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Bank of China Shares Rise on Dividend Savings: Hong Kong Mover

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Bank of China Ltd. led Chinese banking shares higher in Hong Kong after their state-backed shareholder allowed the nation’s biggest lenders to cut dividend payouts, shoring up capital while avoiding share sales. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong Tips Into Recession, Most Accurate Forecaster Says Hong Kong Likely Entered Recession in Third Quarter,...

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Art & Soul: SCAD documents historic Hong Kong neighborhood

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As the SCAD Hong Kong director of construction and preservation, Bob Dickensheets, oversaw the revitalization of the college's first campus in Asia, which officially opened in 2009. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong director focuses on financial crisis CIC, Sinopec among investors in oil sands IPO: source Hong Kong's DTA Network Expands Perception,...

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KEEPING AN EYE ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS

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Anna Coren is an anchor and correspondent for CNN International, and hosts World Report, broadcast live every weekday from CNN's Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong. Although she made a name for herself in "tabloid" television in Australia, she is now the regional face of the international 24-hour news network. (read the story…) Related items...

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Just the tip of the iceberg

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When I am lying all alone in my bed at home and dying from the bitter cold and starvation I really don’t care two fucks about colours of envelopes or whether Muslims are leaving Islam to become Christians. NO HOLDS BARRED Raja Petra Kamarudin 60 Muslims arrested for gambling in Rembau (Bernama) – REMBAU:...

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Hong Kong To Launch Microfinance Pilot Scheme

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The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) has announced that it will shortly seek approval to launch a microfinance pilot scheme with a trial period of three years, from mid-2012. (read the story…) Related items CIC, Sinopec among investors in oil sands IPO: source Perception, Opportunity in Volatility – Research & Analysis on News...

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Hong Kong To Foster Ties With ASEAN Countries

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According to the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore, Fong Ngai, Hong Kong will continue to make the most of its "China advantage" and global connectivity to foster economic ties with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries in 2012. (read the story…) Related items UK, Hong Kong team...

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Hong Kong and China Shares Decline, Chinese Banks Drag

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Hong Kong and China shares declined on Wednesday, led by Chinese banks after mainland media said January loan growth was less than earlier reported, but losses on benchmark indices were limited by chart supports. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong Shares Achieve Best January in 16 Years, Shanghai Up Asia Private Equity Weekly...

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Saban Capital Group Opens Hong Kong Office

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Saban Capital Group, a leading global media and communications investment firm, today announced the opening of a new office in Hong Kong by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Saban Capital Group . (read the story…) Related items Apple Is Opening a Store in Hong Kong This Month CIC, Sinopec among investors in oil sands IPO: source...

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Finding a Custom Tailor in Hong Kong

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Going to Hong Kong? Here are a few ideas on where to find a custom suit. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong Plans $10 Billion Boost to Economy as Growth Cools Hong Kong May Hand Out $5.2 Billion in Budget Amid Slowdown Hong Kong May Hand out $5.2 Billion in Budget as Slowdown...

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