung as chairman provides continuity and leadership for the board. The Government has also considered many veteran non-executive members of ...

  • Driver arrested for fatal accident

    Police have arrested a 29-year-old man for dangerous driving after a 62-year-old cyclist was killed.His van reportedly struck the cyclist who was riding on Cheung Tung Road on Lantau Island about 12.15pm today.The cyclist was sent to Prince Margaret Hospital with serious head injuries and later died.Police have detained the driver for questioning.Witnesses should call Police on 3661 ...

  • DHL Express Credits Certified International Specialists Program with Transforming Company Culture

    -- Innovative learning and development platform delivered to over 2,000 employees in Hong Kong; over 100,000 employees across 220 countries and territories -- CEO, Ken Allen: "The Certified International Specialists program has played a fundamental role in the business performance of DHL Express" HONG KONG, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DHL Express, a division of Deutsche Post ...

  • HKTDC Entrepreneur Day to Feature Over 120 Exhibitors

    Fair to Showcase Start-up Opportunities and Support Services Hong Kong, May 23, 2013 - (ACN Newswire) - More than 120 exhibitors will take part in HKTDC Entrepreneur Day, 31 May-1 June, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The two-day event, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will showcase business opportunities and support services for ...

  • Hong Kong shares close down 2.54

    Hong Kong shares have closed down 2.54 per cent after weak Chinese data and signs the US Federal Reserve could soon start tapering off stimulus measures.The benchmark Hang Seng Index on Thursday lost 591.4 points to 22,669.68 on turnover of $HK83.64 billion ($A11.17 billion).Chinese shares closed down more than one per cent after data showing manufacturing activity contracted in May for the ...


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District 9 [Blu-Ray]

District 9 [Blu-Ray]

Neill Blokamps feature debut District 9 is a sharp-edged science fiction parable that mixes metaphor and violent action with such dizzying confidence that you leave the theater feeling charged and alive. Its proof positive that a film can dazzle your senses while also wringing your ... ...

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  • Hang Seng ends 2.5pc lower

    (37 mins ago) Hong Kong shares closed down 2.54 percent Thursday after weak Chinese data and signs the US Federal Reserve could soon start tapering off stimulus measures. The benchmark Hang Seng Index lost 591.4 points to 22,669.68 on turnover of HK$83.64 billion, AFP reports. Chinese shares closed down more than one percent after data showing manufacturing activity contracted in May for the ...

  • Hong Kong shares post worst loss in 7 weeks on China slowdown fears

    HONG KONG | Thu May 23, 2013 4:07am EDT HONG KONG May 23 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares suffered their worst daily loss in seven weeks on Thursday after a preliminary private survey suggested manufacturing activity in China contracted in May for the first time since October. The Hang Seng Index closed down 2.5 percent at 22,669.7 points, while the China Enterprises Index of the top ...

  • Pura slim milk recalled

    The Centre for Food Safety has recalled a particular batch of Pura slim milk imported from Australia detected to have a high bacterial count.The 1 litre product's expiry date is May 26. It was available for sale at several supermarket chains.A sample of the milk was collected for testing under the Food Surveillance Programme. The total bacterial count of the sample was more than 30,000,000 ...

  • UPDATE 1-Sinopec Engineering debut fizzles casting doubt on Hong Kong IPO recovery

    Thu May 23, 2013 1:03am EDT * Sinopec trades flat to lower in debut after opening higher * Sinopec, China Galaxy IPOs lift HK volumes to $3.9 bln YTD (Adds comments, market performance) By Elzio Barreto HONG KONG, May 23 (Reuters) - Sinopec Engineering made a lacklustre market debut on Thursday after raising $1.8 billion in Hong Kong's biggest IPO this year, casting doubt on a nascent ...

  • 2 arrested for murder

    Police arrested two men in Tai Po last night, aged 20 and 29, for the suspected murder of a 30-year-old man in Sheung Shui on April 28.They are being detained for questioning.Officers earlier arrested 17 people in connection with the case. Three of them have been charged with ...

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