SCMP Staff http://podcasting.scmp.com SCMP Podcast SCMP.com - the online edition of South China Morning Post, Hong Kong's premier English-language newspaper SCMP.com - the online edition of South China Morning Post, Hong Kong's premier English-language newspaper en-us no SCMP.com info@scmp.com ©2008 South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved. SCMP Staff A University of Hong Kong student arrested during a pro-Tibet demonstration at the city?s Olympic torch relay has won her bid for a court hearing into the incident. Christina Chan Hau-man (pictured), filed for a judicial review earlier this month, following...

A University of Hong Kong student arrested during a pro-Tibet demonstration at the city?s Olympic torch relay has won her bid for a court hearing into the incident. Christina Chan Hau-man (pictured), filed for a judicial review earlier this month, following...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081122_SCMP_Today_November_22.mp3 Sat, 22 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Bargain hunters are on high alert. Since the beginning of November, invitations to designer brands private sales have been bombarding many people?s email inbox. Designer brands have already staged private sales with discount for as low as 90 per cent...

Bargain hunters are on high alert. Since the beginning of November, invitations to designer brands private sales have been bombarding many people?s email inbox. Designer brands have already staged private sales with discount for as low as 90 per cent...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081121_SCMP_Today_November_21.mp3 Fri, 21 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff A Hong Kong-flagged ship loaded with wheat bound for Iran was hijacked by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden. The Delight, with 25 crew members on board, was captured off the Yemen coast. Phyllis Tsang reveals the SAR's reaction to the incident...

A Hong Kong-flagged ship loaded with wheat bound for Iran was hijacked by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden. The Delight, with 25 crew members on board, was captured off the Yemen coast. Phyllis Tsang reveals the SAR's reaction to the incident...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081120_SCMP_Today_November_20.mp3 Thu, 20 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff With the economy now feeling the impact of the international financial crisis, the jobless rate has risen by 0.1 per cent, to 3.5 per cent of the workforce. However, the underemployment rate ? which measures those who only work a few hours a week ? decreased...

With the economy now feeling the impact of the international financial crisis, the jobless rate has risen by 0.1 per cent, to 3.5 per cent of the workforce. However, the underemployment rate ? which measures those who only work a few hours a week ? decreased...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081119_SCMP_Today_November_19.mp3 Wed, 19 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Viva Pataca confirmed his status as Hong Kong?s top horse and probably secured favouritism for the Hong Kong Cup at the same time with his effortless win in Sunday?s Cathay Pacific International Cup Trial.

Viva Pataca confirmed his status as Hong Kong?s top horse and probably secured favouritism for the Hong Kong Cup at the same time with his effortless win in Sunday?s Cathay Pacific International Cup Trial.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Podcasts/Static_Files/2008Q4/081119_Racing_November_19.MP3 Wed, 19 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Court reporter Peter Brieger calls the show with news from the Court of Final Appeal. Yesterday, five CFA judges deliberated on arguments surrounding a ruling that was handed down earlier in the year, only for it to be changed by the presiding judge....

Court reporter Peter Brieger calls the show with news from the Court of Final Appeal. Yesterday, five CFA judges deliberated on arguments surrounding a ruling that was handed down earlier in the year, only for it to be changed by the presiding judge....

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081118_SCMP_Today_November_18.mp3 Tue, 18 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Hong Kong Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges used the international platform of this week?s Asian Racing Conference in Tokyo to issue a general call to arms to combat the use of drugs.

Hong Kong Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges used the international platform of this week?s Asian Racing Conference in Tokyo to issue a general call to arms to combat the use of drugs.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081116_Racing_November_16.mp3 Sun, 16 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Hong Kong entered its first recession since the outbreak of SARS after the government announced that gross domestic product shrank a seasonally adjusted 0.5 per cent in the third quarter (0:52).

Hong Kong entered its first recession since the outbreak of SARS after the government announced that gross domestic product shrank a seasonally adjusted 0.5 per cent in the third quarter (0:52).

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081115_SCMP_Today_November_15.mp3 Sat, 15 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff More than 20,000 Hongkongers working in Macau's construction sector will lose their jobs in the next few months as the financial crisis takes its toll, according to a union leader (1:03).

More than 20,000 Hongkongers working in Macau's construction sector will lose their jobs in the next few months as the financial crisis takes its toll, according to a union leader (1:03).

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081114_SCMP_Today_November_14.mp3 Fri, 14 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff As expected, the Legislative Council voted in favour of a motion calling for the use of special powers to question bankers and others about the sale of Lehman Brothers-related products. Hundreds of investors had demonstrated outside LegCo calling on legislators...

