Asia's family businesses face new challenges

SINGAPORE - From India's Ambani empire to the Li dynasty of Hong Kong, family firms are a pillar of Asian economies, but rising globalization and generational shifts are throwing up new challenges.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION IN MALAYSIA LIVELY, SAY TOURISTS

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The lively celebration for the Chinese NewYear in Malaysia which retains the traditions of the community has become astrong attraction for foreign tourist of Chinese origin to celebrate thefestival in this country. Robert Lau, 28, a tourist from Singapore, said he wanted to experiencepersonally the merriment and uniqueness of the Chinese New Year celebration ...

Baptist Press - Baptist Press News with a Christian Perspective

HONG KONG (BP) -- Bodies press against each other as everyone tries to get a better position in the line outside Hong Kong's most famous shrine, Wong Tai Sin Temple. Hundreds of people are standing shoulder-to-shoulder, with only a thin rope holding the crowd in place.

Rev. Dr. Lillian Capehart: Chinese New Year traditions explained

The best conversations with my friend from Hong Kong, a longtime Salinas resident, occur around her kitchen table. Last Sunday we talked about Chinese New Year, which this year falls on Jan. 23. Here is her story:

Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, to the Asia Financial Forum, Hong Kong

Check against delivery. I am delighted to have the opportunity to address this Forum, to speak with such a distinguished audience and to do so here in Hong Kong.