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COVER AND FEATURE ILLUSTRATIONS: BERNARD CHAU
S P H E R E CONTENTS
N U M B E R 1 6 A P R I L 2 0 0 6
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A Few Words from the Editor
ISSUE 16 OF SPHERE has something for every-
one. From the ever-changing world of 3G, we
bring you the hot new handsets that are mak-
ing a fashion statement and explain what Skype
technology can bring to your Hutchison phone.
Then we travel to Canada to look at the
remarkable work St Michael’s Hospital is doing
in inner-city Toronto. After that it is back to Asia
to see why Shanghai is on the cutting edge of
change in China.
In Hong Kong, we talk to the PARKnSHOP
team that ensures only the highest quality fresh
food reaches your table and celebrate with ESD
Services, the Internet portal that has won a FIFA
contract to sell World Cup merchandise. On the
property front, experts explain why clubhouses
are becoming an essential part of many residen-
tial property developments in both Hong Kong
and China.
Enjoy! This is your journal and we want to
hear what you think. Feedback and suggestions
can be sent toinfo@hutchison-whampoa.com .
2 U P D AT E S
NEWSBITES
What’s happening in the world of
Hutchison Whampoa Limited
9 N E W T R E N D S
SKYPE’S THE LIMIT
With Skype on their mobiles, people
can keep in touch wherever they go
10 3 G H O T S P O T
WEAR IT ON A 3 STRING
Hot new handsets make a
fashion statement
12 C O M M U N I T Y
THE URBAN ANGEL
Welcome to St Michael’s, the
compassionate hospital that serves
the sick and the poor of Toronto
16 C O V E R S T O R Y
SHANGHAI SIZZLE
China’s fastest growing metropolis
is the city of the future
22 R E TA I L
FOOD FORTHOUGHT
Why only the best fresh produce
makes the grade in Hong Kong
26 F O C U S
UP FORTHE CUP
FIFA contract a real winner
for ESD Services portal
28 P R O P E R T Y
JOINTHE CLUB
Excellent leisure facilities are high
on the list of priorities for today’s
home-buyers
32 T H E N . . . A N D N OW
THAT SHRINKING FEELING
The mobile 22 years on
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