Issue: November 06, 1996   (Archive)
Friday, March 7, 2014   



Opening time into colorful world
More than 350,000 flowering plants are arrayed in their finest colors for today's start of the Hong Kong Flower Show at Victoria Park.

Nice work if you can get it, Ben
If Ben Bernanke knew what was in store, he probably would have retired sooner. Earlier this week, the American economist earned more in 40 minutes than he made all of last year as chairman of the US Federal Reserve.

Goose drumsticks to beat 'em all
A cha chaan teng in Causeway Bay must be serving the most expensive roast goose drumsticks, pictured.

Ming Pao rebuffs deputy Tam
Ming Pao's chief editor has rebuffed local deputy to the National People's Congress Maria Tam Wai-chu, pictured, who said Hong Kong deputies are coordinating with the newspaper to write commentaries on Beijing's policies toward the SAR.

Li looks on the bright side
In his second interview with a mainland journal in four months, tycoon Li Ka- shing was more concise but comprehensive.

Korean show a big hit at NPC
The "Korean Wave" of pop music and TV soaps has found a big admirer in Wang Qishan, head of the Chinese Communist Party's anti-corruption body.

Firm in copycat restaurant suit
Tsui Wah Holdings, which operates the Tsui Wah Restaurant chain, has filed a lawsuit against a cha chaan teng in Mong Kok that bears a similar Chinese name.

HKMA boss gets rival tip for second term
Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief executive Norman Chan Tak-lam should stay on for a second term as he has been doing a great job.

No laughing matter as animators cut
Staff at Next Media's Taiwan branch are feeling far from animated - 89 of the team that produces Animated Daily News are being laid off.



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