http://www.newsvine.com/hongNewsvine - hongen-usCopyright 2013Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:22:25 +0000Fri, 24 May 2013 13:07:02 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/17/17351171-chinas-mystery-honored-at-asian-film-awardshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/17/17351171-chinas-mystery-honored-at-asian-film-awardsentertainmentfilmhong-kongawardshongkongasnora-aunormichelle-yeohasian-film-awardseddie-garciaasian-cinema-award"Mon, 18 Mar 2013 03:10:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Michelle Yeoh, Hong Kong based Malaysian actress, poses before a cocktail reception to celebrate the recognition of the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award at the 7th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong Sunday, March 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)</p><p>Hong Kong actor Timmy Hung, left, and Marvel Chow pose for photographers at the red carpet of 37th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) Grand Opening in Hong Kong Sunday, March 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)</p><p>Chinese actress Zhou Chu Chu, left, and Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong pose for the photographers at the red carpet of 37th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) Grand Opening in Hong Kong Sunday, March 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)</p><p>Hong Kong actress Miriam Yeung speaks to reporters at the red carpet of 37th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) Grand Opening in Hong Kong Sunday, March 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)</p><p>From left, Philippines actress Nora Aunor, Philippines actor Eddie Garcia, Japanese actress Makiko Watanabe and Chinese actress Qi Xi pose with their trophies after winning the Best Actress Award, Best Actor Award, Best Supporting Actress Award and Best Newcomer Award at the Asian Film Awards as part of the 37th Hong Kong International Film Festival in Hong Kong Monday, March. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)</p><p>The Philippines actress Nora Aunor poses with her trophy after winning the Best Actress Award of her movie "Thy Womb" at the Asian Film Awards as part of the 37th Hong Kong International Film Festival in Hong Kong Monday, March. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)</p><p>Actor Eddie Garcia of the Philippines raises his trophy after winning the People's Choice Favourite Actor award for his role in the film " Bwakaw ", at the Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong Monday, March 18, 2013. At left is the Hong Kong actress Deanie Ip. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)</p><p>Japanese actress Watanabe Makiko reacts after she receives the Best Supporting Actress award for the film " Capturing Dad "at the Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong Monday, March 18, 2013. At right is Chinese actor Hu Jun and Taiwanese actress Gwel Lun-mei, center,. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)</p><p>The Philippines actress Nora Aunor, left and Philippines actor Eddie Garcia pose with their trophies after winning the Best Actress Award of her movie "Thy Womb" and Best Actor Award of his movie "Bwakaw" at the Asian Film Awards as part of the 37th Hong Kong International Film Festival in Hong Kong Monday, March. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)</p><p>Chinese actress Qi Xi gestures after she receives the Best Newcomer award for the film " Mystery "at the Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong Monday, March 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)</p><p>Malaysia actress Michelle Yeoh poses with her trophy after winning the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award at the Asian Film Awards as part of the 37th Hong Kong International Film Festival in Hong Kong Monday, March. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/16/16981421-builder-says-plan-for-new-titanic-draws-interesthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/16/16981421-builder-says-plan-for-new-titanic-draws-interesthongkongworld-newsastitanic-iiSat, 16 Feb 2013 06:59:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this April 25, 2012 file photo provided by Crook Publicity, Australian billionaire Clive Palmer poses in front of an artist impression of the Titanic ll at MGM Studios in Los Angeles, Ca. The Australian billionaire who's planning to build a high-tech replica of the Titanic at a Chinese shipyard has received an "overwhelming" response from people who want to be the first paying passengers. Representatives for Clive Palmer, who in April announced a preliminary agreement with state-owned Chinese company CSC Jinling Shipyard to build Titanic II, said Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 that his shipping company has received inquiries from people in the U.S., Britain, Asia and South America. (AP Photo/Crook Publicity, File) EDITORIAL USE ONLY</p> http://kareimisterwood.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/16/16543493-abney-associates-hong-kong-financial-news-update-hong-kong-leads-world-region-in-economic-freedom-2013-index-showshttp://kareimisterwood.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/16/16543493-abney-associates-hong-kong-financial-news-update-hong-kong-leads-world-region-in-economic-freedom-2013-index-showsbusinessfinancialnewshongkongupdateassociatesabneyWed, 16 Jan 2013 13:14:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/18/11759489-tired-jackie-chan-ready-to-quit-action-filmshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/18/11759489-tired-jackie-chan-ready-to-quit-action-filmshongstarcannesrevealedonly-on-msnbc-comclearallaltquotihong-kong-bornFri, 18 May 2012 20:32:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>"I don't just want to be an action star, I want to be a true actor," the Hong Kong-born star revealed at Cannes on Friday.