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Hangover awaits Macau after 2012 feast

Macau closes out another banner year but 2013 may prove far more challenging. Continue reading

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Royal hoax hand wringing misses point

A much loved nurse and mother killing herself over a perceived disservice to the British royal family is the most compelling reason yet to abolish the monarchy. Continue reading

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GOP inside scoop: still chilly on Romney

Even through he’s picked a running mate, it’s still presumptive to call Mitt Romney the Republican presidential nominee. GOP elites are wracking their brains trying to find a better idea to defeat Barack Obama. Continue reading

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Next Hong Kong handover due in 2017

The Hong Kong handover 15 years ago ushered in a new era for the city and for China. Continue reading

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Books


Hong Kong On Air
Hong Kong On Air
Insider view of TV news, love, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie

Red-Blooded Risk
Red-Blooded Risk
The Secret History of Wall Street

Lonely Planet Indonesia
Lonely Planet Indonesia
Updated guide to the world's most intriguing archipelago

The Poker Face of Wall Street
The Poker Face of Wall Street
Gambling for investors and investing for gamblers