Issue: August 17, 2012   (Archive)
Monday, May 20, 2013   



Food ties that bind to Japan
With tensions on the boil over Tokyo's detention of 14 Hong Kong activists at the disputed Diaoyu Islands, a Japanese minister is offering some food diplomacy to cool tempers.

Explosive day for China Gas
China Gas Holdings needs a painkiller for its headaches from shareholders and potential buyers.

Fivesome orgy gets knickers in a twist
This raunchy scene from the Weibo social website is raising a storm, with three politicians accused of taking part in an hotel-room orgy.

When Miracles become commonplace
Tiger, Ferret and Awesome are among the quirky names given to babies born in Britain in the last year.

Patriot games on Diaoyu islands
Nothing can unite a divided people better than a common enemy.

Des res on the rooftop - panoramic views
Illegal structures? Who knows. But there has to be something about these incongruous houses the authorities can find fault with.

Political awakening for Chelsea
For many, the call to continue the family business is hard to resist.

Hollywood ending for actress
A requiem mass will be celebrated this morning in Central for former actress Pacita Francisco Roads, a longtime Hong Kong resident who passed away this month in California following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 86.

Dollar only gets you so far these days
One-dollar deals and gifts are the ultimate broadband connection that computer fair organizers try to make with the public.

More tickets in Olympian race
Missed out on tickets to see the mainland Olympic gold medalists yesterday?



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