SCMP.com / South China Morning Post 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 ©2009 South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved. All eyes on Sha Tin for final meet of the season SCMP Staff The stage is set for a thrilling final round to the trainers' championship and although Caspar Fownes has to be favourite, John Size (pictured, left) will take an extraordinarily strong team to today's public holiday Sha Tin meeting. The stage is set for a thrilling final round to the trainers' championship and although Caspar Fownes has to be favourite, John Size (pictured, left) will take an extraordinarily strong team to today's public holiday Sha Tin meeting. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090701_Racing_July_1-new.mp3 Wed, 01 July 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ING insurance boss sets out agenda for new role (Audio) SCMP Staff John Wylie, chief executive of ING's insurance and pension business in Hong Kong and Macau, is today's guest on White Collar. John Wylie, chief executive of ING's insurance and pension business in Hong Kong and Macau, is today's guest on White Collar. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090630_White_Collar_June_30.mp3 Tue, 30 June 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Fownes two clear but race is close SCMP Staff Caspar Fownes is two clear for the trainer's championship but is looking over his shoulder with a pair of race meetings left in the season. Caspar Fownes is two clear for the trainer's championship but is looking over his shoulder with a pair of race meetings left in the season. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090628_Racing_June_28.MP3 Sun, 28 June 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Marco Chui cops six-month ban for ketamine SCMP Staff Former champion apprentice Marco Chui Kwan-lai was banned for six months yesterday after testing positive to the drug ketamine, completing a miserable first season for the 23-year-old as a senior jockey and threatening his career. Former champion apprentice Marco Chui Kwan-lai was banned for six months yesterday after testing positive to the drug ketamine, completing a miserable first season for the 23-year-old as a senior jockey and threatening his career. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090624_Racing_June_24.mp3 Wed, 24 June 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Financial crisis should have been predicted (audio) SCMP Staff For this week?s podcast and video report, I have invited Professor Richard Petty, president of CPA Australia, to be my guest. For this week?s podcast and video report, I have invited Professor Richard Petty, president of CPA Australia, to be my guest. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090623_WhiteCollar_June_23.mp3 Tue, 23 June 2009 12:00:00 +0800 New phoenix rises from AIG ashes (audio) SCMP Staff Stricken insurance giant American International Group became a poster child for the global financial crisis, with its huge losses and US$180 billion taxpayer-funded bailout. Stricken insurance giant American International Group became a poster child for the global financial crisis, with its huge losses and US$180 billion taxpayer-funded bailout. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090622_MonFace_June_22.mp3 Mon, 22 June 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Disappointment for Sacred Kingdom at Ascot SCMP Staff There was disappointment at Royal Ascot last night, with Sacred Kingdom being brought down to earth at the world?s most prestigious race meeting, fading in the closing stages to finish fifth in the Group One Golden Jubilee Stakes. There was disappointment at Royal Ascot last night, with Sacred Kingdom being brought down to earth at the world?s most prestigious race meeting, fading in the closing stages to finish fifth in the Group One Golden Jubilee Stakes. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090621_Racing_June_21.MP3 Sun, 21 June 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Lord Mayor looks to the future (audio) SCMP Staff Alderman Ian Luder is the 681st Lord Mayor of the City of London, and today's guest on White Collar. His main role as Lord Mayor is to represent, support and promote UK businesses. Alderman Ian Luder is the 681st Lord Mayor of the City of London, and today's guest on White Collar. His main role as Lord Mayor is to represent, support and promote UK businesses. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090616_White_Collar_June_16.mp3 Tue, 16 June 2009 12:00:00 +0800 HKJC calls in reinforcements to alleviate shortage SCMP Staff In today's racing podcast, we take a look at the jockey shortage situation with Australian William Pike and Dubai World Cup-winning jockey Aaron Gryder answering a call from the Jockey Club to ride at the final meetings of the season. In today's racing podcast, we take a look at the jockey shortage situation with Australian William Pike and Dubai World Cup-winning jockey Aaron Gryder answering a call from the Jockey Club to ride at the final meetings of the season. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090613_Racing_June_13.mp3 Sat, 13 June 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Sun Trooper aims for 5 from 5 SCMP Staff In racing tonight, sprinter Sun Trooper (pictured) aims to make it five wins from five runs at Happy Valley. No other horse has won more than four races in a season at the city course and Sun Trooper looks to make history in the Cricket Club Valley Stakes. In racing tonight, sprinter Sun Trooper (pictured) aims to make it five wins from five runs at Happy Valley. No other horse has won more than four races in a season at the city course and Sun Trooper looks to make history in the Cricket Club Valley Stakes. