SCMP Staff http://podcasting.scmp.com SCMP Vidcast 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 Unlike many local action films that use computer generated graphics and body doubles, Wushu - the Young Generation is cast with real martial arts practitioners - but also first-time actors. The film depicts five martial arts students who compete...

Unlike many local action films that use computer generated graphics and body doubles, Wushu - the Young Generation is cast with real martial arts practitioners - but also first-time actors. The film depicts five martial arts students who compete...

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Sat, 25 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Long haul business travel may be a thing of the past now that high definition video conferencing has come to the table. Crystal clear imaging without any delay means that executives in the future can talk to anyone in the world, hardly noticing the distance...

Long haul business travel may be a thing of the past now that high definition video conferencing has come to the table. Crystal clear imaging without any delay means that executives in the future can talk to anyone in the world, hardly noticing the distance...

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Fri, 24 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff How many of us have listened to lectures or speeches only for us to look at our notes and realise that we can't remember a thing? Well, Tony Buzan has invented a solution. The mind map.

How many of us have listened to lectures or speeches only for us to look at our notes and realise that we can't remember a thing? Well, Tony Buzan has invented a solution. The mind map.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Thu, 23 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Singer-songwriter Jovelyn (Joves) Fuego has a come a long way since choking on stage during a singing competition when she was only 11. The self-taught guitarist is causing a stir among music fans with Shoebox in the City, an ode about the trials...

Singer-songwriter Jovelyn (Joves) Fuego has a come a long way since choking on stage during a singing competition when she was only 11. The self-taught guitarist is causing a stir among music fans with Shoebox in the City, an ode about the trials...

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Thu, 23 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Jacob Cheung Chi-leung, director of 2005's A Battle of Wits, has moved away from big budget features this time with his new film, Ticket. The project is a lot smaller-scale than Wits but Cheung appreciates doing something more simple...

Jacob Cheung Chi-leung, director of 2005's A Battle of Wits, has moved away from big budget features this time with his new film, Ticket. The project is a lot smaller-scale than Wits but Cheung appreciates doing something more simple...

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Thu, 23 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff David McCormick, the US Treasury under secretary for international affairs, yesterday briefed the Hong Kong business community.

David McCormick, the US Treasury under secretary for international affairs, yesterday briefed the Hong Kong business community.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Thu, 23 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Mark Fenlon, the co-founder of design company Markimage and the speaker business Markaudio, discusses the effects of the current financial turmoil on small and medium enterprises.

Mark Fenlon, the co-founder of design company Markimage and the speaker business Markaudio, discusses the effects of the current financial turmoil on small and medium enterprises.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Tue, 21 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Family business Sam's Tailor and Dorian Ho, one of Hong Kong's best known fashion designers, have their say on the current consumer spending crisis.

Family business Sam's Tailor and Dorian Ho, one of Hong Kong's best known fashion designers, have their say on the current consumer spending crisis.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Sun, 19 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The Broadway and West End smash hit comedy ('http://www.love39steps.com' target='blank'>The 39 Steps debuted in Hong Kong this week and is based on Alfred Hitchcock's famous 1935 film of the novel by John Buchan.

The Broadway and West End smash hit comedy ('http://www.love39steps.com' target='blank'>The 39 Steps debuted in Hong Kong this week and is based on Alfred Hitchcock's famous 1935 film of the novel by John Buchan.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Fri, 17 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff For five centuries, only a handful of individuals was given access to China's most famous landmark. The Forbidden City remained exactly that - forbidden.

For five centuries, only a handful of individuals was given access to China's most famous landmark. The Forbidden City remained exactly that - forbidden.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Thu, 16 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Thousands of buyers from around the world swooped into the city this week for the 28th Hong Kong Electronics Fair and ElectronicAsia exhibition. It's the biggest of its kind ever as the event expanded into the adjacent Hong Kong Exhibition Centre in the...

Thousands of buyers from around the world swooped into the city this week for the 28th Hong Kong Electronics Fair and ElectronicAsia exhibition. It's the biggest of its kind ever as the event expanded into the adjacent Hong Kong Exhibition Centre in the...

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Wed, 15 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Florence Yip, a tax partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, explains why Islamic bonds may turn out to be an attractive alternative to more conventional products. She also explains how Hong Kong's tax laws may need to be altered to adapt to Islamic rules.

Florence Yip, a tax partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, explains why Islamic bonds may turn out to be an attractive alternative to more conventional products. She also explains how Hong Kong's tax laws may need to be altered to adapt to Islamic rules.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Tue, 14 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Meg Cabot, the prolific author of The Princess Diaries series and other books for young readers, talks about teen fiction and the life experiences that inform her work.

Meg Cabot, the prolific author of The Princess Diaries series and other books for young readers, talks about teen fiction and the life experiences that inform her work.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Sun, 12 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Many Hong Kong celebrities delve in the world of singing and acting, but who can boast to having their own clothing line or fragrance as well? Karen Mok Man-wai proves she can maintain a hectic thespian lifestyle and handle various business ventures at...

