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Asian markets swing on lingering rate concerns

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Monday with traders on edge as they considered the prospect of more US interest rate hikes aimed at bringing down stubbornly high inflation.

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Poon Hiu-wing's murder set off a chain of events that resulted in mass protests. Five years later, her killer remains free

The murder of Amber Poon Hiu-wing at the hands of her partner set off a chain of events that resulted in mass protests in a city once known for its rule of law and civilisation.

ABC News

Hong Kong Debuts $102 Million Digital Green Bond

The transactions in the so-called tokenized notes will be performed and recorded on a private blockchain

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Markets drop as traders eye higher-for-longer rates

London (AFP) - Stock markets fell Friday on the prospect of more US interest rate hikes after two Federal Reserve officials hinted at ramping up its monetary tightening campaign in the face of stubbornly high US inflation.

AFP

China’s top tech dealmaker Bao Fan goes missing

The billionaire investment banker is unreachable, according to the investment bank he founded.

Al Jazeera

China faces grilling in review of key rights by UN committee

China has come in for a grilling over its human rights record as a two-day hearing opened at the United Nations human rights office

The Independent UK

Asian markets drop as traders eye higher-for-longer rates

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets fell Friday on the prospect of more interest rate hikes after two Federal Reserve officials hinted at ramping up its monetary tightening campaign in the face of stubbornly high inflation.

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Hong Kong population drops for 3rd year under COVID shadow

Hong Kong’s government has announced that the territory's population dropped for a third straight year as deaths rose during the pandemic and anti-virus measures restricted the number of arriving workers

The Independent UK

Markets rise as traders evaluate strong US economy

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian and European markets rose Thursday, extending gains in New York, as a forecast-busting US retail sales report showed American consumers remained confident despite elevated inflation and the prospect of more interest rate hikes.

AFP

Hong Kong sees more pro-Beijing voices at UN rights review

Hong Kong supporters of a tough national security law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party have set their sights on a United Nations session, drawing concern from rights advocates

The Independent UK

Asian markets rise as traders evaluate strong US economy

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets pushed higher Thursday, extending gains in New York and Europe, as a forecast-busting US retail sales report showed American consumers remained confident despite elevated inflation and the prospect of more interest rate hikes.

AFP

Trial of the ‘Hong Kong 47’ symbolises China’s attempts to dissolve civil society

Experts say Chinese authorities want to send the message that critical voices deemed a threat to the regime will be erased

The Guardian - AU

'Benz Demon' returns, detained, denies charges

A prime suspect in the macau888 online gambling case returned to Bangkok from Hong Kong on Tuesday night and was immediately taken into police custody. He denied all charges.

Bangkok Post

Asian markets retreat as US inflation fuels rate-hike bets

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets sank Wednesday as a mixed US inflation report did little to soothe investor worries that the Federal Reserve will continue to ramp up interest rates, which many fear could cause a recession.

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Al Jazeera

‘It’s an emergency’: Homelessness on the rise in Hong Kong

In one of the world’s most expensive cities, the number of people without a home to call their own is soaring.

AFP

Hong Kong mandates national security law promotion on free TV, radio

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong's free television and radio broadcasters must air weekly programmes that promote Chinese "national identity" as well as a national security law, according to licensing requirements announced by the government on Tuesday.

Reuters

Taiwan to reopen borders to Hong Kong, Macau residents next week

Taiwan will allow the entry of Hong Kong and Macau residents as part of a further easing of its COVID-19 prevention measures, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said on Tuesday, but stopped short of scrapping curbs on visitors from the mainland.

AFP

Asian markets mixed in nervous trade ahead of US inflation data

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities were mixed Tuesday as investors geared up for the release of crucial US inflation data later in the day.

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The Independent UK

Beijing eases meeting rule for US top diplomat in Hong Kong

Beijing has dropped a requirement for the United States consul general to secure China’s approval before meeting officials in the semi-autonomous Chinese city of Hong Kong

Tribune News Service

Sanctioned Chinese balloon firm linked to ‘terminator of drones’

HONG KONG — One of the Chinese entities blacklisted by the United States for alleged links to a global espionage balloon program is part of a state-owned conglomerate that develops products including anti-drone systems and blimps.

AFP

Most Asian markets track Wall St rally ahead of US inflation data

Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian equities rose Tuesday, tracking big gains on Wall Street as investors gear up for the release of crucial US inflation data later in the day, though analysts warned the optimism might be overdone.

Reuters

Hong Kong adds security law clauses to land sales, property stocks drop

Hong Kong's Lands Department has added national security clauses to all land sale and short-term lease tender documents in the Asian financial hub, the Development Bureau said on Monday, confirming an earlier media report that had sent property stocks tumbling.

Nottingham Post

Nottingham campaigners continue pushing council to end relationship with Chinese city

The Nottingham Stands with Hong Kong group is asking Nottingham City Council to consider human rights over 'economic concerns'

AFP

Asian markets take fresh hit on rate hike worries

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities fell again Monday on growing expectations that US interest rates will go much higher and for longer than previously thought.

AFP

Markets take fresh hit on rate hike worries

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities fell again Monday on growing expectations that US interest rates will go much higher and for longer than previously thought.

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