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HK: New virus discovery prompts call for further cleanliness drive

By Wed, Nov 16, 2011 3:52PM UTC View Comments

It’s been almost 10 years since the SARS crisis put Hong Kong on its knees and redefined, sort of, how cleanliness should be practiced. But as SARS and its 299 victims become part of a painful chapter in the city’s history, and threat of SARS doesn’t appear imminent, everyone must continue to exercise proper hygiene...

Lofty expectations put HK domestic helpers at risk

By Tue, Oct 11, 2011 2:28AM UTC View Comments Lofty expectations put HK domestic helpers at risk

Even in a modern city like Hong Kong, traditional ways continue to blend well with the avant-garde. Home to numerous landmarks and skyscrapers, Hong Kong’s construction industry continues to hold on to old methods that are tried and tested. If you closely observe a building, whether under construction or under renovation, one unmistakable sight is...

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