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Hong Kong to give massive donation to China quake relief effort

Hong Kong - Hong Kong legislators were Saturday touring earthquake-devastated parts of Sichuan in China as the city prepares to make a massive and controversial donation to the relief effort.

Hong Kong bettors defy downturn with 117-million-dollar spree

Hong Kong - Horse racing fans in Hong Kong defied the economic downturn by splashing out 117 million US dollars in bets in one night for the last race of the season, organizers said Friday.

Hong Kong markets fall 2.13 per cent as negative sentiment grows

Hong Kong - Hong Kong shares fell by more than 2 per cent Thursday as oil prices surged higher and gloomy sentiment over global economic prospects increased.

Hong Kong stocks plunge 1.8 per cent on more fears over economy

Hong Kong - Hong Kong stocks fell by more than 1.8 per cent Wednesday as investors dumped shares on continued fears over the global economy.

Hong Kong airline issues profit warning as fuel prices take toll

Hong Kong - Hong Kong's flagship airline Cathay Pacific Wednesday issued a profit warning to investors, saying its 2008 results would be "disappointing" because of rising fuel prices. 

Fifteen injured as two ferries collide off Hong Kong

Hong Kong - Fifteen people were injured when two passenger ferries collided in busy waters off Hong Kong, marine police said Wednesday.

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