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Asian, European markets tumble after Powell's rates warning

Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets sank Monday and the dollar rallied after Fed boss Jerome Powell warned of more interest rate hikes to fight inflation and poured cold water on the prospects of a cut in the new year.

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Asian markets tumble after Powell's rate hike warning

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets sank Monday and the dollar rallied after Fed boss Jerome Powell warned of more interest rate hikes to fight inflation and poured cold water on the prospects of a cut in the new year.

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Hong Kong's new Covid rules hard to swallow for patrons, restaurants

HONG KONG: Diners in Hong Kong have complained about inconvenience while some restaurants are expecting losses with the government extending mandatory Covid-19 rapid tests to groups of more than eight patrons at eateries.

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Peak Tram reopens in tourist-devoid Hong Kong

HONG KONG: The Peak Tram, a famed form of public transport and a popular tourist draw, reopened Saturday after a year-long US$102-million facelift even as the Hong Kong’s coronavirus curbs continue to keep overseas visitors at bay.

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Peak Tram back on track in tourist-devoid Hong Kong

Hong Kong (AFP) - The Peak Tram, Hong Kong's famed public transport and a popular tourist draw, reopened Saturday after a year-long $102 million facelift even as the city's coronavirus curbs continue to keep overseas visitors at bay.

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200 Chinese Stocks Have Until December To Comply With US Standards Or Risk Delisting: SEC's Gensler Says 'Proof Will Be In The Pudding'

An agreement reached Friday between the United States and China would permit American accounting officials to visit Hong Kong to review the audit records of Chinese companies listed on U.S. exchanges.

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Asia Cup 2022 | With one eye on T20 World Cup, sub-continental giants resume rivalry

Leaving aside the lone qualifier Hong Kong, the five other teams includes India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh

The Hindu

Ronnie O'Sullivan to headline Hong Kong Masters - in a bubble

Hong Kong (AFP) - Ronnie O'Sullivan will headline Hong Kong's top snooker tournament when it returns after a five-year hiatus, organisers said Friday, but the world champion will compete inside a Covid-secure "bubble".

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Asia, Europe stocks up ahead of Fed chair speech

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian and European markets rose Friday after a Wall Street rally ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that is expected to reiterate his plan to ramp up interest rates to fight inflation.

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Asia stocks up before Powell speech, China tech adds support

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets rose Friday after a Wall Street rally ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that is expected to reiterate his plan to ramp up interest rates to fight inflation.

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Alibaba, JD, Nio Shoot Up Over 2%: Hang Seng Shadows Firmer Wall Street Ahead Of Powell's Jackson Hole Speech

Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Friday, tracking an upbeat Wall Street session overnight, as investors braced for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole summit due later in the day.

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Asian, European markets rise with eyes on China, Fed speech

Seoul (AFP) - Hong Kong led gains in Asian markets Thursday after China unveiled fresh measures to boost its economy, while investors awaited a speech by the Fed chair that may hold clues about future rate hikes.

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Tropical storm Ma-on heads to China after hitting Hong Kong

A tropical storm is forecast to make landfall in southern China later Thursday after bringing rain and stiff winds to Hong Kong overnight as it passed to the south of the Asian financial center

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Hong Kong qualify to face India and Pakistan at Asia Cup

Muscat (AFP) - Hong Kong reached the Asia Cup on Wednesday where they will face India and Pakistan after defeating the United Arab Emirates by eight wickets in the final qualifying round.

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Is Tencent Winding Down Its Big Investments?

Key Takeaways: Reuters reported Tencent might sell some or all of its Meituan holdings this year, though Tencent called the report ‘inaccurate’ Some think Tencent might sell other stakes in its more than 70 U.S.- and Hong Kong-listed portfolio companies to raise funds to buy back its shares By Fai…

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Hong Konger 'kidnapped' in Thailand by SE Asia scam ring pleads for help

Anti-trafficking campaigners in Hong Kong played a harrowing recording on Wednesday of a resident testifying that he has been kidnapped and forced to work for online scam syndicates in Myanmar.

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Typhoon approaches Hong Kong, Macau and southern China

Hong Kong (AFP) - A powerful typhoon was approaching southern China on Wednesday evening, prompting Hong Kong to issue its third highest storm warning as neighbouring Macau and other nearby coastal cities prepared for the prospect of a direct hit.

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Hong Konger 'kidnapped' by SE Asia scam ring pleads for help

Hong Kong (AFP) - Anti-trafficking campaigners in Hong Kong played a harrowing recording on Wednesday of a resident testifying that he has been kidnapped and forced to work for online scam syndicates in Myanmar.

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Hong Kong court rejects gay marriage appeal

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong's gay community suffered a fresh legal setback on Wednesday after the Court of Appeal rejected an appeal against the city's long-held denial of same-sex marriage to those who have legally wed overseas.

The Hindu

Watch | These Hong Kongers are bonding over kabaddi

A video on how young Hong Kong students are bonding over the ancient Indian game, Kabaddi.

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Asian markets fall as investors eye US Fed outlook

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday as investors await news on the next US interest rate hikes.

Reuters

Tropical Storm Ma-on barrels towards Hong Kong, Guangdong province

Several cities in southern China raised their cyclone warning signals on Wednesday, bracing for Tropical Storm Ma-on, which is expected to make landfall along the coast of Guangdong province on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Tropical Storm Ma-on headed for southeastern China

Tropical Storm Ma-on is headed for Hong Kong and other parts of southeastern China after displacing thousands in the Philippines

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Asian markets drop as investors eye US Fed outlook

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were down on Wednesday after falls in global stocks as the euro plunged against the dollar and traders await news on the next US interest rate hikes.

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