</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/01/11493624-wynn-macau-gets-ok-for-cotai-casino-developmenthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/01/11493624-wynn-macau-gets-ok-for-cotai-casino-developmentbusinesshongkongmacauaswynn-macauWed, 2 May 2012 03:06:32 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Thursday April 22, 2010 file photo, the Wynn Macau is lit up. The Chinese arm of Wynn Resorts Ltd. said it received approval on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 for a new casino in the Cotai district of Macau, the world's most lucrative gambling market. Wynn Resorts founder, chairman and CEO Steve Wynn said the Cotai development is the "single most important project" in his company's history. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Wednesday, April 21, 2010 file photo, the Wynn Encore Macau, right, stands next to the Wynn Macau, left in center, in Macau. The Chinese arm of Wynn Resorts Ltd. said it received approval on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 for a new casino in the Cotai district of Macau, the world's most lucrative gambling market. Wynn Resorts founder, chairman and CEO Steve Wynn said the Cotai development is the "single most important project" in his company's history. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)</p><p>In this photo taken Thursday, April 22, 2010, Wynn Resorts founder, chairman and CEO Steve Wynn speaks during the opening ceremony of his newest resort Wynn Encore Macau. The Chinese arm of Wynn Resorts Ltd. said it received approval on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 for a new casino in the Cotai district of Macau, the world's most lucrative gambling market. Wynn said the Cotai development is the "single most important project" in his company's history. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/26/11401780-panchen-lama-makes-rare-public-speech-in-hong-konghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/26/11401780-panchen-lama-makes-rare-public-speech-in-hong-konghong-konghongkongworld-newsaslamapanchen-lamatibetan-buddhistsThu, 26 Apr 2012 05:04:03 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Gyaltsen Norbu, the Chinese government-appointed 11th Panchen Lama, speaks during an opening ceremony of the 3rd World Buddhist Forum in Hong Kong Thursday, April 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)</p><p>Gyaltsen Norbu, the Chinese government-appointed 11th Panchen Lama, speaks during an opening ceremony of the 3rd World Buddhist Forum in Hong Kong Thursday, April 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)</p><p>Gyaltsen Norbu, the Chinese government-appointed 11th Panchen Lama, speaks during an opening ceremony of the 3rd World Buddhist Forum in Hong Kong Thursday, April 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/24/10493114-wynn-macau-ousts-kazuo-okada-from-boardhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/24/10493114-wynn-macau-ousts-kazuo-okada-from-boardbusinesshong-konghongkongmacauassteve-wynnwynn-macauokadabillionaire-steve-wynnkazuo-okadaFri, 24 Feb 2012 05:58:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This June 17, 2004 file photo shows Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Winn, right, talking with his business partner Kazuo Okada during a Gaming Commission hearing in Carson City, Nev. Wynn Resorts says it forcibly bought back shares from its biggest stakeholder after finding the Japanese tycoon made improper payments to gambling regulators. The Las Vegas company says it took action against Okada after a year-long investigation uncovered that he engaged in activities that violated U.S. anti-corruption laws. Wynn has asked Okada to resign from the board. (AP Photo/Nevada Appeal, Cathleen Allison)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/14/10407566-hong-kong-still-another-world-for-mainlandershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/14/10407566-hong-kong-still-another-world-for-mainlandersmysterynewshongmainlandhandoverkongsonly-on-msnbc-comnbc-news-bo-gusince-hong-kong�sTue, 14 Feb 2012 18:22:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Since Hong Kong’s 1997 handover it is no longer such a mystery for mainland Chinese– but in many ways it is still a world away. NBC News Bo Gu reports.</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/13/10396904-anchor-baby-battle-china-vs-hong-konghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/13/10396904-anchor-baby-battle-china-vs-hong-kongtravelhong-konghongkongadrienne-mongonly-on-msnbc-comalignleftclearallstylemarginMon, 13 Feb 2012 14:51:58 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Thousands of mainland Chinese women travel every year to Hong Kong to give birth so their children can enjoy the former British colony's benefits. But as NBC's Adrienne Mong reports, the trend is fueling tension between Hong Kong locals and mainlanders.