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Microsoft confirms China probe, reportedly over antitrust, after four offices visited
Mainland business authorities are investigating Microsoft, the US technology giant confirmed yesterday, with reports that the focus was on antitrust behaviour.Tuesday, 29 July, 2014, 9:31am 13 comments More on Microsoft
Xinjiang militants being trained in Syria and Iraq, says special Chinese envoy
Deteriorating security in Syria and Iraq poses a severe risk to China, with the two countries becoming a training ground for "terrorists" from Xinjiang, a senior Chinese diplomat said.29 Jul 2014 - 8:36am
Ukrainian troops advance on flight MH17 crash site amid fight with rebels
Ukraine said its troops had taken more territory from pro-Russian rebels near the site where Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was brought down.29 Jul 2014 - 7:54am 2 comments More on Malaysia Airlines flight 17
Alarm rises over Ebola outbreak’s spread in west Africa with doctors infected
Alarm has risen further in west Africa over the deadliest outbreak yet of the Ebola virus, with a top Liberian doctor succumbing to the disease, and an American doctor and a missionary in the country contracting it.29 Jul 2014 - 9:03am 1 comment
UN chief says ‘political will’ the main obstacle to ending Gaza conflict
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Monday that the obstacle to ending fighting between Israel, Islamist Hamas militants and Palestinians in Gaza Strip was “political will.”28 Jul 2014 - 11:56pm 2 comments
Hundreds of police dismantle cross at Wenzhou church, while fire guts Ningbo cathedral
Hundreds of police took down a church's cross yesterday in Wenzhou, known as "China's Jerusalem" because of its many houses of worship, amid a crackdown on church buildings.29 Jul 2014 - 9:04am
Yukos shareholders awarded US$51 billion from Russia by Hague arbitration court
The Hague's arbitration court has ruled that Russia must pay a group of shareholders in oil giant Yukos US$51.6 billion for expropriating its assets, a big hit for a country teetering on the brink of recession.29 Jul 2014 - 4:22am
Comic-Con superheroes face a new foe: sexual harassment
Amid the costumes and fantasy of Comic-Con, a group of young women drew widespread attention to a very real issue - allegations of sexual harassment at America's annual pop-culture festival.29 Jul 2014 - 1:33am
Hacker takes control of hundreds of rooms in hi-tech 5-star Shenzhen hotel
A San Francisco-based cybersecurity expert claims he has hacked and taken control of hundreds of highly automated rooms at a five-star Shenzhen hotel.29 Jul 2014 - 8:13am 1 comment
Company at centre of rotten meat scandal promises China division shake-up
A United States-based meat supplier whose Shanghai subsidiary is at the centre of a food safety scandal has promised sweeping changes to its management structure.29 Jul 2014 - 8:27am More on China Food Scandals
Increasing food imports will ease water and energy shortages, environment official says
29 Jul 2014 - 9:10amMore Headlines
- Malaysia Airlines crew suffer crisis of pain and doubt
- ‘They kept telling us to stay put’: survivors testify at South Korea ferry disaster trial
- Viets’ love for ‘little tiger’ has pet owners in fear of the cat snatchers
- Small plane kills man during crash landing on Florida beach
- First pregnancy in Europe through IVF method that screens out defective embryos
- Israel admits mortar hit Gaza school’s courtyard, but claims it was empty at the time
- Eid brings lull in Gaza fighting as UN Security Council calls for Gaza ceasefire
- Asteroid’s bad timing wiped out unlucky dinosaurs, says UK researcher
- Ancient Mosul mosque demolished, the latest holy site militants have destroyed
- US surveillance hindering lawyers and journalists, study finds
- Detained Sri Lankan refugees arrive in Australia amid legal challenge
- Venezuelan diplomat held in Aruba on US drug charges freed
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Opinion
Where does the truth lie in McDonald's 'lack of clarity' ?