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090610_Racing_June_10.mp3 Wed, 10 June 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Charles Monat sees changes in investors' behaviour... SCMP Staff Charles Monat, the founder and chairman of the Charles Monat Group, is today's guest on White Collar. Charles Monat, the founder and chairman of the Charles Monat Group, is today's guest on White Collar. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090609_White_Collar_June_9.mp3 Tue, 09 June 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Another round of Vodka at Yasuda Kinen SCMP Staff The Hong Kong Jockey Club has failed in its bid to gain special clearance by the Home Affairs Bureau to conduct simulcast betting on the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot in England when Sacred Kingdom runs in two weeks. The Hong Kong Jockey Club has failed in its bid to gain special clearance by the Home Affairs Bureau to conduct simulcast betting on the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot in England when Sacred Kingdom runs in two weeks. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090606 Racing June 6.MP3 Sun, 07 June 2009 12:00:00 +0800 From the court to the canvas SCMP Staff Martina Navratilova is a bona fide tennis legend, holding the all-time record for career singles and doubles titles. The Czech-born champion only retired from the game in 2006, just before her 50th birthday. Martina Navratilova is a bona fide tennis legend, holding the all-time record for career singles and doubles titles. The Czech-born champion only retired from the game in 2006, just before her 50th birthday. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090607_Navratilova_June_7.mp3 Sun, 07 June 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Runners bound for Royal Ascot, Yasuda Kinen SCMP Staff Sacred Kingdom (pictured) will leave on Sunday in a bold bid to cement his reputation as the greatest sprinter in the world at Royal Ascot on June 20. Meanwhile, trainer John Size has issued a 'steady as she goes' report on his two Yasuda Kinen hopefuls... Sacred Kingdom (pictured) will leave on Sunday in a bold bid to cement his reputation as the greatest sprinter in the world at Royal Ascot on June 20. Meanwhile, trainer John Size has issued a 'steady as she goes' report on his two Yasuda Kinen hopefuls... http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090603_Racing_June_3.mp3 Wed, 03 June 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Coface chief executive discusses credit risk SCMP Staff Mr J?r?me Cazes, chief executive of credit insurer Coface Holding, is our guest on today's White Collar. Mr J?r?me Cazes, chief executive of credit insurer Coface Holding, is our guest on today's White Collar. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090602_WHITE_COLLAR_JUNE_2.mp3 Tue, 02 June 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Fownes makes late run for trainer title SCMP Staff Caspar Fownes and Brett Prebble were the stars of the Valley on Wednesday night, with Fownes preparing a winning treble and passing the 300 win milestone with Vanquish Delight. An interview with Caspar will be a feature of today's podcast. Caspar Fownes and Brett Prebble were the stars of the Valley on Wednesday night, with Fownes preparing a winning treble and passing the 300 win milestone with Vanquish Delight. An interview with Caspar will be a feature of today's podcast. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090531_Racing_May_31.MP3 Sun, 31 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Eric Saint-Martin to give up riding SCMP Staff An unrepentant Eric Saint-Martin is to retire after failing yesterday at his second ?show cause? hearing before the Hong Kong Jockey Club?s Licensing Committee. An unrepentant Eric Saint-Martin is to retire after failing yesterday at his second ?show cause? hearing before the Hong Kong Jockey Club?s Licensing Committee. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Vidcasts/Static_Files/2009Q2/090527_Racing_May_27.mp3 Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Alan Merten sheds light on MPF (audio) SCMP Staff Alan Merten, vice-president of employee benefits for Manulife (International), is today's guest on White Collar. Alan Merten, vice-president of employee benefits for Manulife (International), is today's guest on White Collar. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090526_White_Collar_May_26.mp3 Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 CFA sees healthy growth despite recession (audio) SCMP Staff The Certified Financial Analysts designation has long been considered the gold standard in professional education. The Certified Financial Analysts designation has long been considered the gold standard in professional education. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Vidcasts/Static_Files/2009Q2/090525_Biz_May_25.mp3 Mon, 25 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Millard scratches two after syringe fiasco SCMP Staff Some standard pre-racing procedures yesterday had some very non-standard results for trainer Tony Millard, who has scratched two horses from today?s Sha Tin meeting because he could not guarantee they would race drug free. Some standard pre-racing procedures yesterday had some very non-standard results for trainer Tony Millard, who has scratched two horses from today?s Sha Tin meeting because he could not guarantee they would race drug free. