Issue: February 16, 2012 (Archive)

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Old foe forces ex-Carrian chief into bankruptcy
The former chairman of the failed Carrian Group property empire, George Tan Soon- gin, has been declared bankrupt after he failed to repay more than HK$100 million in debt to a long-time adversary.

SAR urged to step up delta expansion
Hong Kong should leverage its international wholesale and distribution networks and logistics development to help mainland enterprises tap into overseas business markets, a government advisory body said.

Spirited call for survivors with true grit
Wanted - people who have experienced the ups and downs of life and who are willing to share these experiences with the younger generation.

Students in Brit university surge
The British Council expects a 35 to 50 percent increase in the number of Hong Kong students who will be accepted by British universities this year.

'Running dogs' rant under attack from top official
A top official believes comments by Peking University professor Kong Qingdong about Hong Kong people were abusive and went "beyond academic deliberations."

Water scams drain public funds of $6.4b
Members of the Public Accounts Committee are astonished at the lack of initiative by the Water Supplies Department in tackling water losses due to scams.

Spy-camera firm vows to focus on privacy
The management company that installed a pinhole camera outside a staff changing room on a private housing estate has acted in the wake of the rumpus.

Factory-flat families face boot
Ng Wai-sum, who lives alone in a subdivided flat in Tai Kok Tsui, fears he will become homeless next month.

Device passes touch screen test
Do you know how annoying it is when, in the middle of telling someone the crazy drama that unfolded at work today, she suddenly pulls out her phone, looks down and starts texting, nodding and uh-huh'ing right through your punchline (when she was supposed to gasp in shock)? Then noticing your pause, she puts back her phone and says "I'm sorry ... what?"

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