Let’s Visit Asia

The Olympic torch has arrived in China and will do its three-month long relay across major cities in China. In Sanya, Hainan, Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan and other celebrities added glitz and glamour to the parade. It seems that despite its protest-ridden run in Europe due to the Tibet crisis, the parade has been well-received in China.
Before the crisis over Tibet and the bitterness over protests abroad, China’s 1.3 billion people seemed unusually united in joy at the idea of seeing the Olympics in Beijing. The shouting and cheering Sunday suggested that, for many people at least, that …read more

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You call yourself a true-blue rugby fanatic? Well, you aren’t if you’re not gonna be there to join the rest of the crowd at the Hong Kong Sevens 2008.  Being there, screaming and cheering for your team, right in the midst of all the maddening excitement, just won’t compare to watching the games unfold in front of the telly! So take note:
Date: 28 March – 30 March 2008
Venue: Hong Kong Stadium
Secure your tickets and book your travel arrangements ASAP!

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Think you’ve putted at all the best golf courses in the world? Hm… have you been to Vietnam, then?
Vietnam has just been awarded by the International Association of Golf Travel Operators (IAGTO) as its 2007 “Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year“. This award was voted upon by 85 members of the association based on these criteria:
• To what extent the destination is “undiscovered”
• Qualities that make it an interesting golf destination
• Attractiveness of the region and courses
• Course quality and accessibility
• Standard of accommodation
• Friendliness of the staff
• Value for the money
• Speed of play
And where in Vietnam should …read more

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If you find yourself in Singapore on Nov 11, 2007, don’t miss the Swissotel Vertical Marathon 2007. Unlike the usual marathon, this is not a challenge purely of distance travelled over time. The race will be up the 73 floors and 1,336 steps to the peak of Southeast Asia’s tallest hotel, the Swissôtel The Stamford.
This event is on its 20th year since it first started and a Guiness Book of World Records was set by Mr Balvinder Singh in 1989 at 6min 55secs. Feel the challenge? If you feel up to it, then why remain a spectator? Register by noon …read more

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Woohoo, just one more reason why I’m excited with our upcoming move to Singapore: The 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship!
The new race is scheduled to take place towards the end of the calendar in September or October. The timing of the night event means it can be broadcast at a convenient time for European TV audiences as well as thrilling local fans. It is also expected to have a hugely positive economic impact on the region.
You bet, I’ll keep you updated as they release further details. My son will be ecstatic!

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For all rugby fans out there, mark December 9, 2006 on your calendars!
The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) will be holding a sole public ticket sale on December 9 2006 at the Hong Kong Stadium in So Kon Po for the Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens 2007 to be held from 30 March to 1 April 2007.
Same rules apply as before:
Tickets will go on sale at 12:00 noon. Ticket sales will be limited to 4 tickets per person. The 4 tickets can consist of any combination of Adult and Children’s Tickets. Children’s tickets are limited and will …read more

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