Hong Kong Informer

AMSTERDAM (AP) — World stock markets rose steadily on Friday after two key indicators suggested the U.S. economic expansion will continue. The Conference Board reported that its leading indicator index for the U.S. increased 0.6 percent in April, following a 0.2 decline in March, due to recovering housing and labor markets. “In general, the (index) [...]

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Giant inflatable 'rubber duck' floats into Hong Kong – video A six-storey inflatable 'rubber duck' created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman floats into Victoria harbour in Hong Kong on Thursday. Towering in front of delighted crowds, the duck measures 16.5 metres high and 19.2 metres long, and takes 30 minutes … Full News here – [...]

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The 54-foot-tall rubber duck makes its way into Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour (Bobby Yip/Reuters) It was like something out of a Ducks Unlimited member's dreams: … Full News here – Hong Kong News latest RSS headlines – Hong Kong News.net

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The inflatable art installation Rubber Duck, created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, made its first public appearance in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor on Thursday. Full News here – Scene Asia » Hong Kong

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A legislator plans to call for a special inquiry to investigate Timothy Tong Hin-ming, following allegations that the former head of the city’s anti-corruption agency had used public funds to treat mainland officials to extravagant banquets. The Ming Pao Daily newspaper reported on Tuesday that Tong had allegedly treated officials from the mainland’s liaison office [...]

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Hong Kong shares may extend losing streak into 6th day HONG KONG, April 19 | Thu Apr 18, 2013 9:14pm EDT. HONG KONG, April 19 (Reuters) – Hong Kong shares could extend a losing streak into a sixth day on Friday, after more soft U.S. economic data and corporate earnings further undermined sentiment and … [...]

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A rapidly rising pro-government group has revealed for the first time that it has more than 3,000 members, with native Hongkongers making up most of its 30-strong core membership. The Voice of Loving Hong Kong had not accepted funding from the Hong Kong administration, central government or Beijing-affiliated companies, and its members had not accepted [...]

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The Immigration Department is looking into claims that some mainland women were treated inappropriately at a Hong Kong checkpoint and were asked to prove they were not pregnant.  The story has apparently gone “viral” on a mainland microblogging site. Immigration officers at Lok Ma Chau spur line checkpoint ordered several women to tap and press [...]

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Hong Kong (Wikimedia photo) Since 1997, Hong Kong has been part of China. One can see the acceptance of this in the terminology used by the Chinese media. For example, in an article about the new Chinese government cabinet, the South China Morning Post referred to the "nation's" new cabinet. The same newspaper referred to [...]

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A Window Into Hong Kong Andrew Banks said he purchased this 2,018-square-foot apartment in Hong Kong's Mid-Levels district in 2010 for 38 million Hong Kong dollars (US$ 4.9 million). He spent another HK$ 4 million on renovations, knocking down a few walls to make the flat more … Full News here – Read more on [...]

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Wide-open harbor, park and skyline views add to the spacious feel of this Hong Kong high-rise apartment. Full News here – Scene Asia » Hong Kong

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Michael Chan Pik-kiu said a 120-page report submitted to the Coroner’s Court yesterday was a waste of paper, and the time of the court and jury. Full News here – Hong Kong feed

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Ten individuals were arrested in Hong Kong for attempting to smuggle baby formula past customs out of the island territory and into mainland … Full News here – Hong Kong News latest RSS headlines – Hong Kong News.net

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CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s lead investigator says countries of some of the victims of the deadly balloon crash in Luxor have asked to join the probe. Walid el-Moqadem said Thursday that Hong Kong, Britain, Japan and Hungary will not be sending investigators so far. He says they have been granted an advisory role and will [...]

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Chief Executive CY Leung said his team had resolved controversial issues and issues of concern, leading to fruitful results, such as ‘Hong Kong property for Hong Kong people’ and the old age living allowance.   During a television programme today, Mr Leung said there had been other advancements, including policies to curb non-local women giving [...]

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