Issue: February 27, 2012   (Archive)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013   

Tsang denies license link to penthouse deal
Donald Tsang Yam-kuen has admitted he did not declare he would be renting a penthouse from a mainland tycoon when discussing his firm's application for a broadcasting license at the Executive Council.



Judge us as you see fit
Facing public fury over his rental of a luxury penthouse in Shenzhen as well as his use of tycoons' yachts and aircraft for private holidays, Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen has set up a panel to review rules on how top officials should behave.

Fans go Gaga in ticket queues
Scores of Lady Gaga fans queued up outside Tom Lee ticket outlets ahead of the public sale for her upcoming concerts.

Buy local cars, officials told
Spending by mainland officials on foreign luxury autos is being reined in for the first time under a new measure that is also seen to be supporting domestic brands.

Jeers at rape suspect show
A 28-year-old man accused of raping a young woman at Ap Lei Chau Estate last month is to appear at Eastern Magistrates' Court today.

Protesters look for sharp teeth
Around 200 protesters took to the streets calling for the Independent Commission Against Corruption to investigate whether Donald Tsang colluded with tycoons and was rewarded with hospitality and gifts.

Lawmakers in bid to turn up the heat
Pressure is mounting on Donald Tsang to appear before the Legislative Council on Wednesday and respond to accusations of collusion.



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