July 28, 2008
UKTVFood - Gary Rhodes in China series

If you cannot catch the series Rhodes across China, you can still check out the recipes, or the videos.

Posted by whykay at 08:52 PM
July 27, 2008
[News] Massage Parlours - An angry response

In light of recent news about massage parlours owned by Chinese gangs which are used as fronts for something more than a massages but again it's the minority that are causing trouble for the legitimate business, as is the case with this Chinese business woman who voiced her anger at these establishments which gives other legit massage parlours a bad name.

Posted by whykay at 10:48 AM
July 26, 2008
Someone's happy with the Irish

Just came across this blog entry. She found of the places she has experience working in, Ireland was one of the nicest without much of the prejudices such as

In France, the discrimination is so obvious. Chinese are better than Arab but still they would hint to you how 'shameful' to be Chinese. Even those so-called intellectual would ask you from time to time, do you eat dogs?

It's great to see that someone's who enjoyed working in Ireland, and found discrimination less than other countries, according to her, it's equal!

Posted by whykay at 09:12 AM
July 25, 2008
Coke and Fanta cans to shrink in HK

Due to increase price of aluminium as well as people moving away from soft drinks, it will be shrunk from 355ml to 350ml.

Read full article from FT.com.

Posted by whykay at 12:39 AM
July 21, 2008
George Lee: In China

Series following George Lee as he investigates whether China's growing economic power represents an opportunity or a threat.

It's a four-part series, more info at http://www.rte.ie/news/features/china/georgeleeinchina.html.

Only found out after seeing an ad for it tonight (23:15 on RTE One). Keep an eye out for the next 3 eps throughout 2008 (according to RTE).

Posted by whykay at 11:27 PM
July 20, 2008
Top airports in the world...

... are Asian. Guess what? Hong Kong International airport is the top airport according Skytrax after

collecting 8.2 million questionnaires from passengers over a 10-month period last year and this year.

Posted by whykay at 10:34 AM
July 16, 2008
In the news

So there was an article about the Asian businesses in the north side of the city, and from my interview with SCMP, I mentioned there was no Chinatown in Dublin. Well, some establishments want to have some sort of gateway for a Chinatown.

Business owners on Parnell Street have petitioned Dublin City Council to let them turn the area into an "official Chinatown" by building a giant archway, flanked by golden dragons, at the entrance to Parnell Street. If the council agrees to the project, it will be a real sign of just how diverse Ireland has become in a relatively short period of time. [...]

I wished it appeared sooner than the 12th (since the column IBC was featured in was the 13th July).

In the Indo, amusing tidbit about China cracking down on streaking and the f-word. Only in China, "Spectators House Rules"... it's not going to be easy. You cannot just change people habits just like that, it'll take time. I sure hope they have enough western loos there, I hate squat loos.

Posted by whykay at 12:55 AM
July 15, 2008
IBC in South China Morning Post

I forgot to blog that I was interviewed by Mark Footer from South China Morning Post. If you are subscribed to SCMP, you can read the whole article, but here is the article online.

Posted by whykay at 09:48 AM
July 06, 2008
Two of HK's Kungfu legends in the news

First, it's the news that Bruce Lee's last home will become a museum (Reuters). A billionaire turned down an offer of HK$105 million (6.8 million pounds) for this mansion.

Billionaire Yu Panglin said:
"I will consider the views of the community and different parties. I may consider donating the property if the majority thinks we should preserve it,"

The next news is about Jackie Chan who recently filmed a documentary promoting HK. Hong Kong Tourism Board recently announced that he is the new ambassador for tourism. Check out some of the pics.

Went to the HK tourism board and found their link to their Youtube page. The video promoting the Olympics is sooooooo cheesy!

Posted by whykay at 01:53 PM