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Asia revives Western brands

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Faded and forgotten Western brands are being dusted off and brought back to life by companies in Asia targeting the burgeoning number of people looking for labels to match new middle class lifestyles. (more…) Related items Newly affluent Asia revives tired Western brands Tired or forgotten Western brands revived in newly affluent, status-conscious Asia...

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Can this robot coach help you lose weight?

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Autom doesn’t scold diet cheaters. (Credit: Intuitive Automata) Can the merciless resolve of a robot overlord help you shed pounds? A Hong Kong startup is hoping dieters are willing to pony up for a $960 droid instead of just using an app. Intuitive Automata is accepting orders for Autom , its cute robot weight-loss...

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Sany Roadshow Proceeds After $3.3 Billion Share-Sale Delay

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Sany Heavy Industry Co., the construction-equipment maker run by China’s richest man, is pushing ahead with an investor roadshow after delaying its $3.3 billion Hong Kong stock sale. (more…) Related items Sany Proceeds With Roadshow After $3.3 Billion Stock Sale Delay Sany Roadshow on Course After $3.3 Billion Share Sale Delay ARA Asset Seeks...

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SA name Hong Kong Sixes side

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Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday named the South African squad to take part in the annual Hong Kong Sixes Tournament. The tournament takes place at the Kowloon Cricket Club from October 28 to 30. (more…) Related items New 'affordable' contemporary art fair slated for Hong Kong New contemporary art fair slated for Hong...

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Seeking favor

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A battle royale is taking shape over who will run Hong Kong – along lines marked out by national leaders, of course – with the entry of a first contestant into the arena. (more…) Related items New 'affordable' contemporary art fair slated for Hong Kong New contemporary art fair slated for Hong Kong New...

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Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

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Of the directors who emerged in Hong Kong cinema’s heyday in the 1980s, John Woo may have garnered the most international attention, but it was Tsui Hark who made the wildest movies. His eye-popping 1983 fantasy flick Zu Warriors From the Magic Mountain and the reliably exciting Once Upon a Time in China franchise...

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PH IX raps Hong Kong but loses to N. Koreans

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  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines split its first two games to stay in contention in the on-going 10th Asian Women’s Softball Championship in Nantou, Taiwan. The Blu Girls opened their campaign on a high note after scoring a 14-0 win over the hapless Hong Kong side in a game stopped after only four...

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Singapore stock market chief rules out further takeover bids following failed Australian bid

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HONG KONG – Singapore’s stock exchange is not looking to takeover any of its competitors following its failed bid for Australia’s bourse earlier this year, its chief executive said Wednesday. (more…) Related items Hong Kong fair showcases booming Asian art market Hong Kong watchdog punishes underwriter for lax IPO standards Broker bets on marriage...

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International Fundraising Event DIAMONDS IN THE SKY, HONG KONG Benefitting China Charity Federation (CCF) and Diamond …

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On Tuesday, September 20th, at the fittingly named Diamond Ballroom of “the world’s highest hotel”, the Ritz-Carlton, ‘Diamonds in the Sky Hong Kong’ successfully raised over US$2.5 million dollars benefitting both the China Charity Federation and the Diamond Empowerment Fund® . (more…) People who looked at this item also looked at… PRESS DIGEST –...

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Indian board terminates IPL Kochi franchise

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The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has terminated the contract of the Indian Premier League’s Kochi franchise for a breach of terms, newly elected board president N. Srinivasan said on Monday. (more…) Related items Christie’s Names Hong Kong Affiliate in Costliest Home Market CAL-VIN Holding and RGL Holdings Announce Strategic Partnership and Master Franchise Agreement...

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