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    This season, IIM students choose their recruiters  Nov 7, 2009
    Goldman intends to hire 24 students for summer placement for their centres in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangalore and Mumbai. As always, we are extremely impressed by the high standards of candidates at IIM campuses, says a Goldman Sachs (Asia) spokesperson from Hong Kong. (India Times)

    Ask the pilot  Nov 7, 2009
    As evident in places like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul (Incheon), Osaka and Hong Kong, their grandiosity is taken seriously ... The main terminal is the just behind Hong Kong's. (Salon)

    Get a Travel Visa for China  Nov 7, 2009
    Regulations are different for Hong Kong, where travelers from the U.S. do not need a visa but are automatically given a stamp in their passport letting them stay in Hong Kong for up to 90 days ... It is also possible to obtain a mainland Chinese visa in Hong Kong, through local visa agencies. (Suite101.com)

    IIM-As summer placements close in four days flat  Nov 7, 2009
    While banks, such as RBS, offered international roles across Hong Kong, Singapore and London, firms from marketing and general management sector, like P, Coca-Cola, Renault, Starcom MediaVest, TAS and Aditya Birla Group also offered overseas internships. Consulting firms that are regulars at IIM-A campus such as McKinsey oston Consulting Group and Bain ach placed 3-5 students. (India Times)

    Its time for a 1Tourism policy  Nov 6, 2009
    Our present target of getting 27 million tourists a year may seem lofty to some, but actually it is a pittance compared to real tourist-savvy destinations like Hong Kong or Singapore where they aim to get two to three tourists for every one of their residents ... Hong Kong used to follow the same tax regime but in recognition of the contribution of the food and beverage sector in attracting tourism, wine is now tax-free in the Chinese territory as of last year. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Asia stocks, oil advance  Nov 6, 2009
    HONG KONG: Asian stocks rose ahead of the latest US payrolls report on Friday, expecte 00004000 d to show the fewest job losses since August 2008, while oil prices recovered to $80 a barrel after a sharp drop on high US fuel inventories. Stock indexes in Britain and France were expected to open slightly higher, while Germany's DAX was expected to open lower, according to financial bookmakers. (India Times)

    Flight innovations you'll love  Nov 6, 2009
    Hong Kong based Cathay Pacific Airways has reinvented the economy-class seat: As the seat reclines, the bottom slides forward, but the back stays in place ... Many passengers can check bags at London's Paddington station (for Heathrow flights), Vienna's Wien Mitte station, Moscow's Kievsky Station, and Hong Kong Station. (CNN -- Travel)

    Riding the Hillside Escalator in Ho...  Nov 6, 2009
    Riding the Hillside Escalator in Hong Kong. Riding the Hillside Escalator in Hong Kong ... Century old buildings, shops crammed with Chinese ceramics, street markets, and hundreds of restaurants, all within easy reach in the heart of Hong Kong. (Suite101.com)

    I-banks knock on IIMC door  Nov 6, 2009
    There were several foreign offers as well, in locations like New York, London, Singapore and Hong Kong ... We made 3 offers for Hong Kong and another six in India, Bank of America-Merrill Lynch recruitment manager Parul Shukla told ET. We are offering profiles in investment banking, equity capital markets, corporate banking and research, among others, she said. (India Times)

    Watney leads American charge  Nov 6, 2009
    Woods was joined by Anthony Kim, who spent most of Tuesday in Hong Kong trying to get his visa situation sorted out, Paul Casey and Lin Wen-tang of Taiwan, giving some local flavor to Asia's biggest tournament ... Watney decided a few months ago to play the World Cup the week of Thanksgiving at Mission Hills near Hong Kong. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Still smarting  Nov 6, 2009
    T, a consortium that included the company behind Octopus, Hong Kong's now successful smartcard, launched in 1997 ... Two years ago Hong Kong operators had to refund $3 ... Singapore and Hong Kong can do it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Global equity fund flows turn negative  Nov 6, 2009
    HONG KONG: Global fund flows into equities fell in the week ended on Nov 4 as policymakers shifted focus to unwinding stimulus measures, while un 00004000 employment continued to rise, making investors question what will drive economic growth next year, fund tracker EPFR Global said on Friday. Outflows from equity funds totalled $5. (India Times)