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090524_Racing_May_24.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 O'Sullivan back in winners circle with treble SCMP Staff The drought broke in a big way for Paul O?Sullivan at Sha Tin on Sunday with a winning treble, highlighted by the impressive win of Legend of Colour - a horse that just might be performing at Group level next year. The drought broke in a big way for Paul O?Sullivan at Sha Tin on Sunday with a winning treble, highlighted by the impressive win of Legend of Colour - a horse that just might be performing at Group level next year. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090521_Racing_May_21.mp3 Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 MTRC gives its verdict on Elements shopping centre... SCMP Staff Betty Leong, general manager of investment property for the MTRC, is today's guest on White Collar. Betty Leong, general manager of investment property for the MTRC, is today's guest on White Collar. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090519_White_Collar_May_19.mp3 Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 All eyes on Singapore's KrisFlyer Sprint SCMP Staff Today?s Group One KrisFlyer Sprint in Singapore, featuring Hong Kong stars Sacred Kingdom and Inspiration, will probably be the best sprint race in the world this year, according to the head of the International Racing Bureau. Today?s Group One KrisFlyer Sprint in Singapore, featuring Hong Kong stars Sacred Kingdom and Inspiration, will probably be the best sprint race in the world this year, according to the head of the International Racing Bureau. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090517_Racing_May_17.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Josie Ho: Renaissance woman (audio) SCMP Staff Josie Ho is already an accomplished actress and singer, not to mention heir to a casino empire, but that hasn't stopped her from adding 'producer' to her CV. Josie Ho is already an accomplished actress and singer, not to mention heir to a casino empire, but that hasn't stopped her from adding 'producer' to her CV. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090516_Life_May_16.mp3 Sat, 16 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Prebble makes hay of Whyte's absence SCMP Staff If making hay while the sun shines is what Brett Prebble has been doing over the past week, then there will be no shortage of hay after the Australian dominated Sha Tin on Saturday with a four-timer to make it seven wins in two meetings, as well as unearthing... If making hay while the sun shines is what Brett Prebble has been doing over the past week, then there will be no shortage of hay after the Australian dominated Sha Tin on Saturday with a four-timer to make it seven wins in two meetings, as well as unearthing... http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090513_Racing_May_13.mp3 Wed, 13 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Guaranteeing the city's bank deposits (audio) SCMP Staff Raymond Li, the chief executive of the Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board, is today's guest on White Collar with Enoch Yiu. Raymond Li, the chief executive of the Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board, is today's guest on White Collar with Enoch Yiu. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090512_White_Collar_May_12.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Asia-Pacific steels itself for a new era of submarine... SCMP Staff Shifts in military strategies and acquisitions may be the work of decades but recent weeks have a seen a number of significant developments that highlight the potential for future tension in East Asia. Vietnam, Australia and the US have all been involved... Shifts in military strategies and acquisitions may be the work of decades but recent weeks have a seen a number of significant developments that highlight the potential for future tension in East Asia. Vietnam, Australia and the US have all been involved... http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090512_News_May_12.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Egyptian Ra to sit out Yasuda Kinen SCMP Staff Champions' Mile runner-up Egyptian Ra has been confirmed as a non-runner in the Yasuda Kinen in Tokyo next month, with the front-running chestnut having failed to respond sufficiently to treatment to his front fetlock joint injury. Champions' Mile runner-up Egyptian Ra has been confirmed as a non-runner in the Yasuda Kinen in Tokyo next month, with the front-running chestnut having failed to respond sufficiently to treatment to his front fetlock joint injury. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090509_Racing_March_9.mp3 Sat, 09 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Champion jockey immortalised in song SCMP Staff Douglas Whyte admits to feeling 'more than a bit chuffed' to learn there has been a song written and produced in his honour. 'Here Comes the Durban Demon' was released on Wednesday night by Hong Kong promotion company We-Enhance, headed by music aficionado... Douglas Whyte admits to feeling 'more than a bit chuffed' to learn there has been a song written and produced in his honour. 