- Feb 05 Wed 2014 12:37
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纖薄高清
iPad Air雖用上9.self storage7吋屏幕,但憑469g超輕機身(Wi-Fi版)而成羽量級平板,證明大芒平板一樣可以輕薄便攜。ifive最新推出的X3,用上更大的10.1吋IPS屏幕,不過也做到只有540g的輕量級數,但比iPad Air更薄,實行來個對撼。ifive X3的賣點之一,是只有6.9mm的超薄機身,比iPad Air的7.5mm更纖薄,加上只有540g重,就算拿�用長一點時間也問題不大。另一賣點是10.1吋屏幕,採用IPS面板,亮度足、可視角度也很大,加上解像度達16:10的1,920x1,200,畫面清晰細緻,而且機身備有micro HDMI,影像可直接輸出至高清電視,所以工作娛樂兩者皆宜。此機內置Rockchip 3188 1.6GHz Quad Core處理器、2GB RAM、32GB ROM,micro USB支援OT迷利倉,Bluetooth也是最新的v4.0版本,鏡頭屬標準的5MP,相片屬可接受質素。系統運行Android 4.2.2版本,預設使用ifive-skin 2.5介面,備有多種Widgets,方便使用。 X3by ifive$1,890 OS Android 4.2.2CPU Rockchip 3188 1.6GHz Quad CoreGPU Mali400 Quad CoreDisplay 10.1吋1,920x1,200 IPSMemory 2GB RAM / 32GB ROMCamera 2MP(前置)、5MP(後置)Storage microSDOther BT 4.0、Wi-Fi、micro HDMI、micro USB、OTGSize 258x166x6.9mmWeight 540g 凱訊數碼 2741 8088迷你倉
- Feb 05 Wed 2014 12:36
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CAMO BLOSSOM
SOPHNET.新蒲崗迷你倉+uniform experiment 春夏之交是繁花盛開的日子,儘管是每年每刻的必然定番,然而花花世界永遠也有市場。今季由清永浩文主理的SOPHNET.及uniform experiment便以此為靈感,以一個主題各有表述的方式,將前者以清一色的一片迷彩塑造型格,而後者則與藤原浩合壁以一片熱帶風情締造驚喜。今個春夏,full pattern上陣應該會是常識吧。 SOPHNET. mountain parka($7,899)SOPHNET. camouflage B.D shirt($2,899)SOPHNET. camouflage necktie($1,499)SOPHNET. camouflage jersey ankle cut easy pants($3,299)SOPHNET. x 金子眼鏡 備長炭glasses($2,899) 迷彩加載SOPHNET. 迷彩從來唔會玩到厭,儘管上一季各大品牌已經將迷彩元素玩到熟玩到透,然而清永浩文總有能力將同一樣的東西變得清爽變得簡潔。迷彩總是與機能軍事掛勾在一起,今季的SOPHNET.新品卻未有因循此道,卻反之以另一條form走出框框。傳統沙漠迷彩以向來都與傳統軍事items有所連繫,不過今季SOPHNET.卻將此定律打破,就似一樣的軍綠迷彩,他卻將之放諸至blazer jacket、button down shirt,甚至乎一條呔的身上,最類近本格設定的也不過是一件full pattern mount-pa,以新生逸品裝載最強的軍事味道,沒有對沖的不和,僅有從一而終的和諧。的而且確,同一條form早在去年S/S系列就已經用過,不過今季迷彩則成為了全系列的主旋律,儘管人做我又做,但高手低手卻又是另一回事,可以夠膽講句今季SOPHNET.的出品絕對堪稱今季迷彩風潮的top 3之選。 繁花似錦 uniform experiment 儘管兩者有點貌合神離,然而uniform experiment今季出品卻與同步上架的SOPHNET.有�異曲同工之處。大概是藤原浩鍾情花花草草,今季U.E.是為清永簡約中的浮誇混合。沒有言過其實的失實,今季U.E.系列的而且確以一片花潮拼湊出全新體驗,雖則迷彩元素還是小量滲透,不過今季熱帶花卉的確更加熱播,就似blazer、短褲,以至長短恤衫,統統用上一樣的繁花盛開作主題,兼以U.E.一向的星柄設計加以襯托,感覺就似萬緣叢中的星星花,低調地映出一幀幀誘人風景。更甚者,今季U.E.更以SOPHNET.一脈相承的迷彩元素為今季S/S錦上添花,雖然選擇未必有前者般眾多,然而在U.E.的專屬藍調配襯下,各路迷彩單品如B.D shirt、cardigan亦同屬精采之舉,不過個人認為除非閣下自問乜都carry得到,否則不建議將花print與迷彩單品mix & match�用,否則瀨�請自行負責。 聯乘繼續!uniform experiment × ALPHA 早兩季的一件reversible MA-1玩得精采,然而今季U.E.則決定再度找來軍事專家ALPHA合作推出一款本格正宗的MA-1外�。與兩年多前的SOPH. 11周年聯乘製作不同,今次這件聯乘新品無論各個細節也跟到十足,外配專有藍調內則建構U.E.的細緻,一絲不苟的製作絕對教人期待。 U.E. star flower 3 button jacket($7,299)、U.E. front patchwork regular collar shirt($3,399)、U.E. camouflage bow tie($999)、U.E迷你倉 star flower short pants($2,999) SOPHNET. x 金子眼鏡 sunglasses($2,899) 金子眼鏡SOPHNET.備長炭Glasses 潮流品牌的眼鏡演義,SOPHNET.向來都是日本彼岸的先驅行者。