So who had the best box at the Sevens?

In this strange Hong Kong existence of humid summers, tiny living spaces, and filthy air, there is one redeeming period the weekend of the Cathay PacificCredit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens. A carnival atmosphere prevails, and nowhere more so than in the corporate boxes of the regionÆs investment banks.

We have now given out an award for the best box for seven years, and the competition has always been fierce.

I have to confess that my perspective on the boxes took a unique turn this year. Having gone into the Sevens weekend scarred by four nights of ill-advised partying, I bailed out of Friday, and...