'Here Comes the Durban Demon' was released on Wednesday night by Hong Kong promotion company We-Enhance, headed by music aficionado... http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/Durban-Demon.mp3 Fri, 08 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 EB quits Asian post over Aussie rift SCMP Staff Relations between the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the New South Wales racing industry reached a new low point on Monday when Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges formally resigned his position as chairman of the Asian Racing Federation. Relations between the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the New South Wales racing industry reached a new low point on Monday when Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges formally resigned his position as chairman of the Asian Racing Federation. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090506_Racing_May_6.mp3 Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Risk warnings to be recommended for fund products (audio) SCMP Staff With the Lehman Brothers mini-bond selling scandal still fresh in their minds, the Securities and Futures Commission issued a letter calling for more risk disclosure to investors. With the Lehman Brothers mini-bond selling scandal still fresh in their minds, the Securities and Futures Commission issued a letter calling for more risk disclosure to investors. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090505_White_Collar_May_5.mp3 Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Annie Lennox on a wing and a prayer (audio) SCMP Staff Annie Lennox is the first to admit that it can be funny how the world turns. In Hong Kong last week to promote her charity Sing, which raises money and awareness for HIV and Aids sufferers in Africa, the former Eurythmics performer told us her remarkable... Annie Lennox is the first to admit that it can be funny how the world turns. In Hong Kong last week to promote her charity Sing, which raises money and awareness for HIV and Aids sufferers in Africa, the former Eurythmics performer told us her remarkable... http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090503_Life_May_3.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Homesick Du Plessis to call it quits SCMP Staff The margin was the barest possible and there was nothing left in the locker, but Sacred Kingdom thrilled Brett Prebble with his fighting qualities in Friday's Group Two Sprint Cup at Sha Tin, at least enough for him to declare the champ is back. The margin was the barest possible and there was nothing left in the locker, but Sacred Kingdom thrilled Brett Prebble with his fighting qualities in Friday's Group Two Sprint Cup at Sha Tin, at least enough for him to declare the champ is back. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090503_Racing_May_3.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Sacred Kingdom at a crossroads SCMP Staff Brett Prebble bowed to the persuasive powers of trainer John Size and was well rewarded when Sight Winner caused an upset victory in Sunday's Group One hampions Mile. An interview with Brett Prebble is a highlight of today's podcast. Brett Prebble bowed to the persuasive powers of trainer John Size and was well rewarded when Sight Winner caused an upset victory in Sunday's Group One hampions Mile. An interview with Brett Prebble is a highlight of today's podcast. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090501_Racing_May_1.mp3 Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Thriving during the economic crisis (audio) SCMP Staff Peter Wong is the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Taifook Securities Group, the group recently held the Inaugural 2009 Taifook Institutional Investor Conference. Peter Wong is the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Taifook Securities Group, the group recently held the Inaugural 2009 Taifook Institutional Investor Conference. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090428_White_Collar_April_28.mp3 Tue, 28 April 2009 12:00:00 +0800 All eyes on Sha Tin for QEII Cup & Mile SCMP Staff Mike de Kock (pictured) is back in town and that's enough to shake the confidence of the locals because this top South African horseman has had three winners and a second from his last three tries in the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup. An interview... Mike de Kock (pictured) is back in town and that's enough to shake the confidence of the locals because this top South African horseman has had three winners and a second from his last three tries in the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup. An interview... http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090426_Racing_April_26.mp3 Sun, 26 April 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Archipenko out to defend title SCMP Staff Three decades of experience has taught Jeff Lloyd a lot about racehorses and he knew he?d seen a genuine Group One horse in Archipenko at Sha Tin yesterday. Three decades of experience has taught Jeff Lloyd a lot about racehorses and he knew he?d seen a genuine Group One horse in Archipenko at Sha Tin yesterday. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090422_Racing_April_22.mp3 Wed, 22 April 2009 12:00:00 +0800 The elements that affect investment trends (audio) SCMP Staff Today's White Collar guest is Ms Virgine Masonneuve, Head of Global Equities for Schroders. Today's White Collar guest is Ms Virgine Masonneuve, Head of Global Equities for Schroders. