Issue: September 08, 2010   (Archive)
Wednesday, September 8, 2010   


Rush hour for places at elite school
It's never too early to chart your children's education.

New voices in talk about crime
Hong Kong police have hired five members of ethnic minorities to serve as community liaison assistants in the high-crime districts of Wan Chai, Yau Tsim Mong, Kowloon City, Kwai Tsing and Yuen Long.

Space makeover for acupuncture
The ancient practice of acupuncture is finally headed for space.

Sweet ride ends after star's gay slur
Since the start of the year, Australian swimming star Stephanie Rice has been driving around in a A$100,000 (HK$708,000) Jaguar XF as part of an endorsement deal.

Li deserves Shenzhen credit
President Hu Jintao met with tycoon Li Ka-shing a couple of days ago to ask the SAR's richest man to play a greater role in the country's economic reform and modernization.

Reality bites for MP with pretty woman
When Tory member of parliament Mike Weatherley learned his wife Carla had a secret life, he wept.

Breathe deeply and apply the brakes
We hope Environment Secretary Edward Yau Tang-wah is not wasting his breath when calling on motorists to leave their vehicles at home.

Long haul toward Asian Games prize
Hong Kong has finally taken one teeny- weeny step in the long journey toward hosting the Asian Games - it has set up a provisional bid committee.

Racing duty figures are a scratch
It now appears the first racing day of the new season was not as good as the Jockey Club earlier suggested.

Watchmakers move with the times
Hong Kong's watch and clock industry is very much alive and ticking.

Political zone - far off or close call?
Shenzhen was covered by fireworks last night, celebrating its 30th anniversary as the country's first special economic zone.

             


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