Issue: December 18, 2007   (Archive)
Thursday, June 20, 2013   



Spy master a billionaire
Fu Meicheng, 55, who knows how to entertain people, is the latest of the mainland's US dollar billionaires.

Cruise visitor snub for new terminal
Despite all the fanfare surrounding the opening of the new Kai Tak cruise terminal last week Costa Cruises chose to send its Costa Atlantica to Ocean Terminal for its first visit to Hong Kong.

China spirits level hits giddy heights
A thirst for alcohol among China's middle classes is driving demand in the global spirits market.

Boss sure of 'open sesame' for HKEx
Charles Li Xiaojia is confident he can convince Alibaba Group chairman Jack Ma Yun to list in Hong Kong.

The heat is on for July 1
The July 1 pop concert may have just hit the headlines, but controversy has already reached fever pitch - thanks to cyber graffiti scrolling the words "Walk 'N Vote" over an internet poster promoting the Kai Tak show.

Peacock raises flutter levels
Lamma residents are watching out for a peacock flying over the island as it has come under the radar of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.

Call of the wild in a Singapore flat
A mini zoo of 32 wild creatures has been found in a Singapore public housing flat, where residents are not supposed to keep anything other than approved pets like non-endangered birds, aquarium fish and one small dog per household.

TV anchor sinks official's career
Extramarital affairs may be fashionable, but as one mainland official recently found out they can drastically affect a career path.

Hey, Daddy's boy, just get a job
Now Junior, listen up. You're going to have to get your nose from out under your computer games or internet chat room and start earning your own keep.



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