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090421_White_Collar_April_21.mp3 Tue, 21 April 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Tuscan Spirit to take on the big boys in Sprint Cup SCMP Staff Tuscan Spirit (pictured) has come a long way in a short time and, with only one opportunity left this season to test the three-year-old against the older horses, trainer John Size will not shy away from the challenge. Tuscan Spirit (pictured) has come a long way in a short time and, with only one opportunity left this season to test the three-year-old against the older horses, trainer John Size will not shy away from the challenge. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090419_Racing_April_19.mp3 Sun, 19 April 2009 12:00:00 +0800 CoCo Lee sings for Sichuan (Audio) SCMP Staff It has been almost a year since the magnitude-8 earthquake struck Sichuan. Singer CoCo Lee, who has a special tie with the region, recently joined the South China Morning Post?s Homes for Hope project, dedicated to rebuilding homes and lives in the Chinese... It has been almost a year since the magnitude-8 earthquake struck Sichuan. Singer CoCo Lee, who has a special tie with the region, recently joined the South China Morning Post?s Homes for Hope project, dedicated to rebuilding homes and lives in the Chinese... http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090418_Life_April_18.mp3 Sat, 18 April 2009 12:00:00 +0800 HK's first ever wine auction a success (audio) SCMP Staff The Senior Vice President and Head of the Wine Department for Sotheby's (North America), Jamie Ritchie rejoins us on White Collar after Sotheby's first Hong Kong wine auction in early April. The Senior Vice President and Head of the Wine Department for Sotheby's (North America), Jamie Ritchie rejoins us on White Collar after Sotheby's first Hong Kong wine auction in early April. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090414_White_Collar_April_14.mp3 Tue, 14 April 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Sacred Kingdom to join HK duo in Singapore SCMP Staff Hong Kong might be three handed in the S$1 million (HK$5.12 million) Krisflyer Sprint in Singapore next month, with former world champion sprinter Sacred Kingdom set to join Inspiration and Green Birdie in the revived feature race. Hong Kong might be three handed in the S$1 million (HK$5.12 million) Krisflyer Sprint in Singapore next month, with former world champion sprinter Sacred Kingdom set to join Inspiration and Green Birdie in the revived feature race. http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/0904013_Racing_April_13.mp3 Mon, 13 April 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Right to vote to be extended to prisoners SCMP Staff The right to vote will be extended to all eligible prisoners under a government proposal. The Acting Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Raymond Tam said the key rationale to remove restrictions was that voting is a fundamental political... The right to vote will be extended to all eligible prisoners under a government proposal. The Acting Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Raymond Tam said the key rationale to remove restrictions was that voting is a fundamental political... http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090410_SCMP_Today_April_10.mp3 Fri, 10 April 2009 12:00:00 +0800 Citic Pacific chiefs quit over forex losses SCMP Staff In the news summary: Citic Pacific co-founders Larry Yung and Henry Fan have resigned after the high-profile search of Citic Pacific's offices on Friday by the Commercial Crime Bureau, a Tibet court has sentenced two people to death for their part in... In the news summary: Citic Pacific co-founders Larry Yung and Henry Fan have resigned after the high-profile search of Citic Pacific's offices on Friday by the Commercial Crime Bureau, a Tibet court has sentenced two people to death for their part in... http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090409_SCMP_Today_April_9.mp3 Thu, 09 April 2009 12:00:00 +0800 French firm acquires 50pc stake in tram system SCMP Staff French firm Veolia has just acquired a 50 per cent stake in Hong Kong's iconic tram system and will jointly operate with Hong Kong Tramways. It also announced it plans to seek government permission to build a new line on the Central-Wanchai reclamation... French firm Veolia has just acquired a 50 per cent stake in Hong Kong's iconic tram system and will jointly operate with Hong Kong Tramways. It also announced it plans to seek government permission to build a new line on the Central-Wanchai reclamation... http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090408_SCMP_Today_April_8.mp3 Wed, 08 April 2009 12:00:00 +0800 More Bountiful looking to make it a magnificent seven SCMP Staff John Size achieved the quiet milestone on Sunday of becoming the most prolific trainer of 'winners of six in a season' but whether More Bountiful (pictured) can create history by winning seven remains a tough proposition. A look at this seven winner conundrum... John Size achieved the quiet milestone on Sunday of becoming the most prolific trainer of 'winners of six in a season' but whether More Bountiful (pictured) can create history by winning seven remains a tough proposition. A look at this seven winner conundrum... http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q2/090408_Racing_April_8.mp3 Wed, 08 April 2009 12:00:00 +0800