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CE open on ExCo leave

Chief Executive CY Leung said today he keeps an open mind on whether it is necessary to specify the period of leave by ex-officio members of the Executive Council.He told the media that members on leave stop performing their duty and will not receive any meeting documents, nor will they receive any allowance.It has been the practice in the past and it remains the practice at present, he said, ...
Poverty commission sets work direction

The Commission on Poverty held its fourth meeting today, chaired by Chief Secretary Carrie Lam.The commission urged the Government to formulate policies promoting upward social mobility to mitigate poverty causes, and has decided to adopt this as the commission's future work direction.Members listened to a briefing by the Central Policy Unit on study findings from local academics on the ...
Carol Yip new welfare chief

Deputy Secretary for Security Carol Yip will become Director of Social Welfare on July 8, the Civil Service Bureau announced today.Secretary for the Civil Service Paul Tang said Ms Yip is a seasoned Administrative Officer with rich experience in public administration and proven leadership and management skills."I have every confidence that she will continue to serve the community with ...
2 charged with murder

Police today charged two men, aged 20 and 29, for the murder of a 30-year-old man in Sheung Shui on April 28.They were arrested on May 22, and will appear in Sha Tin Magistracy tomorrow.Three other men have also been charged with ...
2 charged with murder

Police today charged two men, aged 20 and 29, for the murder of a 30-year-old man in Sheung Shui on April 28.They were arrested on May 22, and will appear in Sha Tin Magistracy tomorrow.Three other men have also been charged with ...

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The Last Mistress (Une vieille maîtresse)

Especially after her last film, the outrageously shocking and, some might say, pretentiously grating Anatomy of Hell (2004), Catherine Breillats The Last Mistress (Une vieille matresse) seems positively mainstream. Dressed up in the lavish ornamentation of a 1 ... ...

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Henrik Fisker joins Hong Kong tycoon to salvage Fisker sources

DETROIT/BEIJING (Reuters) - Henrik Fisker is working with an investor group to salvage Fisker Automotive, the "green" car company he co-founded nearly six years ago that is now struggling to stave off bankruptcy, people familiar with the matter said this ...
High five in Hong Kong

Dazzled by the glass and chrome of the very modern Hong Kong, stepping into the LockCha Tea House is like stepping into an old Chinese picture book. It’s all polished wood, hushed silences, and intricately carved screens. We are here for the tea lesson hosted by the elegantly beautiful Maria. With the gestures of a dancer, she presides over a large table, hands fluttering over an elaborate ...
IHT Rendezvous The Art Hong Kong Really Loves ‘Rubber Duck’

The Dutch artist Florentijin Hofman’s giant rubber duck in Victoria Harbor. Here is the art-related news that the average Hong Kong resident cared about most this week: The giant rubber duck has been revived. Billionaire collectors may have arrived for the ...
Three mainland Chinese charged in HK mercantile exchange probe

View Photo A security guard stands at the entrance as an office worker walks inside the Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange in Hong Kong May 23, 2013. REUTERS/Bobby ...
Cheung Sha Wan food factory closed

The Food & Environmental Hygiene Department has ordered a food factory in Cheung Sha Wan, which repeatedly breached the Food Business Regulation by illegally extending the food business area, to suspend business for 14 days.Located at shop C on the ground floor of Career Court at No. 56-58 Tonkin Street, it was convicted in July last year and this February. It was fined $4,100 and registered ...

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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."