話就話SOPHNET. x 金子眼鏡系列基本上已經成了每季定番,然而當SOPNET.、金子、備長炭這3者並存的時候,總會有妙不可言的化學作用在催生。雖然機能性的備長炭眼鏡一向不乏,但今季SOPHNET.的這副卻又是另一回事,大概是前者的設計因子搭上後者的手製工藝,這一副備長炭glasses便以Yellows Plus、H-Fusion之流的中金框架作設定,配上有意無意配襯本線迷彩的玳瑁質感,設計上絕對夠睇夠照。更甚者,今次聯乘更繼續搭載了BINCHOTAN的備長炭異素材,其產生的負離子不僅能明目,而且更能有助配載者舒緩壓力與消除緊張,配上SOPHNET.打做的型格設計,實行全方位保你一個自我感覺良好,絕對值得支持! SOPHNET. x 金子眼鏡備長炭glasses($2,899) F.C.R.B.W盃狂熱! 作為一個人盡皆知的足球狂迷,清永浩文今季F.C.R.B.以巴西作靈感絕對會是常識吧!雖說正式行貨還未抵港,但單睇網上的F.C.R.B.的lookbook就知道今季的F.C.R.B.定當以今年世界盃作主題,里約熱內盧的耶穌山、貧民窟裹的街頭巷尾,以至綠茵場上的最後對決,無不都以巴西風情作主調,與NIKE合奏的清一色波衫更用上當打迷彩作設計主打,作為W盃狂迷的你一樣要無慮力撐! SOPH. 尖沙咀廣東道30號地庫B02 2730 3116 SOPHNET. Camouflage B.D shirt($2,899) 2 tone ankle cut pants($3,899) Camouflage necktie($1,499) Mickey rhine stone tee($1,799)Camouflage ankle cut pants($3,299) Indigo linen dot B.D shirt($2,799) Camouflage mount parka($7,899) Front button jersey blouson($3,999) uniform experiment Front patchwork regular collar shirt($3,399) Camouflage ankle cut slacks($3,399) Color chart swing top blouson($5,499) Star flower 3 button jacket($7,299) Fabric mix back panel cardigan($2,299) Star flower ankle cut slacks($3,399) Bold stripe pattern mix B.D shirt($2,799) Easy long pants($2,799) Leopard bow tie($999) Camouflage bow tie($999) Leopard necketie($1,499) Camouflage necktie($1,499) text•柏迪 photo•Yanki assisted by•Frankie model•Jacob A@Mission Modelsmake-up&hair•Hidy@commonstudio art•kenken迷你倉將軍澳
- Feb 05 Wed 2014 12:34
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震撼價郵輪之旅 感受意式風情
self storage 有冇諗過,唔使搭10幾個鐘頭飛機,都可以感受到意大利風情?剛於2013年底完成翻新的歌詩達郵輪「維多利亞號」,將意式風情發揮得淋漓盡致,讓旅客置身浪漫又典雅的意大利海上行宮,暢遊全球各大目的地。新春期間,西敏旅行社推出震撼價4晚郵輪套票,乘坐「維多利亞號」暢遊三亞及下龍灣,每位只需HK$2,388起,旅行證件號碼有「8」字者,更可享房種升級及其他額外優惠,2月19日及26日行程均於香港上船及落船,毋須另行安排機票,就可以輕鬆享受海上假期,為馬年採個一帆風順的好意頭。資料:營業資訊查詢:2313 9877網址:.wcruising.com迷利倉
- Feb 05 Wed 2014 12:31
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金沙中國祥龍醒獅表演喜迎甲午馬年
24小時迷你倉金沙中國有限公司的管理層成員於大年初一聚首公司旗下各度假村酒店,主禮傳統賀歲活動,與市民及訪客同慶甲午馬年的來臨。今天,金沙中國管理層分別出席了於澳門金沙R、澳門威尼斯人R及金沙城中心舉行的迎春賀歲活動。各人誠心祈福祝願大家馬年事事順利,並主禮祥龍醒獅點睛儀式。隨後,龍獅隊伍獻上傳統的金龍醒獅表演,讓市民及訪客一同感受節日的熱鬧氣氛。管理層成員更與員工們一同慶祝新春,於各員工後勤區域欣賞醒獅表演及參與慶祝活動,處處均洋溢著新春喜氣。金沙中國的金光大道度假區綜合度迷你倉旺角城為訪客及賓客悉心準備了一系列多姿多采的農曆新年活動及優惠禮遇。除了金光名店區的一連串豐富節目和精美贈品,如限量版禮品套裝和每天舉行的舞獅助慶,以及多間餐廳食府推出的新春套餐及應節佳餚之外,澳門威尼斯人的戶外人工湖畔區現正隆重呈獻「福臨金光」賀歲活動,以源源不絕及引人入勝的精彩娛樂活動慶祝馬年的來臨。當中的焦點盛事包括經精心裝飾及獨一無二的玻璃纖維駿馬造型雕塑、3D光效投射匯演、色彩繽紛的旋轉木馬及攤位遊戲等,旅客及本澳市民萬勿錯過金光大道度假區的精彩賀新春盛事!mini storage
- Feb 05 Wed 2014 12:30
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硬串景點 指引不清 欠缺多元 學者析“論區行賞”罔效
