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For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Hong Kong Herald.com http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/cat/b82693edf38ebff8/ en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:24:43 -0400 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:24:43 -0400 30 Chief Executive CY Leung met Hunan Governor Du Jiahao at Government House today.Mr Du is in town to attend the Hunan (Hong Kong) Investment & Trade Promotion Week.Mr Leung told him Hong Kong has a large pool of talent and rich management experience in the financial and service sectors, and can help Hunan attract investors.He said economic ties between Hong Kong and the province have grown ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215291040/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:26 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215291040/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 The Overall Comprehensive Social Security Assistance caseload stood at 266,510 in May, with a total of 412,220 recipients, the Social Welfare Department announced today.Compared to April, there was a reduction of 696 cases, or a drop of 0.3%.Low earnings and unemployment cases registered month-to-month decreases of 1.3% and 0.9% to 9,724 and 22,925 cases.Single parent and old age cases both ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215291041/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:25 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215291041/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 HONG KONG, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DHL Express, the world's leading international express services provider, has once again been recognized at the 2012/13 Customer Relationship Excellence Awards (CRE Awards), winning a total of five categories for its Hong Kong office including Customer Service Contact Center of the Year (Logistics -- Under 300 seats) and Global Support Service of the ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215291042/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:19:09 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215291042/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 (1 hr 3 mins ago) Hong Kong stocks finished 1.13 percent lower on Wednesday, hit by reports that property tax trials will be launched in China this year in a bid to cap soaring prices. The benchmark Hang Seng Index ended down 238.99 points at 20,986.89 on turnover of HK$61.88 billion, AFP reports. Chinese stocks closed down 0.73 percent. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell 15.84 points ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215290714/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:16:34 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215290714/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Wed Jun 19, 2013 4:53am EDT * Indexes: HSI -1.1 pct, H-shares -1.5 pct, CSI300 -0.7 pct * Reported IPO resumption, property tax expansion hit A-shares * Defensives slide in HK as investors await Fed outcome * Mengniu spikes after $1.6 bln Yashili takeover offer By Clement Tan HONG KONG, June 19 (Reuters) - Shanghai shares closed at their lowest since mid-December, exerting pressure on Hong Kong ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215291028/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:53:32 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215291028/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 The rising number of convictions against unlicensed guesthouses in recent years reflects the strength of the Government's enhanced enforcement efforts.This was the message fromSecretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing to lawmakers today.He said the operation of guesthouses in Hong Kong is regulated by the Hotel & Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance to ensure premises meet building and ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215290089/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:30:38 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215290089/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 HONG KONG, June 19 | Wed Jun 19, 2013 4:07am EDT HONG KONG, June 19 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares had their first loss in four days, with cyclical counters hurt by dashed hopes for monetary easing in China and pressure on defensive plays ahead of policy statements by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The Hang Seng Index ended down 1.1 percent at 20,986.9 points in its first decline since last ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215291027/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:07:03 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215291027/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 BEIJING, June 19, 2013 (AFP) - Hong Kong can showcase its democratic pedigree by its handling of the Edward Snowden case, Chinese state media said Wednesday, in comments appearing to distance Beijing from any decision on his possible extradition. The semi-autonomous territory -- which has a separate legal system to mainland China -- has the opportunity of "proving itself a free society in ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215288303/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:07:31 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215288303/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Hong Kong's government is investigating claims by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden that the U.S. had attacked computers in the city. Police haven't received complaints regarding the alleged hacking, Lai Tung-kwok, Hong Kong's security secretary told the Legislative Council today. Snowden, who fled to Hong Kong after leaking classified documents about U.S. ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215287411/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:03:18 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215287411/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Chinese and South Korean stocks fall on caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary-policy decision later in the day, while Japanese shares rally on a weaker yen and strong overnight gains on Wall ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215286572/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:59:11 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215286572/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 stocks fell amid low trading volume before the outcome of a Federal Reserve meeting, with finance and developer shares sliding. China Mengniu Dairy Co. soared after bidding for a local baby-foods maker. China Resources Land Ltd. lost 1.9 percent to lead property companies ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215285737/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:52:45 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215285737/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 SCOTT WRIGHT InvestHK, the government agency that helps overseas firms locate in Hong Kong, set out the commercial case for the territory as a "springboard" to growth in south-east Asia at an event in Glasgow yesterday. Director-general Simon Galpin highlighted the low-tax economy, burgeoning tourism industry, demand for luxury goods, low crime rate and ease of doing business as ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215285738/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:52:44 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215285738/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Cathay Pacific Airways released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for May 2013 that again show a year-on-year drop in the number of passengers carried and cargo and mail tonnage. