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Kolkata: Drink-drive charge slapped in Bypass crash

KOLKATA: The Dhandania family in New Alipore cannot believe that their mother, Minu Dhandania, who had safely landed in Kolkata from Hong Kong, was killed on the way home, despite no fault of hers. Minu, her husband, Devkishan, and two sons had returned from a weeklong holiday in Hong Kong…

The Times of India

Chinese fintech giant Ant closer to reviving iPO

HONG KONG: China’s central bank has accepted an application by Ant Group to set up a financial holding company, a key step toward finishing a year-long overhaul of Alibaba founder Jack Ma’s fintech business and reviving its stock market debut.

Bangkok Post

Greater Bay Airlines to launch commercial flight to Bangkok

HONG KONG: Hong Kong-based carrier Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) is set to launch its first scheduled commercial flight to Bangkok next month, with the company delaying fleet expansion amid continued border control measures between the city and mainland China.

Bangkok Post

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EXPLAINER: Why is China denying Hong Kong was a UK colony?

Hong Kong is preparing to introduce new middle school textbooks that will deny the Chinese territory was ever a British colony

The Independent UK

Hong Kong bans some media outlets from swearing-in of new chief executive

Press crackdown continues as Japanese, US and Taiwanese reporters blocked from 1 July event, which is also 25th anniversary of British handover

The Guardian - AU

US Pressures Iran with New Sanctions

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Chinese and Emirati companies and a network of Iranian firms that help export Iran's petrochemicals, a step that may aim to raise pressure on Tehran to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. The US Treasury department said it had imposed penalties on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Alibaba Down Nearly 1%, Nio Up 2%: What's Weighing On Hong Kong Stocks Today

Shares of major U.S.-listed Chinese companies traded mostly higher in Hong Kong on Friday, with tech giants like Baidu Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU), JD.com (NASDAQ: JD), and Tencent Holdings (OTC:

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Mega Genomics Eyes Hong Kong IPO To Ride Growing Popularity of Genetic Testing

Key Takeaways: Mega Genomics is looking to list about 11.9 million shares at HK$18-HK$22 apiece in Hong Kong on June 23 Although the company’s net profit didn’t grow last year amid pressure on margins, it remained profitable unlike listed competitors New Horizon Health and Burning Rock Biotech By Molly Wen

Benzinga

Prannoy storms into Indonesia Open quarterfinals

JAKARTA: One of the heroes of India's epic Thomas Cup triumph, HS Prannoy continued his rich vein of form as he stormed into the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 tournament with a straight-game win over Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long Angus on Thursday.

The Times of India

Why Alibaba, Nio, Chinese Peers Are Trading Mixed In Hong Kong Today

Shares of major U.S.-listed Chinese companies traded mixed in Hong Kong on Thursday as they struggled for direction.

Benzinga

Why Nio Is Shooting Higher In Hong Kong Today

Shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO)shot up on Thursday in Hong Kong after the company's latest product launch renewed investors' hope.

Benzinga

Hong Kong auction house puts pieces by Basquiat, Kusama up for sale

Since art has the ability to cure the spirit, Poly Auction Hong Kong will mark its 10th anniversary by hosting its inaugural Modern and Contemporary Art Evening Sale and Day Sale between July 12 and 13 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

Bangkok Post

New textbooks in Hong Kong schools claim it was not a British colony

Children in Hong Kong’s schools will learn the territory was never a British colony in new textbooks, according to local media.

Evening Standard

Hong Kong slips 1 place to fourth most expensive city for luxury spending

HONG KONG: Hong Kong has slipped one place to become the fourth most expensive city on the planet for luxury goods and services, according to a report released by Swiss private bank Julius Baer on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

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Belfast Live

Meet the Hong Kongers enjoying a new life in Northern Ireland

Belfast is set to roll out the red carpet for the newcomers at a Friendship Festival this weekend

WEKU

Was Hong Kong a colony? Not according to new textbooks, a newspaper says

New textbooks contend the territory was never a British colony. The reason: China never recognized the treaties that ceded it to Britain.

Reuters

Hong Kong reports 1,047 new coronavirus infections

Hong Kong reported 1,047 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, the first time the daily tally has topped 1,000 since mid-April, as cases crept up ahead of celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the city's handover to mainland China.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lenovo Buys $614 Mln Stake in PCCW Digital Units for IT Services Growth

Chinese personal computers maker Lenovo Group is acquiring stakes worth $614 million in two digital units of Hong Kong telecoms firm PCCW Ltd, betting that a post-COVID recovery and hybrid work model will drive IT services demand. Lenovo, the world's largest maker of personal computers, said in a statement late…

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The Times of India

India celebrate Asian Cup qualification with 4-0 rout of Hong Kong

KOLKATA: India stormed into the main round of next year's Asian Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Hong Kong, finishing their final-round qualifying campaign with a perfect record and topping Group D with nine points.

The Guardian - AU

New Hong Kong textbooks ‘will claim city never was a British colony’

School books will reportedly say China never recognised the treaties that ceded it to colonial powers during opium wars

Benzinga

Why Alibaba, Nio, Chinese Peers Are Surging In Hong Kong Today

Shares of major U.S.-listed Chinese companies traded higher in Hong Kong on Tuesday morning as investors cheered better-than-expected economic data from the Asian nation.

The Hindu

India proves too hot for Hong Kong

The host wins 4-0 to top group

The Times of India

Anwar Ali among scorers as India rout Hong Kong 4-0 to top group

KOLKATA: Told to hang up his boots after a medical condition, Anwar Ali's persistence and optimism in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds paid rich dividends on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong's landmark Jumbo floating restaurant towed away

A landmark floating restaurant that fed Queen Elizabeth II, Tom Cruise and millions of other diners has been towed out of Hong Kong after falling victim to the pandemic

Benzinga

Alibaba, Nio, Most Chinese Peers Continue To Slide In Hong Kong Today

Shares of major U.S.-listed Chinese companies mostly traded lower again in Hong Kong on Tuesday, with tech giants like Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE: BABA), Tencent Holdings (OTC: TCEHY), Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:

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