Many Hong Kong celebrities delve in the world of singing and acting, but who can boast to having their own clothing line or fragrance as well? Karen Mok Man-wai proves she can maintain a hectic thespian lifestyle and handle various business ventures at...

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Sat, 11 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The new Sony Reader PRS 700 (pictured left) replaces the old 500 model next month. The digital book reader boasts an interactive touch screen display with a built-in light.

The new Sony Reader PRS 700 (pictured left) replaces the old 500 model next month. The digital book reader boasts an interactive touch screen display with a built-in light.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Wed, 08 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Dr Diane Hui is a research fellow at the University of Hong Kong, and is an expert in educational research and language. She received her Ph.D in education from Washington University in St Louis.

Dr Diane Hui is a research fellow at the University of Hong Kong, and is an expert in educational research and language. She received her Ph.D in education from Washington University in St Louis.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Tue, 07 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The Bounty may be best remembered for the mutiny of its crew but the full-scale replica that sails between Discovery Bay and Victoria Harbour hopes to bring people together rather than drive them apart.

The Bounty may be best remembered for the mutiny of its crew but the full-scale replica that sails between Discovery Bay and Victoria Harbour hopes to bring people together rather than drive them apart.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Tue, 07 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff As winter edges nearer, the Spring-Summer 2009 selection warmed up the hearts of fashionistas as the Paris Fashion Week ended last weekend. Top models strutted their stuff on the Parisian catwalk with works from Stella McCartney, Yves St.Laurent, Chanel,...

As winter edges nearer, the Spring-Summer 2009 selection warmed up the hearts of fashionistas as the Paris Fashion Week ended last weekend. Top models strutted their stuff on the Parisian catwalk with works from Stella McCartney, Yves St.Laurent, Chanel,...

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Mon, 06 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Madame Tussaud's Hong Kong unveiled its newest wax addition Johnny Depp, and in order to promote the event organisers held a look-alike competition.

Madame Tussaud's Hong Kong unveiled its newest wax addition Johnny Depp, and in order to promote the event organisers held a look-alike competition.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Sat, 04 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The former personal jet of Mao Zedong has been enjoying an idyllic retirement life at the parking lot of Ridong Plaza in Zhuhai since 1999. A property developer bought the jet to attract visitors to its shopping centre.

The former personal jet of Mao Zedong has been enjoying an idyllic retirement life at the parking lot of Ridong Plaza in Zhuhai since 1999. A property developer bought the jet to attract visitors to its shopping centre.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Fri, 03 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Fashionistas caught their first glimpse of next year's sartorial selection in France this week. Top designers such as Christian Dior, Martin Margiela, Yohji Yamamoto, Dries van Noten, Jean Paul Gaultier and Givenchy all showcased their Spring-Summer efforts...

Fashionistas caught their first glimpse of next year's sartorial selection in France this week. Top designers such as Christian Dior, Martin Margiela, Yohji Yamamoto, Dries van Noten, Jean Paul Gaultier and Givenchy all showcased their Spring-Summer efforts...

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Thu, 02 October 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Winnie Cheung is the Chief Executive and Registrar of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a licensing body for more than 27,000 of the city's accountants.

Winnie Cheung is the Chief Executive and Registrar of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a licensing body for more than 27,000 of the city's accountants.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Tue, 30 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Tucked away in a remote corner of Lantau lies a school many Hongkongers would scarcely believe exists. Christian Zheng Sheng College is the city's only rehabilitation facility for juvenile delinquents.

Tucked away in a remote corner of Lantau lies a school many Hongkongers would scarcely believe exists. Christian Zheng Sheng College is the city's only rehabilitation facility for juvenile delinquents.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Sat, 27 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Students from Polytechnic University unveiled the aptly named PolySpider - a self-designed robot that cleans the outside of windows. Though it may resemble more of a radio-controlled toy car, the team hopes their robot will go on to aid those in...

Students from Polytechnic University unveiled the aptly named PolySpider - a self-designed robot that cleans the outside of windows. Though it may resemble more of a radio-controlled toy car, the team hopes their robot will go on to aid those in...

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Thu, 25 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The Omnia i908's generous internal memory of 16 gigs, with the ability to support a further 16 using a micro SD card, means that in terms of entertainment, the Samsung phone can rival any similar device on the market. After all, 32 gigabytes equates to...

The Omnia i908's generous internal memory of 16 gigs, with the ability to support a further 16 using a micro SD card, means that in terms of entertainment, the Samsung phone can rival any similar device on the market. After all, 32 gigabytes equates to...

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Wed, 24 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Go west, my son, go west. Seeing a vacant niche in the market, two young Hong Kong entrepreneurs decided to develop Kush, their own brand of boutique serviced apartments to meet the needs of foreign executives.

Go west, my son, go west. Seeing a vacant niche in the market, two young Hong Kong entrepreneurs decided to develop Kush, their own brand of boutique serviced apartments to meet the needs of foreign executives.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Tue, 23 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Calvin Choi, executive director of Sincerity Holdings, is today's White Collar guest. Host Enoch Yiu asks the investor about his change in career and about his second runner-up prize in the 'My Investment Story' competition, held by the Securities and...

