Issue: April 10, 2012   (Archive)
Thursday, May 23, 2013   

SmarTone glitch hits thousands
Thousands of SmarTone Telecommunications customers were left dumbfounded yesterday morning when one of its network terminals was hit by a technical glitch.



Rent hikes put homes in funeral mood
Funeral operators warn the government's decision to triple the rent on a publicly owned parlor is impacting on the rest of the industry.

Probe as bus-crash injured return
The cause of a collision between a cross- border coach and a motorcycle was still being determined a day after the crash in Guangdong killed a pillion rider and injured more than 30 bus passengers.

Rising food prices blamed for higher inflation
China posted higher-than-expected inflation in March, driven by rising food prices.

Tsang vows top graft probe will be 'fair'
The chief executive said his government is determined to crack down on corruption and an investigation into recent high-profile arrests will be "fair and independent."

Beijing unity plea
A top official in charge of Hong Kong affairs has called on people to unite behind Chief Executive-elect Leung Chun- ying and his new government, saying it is in the fundamental interests of the SAR.



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