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Wellington to ‘WoW’ Hong Kong

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Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says next year’s WoW (World of Wearable Art) showcase at the Hong Kong International Arts Festival 2012 presents an excellent opportunity for the Capital’s business and creative industries, including tertiary education, to forge stronger links in Asia. (more…) Related items Wellington to 'WoW' Hong Kong Jollibee seals purchase of Asian...

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Hong Kong paternity leave unfair to some fathers

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In the name of equal opportunity, legal experts in Hong Kong are calling for fairness when it comes to paternity leave. The city’s Civil Service Bureau proposed granting three to five days of paid paternity leave to promote its family-friendly initiatives. Yet, the provision is only applicable to married male employees. Human Rights Monitor...

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Hong Kong’s Awesome Ship Named Ultimate Global Startup Battle Champion out of 50 Competing Teams

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SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Startup WeekendTM has announced its Global Startup Battle winner, Awesome Ship. The competition, designed to foster friendly competition and community awareness among the global Startup Weekend community, kicked off one week ago. Fifty winning teams from Startup Weekend events that took place Nov. 11-14, 2011 and Nov. 18-20, 2011 were given the chance...

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Hong Kong Daily Deals Scene Heats Up

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English Daily South China Morning Post will soon go live with a deals service, followed by two other media companies. (more…) Related items South China Morning Post (SCMP) Plans Launch of RedeeME, a New Upscale Group Buying Website PRESS DIGEST – Hong Kong – Jan 20 Hong Kong air pollution at worst levels ever...

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Teenage Programmer Backed By Hong Kong Billionaire Li Ka Shing

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Sixteen year old entrepreneur wants to change the way we browse the web with his new iPhone app Summly. (more…) Related items Apple: Test your luck! Maybe we'll let you buy an iPhone Pros thrash amateurs in Hong Kong iPhone 4S race Apple Opening Hong Kong Store: Surest FACT Yet Supporting iPhone 5 October...

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UPDATE 2-Hong Kong Oct gold flow to China rises 51 pct on month

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* HK exports a record 85.7 tonnes of gold to mainland in Oct * Gold prices range between $1,600 and $1,700 in Oct * Nov shipments seen to slow from Oct peak (Adds details, comments) SINGAPORE, Dec 12 (Reuters) – The amount of goldentering mainland China from Hong Kong in October jumped 51percent on...

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Marin Snapshot: COM director’s ‘amazing journey’ from Hong Kong

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Fifteen years ago, Jason Lau was a recent college graduate living in Hong Kong, with little practice speaking English and no thought of living, studying or working in the United States. Today Lau is the director of community education, lifelong learning and international education at the College of Marin. (more…) Related items 'Lifetime opportunity'...

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Asia Stocks Drop as Europe Crisis Drags on Growth Across Region

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Asian stocks fell for a second day amid economic reports indicating Europe’s debt crisis is contributing to slower growth in Japan, South Korea and China. (more…) Related items Hong Kong soars 6% as Asian stocks surge Jollibee seals purchase of Asian café franchise Krug, Rubens Lure Wine Buyers as U.S. Fights Rise of Hong...

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Hong Kong-based Storefriendly opens first outlet in Singapore

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SINGAPORE : As the average apartment size in Singapore shrinks so does the space people have to keep their stuff. (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...

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Winland Ocean Shipping Corp. Comments on a Report Issued by Deutsche Bank Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Winland Ocean Shipping Corp. (WLOL.OB) a global shipping company, today comments on a research report issued by Deutsche Bank Hong Kong on the shipping industry. The report stated “the shipping sector continues to deteriorate at a… (more…) Related items INSIGHT-Clash over strategy forced high-profile exits at Nomura...

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