Issue: March 01, 2012   (Archive)
Thursday, May 23, 2013   

It's a three-way race
The election for chief executive is down to a three- way fight, with 317 uncommitted members of the Election Committee the kingmakers.



Brave new world as Cheng retires
New World Development (0017) is set to embark on a major succession plan following billionaire Cheng Yu-tung's retirement from the company he founded 42 years ago.

Cops chase hoax robbery call
Dozens of fully armed police officers were sent on a wild goose chase after receiving a call that a tutorial center in Mong Kok was being robbed.

Lawmakers vote to probe Leung
Legislative councillors have voted to probe claims of a conflict of interest by chief executive candidate Leung Chun-ying.

Impeach bid begins to founder
A bid to impeach Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen for alleged dereliction of duty appears to be running out of steam, with groups such as pan- democrats unwilling to commit just yet.

Fuel mix-up sparks probe of Chevron
Customs officers are investigating Chevron Hong Kong for violations after a second incident of a gas mix- up at a Caltex petrol station in Aberdeen.

Vendors brace for iFrenzy3
Hong Kong vendors are getting ready for another iPad frenzy amid rumors that Apple will launch the newest version of its popular tablet computer next week.



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