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First Major Hong Kong Business Mission in Kazakhstan | HKTDC

Some 30 companies and 36 businesspeople from Hong Kong are in Kazakhstan looking for trade, investment and partnership opportunities with Kazakhstan companies. The five-day business mission, which continues through 24 May, was organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The mission is supported by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and the Kazakhstan Consulate to Hong ...
ExCo meeting suspension valid

The Executive Council Secretariat says there will be no Executive Council meeting on May 21, because there are no agenda items.The statement was made today in response to media enquiries, and the arrangement was agreed upon by its members at the weekly meeting on May 14.It said the Government attaches great importance to the council's work, which deals with items submitted by policy bureaus ...
Health chief attends WHO assembly

Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man attended the World Health Organisation's 66th World Health Assembly in Geneva today, as a member of the China delegation.Dr Ko met with Minister of the National Health & Family Planning Commission Li Bin and Macau's Secretary for Social Affairs & Culture Cheong U to discuss the latest avian influenza A(H7N9) situation on the ...
Man treated for flesh-eating disease

The Centre for Health Protection is investigating a case of necrotising fasciitis, or flesh-eating disease, involving a 43-year-old man.He was pricked by a fish while working in a restaurant on May 8 and fell ill the following day. He was admitted to hospital on May 10.He tested positive for Vibrio vulnificus, a type of bacteria that causes necrotising fasciitis. He is in stable ...
CAPO gets ISO certification

The Complaints Against Police Office (CAPO) was given ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) 10002:2004 "Quality Management - Customer Satisfaction" Certification today.The certificate recognises the office's commitment to ensuring a professional and transparent approach in handling complaints.Speaking at the certificate presentation ceremony, Assistant Commissioner ...

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The Postman

"The Postman," Kevin Costner's three-hour post-apocalyptic Western about the re-emergence of civilization, was one of the most reviled movies of 1997. Produced for a staggering $80 million, it sank like a stone at the box office under the weight of scornful reviews and audience apathy. Warner Brothers ended up swallowing a $60 million loss when all was said and done, and many have predicted it wil ... ...

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Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair is Going Mobile

UBM Asia announced the launch of a mobile application for its Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fairs. Powered by the show's official online media, JewelleryNetAsia, the Mobile Buyer Guide will be available to visitors and exhibitors of June Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair in Hong Kong (20-23 June, 2013) and subsequently for the September edition as well. ...
Govt unveils waste plan

The Government today unveiled a comprehensive 10-year management plan to tackle Hong Kong's waste crisis.The Hong Kong: Blueprint for Sustainable Use of Resources 2013-2022 analyses the challenges and opportunities for waste management in Hong Kong, and maps out strategies, targets, policies and action plans.Speaking at a press conference, Secretary for the Environment KS Wong said the plan ...
Interest rate steady at 0.25

The composite interest rate was 0.25% at the end of April, matching its level at the end of March, the Monetary Authority said today.The composite interest rate is a weighted average interest rate of all Hong Kong dollar interest bearing liabilities, which include deposits from customers, amounts due to banks, negotiable certificates of deposit and other debt instruments, and Hong Kong dollar ...
Jobless rate stays at 3.5

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5% in the February-April period, the same as that for January-March, while the underemployment rate also remained unchanged at 1.6%, the Census & Statistics Department announced today.Increases in the unemployment rate were mainly observed in the retail, manufacturing, and accommodation and food services sectors, while decreases were mainly ...
Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange closes gold silver electronic trading platform

HONG KONG | Mon May 20, 2013 5:04am EDT HONG KONG May 20 (Reuters) - The Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange, operator of an electronic platform for trading in gold and silver futures, has given up its licence from the local securities regulator to provide automated trading services. The Securities and Futures Commission said in a statement the Hong Kong-based operator had decided to ...

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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."