    Asian shares dip on Fed outlook  Nov 5, 2009
    HONG KONG: Asian shares fell on Thursday, while the dollar recovered most losses made after the US Federal Reserve vowed to keep rates near zero for "an extended period" and saw a sluggish recovery in th 00004000 e world's biggest economy. European shares were set to fall at the start, with futures on the Dow Jones Euro Stoxx 50 down 1. (India Times)

    Honeymoon ideas for adventurous newlyweds  Nov 5, 2009
    Other off-the-beaten-path trips include an exploration of Macau, which has been dubbed the fastest growing destination by the World Travel and Tourism Council, paired with a day or two over the water in Hong Kong; a trek across Israel; and island-hopping in the Cook Islands or Australias Great Barrier Reef. Heiderstadt advises that wherever you may choose, avoid a couple common mistakes. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Holland America Line's 2011 Grand Voyages Set to Explore Seven Continents, 65 Countries  Nov 5, 2009
    This voyage offers extensive time in port to allow guests to take in the wide-ranging history and culture of the region and includes overnights at Beijing and Hong Kong, China, and Sydney, Australia. Guests on board also can enjoy some tropical sunshine with calls at the exotic islands of New Caledonia, Samoa, Fiji and Hawaii. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Little Laos relishes its big moment  Nov 5, 2009
    Head Office: Unit B, 16/F, Li Dong Building, No. 9 Li Yuen Street East, Central, Hong Kong Thailand Bureau: 11/13 Petchkasem Road, , Prachuab Kirikhan, Thailand 77110. (Asia Times Online)

    Thailand recalls ambassador to Cambodia (Update)  Nov 5, 2009
    He has travelled since the coup to Dubai, Hong Kong, Nicaragua, Liberia and Montenegro in pursuit of investment opportunities. Thaksin remains widely popular among Thailands rural people and the urban poor, who benefited from his social welfare policies. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Disney says China approved Shanghai theme park  Nov 5, 2009
    Disney has gradually expanded its presence in mainland China after opening a theme park in Hong Kong in 2005 and now has offices in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou ... But Disney had long insisted it was focusing on building up its park in Hong Kong a Chinese territory ... The Hong Kong government, which owns a majority stake in Hong Kong Disneyland, tried to downplay the prospect that the new Shanghai park would draw visitors away. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Tiger Woods in the hunt in Shanghai  Nov 5, 2009
    "To get the opportunity to come here and then Hong Kong (next week), I didn't think twice about it. "I'm fairly young and golf is what I love to do, so I was excited to get the invitation. " ? 2009 Brought to you by Join the conversation 2 people are reading this now. . . Top Breaking News Sport articles 00004000 Story Tools Breaking News Video $100,000 found and returned A postal worker finds $100,000 outside her work, and hands it in to police. Latest Blogs November 4th Here come the big... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    * China could become golfing powerhouse:Woods, Mickelson  Nov 5, 2009
    The country only opened its first course X the Chung Shan Hot Springs Golf Club about 80km across the Pearl River Estuary from Hong Kong X in 1984. Twenty-five years later and, by some estimates, it now has around 500 courses and the worlds top players see huge growth to come. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Lingle calls Beijing meetings a success  Nov 5, 2009
    The next city on Lingle's itinerary is Shanghai, followed by stops in Hong Kong, Hainan Province and Guangdong Province. She is scheduled to return Nov. 13. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    J.J. Lasley: Keepin It Real (Estate)  Nov 5, 2009
    I was not getting paid much, but got free stuff, got to go to Hong Kong and Japan. And then Coach Willingham called me the next year, their first year in Minnesota. (TheBootleg.com)

    Hong Kong Disneyland May See Woes Mount With Plan to Build Shanghai Park  Nov 5, 2009
    Hong Kong Disneyland May See Woes Mount With Shanghai Park Plan - Bloomberg ... Hong Kong Disneyland May See Woes Mount With Shanghai Park Plan ... The mainland Chinese couple, wearing matching Donald Duck T-shirts, spent two hours in the theme on a cool afternoon before heading back onto the train for more sightseeing in Hong Kong. (Bloomberg -- Asia)

