“We are pinning our hopes on the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF), which has made a promising resumption. All stakeholders should speak with one voice to protect consumers.”

“We hope TNF, together with other stakeholders in the economy, will come up with ways of disciplining inflation. No one wants to see this figure continue to rise at such a rate any more.”

“Hockey is a religion in Canada and there will be a disproportionate amount of coverage of this. It is an issue we would rather have not occurred and we hope it doesn't take away from some of the other athletes.”

“My hope is that people remember to donate to Variety, and to realize that at any given time, something can happen in your own family and suddenly you might need them.”

“We wouldn't comment on any application for roles at the ECB. Interviews will be taking place shortly and we would hope to be in a position to make an announcement during England's tour in India.”

“They're supposed to be unbiased but I'm sure there were a few people hoping, mostly me. But they're a perfect sponsor for the event and it's a pleasure to be a part of a professional group like that.”

“Laredo is going to be a very, very tough team to face, especially opening the series in their building and with their fans very loud. We are excited to be in the second round, and we are hoping for more.”

“We are trying to solve the problem of haze in the spirit of good neighbourliness with Malaysia but are also hoping that other ASEAN member countries are taking notice and willing to lend a helping hand.”

“It's kind of frustrating when ... the door is slammed in your face. I'm hoping somebody rises to the occasion, because it's the next big craze in fishing in the United States.”

“If they went there, they probably have been exposed. But even if you were exposed, you should get a flu shot. We hope it will mean you'll have a milder case.”