迷利倉新春期間旅客訪澳熱情高漲,關閘、新馬路、大三巴被人流逼爆,但數步之遙的景點就門庭冷清,即使景點被囊括於旅遊局重點推出的四條步行路線,也無濟於事。澳門歷史教育學會會長林發欽認為,大部分旅客來澳目的非“文化旅遊”,依靠路線分流傳統旅遊區客流恐怕只是“美麗誤會”。批評路線設計“理論化”,沿途軟硬件不足難引客。加強推廣增指示旅遊局去年底推出“論區行賞”四條步行路線,記者昨日親自走訪由議事亭前地,經崗頂、亞婆井,終點至媽閣廟的“中葡交匯之旅”,沿途僅“一頭一尾”旺場,其餘景點人流極少。沿途指示尚算清晰,但從崗頂前地往聖老楞佐堂途中有三叉路口缺乏指示牌,遊客易迷失方向。再者,教堂內缺乏宣傳小冊子,亦無詳細介紹牌,旅客大多走馬看花。保安稱每日約百人到訪,但大多逗留幾分鐘,認為當局宜加強推廣。另一由觀音堂出發到望德聖母堂的“綠色文創之旅”,沿路頗有休閒愜意之感,但鮮見遊客問津,加上沿途標示不佳,如從盧廉若公園經塔石街至望德聖母堂一段,路上僅有一廣告箱型地圖瑟縮於舊西洋墳場一角,再無指示路標立於當眼處。有遊客抱怨指示不清,僅看路旁的地圖不知道方向,無法找到目的地,起碼要增加“N”、“S”以表示景點方向。景點荒棄未活化四條路線的“毛病迷你倉不僅上述的指示不清、宣傳不足,林發欽認為,旅遊局設計線路時停留在理論層次,只是人為地用紙筆串連現有景點,忽略現實情況是否適合旅客觀賞,有否考慮旅客的感受。如另一條“歷史足跡”之旅,涉足的景點有未被活化甚至荒棄的建築物,如外表無甚“睇頭”的清平戲院,以及位於司打口被用作社團辦公場所的“鴉片屋”,兩者皆不作旅遊用途,不開放旅客入內參觀,怎能引客?線路是否真正鼓勵步行也存疑。林發欽指出,部分路線景點之間的距離太長,如“藝文探索之旅”從觀音蓮花苑到旅遊塔一段,於高速的馬路旁步行明顯不適宜。除硬件出問題,不少景點沿途沒有其他購物、飲食等配套場地和設施,旅遊元素不足,制約路線發展。文化遊客僅少數林發欽認為,大部分訪澳旅客非以“文化旅遊”為目的,串連文化景點的旅遊路線的引流效果要有合理的期望值。當大三巴、議事亭前地作為支點的一小塊區域毫無疑問成為核心旅遊圈時,便不可能過分依靠其他路線分流傳統景點的客流。再者,澳門約三十平方公里的土地,景點就在社區中,旅遊路線的設計重在社區旅遊,要利用社區居民力量建設全新的旅遊目的地,但目前看不到當局調動社區參與其中,僅靜態的展示,缺乏動態互動,忽略遊客的回饋反響,多樣元素也大打折扣。本報記者 報道自存倉
- Feb 05 Wed 2014 12:26
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Wireless Car Charging: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts to 2019
DUBLIN, February 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets ( .迷你倉researchandmarkets.com/research/kw3hk2/wireless_car) has announced the addition of a new report "Wireless Car Charging: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts to 2019" [.researchandmarkets.com/research/kw3hk2/wireless_car ] to their offering.(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769 )Worldwide markets are poised to achieve significant growth as wireless car charging pads permit users to charge the electric auto without disconnecting/reconnecting cables. Electrical vehicle charging can be done anywhere just by driving the car over the charger and positioning it correctly to pick up the current.Wireless charging in the automotive industry brings inductive power for EV cars. Short distance power transmission is based on magnetic induction. With this technology, power is transferred when the receiver is close to the transmitter. Magnetic induction has been used for decades in electronic equipment. It is good because it is simple, efficient, and safe. It is now being applied to charging for electric vehicles.As power is induced through the primary charging coil, a magnetic field is produced. The magnetic field is received by the secondary coil. It is converted back into a voltage. Shielding can be added to either coil of the transformer system. The aim is to direct the field effects. This can be useful in multiple pad charging applications. The aim is to eliminate power