</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/12/22/9620191-lionsgate-saban-team-with-celestial-in-asian-jvhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/12/22/9620191-lionsgate-saban-team-with-celestial-in-asian-jventertainmentbusinesshong-konghongkongassabanhaim-sabanlionsgate-sabansaban-capitalmalaysian-owned-tvThu, 22 Dec 2011 04:00:08 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://younglove.newsvine.com/_news/2011/12/03/9182206-hong-kong-mainland-invasion-101-east-al-jazeera-englishhttp://younglove.newsvine.com/_news/2011/12/03/9182206-hong-kong-mainland-invasion-101-east-al-jazeera-englishchinahongkongworld-newswealthSat, 3 Dec 2011 08:18:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/12/7071805-chinas-buffett-backed-byd-says-1h-profit-plungeshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/12/7071805-chinas-buffett-backed-byd-says-1h-profit-plungesbusinesshongkongasprofitdropbydWed, 13 Jul 2011 03:48:20 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/18/6491179-flight-attendants-trained-in-kung-fuhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/18/6491179-flight-attendants-trained-in-kung-fuchinafoodnewshongkongartswingchunonly-on-msnbc-comhong-kong-airlinesMon, 18 Apr 2011 20:03:36 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://lordfluffy.newsvine.com/_news/2011/02/15/6059585-follow-up-a-look-at-the-naked-chef-in-hong-konghttp://lordfluffy.newsvine.com/_news/2011/02/15/6059585-follow-up-a-look-at-the-naked-chef-in-hong-kongchinanakedshowodd-newshongkongchefcookcookingfloracheungTue, 15 Feb 2011 19:40:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://lordfluffy.newsvine.com/_news/2011/02/08/6010893-afp-naked-chef-to-debut-on-hong-kong-adult-channelhttp://lordfluffy.newsvine.com/_news/2011/02/08/6010893-afp-naked-chef-to-debut-on-hong-kong-adult-channelchinatvnakedshowwomanasiantelevisionodd-newshongkongchefcookhostcookingnudetransparentattractivefloracheungapronTue, 8 Feb 2011 15:59:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/24/5906718-casino-king-hos-family-feud-takes-another-twisthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/24/5906718-casino-king-hos-family-feud-takes-another-twistbusinesshong-konghongkonghoaswynn-resortslas-vegas-sandsstanley-homacau-holdingsbillionaire-stanley-hoMon, 24 Jan 2011 08:07:36 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this July 16, 2008 file photo, Macau casino mogul Stanley Ho is shown at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in Hong Kong. Asian casino magnate Stanley Ho has transferred his 32 percent stake in gambling company Sociedade de Jogos de Macau Holdings to family members, the latest move in a transfer of power as the octogenarian struggles with poor health. Ho now has only 100 shares in the parent company of the Macau casino operator, also known as SJM, according to a filing Monday, Jan. 24, 2011 to the Hong Kong stock exchange. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/07/5783501-2-us-banks-get-approval-for-china-securities-jvshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/07/5783501-2-us-banks-get-approval-for-china-securities-jvsbusinesshongkongassecuritieschina-securitiesFri, 7 Jan 2011 10:07:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/10/20/5328064-hong-kong-thrives-as-gateway-to-china-tradehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/10/20/5328064-hong-kong-thrives-as-gateway-to-china-tradebusinesschinahong-kongchinesehongkongchina'sas-chinachinasonly-on-msnbc-comchina-20Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:57:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Pedestrians cross a road in Hong Kong's shopping district of Causeway Bay on December 30, 2009. Hong Kong's retail sales soared 11.7 percent in November from a year earlier, the government said on December 29, boosted by a sharp increase in consumer spending on big-ticket goods. AFP PHOTO / Antony Dickson (Photo credit should read ANTONY DICKSON/AFP/Getty Images)</p> http://thobost.newsvine.com/_news/2010/03/24/4063998-john-tantillos-brand-winner-and-loser-google-and-brand-obamahttp://thobost.newsvine.com/_news/2010/03/24/4063998-john-tantillos-brand-winner-and-loser-google-and-brand-obamagooglechinaoldmarkettargetpresidentcarereformguardjohncandidatehongkongmarketingdemocraticobamaworld-newscommunistcensorshipbrandingbarackbi-partisanshiptantilloWed, 24 Mar 2010 19:28:10 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://garysherman.newsvine.com/_news/2009/08/31/3211552-sarah-palin-asia-trip-planned-for-septemberhttp://garysherman.newsvine.com/_news/2009/08/31/3211552-sarah-palin-asia-trip-planned-for-septemberworldasiapoliticsfinancenewshongkongpalinMon, 31 Aug 2009 19:45:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://gjmllr.newsvine.com/_news/2009/05/03/2769818-the-chinese-language-ever-evolving-room-for-debate-blog-nytimescomhttp://gjmllr.newsvine.com/_news/2009/05/03/2769818-the-chinese-language-ever-evolving-room-for-debate-blog-nytimescomchinesehongkonglanguageworld-newstaipeicalligraphybejingkanjiSun, 3 May 2009 17:38:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://jayantgolchha.newsvine.com/_news/2009/05/01/2760942-mexican-traveler-is-hks-first-swine-flu-casehttp://jayantgolchha.newsvine.com/_news/2009/05/01/2760942-mexican-traveler-is-hks-first-swine-flu-casemexicochinafluhealthhospitalschoolhongkongfeveroutbreakmexicanpanicdonaldinfluenzaswinetsangschool-emergencyFri, 1 May 2009 14:19:49 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/19/2329590-climbing-no-obstacle-for-snakebotshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/19/2329590-climbing-no-obstacle-for-snakebotstechnologyrobotrobotssnakehongpolemotionjointsfrontiersonly-on-msnbc-comMon, 19 Jan 2009 18:20:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/10/2201564-cathays-cargo-passenger-traffic-drops-in-novhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/10/2201564-cathays-cargo-passenger-traffic-drops-in-novbusinesshongkongcathay-pacificasThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:14:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/02/2171282-china-reluctant-to-invest-in-foreign-bankshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/02/2171282-china-reluctant-to-invest-in-foreign-banksbusinesschinahong-kongglobalhongkongasinvestingWed, 3 Dec 2008 02:42:45 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post