Hong Kong Informer

Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man says the Hospital Authority has taken steps to address manpower issues in the face of challenges posed by an ageing population and increasing demand for healthcare services.   In response to a question in the Legislative Council today, he said the authority has addressed the issue in [...]

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THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD. : Heads of Agreement for a … This announcement is made pursuant to Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Listing Rules") and Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571, Laws of Hong Kong). [...]

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STOCKHOLM (AP) — Iceland says a WikiLeaks spokesman who claims to represent Edward Snowden has reached out to government officials about the potential of the NSA leaker applying for asylum in the Nordic country. Johannes Skulason, an Icelandic government official, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that WikiLeaks spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson had held informal talks [...]

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STOCKHOLM (AP) — A WikiLeaks spokesman who claims to represent Edward Snowden has reached out to government officials in Iceland about the potential of the NSA leaker applying for asylum in the Nordic country, officials there said Wednesday. Johannes Skulason, an Icelandic government official, told The Associated Press that WikiLeaks spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson had held [...]

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The public will experience the world of anime and see the artistry of local talent in Create Hong Kong’s Ani-Com Summer 2013 programme.   It is one of the signature events under the “Hip Hong Kong” theme in the “Hong Kong: Our Home” Campaign.   Speaking at a press conference today, CreateHK head Jerry Liu [...]

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The Joint Working Group under the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) held its first meeting in Guangzhou yesterday.   Representatives of the Hong Kong, Central, and Guangdong Governments held interactive discussions, and tabled positive and constructive recommendations to address issues relating to the implementation of CEPA in Guangdong.   The two sides agreed to continue [...]

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Police have arrested a 46-year-old woman for the attempted murder of her daughter.   On June 12, Police found the woman the and the 11-year-old girl lying on the footpath on Sai Lau Kok Road, Tsuen Wan, about 12.40pm.   They were sent to Princess Margaret Hospital in a conscious state for treatment.   After [...]

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Hong Kong’s famed population of pink dolphins is dwindling faster than ever, environmentalists say, shrinking 60% in the past decade. Full News here – Scene Asia » Hong Kong

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Scottish firms urged to set up business in Hong Kong InvestHK, the government agency that helps overseas firms locate in Hong Kong, set out the commercial case for the territory as a "springboard" to growth in south-east Asia at an event in Glasgow yesterday. Director-general Simon Galpin highlighted the … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Secretary for Security TK Lai says the Edward Snowden case is highly complicated, and said he hoped the public would understand the administration cannot disclose or discuss any details of the case.    In a reply to the lawmakers today, Mr Lai said the Government, the industry and all stakeholders should stay highly alert to [...]

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SHANGHAI (AP) — General Motors Co. executives broke ground for a new Cadillac factory in China on Wednesday to target luxury buyers in the world’s biggest auto market, though they said the segment would grow slower than expected this year. Company leaders said they were optimistic about long-term growth in the luxury segment and have [...]

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Global stock markets were mostly lower Wednesday as investors waited for an update on the U.S. economy from the Federal Reserve. Investors were waiting to see if the Fed, which wraps up a two-day policy meeting later in the day in Washington, will make changes to its strategy of super-low [...]

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Forty people who helped Police fight crime were commended at the Good Citizen Award presentation ceremony today.   Police Director of Personnel & Training Alfred Chau said development and progress in society has brought challenges to police work, and support from the public is paramount in combating crime.   The 34 men and six women [...]

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In custody: A passenger on a flight from Hong Kong is arrested at the Newark … Snowden fled to Hong Kong on May 20 and he is believed to still be hiding out there. He claims he worked for the CIA between 2007 and 2009, before he started work as a security contractor for Booz [...]

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Hongkong Post today (June 19) announced that selected philatelic products issued by the postal administrations of Australia, China, Macau, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Nations, the United States and the United Kingdom will be put on sale at 38 Philatelic Offices and the Hongkong Post Internet shopping mall ShopThruPost (www.shopthrupost.hk) from tomorrow (June 20). Details [...]

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