Issue: April 27, 2012   (Archive)
Wednesday, May 22, 2013   



Famous last words for fashion retailer
Reeling from the Bo Xilai scandal, the Communist Party has become even more sensitive on anything that could cast an embarrassing light on its image.

Tycoon gives Leung the thumbs-up
Lui Che-woo, the K Wah International chairman who nominated Henry Tang Ying-yen, dismisses talk Leung Chun- ying is bad for the property market.

Turtles near end of slow journey home
It understandably took them some time, but a few dozen turtles are finally close to getting home to the Philippines after being smuggled into Hong Kong.

Olympic host goes all out - for arts
If they're not careful, the Olympic Games in London may just be upstaged - by the Olympic arts festival.

I'm no prodigal son, says Bo junior
Don't believe everything you read about the son of the now infamous Bo Xilai. At least that's what Bo Guagua himself says.

Green firm's links in black and white
Up to today, there's no official word if Li Xueming, vice chairman of Hong Kong-listed China Everbright International, is indeed a brother of disgraced politician Bo Xilai.

Ancient warriors called to service
Terracotta warriors have risen in British Columbia - and they're bound to become children's heroes.

Retiring banker already in holiday mood
Hang Seng Bank chief executive Margaret Leung Ko May-yee feels she's up for two things after she retires next month. Serving in the government isn't one of them.



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