    Watney shoots 64 to take lead at HSBC Champions  Nov 5, 2009
    Watney signed up earlier this year for the World Cup the week of Thanksgiving at Mission Hills Golf Club near Hong Kong ... "And to get this opportunity to come here and then back to Hong Kong, I didn't think twice about it." ... He spent all day Tuesday in Hong Kong trying to get a visa and missed the pro-am. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Captain Gopinaths cargo venture to take off today  Nov 4, 2009
    It will fly three Airbus A310 planes and seven smaller ATR planes to connect 17 Indian cities and international destinations like Dubai and Hong Kong. With not much finance coming to fund his cargo venture due to the slowdown, Mr Gopinath sold his stake in Kingfisher Airlines to raise funds. (India Times)

    Lower costs help midcap firm profits; s00004000ales still a worry  Nov 4, 2009
    The BSE index, trading at over 17 times its one-year forward earnings, is more expensive than benchmark indices in most emerging markets, and is just a tad under that of Hong Kong. Pricier bourses include those in Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur. (India Times)

    Spreading swine flu to avoid going broke  Nov 4, 2009
    It is less deadly than the seasonal flu and not anywhere near the deaths from the Hong Kong flu of the 60 s.. Like Climate Change, it is a baseless attempt by those in power to expand their power and exert total control over key areas of the economy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Sebi easy over stock lending span  Nov 4, 2009
    If you do SLB offshore like in Hong Kong etc, you are paying less, said the head-equity at a foreign bank. Under the existing SLB scheme, a person who owns securities can lend them through an approved intermediary, which also acts as the central counterparty. (India Times)

    Welcome to wine country  Nov 3, 2009
    Hong Kong opens first winerySTORY HIGHLIGHTS. Hong Kong's first winery opens to tap into the burgeoning Chinese demand ... Hong Kong and mainland China now drink 60 percent of all wine consumed in Asia. (CNN -- International)

    I-T sleuths find proof against Koda  Nov 3, 2009
    These companies are understood to have undertaken investments of Mr Koda in steel and mining operations in Thailand , Liberia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and South Africa. Evidence of investment of nearly Rs 8 crore in mining interests by the Dubai based company have also been found. (India Times)

    Al-Qaeda has plans for its new recruit  Nov 3, 2009
    Head Office: Unit B, 16/F, Li Dong Building, No. 9 Li Yuen Street East, Central, Hong Kong Thailand Bureau: 11/13 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin, Prachuab Kirikhan, Thailand 77110. (Asia Times Online)

    Has Fame Spoiled the Slumdog Millionaire Kids?  Nov 3, 2009
    Has Fame Spoiled the 'Slumdog Millionaire' Kids. Slumdog Millionaire Kids. (Time.com)

    * Experts call pacts window dressing  Nov 2, 2009
    While China agrees to allow more tourists to visit Taiwan, Taiwanese travel agencies must be approved by China to handle the matter, he said, noting that Taiwanese vessels can transport cross-strait goods only if they are registered in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Chen Ming-sheng (), assistant to DPP Legislator Tien Chiu-chin (), told the forum that their long-term tracking of Chinas handling of the melamine controversy suggested Beijing was not serious about addressing the problem. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    SignOn San Diego gets new look  Nov 2, 2009
    Hong Kong officials said Monday they have tightened regulation of complicated investment products after thousands of local retail investors were burned by Lehman Brothers-backed derivatives. LOS ANGELES "Michael Jackson's This Is It" pulled in $101 million worldwide in its first five days, and distributor Sony is extending the farewell. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Asia share drop ltd after Wall St hit  Nov 2, 2009
    HONG KONG: Asian stocks slid on Monday, with Seoul hitting a two-month low after a sell-off in banking shares slammed Wall Street, a slide viewed as a sign that investors are losing faith in the economic recovery ... "Further profit-taking in risk positions is expected this week and into the end of the year," said Patrick Bennett, Asia currency and rates strategist at Societe Generale in Hong Kong. (India Times)

    Metros' teledensity over 100%  Nov 2, 2009
    In October 2008, Delhi had joined the global league of cities with over 100% mobile penetration, such as London, New York, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore. But, as per the latest figures by the department of telecom (DoT), Chennai now leads with a 143% penetration, implying that the city has 1. (India Times)

