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  • Central Oasis ready in 2020

    The first phase of the proposed Central Oasis project to revitalise the former Central Market is expected to be completed by 2017-18, while the whole project will be completed by 2019-20.Secretary for Development Paul Chan made the statement to lawmakers today, saying the project is two years behind the original plan. The new dates are subject to Town Planning Board approval."Apart from ...

  • Spotlight on Hong Kong as Art Basel opens

    The first Art Basel fair to be hosted by Hong Kong boasts a prestigious array of international art, highlighting the city's new role as a global arts hub amid an explosion of personal wealth in mainland China. The four-day annual event, previewed by VIPs Wednesday and opening to the public Thursday, has works from more than 3,000 international artists and from 245 of the world's ...

  • Hang Seng Shanghai close lower

    (1 min ago) Stocks in Hong Kong closed down 0.45 percent despite a strong lead from Wall Street, as dealers awaited testimony by US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke on the economic outlook. The benchmark Hang Seng Index lost 105.29 points to 23,261 on turnover of HK$52.41 billion. Trading began in the city todat at 1pm after a delay over a severe rainstorm warning. Stocks in Shanghai ...

  • ExCo suspension justified CE

    Chief Executive CY Leung has reiterated that the suspension of the Executive Council's weekly meeting yesterday was due to no items being on the agenda, and the decision was made a week ago. It had nothing to do with the matter relating to Barry Cheung.Mr Leung made the statement to the media today before attending a ceremony.He said the Executive Council has met often, and its meetings ...

  • Heavy rain puts Hong Kong on hold

    /enpproperty--> HONG KONG - Hong Kong had been affected by heavy rain on Wednesday morning, with more than 20 cases of flooding reported, and schools and public services on halt. The city's observatory issued black rainstorm warning at around 4 am local time which had been in force for over five hours. More than 150 mm of rainfall were recorded over many parts of the territory. A total ...


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Everything Must Go

Everything Must Go

Writing five years ago about Will Ferrells initial step out of his comedic comfort zone into more dramatic acting in the off-beat Hollywood dramedy Stranger Than Fiction (2006), I described Ferrells performance as fine, although its really just subdued; Ferrell never g ... ...

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  • Hong Kong Disneyland unveils new attraction

    Mystic Manor, the final chapter of Hong Kong Disneyland's current expansion project officially opened on May 17, 2013 to attract large numbers of tourists. [Photo: Xinhua] Mystic Manor, the final chapter of Hong Kong Disneyland's current expansion project officially opened recently, attracting large numbers of tourists. Featuring one of the most sophisticated systems ever built by ...

  • Hong Kong stocks tiptoe lower in shortened session Hang Seng Index down 0.1

    Japanese stocks stay on course for a fresh multiyear high after the country's central bank raises its economic outlook. But Australian and Hong Kong shares reverse early gains amid caution ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Benrnake's ...

  • Hang Seng positive after delayed start

    (29 mins ago) Stocks in Hong Kong opened up 0.18 percent after the start of trading was delayed by a severe rainstorm warning, and following a strong lead from the US and Europe. The benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 41.03 points to 23,407.4 in the first minutes of trade, with the market awaiting testimony to Congress from US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke later in the ...

  • Hong Kong opens up 0.18 after rains

    HONG Kong stocks have opened up 0.18 per cent after the start of trading was delayed by a severe rainstorm warning, and following a strong lead from the US and ...

  • Hong Kong stocks rise after storm-delayed start

    HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Hong Kong stocks overcame tentative early trade to edge higher Wednesday, with property developers and Chinese banks rising in the wake of strong global and regional cues to offset losses for heavyweight HSBC Holdings PLC. The Hang Seng ...

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