Issue: April 13, 2012   (Archive)
Thursday, June 20, 2013   



F1 champ in fighting form ahead of China race
Backmarkers beware: Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel has been limbering up for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix with some kung fu fighting.

Macau keeps payouts rolling
When it rains it pours in gaming capital Macau.

Bond returns to 1960s in next mission
Superspy James Bond has a new hired gun - William Boyd, pictured.

New SHKP director builds on faith
Victor Lui Ting, the newly named Sun Hung Kai Properties executive director, expects property prices to register mild growth of about 5 to 10 percent this year.

Ngong Ping airs new problem
A week into resuming services following a suspension of more than two months, Ngong Ping 360 is already dealing with a new problem: thefts.

Nude maids clean up competition
Police in a staunchly conservative West Texas city are keeping a close eye on a recently opened cleaning service that offers nude maids. But their task is not to ogle - only to determine if the business is committing any violation.

Eason tour reaches London high note
For a singer who has collected countless awards and honors over his 17 years in the business, Eason Chan Yik-shun can still get nervous ahead of performances.

Raising smiles at SHKP
Three top executives - including joint chairmen and brothers Thomas Kwok Ping-kwong and Raymond Kwok Ping- luen - may be under investigation by graftbusters, but there are welcoming smiles around Sun Hung Kai Properties for a new face on the board of directors.

Body language gets message across
Maybe someone told Chief Executive- elect Leung Chun-ying about the snippet in yesterday's Central Station. Or perhaps someone from the protocol office whispered something in his ear.



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