    Mohi-uddin Heading to Asia for UBS Stays Dollar Bull as Growth Accelerates  Nov 2, 2009
    HSBC Holdings Plc is sending , chief executive officer of its global asset-management arm, to become CEO of its Hong Kong unit in February. the Morgan Stanley chief economist who predicted China will overtake the U.S. as the worlds dominant economy, relocated to Hong Kong in 2007. (Bloomberg -- Asia)

    Sands China May Raise $2.5 Billion in Hong Kong Initial Offer, E-Mail Says  Nov 2, 2009
    5 Billion in Hong Kong Offering (Update2) - Bloomberg ... 5 Billion in Hong Kong Offering (Update2) ... 5 billion in Hong Kongs biggest initial public offering this year to restart construction of stalled projects and repay debt. (Bloomberg -- Asia)

    I-T officials raid Madhu Koda's house  Nov 1, 2009
    ED officials claimed they had come across documents suggesting that the former ministers had amassed huge wealth including mines, real estate firms and property also in Hong Kong. Read business stories in. (India Times)

    Utah Women's Swimming and Diving Team Upsets UNLV  Nov 1, 2009
    Junior (Yuen Long, Hong Kong) was first in the 3-meter dive with a score of 268. 50 and second in the 1-meter dive at 260. (Utahutes.com)

    Jockeys do hard yards to keep careers on track  Oct 31, 2009
    Thompson has had his ups: riding five firsts in a day for his father at Cessnock; breaking the record for number of winners; working for two years in Hong Kong; and finishing seventh in his only Melbourne Cup ride, on Reckless Tradition in 1986. The deepest down was in 2004 when he suffered a compound ankle fracture, which put him out of racing for two years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    More missiles across the strait  Oct 31, 2009
    Asia Times Online :: China News, China Business News, Taiwan and Hong Kong News and Business ... " But Chinese President Hu will be eager for Ma to visit early in Ma's second term, if he would be reelected in 2012. Hu is due to step down as China's president in early 2013, just a year later, and he is mindful of the legacy he will leave behind. So far, the fourth-generation Chinese leader is not known for any major accomplishments, compared to his predecessors. Mao, though a tyrannical dictator,... (Asia Times Online)

    Touring Zanzibar's Dark Past  Oct 31, 2009
    Some ports, like Hong Kong or New York, began by handling tea or opium, then progressed to manufacturing and finance. Others, like Alexandria or Pulau Run (one of the Indonesian Spice Islands that, in 1667, the Dutch swapped with the English for Manhattan) failed to move with the times. (Time.com)

    Come back of pre- opening sessions  Oct 31, 2009
    In Hong Kong, orders are entered into the system in the first 15 minutes of the morning session. The pre-open session consists of an order input period from 9. (India Times)

    * Dozens of countries vie for tourists at travel fair  Oct 30, 2009
    A survey of products showed that round trip tickets to Tokyo could go for as little as NT$2,999, the association said, while tours to Hong Kong could cost around NT$4,400, including accommodations and plane tickets. Many participating travel agencies promise even bigger discounts for customers who act fast. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Pay hike in India may be highest in APAC  Oct 30, 2009
    The survey pointed out that salary increases in India and China in the current year have been the lowest since 2005, even as they were much better than markets such as Japan and Hong Kong, where companies increased average salaries by 1-2. Apart from factors like growing business activity and increased domestic demand in India, demographics also play a key role in deciding salary hikes. (India Times)

    Lingle heads for China to push tourism, trade  Oct 30, 2009
    The governor will lead a delegation of state business development and tourism officials on a six-city tour, with visits planned for Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong ... Lingle and Liu will be using personal funds to cover expenses in Hong Kong. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    SPECIAL REPORT: Swine flu  Oct 30, 2009
    Swine flu, bird flu, Hong Kong flu, Asian flu, all the epidemics of recent history pale in comparison with "the grippe." For one long month toward the end of World War I, one of the deadliest epidemics in history brought life to a fearful standstill. Oct. 29: Nearly 10 percent of students at two Hingham elementary schools have been out sick, and the superintendent of schools is pointing the finger at swine flu. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)

    StanChart explores IDR route to list  Oct 30, 2009
    It is currently listed in UK and Hong Kong. India is the second largest market for the StanChart and a listing in India was more of a way of showing its commitment to the Indian markets. (India Times)