Calvin Choi, executive director of Sincerity Holdings, is today's White Collar guest. Host Enoch Yiu asks the investor about his change in career and about his second runner-up prize in the 'My Investment Story' competition, held by the Securities and...

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Tue, 23 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee, the former secretary for security, stood as an independent in the September 7 Legco elections. In the Hong Kong Island constituency, Mrs Ip led a four-strong ticket, polling 61,073 votes, or a 19.49 per cent share, and won one seat...

Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee, the former secretary for security, stood as an independent in the September 7 Legco elections. In the Hong Kong Island constituency, Mrs Ip led a four-strong ticket, polling 61,073 votes, or a 19.49 per cent share, and won one seat...

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Mon, 22 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The Nokia N96 is the new flagship of the Finnish phone-maker's N-series. Aiming to build upon the success of the N95, the N96 is geared towards providing a rich multimedia experience.

The Nokia N96 is the new flagship of the Finnish phone-maker's N-series. Aiming to build upon the success of the N95, the N96 is geared towards providing a rich multimedia experience.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Fri, 19 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Thomas Jefferson Wu is the dynamic young managing director of Hopewell Holdings.

Thomas Jefferson Wu is the dynamic young managing director of Hopewell Holdings.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Fri, 19 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The new Sony α900 fills the prosumer gap in the α-range and is billed as the world's highest resolution full-frame digital-SLR camera.

The new Sony α900 fills the prosumer gap in the α-range and is billed as the world's highest resolution full-frame digital-SLR camera.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Thu, 18 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff If you want to do your bit for the environment in the afterlife, why not ask to be cremated in an 'eco-coffin'? The Green Living Foundation showcased a selection of eco-friendly caskets made with recycled cardboard paper.

If you want to do your bit for the environment in the afterlife, why not ask to be cremated in an 'eco-coffin'? The Green Living Foundation showcased a selection of eco-friendly caskets made with recycled cardboard paper.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Thu, 18 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Maria Lee is the founder of Maria's Cakes. At its peak, the bakery chain comprised over 70 stores across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shanghai, New York and Los Angeles.

Maria Lee is the founder of Maria's Cakes. At its peak, the bakery chain comprised over 70 stores across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shanghai, New York and Los Angeles.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Wed, 17 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff In today's White Collar, host Enoch Yiu chats with a man in the business of environmentally construction materials. Ricky Tsang, who is the managing director of the CaSO (HK) Engineering Company, has more than 10 years of experience in the industry....

In today's White Collar, host Enoch Yiu chats with a man in the business of environmentally construction materials. Ricky Tsang, who is the managing director of the CaSO (HK) Engineering Company, has more than 10 years of experience in the industry....

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Tue, 16 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The third season of The Amazing Race Asia kicked off this week and we meet this year's Hong Kong contestants Vince Chung and Sam Wu.

The third season of The Amazing Race Asia kicked off this week and we meet this year's Hong Kong contestants Vince Chung and Sam Wu.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Sun, 14 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The ('http://www.greenschool.org' target=blank>Green School on its Kul-Kul campus in Badung, Bali, is revolutionary. The open-sided classrooms and furniture are made entirely of bamboo. Classic-looking grass-thatch roofs and bamboo spires...

The ('http://www.greenschool.org' target=blank>Green School on its Kul-Kul campus in Badung, Bali, is revolutionary. The open-sided classrooms and furniture are made entirely of bamboo. Classic-looking grass-thatch roofs and bamboo spires...

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Sat, 13 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Actor and first-time producer Simon Yam Tat-wah speaks to reporter Clara Mak about his new arthouse film Ocean Flame, a story about a waitress who falls in love with a badboy and takes her on a road of no return. Yam hopes Hong Kong audiences can...

Actor and first-time producer Simon Yam Tat-wah speaks to reporter Clara Mak about his new arthouse film Ocean Flame, a story about a waitress who falls in love with a badboy and takes her on a road of no return. Yam hopes Hong Kong audiences can...

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Thu, 11 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Douglas Young, the 43-year-old co-founder of furniture/lifestyle store G.O.D., wants Hong Kong to have a voice.

Douglas Young, the 43-year-old co-founder of furniture/lifestyle store G.O.D., wants Hong Kong to have a voice.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Thu, 11 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The mooncake trade at The Peninsula was so good this year, the Kowloon hotel had to suspend its marketing campaign. But those keen on celebrating this Sunday needn't fret. There are seasonal alternatives.

The mooncake trade at The Peninsula was so good this year, the Kowloon hotel had to suspend its marketing campaign. But those keen on celebrating this Sunday needn't fret. There are seasonal alternatives.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Tue, 09 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff In 2007, Jim Rogers left New York City for Singapore. His reasons were simple. Asia is where the world is going and China will be the most important country in the next few decades.

In 2007, Jim Rogers left New York City for Singapore. His reasons were simple. Asia is where the world is going and China will be the most important country in the next few decades.

http://www.scmp.com/filesnull Mon, 08 September 2008 12:00:00 +0800