cross-talk. Wireless inductive charging is gaining popularity for use in consumer rechargeable applications such as cordless power tools, net books, note books and other power-hungry rechargeable devices.Market driving forces relate primarily to the need for efficient power generation for autos. Wireless car charger manufacturers are positioning car models with wireless charging to drive demand at the high end. Many electric vehicle car vendors are making wireless power a reality. Only two vehicles are supported now, the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf.Wireless power is an emerging technology that creates a better ch迷你倉rging experience for consumers. Just as Wi-Fi replaced the need to use an Ethernet cable for Internet connectivity, so also wireless power is making recharging wirelessly a feature that is demanded by consumers with an electric vehicle.According to Susan Eustis, lead author of the team that prepared the study, wireless car charging represents the major force impacting electrical charging. Car vendors are coming together to create standards and to leverage standards to gain competitive advantage with highly differentiated product sets.Key Topics Covered:1. Wireless Car Chargers Market Definition And Market Dynamics2. Wireless Car Chargers Market Shares And Market Forecasts3. Wireless Electric Car Chargers Product Description4. Wireless Car Chargers Technology5. Wireless Chargers Company DescriptionCompanies Mentioned:- 10 Nokia - 4 Lexus - Alliance for Wireless Power - Bosch Group - Conductix-Wampfler - Consumer Electronics Association - Convenient Power - Daimler - Denso - Energizer - Evatran Group / Plugless Power - Good & Easy Technology - Google - HLC Electronics - HTC - Integrated Device Technology - Intel - JLW Communication Equipment - Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) - LG - MAPTech Co. - MC Power Technology - Microsoft / Nokia - Nissan - Power Matters Alliance - PowerbyProxi - Procter & Gamble - Qualcomm - Rexpower Industrial Development - Samsung - Shenzhen Koeok Electronic Technology - Shineworld Innovations - Texas Instruments - Toyota - Visteon - Wireless Power Consortium - iPDA Newlift TechnologiesFor more information visit .researchandmarkets.com/research/kw3hk2/wireless_carMedia Contact: Laura Wood, +353-1-481-1716, press@researchandmarkets.netPhoto: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769Research and Markets迷你倉沙田
- Feb 05 Wed 2014 12:25
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全國版) - (水巴上的沿江西路