    Asia Gold: Indian weddings, softer price lift premiums  Oct 29, 2009
    Premiums for gold bars firmed to 50 to 70 US cents to spot London prices in Hong Kong from 20 cents last week, although there were also offers at 30 cents. "We've seen some physical buying today. If the dollar continues to recover, there will be pressure on the topside," said Dick Poon, manager of precious metals at Heraeus in Hong Kong. (India Times)

    Lingle traveling to China to promote Hawaii tourism, build partnerships  Oct 29, 2009
    Lingle said she and Liu are using personal funds to pay travel expenses during the Hong Kong leg of their trip. HonoluluAdvertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Lingle heading to China to push isle tourism  Oct 29, 2009
    The trip includes stops in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Haikou, Sanya and Guangshou ... Lingle also will hold talks with Rita Lau, a Hong Kong government cabinet secretary who handles tourism issues ... Ground travel and accommodations will be financed by Chinese government agencies, though Lingle and Liu will pay their own expenses in Hong Kong. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Recovery fears send Asian mkts down  Oct 29, 2009
    HONG KONG: Asian shares tumbled for a third successive day on Thursday following heavy overnight falls on Wall Street, as risk appetite deteriorated amid further concerns over the pace of US economic recovery ... By midday Hong Kong dropped 2. (India Times)

    India among top 10 Asian countries in CSR practise  Oct 29, 2009
    The other countries in the list include China (second), Hong Kong (Third), Japan (fifth), Malaysia (sixth), Pakistan (seventh), Philippines (eighth), Singapore (ninth) and Thailand (tenth). The 2009 ASR list was dominated by Australian companies, with eight out of the top ten companies analysed coming from there, followed by India, the survey said. (India Times)

    Palin earns at least $1.25 million for book, statement says  Oct 29, 2009
    Since resigning, she's made only a few public appearances including a September speech before investors in Hong Kong. She also attended the welcome-home ceremony in Fairbanks for soldiers, including her son Track, and appeared at a gun- rights event in Anchorage. (Juneau Empire)

    Lingle leads Hawaii delegation to China  Oct 29, 2009
    Lingle s delegation also will visit Hong Kong, Haikou and Sanya in Hainan Province, and Guangzhou in Guangdong Province. She is scheduled to meet with U.S. Ambassador John Huntsman to discuss U.S. travel visa requirements and investment opportunities. (Pacific Business News, HI)

    Indians top global confidence charts  Oct 29, 2009
    HONG KONG: Global consumer confidence is rebounding , and has risen for the first time in the US since 2007, amid signs the world economy is picking up although spending is still restrained, a survey showed on Wednesday ... Consumer confidence is rising faster in the BRIC countries than other markets, driven by increasing job prospects, Oliver Rust, MD of Nielsen Hong Kong, said. (India Times)

    A 24/7 CEO's lament: It's stressful being a CEO in India today  Oct 28, 2009
    Its not just the conference calls across time zones and constant travel, theres also the barrage of instant messaging thats beaming on iPhones across continents that require immediate attention; an estimated hundred such messages from Junipers offices in the US, Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore each day. And though his colleagues are considerate about not phoning him in the middle of the night, they do call as late as 10 pm and if its an intense discussion, unwinding and getting to... (India Times)

    Newsweek: Chinas rail revolution  Oct 28, 2009
    Beijing's campaign to promote development across regionslike the Yangtse River Delta around Shanghai, or the Pearl River Delta from Guangzhou to Hong Konggets a huge boost from the fact that it will soon be possible to traverse these regions in minutes ... The link, which will ultimately extend south to Hong Kong, is expected to further stimulate Wenzhou's legendary entrepreneurial spirit, which has seen it move rapidly from small family workshops to major textile and electronics... (MSNBC -- International)

    Soon, world's tallest hotel in Hong Kong  Oct 28, 2009
    World's tallest hotel with 118 floors to open in Hong Kong- ET Cetera-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times ... World's tallest hotel with 118 floors to open in Hong Kong28 Oct 2009, 1224 hrs IST, IANS ... HONG KONG: Luxury hotel chain Ritz-Carlton is to open the world's tallest hotel in Hong Kong in 2010 with its top floor on the 118th storey, a news report said Wednesday. (India Times)

