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Hong Kong leader says "no legal basis" to act on Russian superyacht

Hong Kong leader John Lee said on Tuesday there was "no legal basis" for the city to act on Western sanctions, when asked about a Russian yacht berthed in the financial centre that belongs to a sanctioned Russian oligarch.

Reuters

Japan the top market for Thai tourists

Late last month, after a period of more than two years, some good news arrived at last for Thai tourists, after the main Asian outbound markets -- Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan -- announced the full reopening of their borders.

Bangkok Post

US warns Hong Kong against helping sanctioned individuals

The U.S. has warned Hong Kong that its status as a financial center could be affected if it acts as a safe haven for sanctioned individuals, days after a luxury yacht connected to sanctioned Russian tycoon Alexey Mordashov docked in the city

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CNN reporters leave Thailand after controversial report

Two CNN reporters left Thailand for Hong Kong on Monday after their visas were withdrawn following their report on the preschool mass shooting raised questions about their ethics and professionalism.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan politicians dismiss Elon Musk’s ‘ill-informed and belittling’ China comments

Musk, the world’s richest person, suggested giving China some control over the island to resolve the cross-strait dispute

The Guardian - AU

Ronnie O’Sullivan revels in ‘fantastic’ victory in front of huge Hong Kong crowd

O’Sullivan triumphed in front of a record 9,000 fans at the Hong Kong Coliseum.

The Independent UK

Taiwan’s citizen warriors prepare to confront looming threat from China

Businessman Robert Tsao bankrolls a people’s island militia – inspired by the example of Ukraine – to defend against invasion

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Hong Kong: First teenagers detained under national security law

Police in Hong detain a suspect during protests.

Evening Standard

Daily Dose Ep 1171: Hardeep Puri on India’s oil imports, IAF to have female Agniveers

Veronica Joseph brings you the news from Jharkhand, New Delhi, Bihar, the United States of America and Hong Kong.

Newslaundry

China's yuan becomes most traded foreign currency on Russian exchange

HONG KONG: The yuan surpassed the US dollar for the first time this week to become the most traded foreign currency on the Moscow exchange as tensions with the West push the Russian economy closer to China.

Bangkok Post

Iran’s brave young women must break their own chains. The west won’t help

The uprising against Tehran’s vile regime could fail like those in Hong Kong, Belarus, Egypt and Syria – but this time something feels different

The Guardian - UK

Marco Fu delights big home crowd with maximum in Hong Kong Masters

The 44-year-old’s feat draw a roar of approval at the Hong Kong Coliseum.

The Independent UK

Teens sentenced under Hong Kong security law

HONG KONG: Five teenagers with a Hong Kong group advocating independence from Chinese rule were sentenced on Saturday to up to three years in detention at a correctional facility, for urging an “armed revolution” in a national security case.

Bangkok Post

Plastic bag charge in Hong Kong to double by end of year

HONG KONG: Hong Kong plans to raise its plastic bag levy to HK$1 (4.80 baht) by the end of this year under a finalised proposal submitted to the legislature for a vote later this month, an increase environmental groups say is long overdue.

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a living organism, a crazy cacophony of life’: Scott A Woodward’s best phone picture

The Canadian photographer on capturing a moment of calm – and a little slice of humanity – at Hong Kong’s Monster Building

Reuters

Five Hong Kong teenagers sentenced in first security case involving minors

Five teenagers with a Hong Kong group advocating independence from Chinese rule were ordered by a judge on Saturday to serve up to three years in detention at a correctional facility, for urging an "armed revolution" in a national security case.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pink Diamond Sells for Nearly $58 Million in Hong Kong

A rare pink diamond has sold in Hong Kong for nearly $58 million, setting a record for price per carat paid at auction for any diamond or gemstone, according to Sotheby's. The 11.15-carat Williamson Pink Star on Friday fetched HK$453.2 million ($57.7 million), the second-highest price paid at auction for…

Wales Online

Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls in world record crowd for snooker as he progresses in Hong Kong

More than 5,000 spectators amassed to break the previous record by an incredible 2,000

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The Independent UK

Snooker sets new attendance record as Ronnie O’Sullivan progresses in Hong Kong

More than 5,000 spectators were present at the Hong Kong Coliseum.

Evening Standard

Williamson Pink Star diamond sells for record £45m in Hong Kong auction

The diamond was originally estimated at £18.9million

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pink Diamond Breaks Auction Record in Hong Kong

A pink diamond was sold for $49.9 million in Hong Kong on Friday, setting a world record for the highest price per carat for a diamond sold at auction. The 11.15-carat Williamson Pink Star diamond, auctioned by Sotheby’s Hong Kong, sold for $392 million Hong Kong dollars ($49.9 million). It…

The Independent UK

Pink diamond breaks auction record in Hong Kong

A pink diamond has been sold for $49.9 million in Hong Kong, setting a world record for the highest price per carat for a diamond sold at auction

Benzinga

Cross-Border E-commerce Trader Zibuyu Files for IPO Despite Sinking Profits

Key Takeaways: Cross-border e-commerce company Zibuyu has filed for a Hong Kong IPO, but could be undermined by its heavy reliance on Amazon and the U.S. market The company’s first-half profit plunged 46% as its merchandise return rates and costs both rose sharply By Stone Shek

Daily Mirror

Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 free flights after ditching quarantine rules

Days after it announced that mandatory hotel quarantine to limit the spread of coronavirus would be ditched, Hong Kong has said 500,000 free plane tickets will be given out

Al Jazeera

Megayacht tied to sanctioned Russian tycoon anchors in Hong Kong

Superyacht linked to Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov is estimated to be worth $500m.

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