迷你倉新蒲崗miao9(插畫師)平時習慣坐旅遊2號線上班,是因為喜歡看車窗外的風景。珠江兩岸從西往東,河北到河南,從傳統的西關出發,到民國氣息濃郁的沿江西路,再到海珠區新式高層洋房、珠江新城、廣州塔……一座城的發展歷程盡在窗外。水巴開通後,懷著好奇心在黃沙碼頭上船,再看窗外熟悉的廣州風情,別有一番風味。特意選擇了靠左的座位,是因為西堤一帶的老建築特別耐人尋味,可以說是廣州的“上海灘”,粵海關大樓、郵政總局、塔影樓、南方大廈,熟悉的迷你倉出租築緩緩而過,再到大同酒家、新亞大酒店和廣州電影院,一路往東連綿。民國時期曾經輝煌一時的這一路段,如今隨著城市發展向東移而有些式微,愛群早已經讓出它第一高樓的位置了,但依然大氣又帶著厚重歷史感地站在江邊。隨著水波漂蕩,想起林夕的一首歌詞,紀念沿路鋪展都變名勝,原來悼念竟倚賴眼睛,碼頭難讓我渡過彼岸旅程,然而無限人做見證,拆卸了的心境。來坐坐水巴,在船上看看風景吧,無論你是否生于這座城市,都能在這蕩漾中找到屬於你和它的回憶。迷你倉
- Feb 05 Wed 2014 12:23
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型格靚聲大包圍 CES餘音 熱辣抵港
昨天報道過上月國際消費電子展(CES)的新趨勢,一批於CES 展示過的耳機及揚聲器產品,現已抵港開售,有打機及通話專用的,也有為享受靚聲的,喜歡高質音效又要型格的話,拆定利市錢啦!文:簡一鋒 圖:陳淑安、品牌提供Plantronics RIG 萬用耳筒打機永無miss call打機講求享受,不論是玩手機或平板等流動裝置,或是PS4或Xbox One 等遊戲主機,也希望感受高音質;而為免影響旁人,帶上耳筒自是最佳選擇。Plantronics RIG 多平台立體聲耳筒,無論是PC、Mac、手機平板,甚至是最新的PS4、Xbox One 等遊戲機,皆可配合。使用RIG 多平台連接線,可一邊連接遊戲機,另一邊連接手機,打機時有來電的話,用家只需輕按混音器,便可轉到通話模式,確保遊戲期間不會錯過任何重要通話,又可同時享受手機中自己喜愛的音樂。RIG 耳筒也備有聊天麥克風,而且聊天麥克風音量、遊戲音量及手機音樂的音量,可於混音器分開調整。耳筒設三種EQ,40mm 揚聲驅動器提供澎湃的音質體驗。價錢:$998查詢:2395 3913(LRT)黑白兩色RIG 耳筒有黑、白兩色選擇,附送一年保養。Revo SuperConnect網上收聽全球靚聲Revo SuperConnect 多媒體數碼廣播接收組合,支援多種廣播格式,包括DAB、DAB+、網絡電台和FM RDS 收音機,可收聽世界各地多達1.迷你倉6 萬個網上電台頻道。此機的最大特色,是可配合任何支援DLNA、WLAN 或藍牙的無線產品播放音樂;更支援藍牙aptX 解碼技術,無線傳送16-bit 44.1kHz音樂,音質達至CD 級數,再配備15W Class-D 放大器及3.5 新蒲崗迷你倉BMR(Balance-Mode-Radiator)揚聲器,提供強勁音色和重低音效果。Spotify Connect 則讓用家連接手機,串流Spotify 平台上超過20 萬首歌曲。價錢:$3498 查詢:2395 3913(LRT)Morisaki NFC 喇叭座手機平板戴耳機這款Morisaki NFC 藍牙喇叭座(型號MO-AV-076),只要將流動裝置夾於喇叭內側就可使用。臂架具彈性設計及伸縮支架,一般手機至10 吋平板電腦亦能對應。喇叭座更能化身支架,只要把固定裝置的位置向上推,便能有熒幕傾斜60 至70 度的效果,方便睇片。價錢:$1380 查詢:3102 2783(JC Shop)木製音箱Revo SuperConnect 採用美國胡桃木全人手打造音箱,音質媲美音響設備。低音出色Morisaki NFC 藍牙喇叭座支援藍牙2.1 或NFC,無線連接手機或平板電腦。喇叭兩邊擴音位各有兩個bass 單元,低音效果沉厚。e 之選Fable 重製版高清更好玩機迷新年有什麼好玩?介紹你玩「Fable」(神鬼寓言)這個經典RPG 遊戲,它10 年前首次於Xbox 推出,2 月6 日(明天)將推出十周年紀念版Fable Anniversary。紀念版除新支援1080p 全高清畫面及杜比聲效、新增「失落的章節」追加內容,也重新設計了系統操控和界面。另外,Fable Anniversary 也能對應Xbox 新功能「SmartGlass」,透過手機和平板電腦為玩家提供隱藏要素等重要情報。Fable Anniversary 神鬼寓言紀念版平台:Xbox 360遊戲語音:英文字幕:中/英文售價:$209 查詢:各大遊戲專門店迷你倉
- Feb 05 Wed 2014 12:21
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Regional M&A activity to pick up in 2014
Interest seen in energy, resources & infrastructure sectors: WongPartnership[SINGAPORE] Merger-and-acquisition (M&A) activity in the region is set to grow this year, if the political fabric of some countries such as Thailand remains intact.