Chef Goldstein could prove to be punching above his weight
What to make of the boxing promotion that is going around Facebook with none other than chef Harlan Goldstein in an aggressive pose attired in boxing gloves? Harlan a closet boxer?
Further investigation on the internet reveals a YouTube movie from 2009 of him cavorting in skimpy clothing, sometimes engaging with others, sometimes alone brandishing random accessories. On closer inspection it appears that he is going through a fitness regime and the movie purports to show him getting fitter in preparation for what we are led to believe is a boxing match. In fact, all we see is him clowning around in the ring with an 'opponent'. There's no blood and, worryingly, the portly pugilist doesn't appear to lose much of his bulk during his various stages of activity. Good luck on the night Harlan.
How does it go again?
In these financially uncertain times it is always good to find reassurance. Those worried about property prices falling will have been gladdened to hear strategist Andrew Look share his view of the financial world at a charity seminar organised by SHK Fund Management.
In a nutshell, Hong Kong industrials/exporters will continue to underperform, dragged down by deteriorating US consumer confidence as property prices continue to fall and unemployment rises.
China's GDP growth will be supported by infrastructure investment and consumption growth. And property prices in Hong Kong are unlikely to fall given the sustainably low rates, limited land supply and strong liquidity inflow. So grit your teeth and fill your boots?