As expected, the Legislative Council voted in favour of a motion calling for the use of special powers to question bankers and others about the sale of Lehman Brothers-related products. Hundreds of investors had demonstrated outside LegCo calling on legislators...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081113_SCMP_Today_November_13.mp3 Thu, 13 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The Chief Executive has ordered the two-year suspension of the controversial foreign domestic to be extended to five years, in effect shooting down an impending vote on the absolute abolition of the levy. Political reporter Albert Wong joins us in the...

The Chief Executive has ordered the two-year suspension of the controversial foreign domestic to be extended to five years, in effect shooting down an impending vote on the absolute abolition of the levy. Political reporter Albert Wong joins us in the...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081112_SCMP_Today_November_12.mp3 Wed, 12 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The ICAC yesterday arrested four people in four separate cases of alleged bribery and deception regarding applications for Jockey Club membership. One of those arrested was a 70-year-old honorary voting member of the Jockey Club, who was alleged to have...

The ICAC yesterday arrested four people in four separate cases of alleged bribery and deception regarding applications for Jockey Club membership. One of those arrested was a 70-year-old honorary voting member of the Jockey Club, who was alleged to have...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081111_SCMP_Today_November_11.mp3 Tue, 11 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Singaporean bank DBS plans to fire about 900 workers, primarily in Singapore and here in Hong Kong. The job cuts come amid a severe downturn in the financial industry with bank officials saying the cuts were needed to improve production and efficiency...

Singaporean bank DBS plans to fire about 900 workers, primarily in Singapore and here in Hong Kong. The job cuts come amid a severe downturn in the financial industry with bank officials saying the cuts were needed to improve production and efficiency...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081108_SCMP_Today_November_8.mp3 Sat, 08 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff It was John Moore to the fore again at Happy Valley on Wednesday night as he landed a double to stretch his Trainers' Championship lead in what he described as his 'best start for twenty years.'

It was John Moore to the fore again at Happy Valley on Wednesday night as he landed a double to stretch his Trainers' Championship lead in what he described as his 'best start for twenty years.'

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081108_Racing_November_8.mp3 Sat, 08 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff History was made yesterday when Ma Ying-jeou, the president of Taiwan, met with the mainland's top negotiator on cross-strait affairs, Chen Yunlin. The pair met for about five minutes while an estimated 100,000 pro-independence supporters took to the...

History was made yesterday when Ma Ying-jeou, the president of Taiwan, met with the mainland's top negotiator on cross-strait affairs, Chen Yunlin. The pair met for about five minutes while an estimated 100,000 pro-independence supporters took to the...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081107_SCMP_Today_November_7.mp3 Fri, 07 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff This special edition of SCMP Today is devoted to the historic American presidential election. We begin with excerpts from US president-elect Barack Obama's victory speech and outtakes from the gracious concession speech given by John McCain (0:07).

This special edition of SCMP Today is devoted to the historic American presidential election. We begin with excerpts from US president-elect Barack Obama's victory speech and outtakes from the gracious concession speech given by John McCain (0:07).

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081106_SCMP_Today_November_6.mp3 Thu, 06 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Barack Obama has seized victory as the first black president of the United States. Speaking before a hometown crowd in Chicago, Mr Obama said: 'Change has come'.

Barack Obama has seized victory as the first black president of the United States. Speaking before a hometown crowd in Chicago, Mr Obama said: 'Change has come'.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081105_Obama_Victory_Speech_November_5.mp3 Wed, 05 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The mainland and Taiwan have signed trade agreements that will bring the two sides of the Strait closer together. The deal was signed by the mainland's negotiator, Chen Yulin, and his Taiwan counterpart, Chiang Ping-kung (0:25).

The mainland and Taiwan have signed trade agreements that will bring the two sides of the Strait closer together. The deal was signed by the mainland's negotiator, Chen Yulin, and his Taiwan counterpart, Chiang Ping-kung (0:25).

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081105_SCMP_Today_November_5.mp3 Wed, 05 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff John Egan's appearance before the Racing Appeals Disciplinary in Melbourne yesterday for calling official veterinary surgeons 'tin-pot Hitlers' added one more chapter to an already brightly-coloured career.

John Egan's appearance before the Racing Appeals Disciplinary in Melbourne yesterday for calling official veterinary surgeons 'tin-pot Hitlers' added one more chapter to an already brightly-coloured career.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081104_Racing_November_4.mp3 Tue, 04 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff In our news summary, we take a look at the historic visit by Beijing's top negotiator with Taiwan to the island. Also in the summary are reports about the first meeting of Chief the Task Force on Economic Challenges, and surveys about Hongkongers willingness...

