Issue: September 20, 2012 (Archive)

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Asian winners ready to take on the mighty Apple
For analysts, a company as innovative as Apple could never be Asian. A recent example: Samsung found guilty by a Californian court of stealing Apple's intellectual property.

Prayers answered
Hail Mary - or is it the Highways Department?

Some education needed
The issue of national education has recently triggered great controversy in society. Many parents are worried that their children will be "brainwashed" with the wrong concept of patriotism.

Trials tragedy at pool
I witnessed the tragic drowning at the cross-harbor swimming trials ("Harbor swim hopeful drowns," The Standard, September 3) and keep wondering why a defibrillator was not used by the lifeguards who frantically performed CPR after rescuing the middle-aged man from Tung Chung swimming pool.

Teachers will get it right
There have been numerous disputes over the implementation of national education. Some protested to fight for the abolition of the subject, which is said to be "brainwashing" education for the young generation.

Can't be fooled
I have begun to notice that the words "Made in China" are no longer shown on products because sellers know that we would rather not buy anything made there. Instead, "Imported by XYZ Co" is now being used. I find that a tad deceitful.

Housing rethink needed
With a view to stabilizing the property market, the chief executive announced a new policy of allowing the sale of Home Ownership Scheme flats to those applicants on the "white list" who will not be required to pay the difference in land premiums of these flats.

Savage blow as zealous US probe snares StanChart
For Standard Chartered - one of the banks least tarnished during the financial crisis thanks to its focus on Asia and other emerging markets and a conservative approach - it is a savage blow.

Enforce the rules now to win back trust in banking
If the past few weeks are any indication, hubris, deception and amorality seem to permeate the financial services industry.

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