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Short Torque

[2013-04-08 07:59]

Sharp hike for Hyundai-Kia

Govt rolls out new fuel-saving regulations

[2013-04-08 07:59]

Lower-tech local brands could feel the squeeze

For Florent Amodio, it may be now or never. The French figure skater was just 19 at his first Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, in 2010, old enough to appreciate the experience but not at his peak as an athlete.

Local organizers say they're ready, snow or shine

[2013-04-05 07:44]

While Moscow digs itself out of a huge snow storm that hit the Russian capital in the last few days, organizers of the Winter Olympics are worried a lack of snow could become a problem next February.

Timekeeping to play a big role at the Games

[2013-04-05 07:44]

Less than a year remains until the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games' opening ceremony on Feb 7, and nine Omega Countdown Clocks, spread across the Russian Federation, have been meticulously counting down the days, hours, minutes and seconds until the vibrant celebration takes place and Omega assumes its official timekeeping responsibilities for the 26th time since 1932. On March 7, the brand will assume the same role at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Q+A | Stephen Urquhart, President of OMEGA

[2013-04-05 07:44]

Q: In terms of sports marketing, some brands may choose sailing, some horse racing, some may choose tennis. What is Omega's strategy of sports sponsorship? Any specific criteria? Are there any sports events you are particularly interested in investing in?