News Topic - Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Finds Melamine in Eggs
Hong Kong authorities said they found excessive amounts of the industrial chemical melamine in a fourth batch of eggs from mainland China.
Wall Street Journal – Dec 3, 2008 06:41 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Hong Kong authorities said they found excessive amounts of the industrial chemical melamine in a fourth batch of eggs from mainland China.
Wall Street Journal – Dec 3, 2008 06:41 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Jet Li: China ready for volunteerism 'explosion'AP - Jet Li said China is ready for an explosion of volunteerism amid its growing prosperity as he put aside his acting duties to discuss charitable efforts Wednesday at former President Bill Clinton's donor conference in Hong Kong.
Yahoo! – Dec 3, 2008 06:30 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Asian stocks rebound, but caution prevails
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian stocks and oil recovered on Wednesday following recent sell-offs, but low-risk assets such as U.S. Treasuries also retained their luster, highlighting investor caution about the weakening global economy.
Reuters – Dec 3, 2008 06:05 AM [GMT] – comment?
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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian stocks and oil recovered on Wednesday following recent sell-offs, but low-risk assets such as U.S. Treasuries also retained their luster, highlighting investor caution about the weakening global economy.
Reuters – Dec 3, 2008 06:05 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Thai protesters hand back control of Bangkok airport
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Antigovernment protesters that had occupied Thailand's main international airport streamed out of the facility Wednesday morning, marking an end to a week-long siege that had paralyzed tourism and business travel to the country. Newswires reports citied airport offici ... more »
MarketWatch.com – Dec 3, 2008 05:41 AM [GMT] – comment?
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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Antigovernment protesters that had occupied Thailand's main international airport streamed out of the facility Wednesday morning, marking an end to a week-long siege that had paralyzed tourism and business travel to the country. Newswires reports citied airport offici ... more »
MarketWatch.com – Dec 3, 2008 05:41 AM [GMT] – comment?
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China wealth fund lacks stomach for financial buys
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China Investment Corp, the sovereign wealth fund that has incurred steep paper losses on its stakes in U.S. financial firms, said on Wednesday it is "not brave enough" to invest in foreign financial firms and lacks confidence in the shifting U.S. financial regulatory ... more »
Reuters – Dec 3, 2008 03:50 AM [GMT] – comment?
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HONG KONG (Reuters) - China Investment Corp, the sovereign wealth fund that has incurred steep paper losses on its stakes in U.S. financial firms, said on Wednesday it is "not brave enough" to invest in foreign financial firms and lacks confidence in the shifting U.S. financial regulatory ... more »
Reuters – Dec 3, 2008 03:50 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Asia Markets: Tokyo, Hong Kong in cautious advance, BHP rises
Asian stocks traded on a firmer note Wednesday, as the financial sector advanced after losses in the previous two sessions, while shares of BHP Billiton climbed Sydney in an otherwise-mixed session for the commodity sector.
MarketWatch.com – Dec 3, 2008 02:47 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Asian stocks traded on a firmer note Wednesday, as the financial sector advanced after losses in the previous two sessions, while shares of BHP Billiton climbed Sydney in an otherwise-mixed session for the commodity sector.
MarketWatch.com – Dec 3, 2008 02:47 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Chinese chef wins three Michelin stars for Hong Kong restaurant
A Chinese chef whose specilaities are steamed lobster and scallop dumplings has become the country's first to be awarded three Michelin stars.
Telegraph.co.uk – Dec 3, 2008 01:38 AM [GMT] – comment?
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A Chinese chef whose specilaities are steamed lobster and scallop dumplings has become the country's first to be awarded three Michelin stars.
Telegraph.co.uk – Dec 3, 2008 01:38 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Asian stocks mostly rise early Wednesday
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Asian stocks traded on an firmer note Wednesday, as the financial sector advance after losses in the previous two sessions, while shares of BHP Billiton advanced in Sydney in an otherwise mixed session for the commodity sector. Qantas Airways shares climbed 6.7% after the ... more »
MarketWatch.com – Dec 3, 2008 01:32 AM [GMT] – comment?
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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Asian stocks traded on an firmer note Wednesday, as the financial sector advance after losses in the previous two sessions, while shares of BHP Billiton advanced in Sydney in an otherwise mixed session for the commodity sector. Qantas Airways shares climbed 6.7% after the ... more »
MarketWatch.com – Dec 3, 2008 01:32 AM [GMT] – comment?
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India festival honors 'Tulpan'
Web Exclusive: Kazakh film wins top prize at fest -- HONG KONG - Kazakh film "Tulpan" added to its impressive haul of festival kudos Tuesday when it added the top prize from the International Film Festival of India (Nov 22- Dec 2) in Goa.
Variety.com – Dec 3, 2008 12:20 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Web Exclusive: Kazakh film wins top prize at fest -- HONG KONG - Kazakh film "Tulpan" added to its impressive haul of festival kudos Tuesday when it added the top prize from the International Film Festival of India (Nov 22- Dec 2) in Goa.
Variety.com – Dec 3, 2008 12:20 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Bird & Bird seals alliance with Singapore firm
Bird & Bird has expanded its presence in Asia after striking up an alliance with Singapore-based Alban Tay Mahtani & de Silva LLP (ATMD). The agreement, which goes live from 1 January, sees Bird & Bird join forces with the 10-partner ATMD, giving it a fourth office in the Asia region ... more »
Legal Week – Dec 2, 2008 7:43 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Bird & Bird has expanded its presence in Asia after striking up an alliance with Singapore-based Alban Tay Mahtani & de Silva LLP (ATMD). The agreement, which goes live from 1 January, sees Bird & Bird join forces with the 10-partner ATMD, giving it a fourth office in the Asia region ... more »
Legal Week – Dec 2, 2008 7:43 PM [GMT] – comment?
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