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,338,703 passengers in May – a drop of 0.8% compared to the same month last year. The passenger load factor was up by 0.5 percentage points to ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215284559/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:56:17 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215284559/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Hong Kong's de facto central bank said on Tuesday that its investigation into possible benchmark rate manipulation has been extended to include HSBC and a number of other banks.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced in December that it was investigating UBS about possible misconduct relating to its submissions for the Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215284561/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:54:40 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215284561/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Export Index at Two-Year High; Prospects Remain Challenging Hong Kong, June 19, 2013 - (ACN Newswire) - Offshore trade as a share of Hong Kong's overall commercial activity has surged from less than 19 per cent in 1988 to 65 per cent in 2012, according to the "Offshore Trade Survey," which completed recently by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Results reveal how ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215284916/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:45:47 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215284916/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 (2 mins ago) Stocks in Hong Kong fell 0.18 percent at the open as dealers await the outcome of a US Federal Reserve policy meeting for an idea of its plans for its vast stimulus scheme. The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 37.48 points to 21,188.40 in the first few minutes of ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215284585/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:43:02 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215284585/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 HONG KONG, June 19 | Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:11pm EDT HONG KONG, June 19 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares may start lower on Wednesday, with turnover likely weak as most investors stay on the sidelines awaiting the outcome of a two-day U.S. Federal Reserve rate-setting meeting later in the day. On Tuesday, the Hang Seng Index closed flat at 21,225.88 points, while the China Enterprises Index of ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215284906/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:11:41 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215284906/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Chow Tai Fook, the Hong Kong-based jewelry chain controlled by billionaire Cheng Yu-tung, on Monday net profit fell by 13% in the 12 months to March 31 amid slower economic growth and retail sales gains in mainland China last ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215283793/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:50:18 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215283793/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 /enpproperty--> A top Hong Kong scholar has called on the special administrative region to bridge cultural and social differences with the mainland, in a bid to boost its waning competitiveness. In a report published on Tuesday, Gui Qiangfang, president of the China Institute of City Competitiveness, said Hong Kong's comprehensive competitiveness, including social, environmental ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215283794/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:48:10 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215283794/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 " alt="Cathay Pacific to revamp first class: BOSE headphones, "more personal space"" style="position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; margin-left: -233.5px; margin-top: -130px;" title="Cathay Pacific to revamp first class: BOSE headphones, "more personal space"" ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215283462/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:46:34 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215283462/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 HONG KONG: Hong Kong's de facto central bank said that its investigation into possible benchmark rate manipulation has been extended to include HSBC and a number of other banks. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced in December that it was investigating UBS about possible misconduct relating to its submissions for the Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (Hibor). "Apart from ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215283879/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:44:39 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215283879/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 NEWARK, N.J. - A U.S. State Department spokeswoman says a man who ranted about national security and screamed "I'm dead" during a flight from Hong Kong once worked at the agency. The spokeswoman said Tuesday that the passenger ended his time at the department in 2006. She gave no details about his job or why he no longer works there. The man started screaming nine hours into a ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215281500/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:21:22 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215281500/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s de facto central bank said yesterday that its investigation into possible benchmark rate manipulation has been extended to include HSBC and a number of other banks. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced in December that it was investigating UBS about possible misconduct relating to its submissions for the Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate. The move is the latest ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215280430/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:25:37 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215280430/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Lon Snowden, the father of US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden, has urged his son to stop leaking, not to do anything treasonous and to return ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215279193/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:39:54 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215279193/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Edward Snowden has emerged as a popular figure in Hong Kong, where he has been based since fleeing the U.S. (Kin Cheung/AP) HONG KONG -- It may still be early in Edward Snowden's attempt to find safe haven here, but a new poll and a weekend rally demanding that the local government protect Snowden indicate that the people and government of this semi-autonomous region of China may be taking ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215279128/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:12:03 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215279128/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 STOCKS ended flat yesterday in cautious trade as investors wait to see what the US Federal Reserve's plans are for its stimulus scheme. The benchmark Hang Seng Index edged down 0.02 point to 21,225.88. Mark To, head of research at Wing Fung Financial, said volumes had been thin as investors await the Fed policy committee's decision on QE. "Levels are neither very attractive nor ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215275179/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:57:09 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215275179/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Cyberport HK is a 1 million square foot office, coworking space, incubator and hotel in Hong Kong. Hong Kong-based tech community, Cyberport HK, is not your average incubator and coworking space. For one thing, it's huge. With 1 million square feet of tech-centric office space located about 15 minutes from central Hong Kong, Cyberport is a boon to the 150+ companies that call it home and ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215275180/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:57:04 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215275180/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 View Photo AFP/AFP/File - A Chinese white dolphin swims in waters off the coast of Hong Kong on March 17, 2012. Conservationists Tuesday warned that the number of rare Chinese white dolphins in Hong Kong waters has ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215272147/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:43:31 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215272147/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So visited two Hong Kong design firms today to discuss promoting the wider use of design in industrial and business processes.He first stopped at a brand consultancy company at the InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong, which adopts a holistic approach to brand design covering brand development, corporate identity, interior design and visual ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215270778/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:37:34 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215270778/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 The Department of Health today urged people not to buy or consume Wei C Yin Qiao Pian, as it may contain dangerous drug ingredients.The Hospital Authority informed the department that a 41-year-old woman was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital in October with rhabdomyolysis and hypokalemia. Her blood potassium level was found to be low.She recently told her doctor she had consumed the ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215269466/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:48:44 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215269466/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Police are appealing for information about a traffic accident in Tseung Kwan O today in which a 78-year-old woman died.She was struck by a rubbish truck that was entering a school on Mau Tai Road about 1.48pm.Sustaining serious injuries to her lower body, she was sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital and later died.Witnesses should call Police on 2305 7575 or 2305 ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215269465/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:48:44 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215269465/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 The 'Hong Kong: Our Home' art display will be shown at Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Leisure & Cultural Building from today until August 11.The display, which has been on show at the History Museum, features two giant paintings showing the cityscape of Hong Kong on both sides of Victoria Harbour, and was created as part of the 'Hong Kong: Our Home' Campaign launch ceremony on ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215269464/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:48:44 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215269464/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Customs officers arrested three people after seizing 7.5kg of cannabis resin worth $1.55 million yesterday.They inspected an air cargo shipment declared as box samples from India on June 14. The resin was found concealed in the wooden rods of 58 embroidery paintings.They raided a flat in Yau Ma Tei and seized another 11kg of cannabis resin, also found concealed in the wooden rods of 80 embroidery ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215269463/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:48:43 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215269463/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Forty people who helped Police fight crime were commended at the Good Citizen Award presentation ceremony today.Police Director of Personnel & Training Alfred Chau said development and progress in society has brought challenges to police work, and support from the public is paramount in combating crime.The 34 men and six women helped in the arrest of more than 40 culprits for a variety of ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215269467/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:48:43 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215269467/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 The Commerce & Economic Development Bureau today led a Hong Kong information and communications technology delegation to Dalian.They will join the 11th China International Software & Information Service Fair, held from June 20 to 23, the only national software fair approved by the State Council and the largest annual ICT event on the Mainland.The delegation will also visit digital ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215268315/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:44:53 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215268315/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 export and import figures this year were overstated. The transactions "resulted in abnormal growth in mainland-Hong Kong trade for a few months" since the fourth quarter, Shen Danyang, a Commerce Ministry spokesman, said at a monthly briefing today in Beijing. "Even if these arbitrage trades are not necessarily illegal, they are not fully compliant with regulations. ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215268316/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:29:34 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215268316/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 By Donny Kwok and Stephen Aldred HONG KONG (Reuters) - China Mengniu Dairy Co Ltd (2319.HK) signed a second takeover deal in a month on Tuesday, offering to buy Carlyle-backed Yashili International Holdings Ltd in a deal worth about HK$12.5 ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215267896/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:26:05 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215267896/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.4% in the March-May period, down on the 3.5% figure for the February-April quarter, the Census & Statistics Department announced today.The underemployment rate remained unchanged at 1.6%.Decreases in the unemployment rate were mainly observed in the transportation, and the arts, entertainment and recreation sectors.For the underemployment rate, ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215267246/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:42:02 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215267246/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 The Chief Executive has reappointed Clement Chen as Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council for two more years from July 1.The Government announced the appointment today, saying that under Mr Chen's leadership the council has made significant progress in strengthening support for local industry.It has helped small and medium enterprises, and Hong Kong companies on the Mainland, meet ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215267247/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:42:01 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215267247/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 A Hong Kong information and communications technology (ICT) delegation departed for Dalian on Tuesday to attend the 11th China International Software and Information Service Fair (CISIS) and promote ICT exchange and co- operation between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.The delegation was led by the city's Commerce and Economic Development Bureau with around 50 members.The CISIS is ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215267222/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:38:02 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215267222/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:28am EDT (Adds HSBC comment, background on rate investigations) June 18 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's de facto central bank said on Tuesday that its investigation into possible benchmark rate manipulation has been extended to include HSBC and a number of other banks. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced in December that it was investigating UBS about possible ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215267927/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:28:58 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215267927/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 (45 mins ago) Stocks in Hong Kong ended flat in cautious trade as investors wait to see what the US Federal Reserve's plans are for its stimulus scheme. The benchmark Hang Seng Index edged down 0.02 points to 21,225.88 on turnover of HK$59.00 ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215266871/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:23:39 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215266871/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Stocks in Japan and Hong Kong ended with small losses after a choppy trading session Tuesday, as investors pondered whether the U.S. Federal Reserve will maintain its monthly bond ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215265928/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:16:31 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215265928/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:48am EDT * HSI flat, H-shares -0.1 pct, CSI300 +0.6 pct * 'Big Four' China banks lackluster despite higher state stakes * China property H-shares slide after home-price data * Macau casino sector jumps on prelim gambling revenue By Clement Tan HONG KONG, June 18 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares ended little changed after two days of gains with investors selling recent ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215267117/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:48:07 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215267117/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 invoice@hkma.gov.hk .The authority has clarified that it has no connection with the fraudulent emails.The case has been reported to Police.Anyone who has received the email should call Police on 2860 ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215265311/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:35:00 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215265311/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 A group of Li's companies including Cheung Kong Infrastructure said Monday they were buying AVR-Afvalverwerking BV. Li's companies said they were buying the company because it represents a "compelling long-term investment opportunity for the consortium." Van Gansewinkel Groep, which is selling the company, said the deal would close in the third quarter of 2013. The deal still ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215264353/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:22:56 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215264353/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Chief Executive CY Leung says a recent survey has shown Hong Kong people support a development project such as the planned North East New Territories New Development Area.Speaking to the media today, Mr Leung said Chinese University yesterday unveiled a survey on people's opinion of Hong Kong's land supply.He said about 80% of respondents believe Hong Kong has a land-supply shortage and ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215262639/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:24:10 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215262639/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Protesters rally in Hong Kong to support Snowden: Hundreds of protesters stage a rally in rain-hit Hong Kong to urge the city's government not to extradite former spy Edward Snowden, and slam the US for its surveillance ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215262640/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:09:10 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215262640/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Whistleblower Edward Snowden explained his decision to leak sensitive secrets and seek refuge in Hong Kong because, in his words, this city "has a strong tradition of free speech" and "a long tradition of protesting in the streets". He said he would leave his fate to be decided by the people of Hong Kong. Some would consider this as "youthful naivete or sheer ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215262641/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:09:09 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215262641/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 (40 mins ago) Hong Kong stocks slipped 0.64 percent by the end of morning trade as profit-takers moved in after a healthy rally in the previous session. The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 135.81 points to 21,090.09 on turnover of HK$33.26 ... http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215262376/scat/b82693edf38ebff8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:07:07 -0400 http://www.hongkongherald.com/index.php/sid/215262376/scat/b82693edf38ebff8