Apple manufacturing plant workers complain of long hours, militant culture - CNN International

Apple manufacturing plant workers complain of long hours, militant culture CNN International Rights groups like Hong Kong-based China Labour Bulletin and Students and Scholars Against Corporate Misbehavior say that Foxconn's stringent military-like culture is one of surveillance, obedience and not challenging authority. and more »

Asia Society Expands, in Houston and Hong Kong - New York Times

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Asia Society Expands, in Houston and Hong Kong New York Times Even as cultural organizations around the country contract because of the economic downturn, Asia Society is pushing against the tide with two new multimillion-dollar buildings, one of which opens in Hong Kong next week, the other in Houston this ... In the Arts: Asia Society Seeks Greater Reach With New CentersChronicle of Philanthropy (subscription) (blog) all 2 news articles »

Hong Kong jewellers cashing in on China's appetite for the yellow metal - The Australian

Hong Kong jewellers cashing in on China's appetite for the yellow metal The Australian On billboards across Hong Kong, throughout its subway network and all over its buses have been huge advertisements for little gold dragons. Hong Kong's jewellers have been determined to cash in on mainland China's obsession with all things Chinese New ... and more »

Art & Soul: SCAD documents historic Hong Kong neighborhood - Savannah Morning News

Art & Soul: SCAD documents historic Hong Kong neighborhood Savannah Morning News With a combination of sweeping skyline panoramas and insightful detail shots, the book explores the architecture, culture and daily life in Sham Shui Po. “Tilting the Lens” offers stunning images of urban life in Hong Kong, from ancient temples to ...

Kotecha Favors Commodity Currencies, Won, Rupee, Rupiah - Washington Post

Kotecha Favors Commodity Currencies, Won, Rupee, Rupiah Washington Post 6 (Bloomberg) -- Mitul Kotecha, Hong Kong-based head of global currency strategy at Credit Agricole, talks about his investment strategy. He also discusses the US and Chinese economies, Europe's sovereign debt crisis, and Reserve Bank of Australia ... and more »