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Leung ally seals prime land deal
New World Development (0017), whose chairman Henry Cheng Kar-shun is a strong supporter of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, will pay a hefty premium to redevelop one of the largest remaining residential sites on Hong Kong Island. Victor Cheung 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=30&art_id=124531&sid=37073987&con_type=3&archive_d_str=20120719



Lulu creates a stir as first pseudo model at book fair
Well, that didn't take very long. The book fair was just getting into its stride on opening day yesterday and along came a "pseudo model." 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=21&art_id=124530&sid=37073613&con_type=1&archive_d_str=20120719



'Too common' LV fights back in Shanghai
Louis Vuitton is courting China's wealthy with one-of-a-kind shoes and bags it is branding as unique works of art to reclaim its exclusive cachet in the luxury market. 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=21&art_id=124529&sid=37073612&con_type=1&archive_d_str=20120719



Veteran graftbuster wins promotion
The Independent Commission Against Corruption's director of investigation Ryan Wong Sai-chiu has been promoted to succeed the retiring Daniel Li Ming- chak as the deputy commissioner. 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=21&art_id=124528&sid=37073611&con_type=1&archive_d_str=20120719



Virgin may roll back to Branson
It's only rock 'n' roll, but Richard Branson likes it. 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=21&art_id=124527&sid=37073610&con_type=1&archive_d_str=20120719



Call the cops? No need, app is here
It has an arresting design, you might say. And finding the nearest police station has never been easier because police have launched a new smartphone app. 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=21&art_id=124526&sid=37073609&con_type=1&archive_d_str=20120719



Don't make a big fuss over clothes
The Olympic uniforms row brewing in the United States seems to be impromptu. Could be. Mary Ma 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=49&art_id=124525&sid=37073608&con_type=1&archive_d_str=20120719



Civic Party mulls options for Zimmerman
Civic Party leader Alan Leong Kah-kit said he does not want to see Southern District councillor Paul Zimmerman quit the party and run on Hong Kong Island as an independent in the Legislative Council elections. Alvina Hung 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=11&art_id=124524&sid=37070469&con_type=1&archive_d_str=20120719



Hope of property leaves us all flat
Hong Kong people have little confidence in their ability to buy their own property, compared to other Asian cities, according to a study by five mainland universities. Candy Chan 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=11&art_id=124523&sid=37072418&con_type=1&archive_d_str=20120719



Keen battle on cards as filing begins
A keen fight is on the cards for functional constituency seats even though only 12 candidates filed their nominations on the first day. Eddie Luk 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=11&art_id=124522&sid=37072546&con_type=1&archive_d_str=20120719



Health chief feels the heat of scandals
Secretary for Food and Health Ko Wing-man yesterday admitted feeling the heat arising from the scandals involving him and the new administration of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying. Candy Chan 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=30&art_id=124521&sid=37072883&con_type=1&archive_d_str=20120719



Legco hopefuls front up
A total of 104 candidates have joined the fray for the September Legislative Council election. Eddie Luk and Roy Chan 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=30&art_id=124520&sid=37072533&con_type=3&archive_d_str=20120719



Lawmaker eyes Mak job
The man tipped to become the next deputy financial secretary says he does not mind being the secretary for development if asked. Phila Siu 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=30&art_id=124519&sid=37073637&con_type=1&archive_d_str=20120719



Nine companies issue profit warnings
Profit warnings have been issued by nine locally listed firms, ranging from an information technology services provider to a metal producer. Natallie Cai 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=1&art_id=124518&sid=37073675&con_type=1&archive_d_str=20120719



Trading halts again in NVC as conflict continues
Shares of NVC Lighting Holding (2222) were suspended yesterday, barely an hour after they started trading again, as China's largest lighting products maker failed to resolve internal conflicts. Trading was earlier suspended last Friday. 7/19/2012
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archive_news_detail.asp?pp_cat=1&art_id=124517&sid=37072776&con_type=1&archive_d_str=20120719



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