    Matthews to sing for MSO as Sumi Jo recovers  Oct 28, 2009
    The coloratura singer has an injury, has been ordered by her doctor not to travel and was forced to withdraw from a performance with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra last night. Sumi has apologised to the public and is holding discussions with the MSO's management about dates for a replacement concert. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Weather Patterns Help Predict Dengue Fever Outbreaks  Oct 28, 2009
    A research team led by Qiyong Liu of the State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, and China CDC, and Linwei Tian of the Stanley Ho Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases, School of Public Health and Primary Care, Chinese University of Hong Kong, correlated weather conditions, including minimum and maximum temperature, wind velocity, humidity and rainfall with the number of cases of dengue fever in the city of Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong Province, China, over... (Science Daily)

    China's culture offensive hits a wall  Oct 27, 2009
    Asia Times Online :: China News, China Business News, Taiwan and Hong Kong News and Business ... " (Inter Press Service) (Oct 1, '09) (Aug 7, '09) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. (Oct 23-25, 2009) All material on this website is copyright and may not be republished in any form without written permission. Copyright 1999 - 2009 Asia Times Online (Holdings), Ltd. Head Office: Unit B, 16/F, Li Dong Building, No. 9 Li Yuen Street East, Central, Hong Kong Thailand Bureau: 11/13 Petchkasem Road, Hua... (Asia Times Online)

    Asian stocks track Wall Street lower  Oct 27, 2009
    HONG KONG: Asian stocks retreated Tuesday, following losses on Wall Street amid rising concerns the markets have gotten ahead of economic realities ... The market has gotten high enough, so there's some profit taking right now,'' said Francis Lun, general manager of Fulbright Securities Ltd. in Hong Kong ... Hong Kong's market, which was closed Monday, dropped 330. (India Times)

    Asia shares fall, $ givesup early gains  Oct 27, 2009
    HONG KONG: Asian shares fell on Tuesday as investors worried that an eventual withdrawal of economic support measures could undermine global recovery while the dollar gave up early gains as short-covering rece 00004000 ded ... Shares in China Life Insurance Co, the world's top life insurer by market value, rose 2 per cent in Hong Kong after the Chinese company's third-quarter earnings more than doubled. (India Times)

    Indians get least paid leaves  Oct 27, 2009
    While, employees in Australia, Taiwan and India would potentially get 28 days followed by Hong Kong (26), Singapore (25) and China (21). Read business stories in. (India Times)

    India beats China at prosperity game  Oct 27, 2009
    While Switzerland tops the rankings for democratic institutions, Hong Kong tops economic fundamentals ranking. The United States tops the entrepreneurship and innovation ranking. (India Times)

    Chelsea go top  Oct 25, 2009
    At St Andrews, in Birmingham's first home game since Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung bought the club, City went ahead eight minutes before half-time when Liam Ridgewell got on the end of a Sebastian Larsson free-kick. And soon after the break Scotland striker James McFadden doubled Birmingham's lead following good work by Larsson. (iAfrica.com)

    Five-star Chelsea  Oct 25, 2009
    I am pleased for the owners, said manager Alex McLeish of Birminghams first home win since Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung took over the club. They are absolutely ecstatic, and so they should be because it was a great home start for them in what was a thoroughly deserved victory. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Football: Lampard double puts Chelsea top  Oct 25, 2009
    com - Football Lampard double puts Chelsea top. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    China may push for yuan at Asean  Oct 24, 2009
    BEIJING: China is set to use the Asean meet to sell the idea of making the yuan an in 00004000 ternational currency. It is using the sense of uncertainty over the US dollar to sell a new dream of enlarged regional trade, financial support from Beijing and reduced dependence on the volatile dollar. (India Times)

    True Temper expands lines  Oct 24, 2009
    and has operations in Olive Branch, Southern California, Tokyo, Hong Kong and London. The company has more than 800 employees worldwide. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)

