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Second time around in Hong Kong

Today I took the first flight out on PAL for Hong Kong for a few days of fun, good food and a cover shoot. This is the second PAL flight I’ve taken in less than four weeks and I was happy to again note that the flight was very much on time, the airplane...

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UBS and Credit Suisse continue to hire private bankers

UBS hires private bankers in Hong Kong, while Credit Suisse lures two former UBS private bankers to help build its Philippines private banking franchise out of Hong Kong. (more…) Related items Credit Agricole Suisse hires Hong Kong CEO Thiriet to replace Kuo as Credit Suisse Japan CEO Manchester United Finances: Club to Be Listed...

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Cricket: Vincent happy to play world game

Lou Vincent’s willingness to accept contracts worldwide to ply his cricket skills has seen him travel to England, India, the United Arab Emirates, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong.He is travelling to the Asian Cricket Council Twenty20 tournament… (more…) Related items Hong Kong for Kids Arts agenda: India Art Fair, Hong Kong Arts Festival Hong Kong...

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Hong Kong Enters High-Speed Era on the Back of LTE and FTTx

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Two of the most significant opportunities in Hong Kong lie with the development of LTE and fiber networks in the country. The deployment of these technologies will not only create opportunities for infrastructure providers but also for device… (more…) Related items Esprit appoints new CEO for China...

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McIlroy and Quiros lead in Hong Kong

Alvaro Quiros and Rory McIlory lead the Hong Kong Open through the opening 36 holes of the event at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling in Hong Kong, the pair one shot ahead of Thailan’s Panupoi Pittayarat and Scotland’s Richie Ramsey. (more…) Related items Hong Kong knowledge may prove spark: McIlroy International Fundraising...

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Hong Kong knowledge may prove spark: McIlroy

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy believes local knowledge will be a help at the Hong Kong Open, an event he needs to win on Sunday to stop Luke Donald becoming the first man to win the orders of merit on both sides of the Atlantic. This week’s tournament is the final full-field competition...

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Shares of Hop Hing gain on franchise acquisitions

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Shares of Hop Hing Group Holdings rallied in Hong Kong on Friday after the company said it had agreed to buy the holding company that owns the franchise rights to the Yoshinoya and Dairy Queen fast food chains in China. Hop Hing will acquire the company from Summerfield Properties, for...

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Online tailoring startup J.J. Threads launches platform to customize individual style

J.J. Threads (http://www.jjthreads.com) has officially launched an innovative approach to provide funky, fun and fresh fashion. The custom dress shirt e-tailer is built on a self-proclaimed mission: to inspire your individual style.Hong Kong, China (PRWEB) December 01, 2011 J.J. Threads (http://www.jjthreads.com) has officially launched an innovative approach to provide funky, fun and fresh …...

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Breaking barriers: Hong Kong veteran Terence Chang honored as CineAsia ‘Producer of the Decade’

Few individuals have had as big an impact on Asian cinema as Terence Chang. For over 30 years, he has been at the forefront of the industry as a producer, distributor and talent manager. (more…) Related items Asian cinema has ‘Sex and Zen’ on the brain Hong Kong 'great opportunity' for Hawke's Bay wines...

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Gap Strengthens its Chinese Outpost – Analyst Blog

Gap Inc. ( GPS ) recently announced the opening of its first flagship store in Hong Kong and has further plans of opening stores in the Chinese territory. These new store additions (more…) Related items Gap Opens First-Ever Hong Kong Flagship Store Gap Opens First Flagship Store In Hong Kong Gap Inc. Opens First...

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