29 Jul 2014 - 1:26amHong Kong goes with the flow and reaps the rewards of capital movements
29 Jul 2014 - 1:04am 1 commentInsight
Business community must play active role in democratic development
Thomas Yasuda says its time for Hong Kong's business community to set aside self-interest and political detachment, and to support the public by standing up for democracy.29 Jul 2014 - 2:05am 2 comments
Focus
China keeps fishermen connected by satellite deep in disputed waters
On Hainan Island, a fishing boat captain has one hi-tech piece of equipment: a navigation system that gives him a direct link to the Chinese coastguard should he run into bad weather or a Philippine or Vietnamese patrol ship when he's fishing in the disputed South China Sea.29 Jul 2014 - 4:43am
Hong Kong
MTR Tsuen Wan Line resumes normal service after early morning rush hour delay
Update Hong Kong’s Tsuen Wan subway line has resumed its normal service after after facing a delay due to a “signalling failure” on Tuesday morning, MTR Corp said on its website.29 Jul 2014 - 9:39am 1 comment
POLITICS
29 Jul 2014 - 8:22am 7 comments More on Occupy Central
Business chambers liken Occupy Central to Thai protests, say tourism will plummet
The five leading business chambers formed a united front yesterday to oppose Occupy Central, warning that the pro-democracy civil disobedience movement might inflict damage on the city's economy.29 Jul 2014 - 8:22am 7 comments More on Occupy Central
GOVERNMENT SPENDING
Every penny of HK$3 trillion Exchange Fund needed for ‘crises’, says HKMA chief
29 Jul 2014 18 commentsMore Hong Kong news
- Hong Kong eyes new food-import regulations after 'rotten meat' scandal
- Hong Kong diabetes patients as young as 3, while one fifth are under 40
- Michael Suen tells court he isn't good friends with SHKP's Thomas Chan
- Lessons from Kyoto on preserving Hong Kong's architectural heritage
- Blueprint for 2017 chief executive election to be published in October
China
TECHNOLOGY
29 Jul 2014 - 9:31am 13 comments More on Microsoft
Microsoft confirms China probe, reportedly over antitrust, after four offices visited
Mainland business authorities are investigating Microsoft, the US technology giant confirmed yesterday, with reports that the focus was on antitrust behaviour.29 Jul 2014 - 9:31am 13 comments More on Microsoft
SECURITY
29 Jul 2014 - 8:13am 1 comment
Hacker takes control of hundreds of rooms in hi-tech 5-star Shenzhen hotel
A San Francisco-based cybersecurity expert claims he has hacked and taken control of hundreds of highly automated rooms at a five-star Shenzhen hotel.29 Jul 2014 - 8:13am 1 comment
MIDDLE EAST
Xinjiang militants being trained in Syria and Iraq, says special Chinese envoy
29 Jul 2014More China news
- Company at centre of rotten meat scandal promises China division shake-up
- Hundreds of police dismantle cross at Wenzhou church, while fire guts Ningbo cathedral
- China keeps fishermen connected by satellite deep in disputed waters
- Xi Jinping most mentioned in People's Daily since Mao, researchers find
- Increasing food imports will ease water and energy shortages, environment official says
Asia
MALAYSIA
28 Jul 2014 - 11:27pm More on Malaysia Airlines flight 17
Malaysia mourns MH17 and MH370, even as it celebrates end of Ramadan
Fireworks danced across the sky in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday night, ahead of yesterday's Hari Raya Puasa holiday marking the end of Ramadan.28 Jul 2014 - 11:27pm More on Malaysia Airlines flight 17
PHILIPPINES
28 Jul 2014 - 11:19pm
19 heading home for Eid gunned down by Abu Sayyaf in southern Philippines
Abu Sayyaf gunmen attacked Filipinos travelling to celebrate the end of Ramadan with their families yesterday, killing 19, including five children, in a brazen attack that was the bloodiest in recent years by the militant group, police and the military said.28 Jul 2014 - 11:19pm
More Asia news
- Malaysia Airlines crew suffer crisis of pain and doubt
- Viets’ love for ‘little tiger’ has pet owners in fear of the cat snatchers
- ‘They kept telling us to stay put’: survivors testify at South Korea ferry disaster trial
- Nepal's 'bamboo schools' open doors to education thanks to Uttam Sanjel
- Bali to continue anti-rabies dog cull despite outrage over slaughter video
World
GAZA
28 Jul 2014 - 11:56pm 2 comments
UN chief says ‘political will’ the main obstacle to ending Gaza conflict
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Monday that the obstacle to ending fighting between Israel, Islamist Hamas militants and Palestinians in Gaza Strip was “political will.”28 Jul 2014 - 11:56pm 2 comments
UKRAINE
29 Jul 2014 - 7:54am 2 comments More on Malaysia Airlines flight 17
Ukrainian troops advance on flight MH17 crash site amid fight with rebels
Ukraine said its troops had taken more territory from pro-Russian rebels near the site where Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was brought down.29 Jul 2014 - 7:54am 2 comments More on Malaysia Airlines flight 17
More World news
- Eid brings lull in Gaza fighting as UN Security Council calls for Gaza ceasefire
- Russia questions US 'evidence' it fired into Ukraine
- Alarm rises over Ebola outbreak’s spread in west Africa with doctors infected
- Yukos shareholders awarded US$51 billion from Russia by Hague arbitration court
- Israel admits mortar hit Gaza school’s courtyard, but claims it was empty at the time
China Insider
HEALTH
Chinese prostitutes as young as 15 years old suffering high STD and abortion rates, study reveals