    Chelseas imperious home form may prove a handful for Sams side  Oct 24, 2009
    Birmingham, beaten 3-1 away to Arsenal last time out, welcome Sunderland to St Andrews for the Midlands sides first home match since the club were taken over by Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung. Todays other matches see high-flyers Tottenham taking on Stoke while Wolves play Aston Villa and Burnley face Wigan. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Developing Countries Must Boost Broadband: U.N.  Oct 24, 2009
    However, the economic crisis has hit sales of ICT goods such as phones and computers and trade in them declined dramatically last year, according to figures from the top six exporters -- China, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, United States and Germany. Exports have recovered this year, especially from China, now by far the biggest ICT goods exporter. (Newsmax)

    Trading hours may make brokers' lives harder  Oct 24, 2009
    For instance, someone dealing from markets like Hong Kong and Singapore will rarely put in anything less than 15 hours a day ... For those in Hong Kong and Singapore back offices, life will be nothing but hell, said a chief dealer in an institutional brokerage. (India Times)

    Reds need United ally  Oct 23, 2009
    Last Upd: 07:49am 23 Oct 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)

    Indians may get biggest pay hikes next year  Oct 22, 2009
    HONG KONG: Companies in Asia are set to offer bigger pay rises next year as the region continues to rebound from the global recession, notably in India where base salary levels are poised to jump nearly 10%, a survey showed on Wednesday ... Salaries barely grew at all in Hong Kong and Japan, this year as companies cut staff ... More than 60% of companies surveyed in Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore froze wage levels, compared with only 26. (India Times)

    IIMs bet big on South East Asia for placements  Oct 22, 2009
    Dr Chris W Chan, associate professor and director of MBA programme , at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), said that they have observed a 20-30 % rise in the number of MBA applications this year from Indian students ... Invest Hong Kong director-general of investment promotion Simon Galpin told ET that over 3,000 MNCs are already present in the special administrative region of China, which will open newer opportunities. (India Times)

    Pohang, Al Ittihad eye healthy lead in semis first-leg  Oct 21, 2009
    Nagoya have their own injury worries with striker Keiji Tamada a doubt after injuring a rib while playing for Japan in their Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong earlier this month. Nagoyas Serbian coach Dragan Stojkovic also has a selection headache in defence after Takahiro Masukawa was hospitalised with swine flu. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Current global recovery may stall: IMF  Oct 21, 2009
    It was also applicable to those facing looming age-related fiscal pressures, such as Japan and the newly industrialized economies of South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, he said ... In fact, those economies with some of the largest initial contractions were South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong, with large shares of high tech and other manufacturing trade with advanced economies, he said. (India Times)

    Global face for Asian Champions League semis  Oct 20, 2009
    Takahiro Masukawa has contracted swine flu, though there is some better news for coach Stojkovic as international striker Keiji Tamada could recover from a rib injury sustained while playing for Japan against Hong Kong two weeks ago. Nagoya knocked out South Korea champions Suwon Bluewings in the second round and a late goal from Australian target man Josh Kennedy gave them a narrow win over fellow J-League team Kawasaki Frontale in the quarterfinals. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Globetrotters: Brown brings international stars in for shot at bigone  Oct 20, 2009
    Mourilyan's globetrotting career began in Ireland, and he has since run in England, Canada, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong. Bankable has done most of his racing in England, but recent trips to Dubai and Singapore prepared him for this trip. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    After decades of service, doctor would do it again in a heartbeat  Oct 20, 2009
    One day you can sneeze in Australia, the next day you re in Hong Kong and the next day you could be in San Francisco. When it comes to infectious disease we re always a step behind, Fiorilli states. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Global stocks at 1-year high, bulls on parade  Oct 20, 2009
    HONG KONG: Global stocks extended gains to a one-year high on Tuesday, up 75 per cent from a crisis low after strong sales numbers from Apple Inc suggested U.S. consumption is returning ... Dariusz Kowalczyk, chief investment strategist with SJS Markets in Hong Kong, said in a note that the eight companies in the S that reported results on Monday topped consensus by an average 15 percent ... "There are no warning signs for AUD bulls," said Patrick Bennett, Asia foreign exchange and rates... (India Times)

    ECGC planning to expand overseas  Oct 19, 2009
    "We are contemplating setting up of our offices in London, Dubai, Singapore or Hong Kong and Africa," Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) Chairman and Managing Director A V Muralidharan said here. The Corporation has already applied to the government for permission to open the offices and is awaiting its approval, he said. (India Times)

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