New managers vow to resurrect storied HK studio

The new management of a famed Hong Kong film studio that worked with Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and John Woo promised Wednesday to revive the company into a Chinese powerhouse in movie production and multiplexes.

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King Kong figurine used in 1930s movie up for sale

A tiny King Kong figurine that helped launch the career of one of cinema's biggest monsters is going up for sale, Christie's auction house said Friday.

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Hutchison Whampoa's first-half earns plunge 33 pct

Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., run by billionaire Li Ka-shing, said Thursday its earnings tumbled 33 percent in the first half as its oil, ports and hotel businesses flagged amid the economic downturn.

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French 'spider-man' scales skyscraper in HK

A French daredevil scaled a 73-story Hong Kong skyscraper barehanded Tuesday, his latest attempt to draw attention to global warming by climbing up the world's tallest buildings.

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RBS sells Bank of China stake for $2.37 billion

Shares in Bank of China rose Wednesday after Royal Bank of Scotland sold its entire stake in the mainland's No. 3 lender for $2.37 billion, joining a recent string of investors who have cut their holdings in Chinese banks.

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HK stock index advances 1 percent

Hong Kong's key stock index rose 1 percent in feather-light trade Monday to snap a four-day losing streak.

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Cathay's cargo, passenger traffic drops in Nov.

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., Asia's third-largest carrier, said Thursday that its monthly passenger and cargo traffic slid in November amid the global economic downturn.

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HK's main stock index ends flat

Hong Kong's benchmark stock index ended flat Thursday as China's dismal economic data offset Wall Street's overnight gains.

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China reluctant to invest in foreign banks

China's sovereign wealth fund, which last year poured $5 billion into Morgan Stanley, is reluctant to plow more money into foreign banks until governments hash out coherent policies to cope with the global economic and financial turmoil, the fund's head said Wednesday.

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HK stocks climb after Wall Street rebound

Hong Kong stocks rose modestly Wednesday after Wall Street's overnight gain as telecoms and financials offset weakness among property developers.

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HK stock index up 3.8 pct after Wall Street gains

Hong Kong's stock index rose nearly 4 percent Wednesday amid growing optimism after Wall Street gained and the U.S. announced new measures to stimulate its economy.

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HK stock index down nearly 1 percent

Hong Kong shares edged lower in lethargic trade Wednesday as investors sold banks and developers.

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HK stocks fall as investors question China plan

Hong Kong's key stock index fell almost 5 percent Tuesday as investors questioned the impact of China's multibillion dollar stimulus plan and booked profits from the previos day's rally.

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2 banks could face penalties in HK Lehman probe

Two banks were referred for possible sanctions Friday in Hong Kong as part of an investigation into misleading sales tactics in connection with Lehman Brothers investments whose values are in doubt, authorities said.

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China National bids $2.5B for Awilco Offshore

China National Offshore Oil Corp.'s oil-services company said Monday it will offer about $2.5 billion for Norway's Awilco Offshore ASA.

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China Unicom buys China Netcom in $56B stock swap

Mobile service provider China Unicom Ltd. is acquiring fixed-line China Netcom Group Corp. in a share swap valued at $56.3 billion, based on Unicom's stock last traded price.

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Despite Beckham Goal, LA Galaxy Loses

David Beckham scored a late goal before the Los Angeles Galaxy lost in a penalty shootout Sunday to Hong Kong club South China in the final leg of its preseason Asian exhibition tour.

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The former Alaska governor will visit Hong Kong to speak at the CLSA Investors Forum, but hear address will be closed to the media.

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Should the Chinese calligraphy be simplified?

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Hong Kong has confirmed its first case of swine flu, Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen said. ''We have our first confirmed swine flu case in Hong Kong. He is Mexican,'' Tsang said. The Mexican arrived yesterday via Shanghai from his home country, Tsang said.

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Could Renewables Supply 40 Percent of Global Power by 2050?

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I wouldn't mind betting that he had an over sized diplomatic bag with him full of the green stuff in case Edsa three takes of and they have to flee the country Money in the bank so to speak.

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This article is just a brief one stating the event. In Hong Kong, groups of people have come out onto the streets to give a hug to those who wish to recieve them, just to re-create human contact and "touch"into the society! I put on the news this afternoon and just the very tho …

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I definetely agree. When I was in Hong Kong, I took a bus up Lanteau Island to the Po Monastery right on top of the hills and stayed a night there in their domitory. Hong Kong has much to offer beyond the famous shopping....

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Nine Thoughts On King Kong

Dear Peter Jackson, director of King Kong: Here are nine thoughts on how you can improve this movie.

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A quick trip down the rabbit hole and we are in Hong Kong

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Getting off an airplane in Hong Kong after a fourteen hour flight.

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Vodafone's hiked bid values HEL over $20 bn JOJI THOMAS PHILIP TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ MONDAY, JANUARY 01, 2007 01:00:33 AM]

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Holy crap!

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film review: SHA PO LANG

I attended the 30th Toronto International Film Festival (September 8 - 17, 2005) and was fortunate enough to attend the world premiere of Yip Wai Shun's latest film. Here is my review.

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