In our news summary, we take a look at the historic visit by Beijing's top negotiator with Taiwan to the island. Also in the summary are reports about the first meeting of Chief the Task Force on Economic Challenges, and surveys about Hongkongers willingness...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081104_SCMP_Today_November_4.mp3 Tue, 04 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Kenny Lee is a veteran stockbroker who is now the chairman of the Hong Kong Stockbrokers Association.

Kenny Lee is a veteran stockbroker who is now the chairman of the Hong Kong Stockbrokers Association.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081103_Business_November_3.mp3 Mon, 03 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff By renouncing his Canadian passport and applying for a Hong Kong SAR passport, Allan Zeman felt proud and honoured. Having lived in his adopted home for 38 years, he claims that it was about time to make it 'official'.

By renouncing his Canadian passport and applying for a Hong Kong SAR passport, Allan Zeman felt proud and honoured. Having lived in his adopted home for 38 years, he claims that it was about time to make it 'official'.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081103_News_Zeman_November_3.mp3 Mon, 03 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Breeders' Cup Mile runner-up Kip Deville (pictured) will head a record-sized American party for the Cathay Pacific International Races on December 14.

Breeders' Cup Mile runner-up Kip Deville (pictured) will head a record-sized American party for the Cathay Pacific International Races on December 14.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081102_Racing_November_2.mp3 Sun, 02 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff There is speculation that the parent of embattled Citic Pacific could come to the rescue with either a cash infusion or buyout. Shares of the company soared before a suspension pending an announcement (0:26).

There is speculation that the parent of embattled Citic Pacific could come to the rescue with either a cash infusion or buyout. Shares of the company soared before a suspension pending an announcement (0:26).

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081101_SCMP_Today_November_1.mp3 Sat, 01 November 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The blue-chip gauge gained 12.7 per cent yesterday as investors responded to key rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. Investors growing confident that the proper steps are being take to shore up the global economy...

The blue-chip gauge gained 12.7 per cent yesterday as investors responded to key rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. Investors growing confident that the proper steps are being take to shore up the global economy...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081031_SCMP_Today_October_31.mp3 Fri, 31 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff In today's show, the local news summary takes a look at Beijing's answer to the financial crisis in Hong Kong. Wallaby winger Lote Tuqiri takes to the streets and Sands' Cotai plans are curbed (0:56).

In today's show, the local news summary takes a look at Beijing's answer to the financial crisis in Hong Kong. Wallaby winger Lote Tuqiri takes to the streets and Sands' Cotai plans are curbed (0:56).

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081030_SCMP_Today_October_30.mp3 Thu, 30 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Brett Prebble has received a huge compliment from leading Australian owner Lloyd Williams, who has booked Hong Kong's number two jockey to ride leading chance C'est La Guerre in next Tuesday's A$5.5 million Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Brett Prebble has received a huge compliment from leading Australian owner Lloyd Williams, who has booked Hong Kong's number two jockey to ride leading chance C'est La Guerre in next Tuesday's A$5.5 million Emirates Melbourne Cup.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081029_Racing_October_29.mp3 Wed, 29 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The Hang Seng Index surged 14.35 per cent, reversing course from Monday's massive sell off. The big drop brought out the bargain hunters, but with billions being lost and regained in a day few believe the volatility is over (0:25).

The Hang Seng Index surged 14.35 per cent, reversing course from Monday's massive sell off. The big drop brought out the bargain hunters, but with billions being lost and regained in a day few believe the volatility is over (0:25).

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081029_SCMP_Today_October_29.mp3 Wed, 29 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The Hang Seng Index plummeted 12.7 per cent yesterday thanks to a stunning drop in key constituent HSBC Holdings. Nick Westra reviews the market action and provides insight as to whether further losses are forthcoming (0:24).

The Hang Seng Index plummeted 12.7 per cent yesterday thanks to a stunning drop in key constituent HSBC Holdings. Nick Westra reviews the market action and provides insight as to whether further losses are forthcoming (0:24).

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081028_SCMP_Today_October_28.mp3 Tue, 28 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Trainer Andreas Schutz has warned fans of the 'almost impossible' task facing Horse of the Year Good Ba Ba in his return to action at Sha Tin today. A gaggle of stars will be stepping out in either the Premier Bowl at 1,200 metres or the Mission Hills...

Trainer Andreas Schutz has warned fans of the 'almost impossible' task facing Horse of the Year Good Ba Ba in his return to action at Sha Tin today. A gaggle of stars will be stepping out in either the Premier Bowl at 1,200 metres or the Mission Hills...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081026_Racing_October_26.mp3 Sun, 26 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The English Schools Foundation's chief executive, Heather Du Quesnay, has fired the first salvo in the battle for the future of its subvention, claiming that it would be 'political suicide' to take away the funding overnight.