迷利倉"We're fairly positive on the M&A space here this year, though we'll have to keep our fingers crossed over how our neighbours develop - how Singapore fares will depend on the region," said Andrew Ang, head of the Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and a partner in the Private Equity Practice at WongPartnership.Mr Ang is in a good position to share that view; WongPartnership was the top-ranking Singapore law firm by deal count for Asia-Pacific ex-Japan announced deals in 2013, according to Bloomberg.For 2014, Mr Ang sees continued interest in the energy, resources and infrastructure sectors, as well as education and healthcare, with investors in this part of the world inclined to use the Republic as their base.However, M&A activity in the region will be affected to some extent by political stability in certain countries.Thailand's political climate is perhaps of greatest concern at the moment. "Thailand is a bit of a shame - its capital markets were flourishing, investors were coming back, it had a lot going for it, but now there's this political dampener," Mr Ang said.The country's stock market thrived last year, partly because of a loosening of regulations that govern stock listings, which in turn led to an increased number of high-value initial public offerings (IPOs). Mr Ang noted that firms were busy handling the surge in Thai companies' cross-border M&A activity and the launch of the country's first infrastructure funds and real estate investment trusts (Reits) - a new addition to the country's flourishing real estate market.Thailand also recorded high levels of outbound investment last year. Singapore and Myanmar were the primary magnets, followed by Indonesia and Vietnam.Despite the political uncertainty, Mr Ang reckoned that "Thailand is still a place we want to keep our eye on" and the outbound deals are likely to continue. He also revealed that WongPartnership is in preliminary discussions on some possible deals, but there's "nothing concrete yet".The firm advised on the largest deal coming out of Thailand in 2012/2013: the debt-funded acquisition of Fraser & Neave by the common majority shareholder of TCC Assets and ThaiBev.Elsewhere in Asia, Mr Ang highlighted Malaysia as the most attractive investment target in the region after Singapore. "Investment there slowed down a little last year due to the elections, but enthusiasm and interest is now returning," he said, citing the country's well-developed legal framework and pro-business policies as selling points.Last year, Malaysia introduced the Financial Services Act and the Islamic Financial Services Act. The latter, noted Mr Ang, was partly an attempt by the government to make its Syariah-compliant financial services market more attractive to in迷你倉estors. He added that some firms have elected to make the two Acts an