The Papal visit is almost upon us — a riot of devotion, fervour and animosity set to accompany the...
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Ikebana Kumon Christopher Lim and Chapter 235 president Shirley Cheah with one of his masterpieces.
JOHOR Baru Ikebana International Chapter 235 recently gave a wonderful performance at the Thistle Hotel, Johor Baru. The annual event themed “Shades of Pink” saw more than 200 women and some men dressed in combinations of pink.
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(AFX UK Focus) 2010-05-26 00:31 Diary – Hong Kong – to May 31
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Thailand is on the brink
HONG KONG — Graphic pictures from Bangkok last week told the grim story of bloodshed, death and destruction, of democracy challenged and mortally wounded. But they cannot convey the smell of bur…
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Vinexpo opens in Hong Kong with Bordeaux to the fore
Vinexpo opened last night with a dinner for almost 500 people given by the St Emilion Jurade the first time the ancient organisation has been in Asia.
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Pupils and family mourn fencing teacher
A RETIRED Army major who taught fencing at schools across York and North Yorkshire for decades has died, aged 85.
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Where To Shop In Hong Kong
Whether you’re after trendsetting threads or antiques, there’s a vast array to choose from here.
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Las Vegas Sands Resumes Macau Build
Las Vegas Sands Corp., the casino company controlled by Sheldon Adelson, recently announced that the development of the next phase of Cotai Strip project in Macau, suspended in 2008 due to difficult credit market conditions, has resumed and is currently on track.
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$6m of P in luggage
The six tourists flew into Auckland on Cathay Pacific flight 107 from Hong Kong early last Sunday afternoon.Their short itinerary featured a two-day stay in Auckland and a visit to the tourist mecca of Rotorua before a return…
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Macau.com Launches Special Hotel Deals And Offers
MACAU.COM, the leading online destination marketing and travel company in Macau, launches featured hotel deals and multi-night specials for travelers to enjoy amazing Hong Kong hotels at incredible rates.
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Next Phase of COTAI STRIP Development on Track With Completion of $1.75 Billion Project Financing
LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – 05/20/10) – Sands China Ltd., a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS – News ), today announced the successful closing of a $1.75 billion project financing which will be used to complete construction on the combined Shangri-La, Traders, and Sheraton resort complex (parcels 5 & 6) at the...
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