The English Schools Foundation's chief executive, Heather Du Quesnay, has fired the first salvo in the battle for the future of its subvention, claiming that it would be 'political suicide' to take away the funding overnight.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081025_Education_October_25.mp3 Sat, 25 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Chief Executive Donald Tsang will raise the amount of 'fruit money' given to the city's elderly to $1,000 per month. He will also remove the means test. The reversal of his position follows public pressure so strong that not even the DAB would stand by...

Chief Executive Donald Tsang will raise the amount of 'fruit money' given to the city's elderly to $1,000 per month. He will also remove the means test. The reversal of his position follows public pressure so strong that not even the DAB would stand by...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081025_SCMP_Today_October_25.mp3 Sat, 25 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The European Union has awarded HIV/AIDS activist its top award for human rights. The decision is likely to anger mainland officials. Prior to the announcement, ambassador Song Zhe warned EU officials against such a move, saying it would damage EU-China...

The European Union has awarded HIV/AIDS activist its top award for human rights. The decision is likely to anger mainland officials. Prior to the announcement, ambassador Song Zhe warned EU officials against such a move, saying it would damage EU-China...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081024_SCMP_Today_October_24.mp3 Fri, 24 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Five-time Grammy award winner John Legend was recently in Hong Kong to promote his upcoming third album Evolver, which he describes as more progressive than his previous releases.

Five-time Grammy award winner John Legend was recently in Hong Kong to promote his upcoming third album Evolver, which he describes as more progressive than his previous releases.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081024_LIfe_October_24.mp3 Fri, 24 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Yesterday afternoon, David McCormick, US Treasury Department Under-Secretary for International Affairs, spoke at a luncheon hosted by the Better Hong Kong Foundation.

Yesterday afternoon, David McCormick, US Treasury Department Under-Secretary for International Affairs, spoke at a luncheon hosted by the Better Hong Kong Foundation.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081023_News_October_23.mp3 Thu, 23 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Chief Executive Edmund Ho (pictured) has set Macau on course to adopt security legislation, as required by its Basic Law. Mr Ho has promised that rights and freedoms will be protected, including political freedoms for groups banned on the mainland (0:24).

Chief Executive Edmund Ho (pictured) has set Macau on course to adopt security legislation, as required by its Basic Law. Mr Ho has promised that rights and freedoms will be protected, including political freedoms for groups banned on the mainland (0:24).

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081023_SCMP_Today_October_23.mp3 Thu, 23 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Shares of Citic Pacific fell 55 per cent yesterday and haven't been this low since 1990. Investors questioned whether executives might have sold ahead of the bad news, given that the company waited a month to disclose potential losses resulting from bad...

Shares of Citic Pacific fell 55 per cent yesterday and haven't been this low since 1990. Investors questioned whether executives might have sold ahead of the bad news, given that the company waited a month to disclose potential losses resulting from bad...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081022_SCMP_Today_October_22.mp3 Wed, 22 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Citic Pacific reveals that it is facing up to HK$15.5 billion in losses due to what it claims were unauthorised currency hedging positions. Chairman Larry Yung (pictured) apologised to investors yesterday. He said there was no fraud or other wrongdoing...

Citic Pacific reveals that it is facing up to HK$15.5 billion in losses due to what it claims were unauthorised currency hedging positions. Chairman Larry Yung (pictured) apologised to investors yesterday. He said there was no fraud or other wrongdoing...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081021_SCMP_Today_October_21.mp3 Tue, 21 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff In times of economic crisis, SMEs are often thought as the first, and worst, hit. White Collar host Enoch Yiu talks to Briton Mark Fenlon, the co-founder of design company Markimage and the speaker business Markaudio, about the effects of the current...

In times of economic crisis, SMEs are often thought as the first, and worst, hit. White Collar host Enoch Yiu talks to Briton Mark Fenlon, the co-founder of design company Markimage and the speaker business Markaudio, about the effects of the current...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081021_White_Collar_October_21.mp3 Tue, 21 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Paul O'Sullivan has no reservations about asking National Day Cup hero Fellowship to take the next step on the road to the top at Sha Tin next weekend, even though it means a clash with superstars Good Ba Ba and Viva Pataca.

Paul O'Sullivan has no reservations about asking National Day Cup hero Fellowship to take the next step on the road to the top at Sha Tin next weekend, even though it means a clash with superstars Good Ba Ba and Viva Pataca.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/Q42008/081019_Racing_October_19.mp3 Sun, 19 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800