area of focus to attract enquiries from foreign companies."The pro-business government has been supportive in particular of the Iskandar region, giving special exemption for real capital gains tax, for example. Regardless of which party is in power, the atmosphere (in Malaysia) is pro-investment. Thus there is great interest among private-equity funds from all over in Malaysia. Some Malaysian businesses don't require PE funding but the owners are happy to cash out of some of their investments through stake sales."And while Myanmar may seem like a fad to some, Mr Ang believes there is real potential there. He said investing in the country still presents a number of "unknowns" and, as a result, it's not attractive to private-equity firms."It's more for corporates from the consumer, real estate and infrastructure sectors. You will still need to team up with a local partner, though, if you want to invest successfully in Myanmar."The Japanese investors are still there in a big way; in fact, they never left - we know this from our interaction with Japanese law firms. Singapore is a beneficiary of that, being one of the few countries in the region with a double-tax agreement with Myanmar, so investors like the Japanese use Singapore as a base."He added that the test for Myanmar will be the next elections.In similar vein, investors will be watching this year's elections in Indonesia very closely.Said Mr Ang: "With the 2014 elections looming, the government has focused on policies aimed at controlling foreign investment in certain sectors such as mining and banking. Inconsistent regulatory changes and continued concerns over corruption are fuelling uncertainty among investors and having a knock-on effect by delaying badly needed infrastructure development."With the rupiah's slide, Indonesian owners are reluctant to sell at a discount. They can also afford to be patient as they are well capitalised and don't require funding."In the case of China, Mr Ang foresees a rebound in M&A activity this year.He said: "Over a year ago, there was a general reduction in China- related M&A activity, with the weak global economy, the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and China's leadership change all being contributing factors. The private-equity sector in Greater China has also struggled in recent times, and the continued uncertainty in the global economy and shifting investment strategies have led to an increase in divestments by multinational companies and other foreign investors."However, we are increasingly witnessing greater enthusiasm now among Chinese funds, especially PEs like Citic and CDH buying S-chips here in Singapore. These funds are taking a larger role than internal funding, previously the preferred funding route, for S-chips."Mr Ang added that he is seeing interest among Chinese funds not just in S-chips or deals with a Chinese element, but also in deals involving regional or global players.自存倉
