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Tech entrepreneurs stuck in immigration limbo

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Canada needs urgent reform of its system if it wants to lure some of the world’s best talent, businessman says (more…) Related items Manny ‘MVP’ Pangilinan confirms interest in Sacramento Kings MVP confirms interest in Sacramento Kings Manny Pangilinan confirms interest in Sacramento Kings Jollibee seals purchase of Asian café franchise Krug, Rubens Lure...

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Euronews: April 6

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French regulator ARCEP has ruled in favor of France Telecom in a dispute between the incumbent and fierce rival SFR over number portability charges. SFR thought it was being charged too much; ARCEP said non . (See Vodafone Sells SFR Stake for $11B .) (more…) Related items Hong Kong 'great opportunity' for Hawke's Bay...

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Sotheby’s Raises HK$2.2 Million for Hong Kong Clean Air Lobby

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Sotheby’s (BID) sold environmentally- themed art worth HK$2.2 million ($283,000) in a special sale to support a Hong Kong group dedicated to raising awareness of the city’s deteriorating air quality. (more…) Related items Hong Kong 'great opportunity' for Hawke's Bay wines Changing attitude to wine in Hong Kong “great opportunity” Michelle Yeoh says 'lifetime...

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SEB expands in Asia

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SEB today announced that Hanse Ringström, in his role as responsible for SEB´s Asian franchise, will relocate to Hong Kong upon the opening of the new branch this summer. Additionally, Carl Christensson has been appointed head of SEB´s Hong … (more…) People who looked at this item also looked at… Hopson to head equity...

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Hong Kong shares close up 1.5%

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Hong Kong shares finished higher on Monday in brisk trade, largely supported by financial majors as signs of reviving IPO activity boosted bullishness on Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEx) . (more…) Related items Hong Kong’s Li Says Bourse to Avoid Worst China Accounting Hong Kong’s Li Says Exchange Will Avoid Worst China...

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Greater Bendigo signs Hong Kong deal

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Gold miner does not identify partner. 4 Apr 2011 8:27 PM (more…) Related items Jollibee seals purchase of Asian café franchise Krug, Rubens Lure Wine Buyers as U.S. Fights Rise of Hong Kong Singapore is attractive, but you need $$$ Sims Metal Management Makes a 20 Percent Strategic Investment in Chiho-Tiande Group, a Hong...

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Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play on sale now: Are you buying?

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Just as promised – though in smaller numbers than originally expected – the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play has finally gone on sale, offering PlayStation-style gaming while on the move. The UK, Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Russia, Hong Kong and Taiwan will get the handset today, with a further six markets over...

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ACE Completes Acquisition of New York Life’s Operations in Hong Kong

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ZURICH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of New York Life’s Hong Kong operations for approximately $350 million in cash. The original October 2010 purchase agreement with New York Life was amended to allow for separate closings for the Korea and Hong Kong operations. The Korea portion of the...

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Cats and Dogs Rule Hong Kong Fest; U.S. Indies Get Proper Legal Screenings

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The awards of the 35th Hong Kong International Film Festival were announced on Wednesday night, though the festival will continue through April 5. The showcase of world and Asian cinema gave its Golden Digital Award to Tibetan tale “Old Dog” by Pema Tsedan, about the tragicomic events surrounding the proposed sale of a mastiff....

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Hong Kong company plucks Tegel

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A Hong Kong firm is taking control of half of New Zealand’s chicken production, buying household name Tegel for $605 million, more than double the price paid for the business five years ago. (more…) Related items Samsonite cuts HK IPO size as investors turn cautious Jollibee seals purchase of Asian café franchise Krug, Rubens...

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