28 Jul 2014
LEGAL
Chinese judge probed after marrying woman he granted almost everything to in divorce case
24 Jul 2014
MUSIC
Terrible rendition of China's national anthem makes Venezuelan military band a laughing stock
24 Jul 2014 4 comments
TECHNOLOGY
Look familiar? Xiaomi reveals its newest answer to the iPhone - the Mi4
23 Jul 2014 2 comments
VIDEO GAMING
Chinese gamers win US$5m top prize in international video game tournament
24 Jul 2014 1 comment
ENTERTAINMENT
Chinese farmer who makes giant Transformers from car parts cashes in on success of film
22 Jul 2014 4 comments
FOOD SAFETY
Starbucks, Dicos withdraw sandwiches as China launches nationwide probe into 'rotten meat' firm
22 Jul 2014 58 comments
TRANSPORT
Uber taxis: they may be luxurious, but not everyone's hailing them
18 Jul 2014 16 commentsBusiness
FINANCE
29 Jul 2014 - 2:55am 1 comment
Every penny of HK$3 trillion Exchange Fund needed for ‘crises’, says HKMA chief
The head of Hong Kong's de facto central bank has rejected calls from some lawmakers to use part of the city's HK$3 trillion Exchange Fund to pay for infrastructure projects or welfare.29 Jul 2014 - 2:55am 1 comment
CURRENCIES
29 Jul 2014 - 4:19am
Thai payment link-up boosts Hong Kong hub role
A cross-border payment system linking the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Bank of Thailand will bolster regional financial stability and trim risks by allowing Asian players to settle transactions without having to wait hours for the United States market to open.29 Jul 2014 - 4:19am
Weibo: Huawei's loss, Smartisan's headaches
29 Jul 2014 - 9:21amMore Business news
Property
BRICKS & MORTAR
29 Jul 2014 - 12:54am 2 comments
Mainland students renting rooms rather than flats in Hong Kong
While higher duties on property purchases in Hong Kong have scared off affluent mainland buyers, the demand for flats for rental for their children studying in the city remains unchanged.29 Jul 2014 - 12:54am 2 comments
PROPERTY
28 Jul 2014 - 6:29am
Shanty town revamp not enough to prop up slowing China economy
Premier Li Keqiang is pinning hopes on a programme he initiated a decade ago to ensure the target of 7.5 per cent economic growth is reached this year, but economists are worried.28 Jul 2014 - 6:29am
More Property news
- Property developers in Britain accused of segregating communities with 'poor door' entrances for less well-off tenants
- Tai Po apartment project sells 400 Mont Vert units in first day despite 'no viewing' rule
- Retail vacancies in Hong Kong soaring, but rents dip only slightly
- Hong Kong home prices stay firm on high building costs, strong demand
- Wharf sees property downturn as a short-term blip
Turning junk into gold: Business booms for Hong Kong vintage goods collectors
From old old cinema seats to period clocks and well-thumbed maps, local collectors are turning their passion for vintage goods and curios into thriving businesses.28 Jul 2014 - 7:00pm 1 comment More on LIFE
Bruno Menard weaves his Michelin magic in Asia
Tattooed on the left forearm of chef Bruno Menard are three Michelin stars, an indelible souvenir of his culinary achievement at L'Osier, a restaurant opened by cosmetics maker Shiseido in Tokyo.25 Jul 2014 - 1:49am
Disease research lab mishaps rattle scientists and regulators
For the danger they posed, the lapses were appalling. They put lives at risk, that much is clear. But they were shocking, too, due to where they happened. The US government's high-security disease-control laboratories, which house samples of the most harmful germs in the world, cannot afford to screw up.27 Jul 2014 - 3:47am
Sport
SOCCER
29 Jul 2014 - 12:27am
Lam Ka-wai hopes to conjure moment against PSG
Midfield powerhouse Lam Ka-wai is determined to produce another moment of magic when he leads Kitchee against Paris Saint-Germain in the "Meeting of Champions" at Hong Kong Stadium tonight.29 Jul 2014 - 12:27am
MOTOR RACING
28 Jul 2014 - 10:38pm
Mercedes to revise tactics after driver duel in Hungary Grand Prix
Formula One leaders Mercedes have acknowledged that the title battle between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg has reached a point where the drivers will put their own interests first.28 Jul 2014 - 10:38pm
CYCLING
Mission accomplished for Italian Vincenzo Nibali who left home at 15 to pursue his dream on two wheels
28 Jul 2014More Sport news
Magazines
In India, caste system ensures you are what you eat
As new genre of caste-based cookbooks reveals, India's culinary customs not only denote class and region, but symbolise faith, dictate who you marry and can be a barrier to social mobility.27 Jul 2014 - 5:48pm 6 comments
When an investment fund goes bad
Thousands of people saw their life savings wiped out when the "low-risk" fund into which they had put their nest eggs imploded last year. Benjamin Robertson looks into the murky world of LM Investment Management and what its collapse should signal to the investing public.27 Jul 2014 - 12:05am 6 comments
More Magazines news
- It's a bun fight! Who sells the best burger in Hong Kong?
- Now dig this: a new crop of organic farms and workshops
- A forgotten knight: Why Sun Yat-sen mentor Sir Kai Ho Kai died penniless and powerless 100 years ago
- Fleeing Uygurs caught using Rohingya trafficking networks are stuck in limbo
- Through the keyhole: the homes modern China forgot
Infographics
The forgotten army of the first world war: How Chinese labourers helped shape...
27 Jul 2014 Interactive
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