International Business News - Global News http://hk.ibtimes.com/globalnews/ All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://hk.ibtimes.com/ http://hk.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Broadcast veteran Franklin Wong has been appointed new Hong Kong Director of Broadcasting, effective August 8 tomorrow. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3035-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080808/franklin-wong-appointed-broadcasting-chief.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080808/franklin-wong-appointed-broadcasting-chief.htm Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:50:38 EDT Hong Kong police have summonsed five people for ticket scalping relating to the unauthorised sale of Olympic equestrian event tickets. http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080808/summonsed-olympic-ticket-scalping.htm Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:50:38 EDT The Hong Kong Tourism Board will have a live broadcast of the Beijing Olympic opening ceremony In the Hong Kong Olympic Piazza at 8:00 PM tomorrow (Aug 8), the façade of Hong Kong Cultural Centre will turn into a 22-metre projection screen for live broadcast. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3034-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/live-broadcast-beijing-olympic-opening-ceremony.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/live-broadcast-beijing-olympic-opening-ceremony.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:20:38 EDT The 2nd phase of the sale of Olympic Hong Kong Dollar Commemorative will start from tomorrow (August 8) as the Equestrian Events are held in Hong Kong. The ticket holders, participating teams and judges of the Equestrian Events, will be eligible to purchase the "Radiant Joy" HKD single note. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3033-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/hkd-olympic-banknote.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/hkd-olympic-banknote.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:50:38 EDT The conviction of Osama bin Laden's driver by a U.S. military court after a 10-day trial provides an indication of what to expect as dozens more Guantanamo prisoners go to court: shifting charges, secret testimony — and quick verdicts. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3032-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/split-verdict-fguantanamo-war-crimes-trial.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/split-verdict-fguantanamo-war-crimes-trial.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:02:15 EDT The Transport Department will implement special traffic arrangements in Sha Tin, North and Tsim Sha Tsui districts for the equestrian events, Assistant Commissioner for Transport/New Territories Cindy Law says. http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/traffic-measures-equestrian-events.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:30:38 EDT Israel is building up its strike capabilities amid growing anxiety over Iran's nuclear ambitions and appears confident that a military attack would cripple Tehran's atomic program, even if it can't destroy it. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3018-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/israel-mulls-military-option-iran-nukes.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/israel-mulls-military-option-iran-nukes.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:50:38 EDT About 1,800 well-trained volunteers are ready for the Olympic Equestrian Events and will show athletes, guests and visitors from all over the world the city's hospitality. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3027-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/volunteers-showcase-hospitality-olympic-equestrian-events.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/volunteers-showcase-hospitality-olympic-equestrian-events.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:50:38 EDT The pilot scheme for Mainland-authorised Hong Kong travel enterprises to organise group tours to Hong Kong for non-Guangdong residents in Shenzhen will bring extra Mainland tourists to Hong Kong and contribute to the economy. http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/pilot-tourism-scheme-benefit.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:50:38 EDT The Olympic flame made one of its final relays Thursday on the eve of the Olympic Games opening ceremony as torchbearers carried it along the ancient Great Wall of China. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3031-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/olympic-torch-historic-run-great-wall.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/olympic-torch-historic-run-great-wall.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:50:38 EDT Greyhound has scrapped an ad campaign that extolled the relaxing upside of bus travel after one of its passengers was accused of beheading and cannibalizing another traveler. http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/greyhound-scraps-ads-canada-bus-beheading.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:50:38 EDT Federal authorities are calling it the largest hacking and identity theft case yet. But this week's indictments of 11 people who allegedly plundered millions of payment card numbers might not seriously dent the underworld where such crimes occur. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3021-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/hacking.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/hacking.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:12:11 EDT China celebrated the start of competition at the Beijing Olympics on Wednesday by beating Sweden 2-1 in women's soccer. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3028-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/soccer.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/soccer.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:12:11 EDT Activists from the U.S. and U.K. unfurled pro-Tibet banners and spoke out against China's rights record in Tiananmen Square on Wednesday in the first attempts by foreigners in the Chinese capital to stage protests under the spotlight of the Olympic Games. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3013-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/tibet.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/tibet.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:12:11 EDT Two dozen horses due to arrive in Hong Kong by plane Wednesday for the Olympic equestrian competition have been delayed by a severe tropical storm. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3014-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/olympic-horses.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/olympic-horses.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:12:11 EDT Paris Hilton didn't need cue cards for her presidential campaign ad. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3029-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/hilton.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/hilton.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:12:11 EDT An 11-year-old boy gave out invitations to his classmates for a big event his family was planning this summer — and it wasn't his birthday party. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3002-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080806/saudi.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080806/saudi.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:12:11 EDT Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau have agreed to mutually fund the construction of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, which will also see a contribution from the Central Government. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3000-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080806/hong-kong-guangdong-macau-funding-pearl-river-bridge.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080806/hong-kong-guangdong-macau-funding-pearl-river-bridge.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:50:38 EDT The Hong Kong Observatory has issued Strong Wind Signal No.8 before 6 am today, as Tropical Storm Kammuri approaches Hong Kong. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3008-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080806/hong-kong-macau-strong-wind-kammuri-signal.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080806/hong-kong-macau-strong-wind-kammuri-signal.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:50:38 EDT McCain advertising campaign for the Olympic Games went to $6 million, more than Obama, who spent $5 million during NBC's Beijing Olympics telecasts. http://hk.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/3009-.jpg http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080806/mccain-offers-mln-beijing-olympic-ads-obama.htm http://hk.ibtimes.com/articles/20080806/mccain-offers-mln-beijing-olympic-ads-obama.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:50:38 EDT