- Feb 05 Wed 2014 12:16
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灣仔口岸連續三天出現客流高峰
迷你倉出租【特訊】2月2日至4日,珠海灣仔口岸連續三天迎來客流高峰,日均客流量近萬人次,超口岸設計通關量15倍以上,日均客流高峰時間持續長達8小時。其中,單日高峰時間主要集中在9時至11時,灣仔邊檢站提醒廣大旅客:視情選擇其他口岸或錯峰出行。繼2月2日(年初三)客流量年內首次破萬後,灣仔口岸在2月3日(年初四)再次迎來客流高峰,當天客流量約9000餘人次。雖然2月4日(年初五)開始天氣出現小幅降溫,但當日廣大旅客出遊熱情依舊不減,預計客流量有望再次達到10000人次左右。2月4日早晨7:45,距離口岸開關還有15分鐘,候檢旅客已將50米長的候檢雨棚全部排滿。基於對客流走勢的準確預判,灣仔邊檢站提前統籌謀劃疏導措施,第一時間啟動應急預案,多措並舉全力疏導客流,確保口岸安全、順暢。口岸開關前,從灣仔邊檢站各單位抽調精幹力量組成的兩組防暴處突隊提前到位,機關支援力量和便衣民警進入職責區域隨時待命。8時整口岸準時開關,早已等候多時的首波出境客蜂擁而入,迅速將整個出境大廳填得嚴嚴實實。灣仔邊檢站先期調試和翻新了LED背景牆、提示標識牌等服務設施,還通過口岸電視螢幕、宣傳三折頁、微博等途徑發佈出入境指引,現場執勤民警也來回疏導,候檢隊伍雖龐大但秩序井然。臨近上午9時,出境客流量開始激增,候檢旅客隊伍在迷你倉岸廣場形成一條長龍。為保障旅客安全、便捷通行,“全國巾幗文明崗”灣仔邊檢站加開臨時查驗通道5條,全天連續開放8個小時,投入充足警力疏導客流;為保障候船區域的安全暢通,灣仔邊檢站及時採取“分段截流”措施,根據船務公司工作人員回饋的登船人數,及時進行“截流”,嚴格控制登船旅客數量,防止發生任何安全事故。約上午10時,出境客流量進入“頂峰”狀態,候檢旅客隊伍已蜿蜒長達200米,延伸至灣仔回歸廣場。期間,不斷有匆匆趕來的旅客加入候檢隊伍,致使客流高峰持續“沖頂”3小時,至下午13點客流增勢才逐漸趨於平緩。因客流量高企不下,邊檢民警持續驗放旅客至11:30(中午閉關時間11:30至13:00)遲遲無法閉關,且為紓解入境客流高峰,下午16:30至18:00持續延關,故當日灣仔口岸延長通關時間累計3個小時。經灣仔邊檢站與口岸相關單位協調,灣仔口岸當日增開輪渡航班28班次,實現全天對開,約增加運送能力5000人,最大限度滿足了廣大旅客的出入境需求。據灣仔邊檢站丁警官介紹,春節期間客流高峰主要集中在年初三至初五這三天,隨著假期臨近尾聲,客流量會有所回落,但仍會保持平日客流量2至3倍的高位態勢。灣仔邊檢將繼續完善各項工作措施,全力以赴疏導客流高峰,努力為廣大旅客朋友提供更加優質、高效、便捷的出入境服務。迷你倉
- Feb 05 Wed 2014 12:13
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偷渡新娘浙江3男判刑
迷你倉 浙江麗水市慶元縣3名男子近日因組織41名柬埔寨籍婦女偷越國境被麗水市蓮都區法院以組織他人偷越國(邊)境罪被判刑。 法院審理查明,2011年11月至2013年6月期間,被告人吳某志先後夥同柬埔寨籍公民「陳娜麗」、「阿金」組織想到中國結婚的柬埔寨籍婦女以旅遊為事由在中國駐柬埔寨大使館騙取L類簽證入境中國。吳某志負責在國內尋找未婚男子,通過QQ傳送照片、網絡視頻等方式組織會面相親,收取費用。2012年12月20日至2013年6月期間,非法組織進入中國境內的柬埔寨籍婦女共達41名。文件倉
- Feb 05 Wed 2014 12:11
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國策解碼:打的軟件送錢變搶錢
迷你倉年初赴京工作,站於長安街等候的士,半個小時未有�落,最後行回酒店。翌日要去機場,惟恐沒車,早早出發,向司機吐打車難之苦,司機拿出手機、嘴角含春笑道︰「小伙子,用這個『快的』,輸入目的地,它回贈你十塊,我多賺十塊,現在要用這個才能打到車,長見識了吧?」馬年伊始,「雙馬」(馬雲、馬化騰)的互聯網金融之爭已見激烈︰背靠阿里巴巴打的軟件「快的」,獲注資約7億元(人民幣.下同),一擲5億元吸引用戶,每次出行,司機乘客各賺10元;騰訊同樣注資約7億至軟件「滴滴」,耗2億元推廣,回贈金額與「快的」不相上下。有司機乘客鑽空子,一趟車程切分兩段,先用「快的」後用迷你倉滴滴」,司機乘客各賺20元。這種土豪式燒錢養客的方法,邏輯猶如「圈地」︰付出一定的資金,待產品水漲船高,收支隨時翻一番。阿里巴巴與騰訊要攻的,便是將軟件的用戶圈做大,及後再於圈內推廣商業產品。而且,兩種軟件各以阿里的「支付寶」或騰訊的「微信支付」埋單,每天為公司帶來可觀現金流,如阿里的「快的」,推廣首日定單破10萬,帶來150萬現金流。保守估算中國有4億個移動互聯網用戶,若計算潛在未開拓的,市場的餅大至足可撐死雙馬。兩馬同食一槽,達至足夠胃口,便會將優惠撤回,看官毋須擔心。要擔心的,是每天被搶去數以億元計存款的銀行。記者:李以莊本欄逢周二至周五刊出迷你倉沙田