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Hong Kong department store removes artwork with hidden ‘political content’

Patrick Amadon, whose work flashed up names from pro-democracy protests, says it had to be taken down ‘to be a completed piece’

The Guardian - AU

Asian markets reverse after recent gains as bank fears linger

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets dipped Friday after a broadly healthy week, as lingering concerns about the banking sector played against hopes central banks could be nearing the end of their interest rate hiking cycle.

AFP

Why a horror film starring Winnie the Pooh has run into trouble in Hong Kong

The film featuring a murderous Pooh bear has been pulled from theaters in Hong Kong and Macau without explanation. Some say it's a result of China's censorship of memes related to leader Xi Jinping.

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Artwork removed after honoring jailed Hong Kong protesters

A Hong Kong department store took down a digital artwork that contained hidden references to jailed dissidents, in an incident the artist says is evidence of erosion of free speech in the semi-autonomous Chinese city

The Independent UK

Poulter Makes Solid Start To Open Qualifying Bid In Hong Kong

Ian Poulter is attempting to qualify for the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool at an Asian Tour event in Hong Kong

Golf Monthly

Asian markets rise as dollar falls on Fed rate hopes

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly rose Thursday and the dollar retreated, brushing off a Wall Street fall on hopes the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hike would be one of its last.

AFP

Asian markets fall with Wall St after Fed rate hike, warning

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets skidded Thursday, tracking losses on Wall Street after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates again and dealt a blow to hopes it could cut them later in the year to soothe worries over the banking sector.

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Debt-ridden China Evergrande rolls out restructuring plan

Hong Kong (AFP) - Troubled Chinese property giant Evergrande unveiled on Wednesday a long-awaited restructuring proposal for its massive debts, as it fights off a winding-up court petition brought by creditors in Hong Kong.

AFP

Asia tracks Wall St rally as Fed decision replaces bank worries

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asia extended a global equities rally Wednesday as more pledges of government support soothed worries over the banking sector and provided some much-needed stability after more than a week of upheaval.

AFP

Winnie the Pooh horror movie 'banned' in Hong Kong and Macau

While new horror flick Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has already been released in the US in February and has been shown in cinemas across the UK in March, it has been banned Hong Kong and Macau

Daily Mirror

Bangkok business travel cost rises to $278 a day

The cost of business travel to Bangkok has risen moderately by 4%, making it the 24th most expensive destination in Asia, while Singapore ranks second after Hong Kong this year, says ECA International (ECA).

Bangkok Post

The Winnie The Pooh Horror Movie Nearly Made It Through China’s Censorship Ban, Until It Didn’t

Audiences in Hong Kong thought they were going to get to see the Winnie the Pooh horror movie, but it was not to be.

Cinemablend

'Winnie the Pooh' film pulled from Hong Kong cinemas

Public screenings in Hong Kong of a slasher film that features Winnie the Pooh have been scrapped, sparking discussions over increasing censorship in the city

The Independent UK

Hong Kong cancels Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey horror film

The Hong Kong release of British slasher film Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has been cancelled, with the distributor giving no reason.

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Credit Suisse tells Hong Kong clients to 'embrace new reality'

Hong Kong (AFP) - Days after it was rescued in an emergency buyout, Credit Suisse gathered hundreds of clients in an upscale Hong Kong hotel on Tuesday for a glitzy investment conference where they were told to "embrace the new reality".

Al Jazeera

Winnie the Pooh film dumped in Hong Kong amid censorship claims

Cancellation of screenings of British horror film prompts speculation decision relates to sensitives around Xi Jinping.

AFP

Markets rebound as bank fears ease, Fed decision in view

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian and European markets bounced Tuesday from the previous day's rout, with lenders boosted by easing concerns of another financial crisis, while focus turned to the Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the week.

Bangkok Post

‘Pooh’ horror film cancelled in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: The screening of “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey”, a horror film due to be released in Hong Kong this week, has been cancelled for “technical” reasons, movie websites said on Tuesday.

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Hong Kong rights activist Albert Ho arrested by national security police

Hong Kong (AFP) - One of Hong Kong's best-known rights activists was arrested by the city's national security police on Tuesday over alleged witness tampering, a police source told AFP.

Reuters

Hong Kong police detain key democrat on subversion charge

Hong Kong police on Tuesday arrested a veteran pro-democracy politician who was granted bail last August for medical treatment after spending more than a year in detention on a subversion charge.

AFP

Asian markets rebound as bank fears ease, Fed decision in view

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets bounced Tuesday from the previous day's rout, with lenders boosted by easing concerns of another financial crisis, while focus turned to the Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the week.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong struggles to win back tourists, ‘World City’ crown

Chinese territory welcomed just 500,000 visitors in January, compared to 6.8 million arrivals in 2019.

Newsroom.co.nz

Is NZ ready for the next pandemic?

H5N1 only sporadically infects humans - but it kills half of those who catch it. As the largest ever outbreak of the virus continues to rage, is New Zealand prepared?

Wallpaper

Art Basel Hong Kong 2023: can the city’s art scene bounce back?

Art Basel Hong Kong 2023 is about to kick off following years of restrictions. Catherine Shaw explores what we can expect in and around this year’s fair (23-25 March 2023), and whether Hong Kong can bounce back to reclaim the title of ‘Asia’s art hub’

AFP

Stocks plunge despite Credit Suisse buyout, central banks' pledge

Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities sank Monday on fears about the financial sector, despite news of UBS's takeover of embattled Credit Suisse and central bank pledges to provide liquidity to troubled lenders.

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