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UK judges resign from Hong Kong court over China's crackdown on dissent

Two senior British judges, including the president of the UK Supreme Court, resigned from Hong Kong's highest court on Wednesday because of a sweeping national security law imposed by China cracking down on dissent in the former British colony.

Reuters

Most markets rally on Russia pledge, but traders cautious

Hong Kong (AFP) - Most stocks rose again Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Russia's pledge to "radically" wind down military activity around two cities including Kyiv, lifting hopes for a ceasefire in the month-long Ukraine war.

AFP

Tesla Rivals Nio, Xpeng Jump 6%, While Alibaba Ticks Down: What's Moving Hong Kong Markets Today?

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies mostly traded higher in Hong Kong on Wednesday as the benchmark Hang Seng Index rose for a third straight day.

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China state broadcaster airs first NBA match since 2020

Beijing (AFP) - NBA basketball returned to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV for the first time in nearly 18 months on Wednesday, after China blacklisted it following a team official's support for Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.

AFP

Hong Kong leader says city's brain drain is 'unarguable'

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said it was "unarguable" that the global financial hub was seeing a brain drain due to stringent coronavirus rules, but added she valued the city's international status and envisioned a "better development" after the pandemic.

Reuters

Most Asian markets up on Russia pledge, but traders cautious

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks rose again Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Russia's pledge to "radically" wind down military activity around two cities including Kyiv, lifting hopes for a ceasefire in the month-long Ukraine war.

AFP

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue rips Sixers president Daryl Morey with shot at old Hong Kong tweet

PHILADELPHIA — Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue and 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey aren’t holding back in their war of words.

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Hong Kong hospitals will no longer separate Covid-infected children from parents

U-turn comes after health policy caused outrage among families and campaigners in city

The Guardian - UK

Cathay plans world's longest passenger flight, avoids Russian airspace

Hong Kong (AFP) - Cathay Pacific is planning the world's longest passenger flight by rerouting its New York to Hong Kong service over the Atlantic instead of the Pacific, the airline said Tuesday, in a new path that steers clear of Russia.

AFP

Morning Brief: Top Stories Dominating Financial Media on Tuesday, March 29

CNBC Domino’s Pizza China Operator Eyes Hong Kong Listing

Benzinga

Hong Kong jails ex-opposition lawmaker over legislature folder grab

Hong Kong (AFP) - A former Hong Kong opposition lawmaker was jailed Tuesday for snatching a folder from an official during a legislature meeting, the latest sign of Beijing's tightening grip over the city's once-boisterous chamber.

AFP

Domino's Pizza China Operator Eyes Hong Kong Listing: CNBC

Domino’s Pizza Inc’s (NYSE:DPZ) store operator in China, DPC Dash, is planning to go public on the Hong Kong stock exchange, CNBC reported. Domino’s Pizza has a 15.7% stake in DPC as of the filing date through wholly-owned entities, the report added. Bank of America Securities is the sole sponsor of the listing, the…

Benzinga

Cathay Pacific New York-Hong Kong flight accidentally becomes world’s longest

Rerouted service will fly 16,618km to avoid Russian airspace

The Independent UK

Asian, European markets rise as ceasefire talks begin

Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities mostly rose Tuesday in Asia and Europe on optimism over talks between Ukraine and Russia aimed at ending their month-long war, while there was further support from another drop in oil prices.

AFP

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Bangkok Post

World’s longest passenger flight plans to avoid Russian skies

Cathay Pacific Airways plans to reroute its New York-Hong Kong service to avoid Russian airspace, in what would be the world’s longest commercial passenger flight by distance. It will take about 17 hours.

Benzinga

Tesla Rival Nio Gains Over 4%, Alibaba Up Nearly 2%: What's Driving Hong Kong Markets Higher Today?

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies rose in Hong Kong on Tuesday as the benchmark Hang Seng Index extended gains to a second straight session.

AFP

Asian markets extend gains ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks

Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities mostly rose Tuesday in Asia on optimism over talks between Ukraine and Russia aimed at ending their month-long war, while there was further support from another drop in oil prices.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong's COVID toll leads some to eco-friendlier coffins

Hong Kong is running short of coffins during its deadliest outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, which has cost about 6,000 lives so far this year

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'Spirit' of law mystery to Star manager

A senior manager at Star Entertainment Group says he had no obligation to act within the spirit of the law in line with a casino code of conduct.

Belfast Live

Sinley: Cookstown Chinese takeaway owner on almost 50 years serving the town

Jeremy Chan’s father Tai Hei Chan moved from Hong Kong to England in the 1960s, before setting up shop in Northern Ireland

AFP

Markets mostly rise, eyes on Ukraine talks and Shanghai lockdown

Hong Kong (AFP) - Stock markets mostly rose Monday with traders hoping for progress in ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine this week, though gains were tempered by a phased lockdown in Shanghai that led to fresh concerns about already strained supply chains.

AFP

Markets mixed, eyes on Ukraine talks and Shanghai lockdown

Hong Kong (AFP) - Stock markets were mixed Monday with hopes for some progress in ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine this week tempered by a phased lockdown in Shanghai that led to fresh concerns about already strained supply chains.

AFP

Asian markets mixed, eyes on Ukraine talks and Shanghai lockdown

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets fluctuated Monday with traders hopeful for some progress in ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine this week, though a phased lockdown in Shanghai led to fresh concerns about already strained supply chains.

The Guardian - AU

How Covid helped China tighten its hold on Hong Kong

Doctors from the mainland are treating patients and Chinese workers are building hospitals as Beijing’s presence is felt like never before

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong to halve Covid flight-ban penalty to 7 days

HONG KONG: Hong Kong said on Sunday it is shortening the ban on airlines that are found to have carried three or more passengers who test positive for Covid-19 upon arrival, as the number of local cases continues to ease from its peak.

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