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Geopolitics helps drive Middle Eastern money to Asia as wealthy Gulf investors hedge their bets

The Middle East missed Asia's rise the first time around. They don't want to miss out again.

Fortune · Apr 21, 2025

Digital boom makes Marseille a global data hub – but at what cost?

Marseille has emerged as the world’s sixth-largest internet hub, surpassing even Hong Kong and becoming a global crossroads for internet traffic. Data centres continue to proliferate across the city, but the expansion is not without controversy as locals raise concerns about the environmental impact.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 20, 2025

Trump Tariff Caused Hong Kong Post to Suspend Mail to US - How Are You Affected?

On 16 April 2025, Hongkong Post suspended goods shipments to the US due to Trump's 120% tariffs, affecting e-commerce and raising costs. Learn how this impacts your shopping and business.

International Business Times UK · Apr 17, 2025

Why was I deported from Hong Kong? There should be no more ministerial visits until the UK gets an explanation

The government needs to be clear-eyed about the threats posed by China – not just accept them as the cost of doing business, says Wera Hobhouse MP

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025

Amnesty International launches Hong Kong office overseas

Amnesty International Hong Kong Overseas will be led by Hong Kong activists operating from different countries.

Al Jazeera · Apr 15, 2025

British MP banned from Hong Kong while trying to visit newborn grandchild

Wera Hobhouse, a British MP for Bath, says she was left shocked and heartbroken after being denied entry to Hong Kong last week.

The Fashion Central · Apr 15, 2025

Minister urges explanation for ‘concerning’ decision to bar UK MP from Hong Kong

Douglas Alexander demanded that interlocutors explain why Wera Hobhouse was blocked from entering the Chinese region last week.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

China has ‘hidden list’ of British politicians not allowed to enter Hong Kong, MP claims

A Liberal Democrat MP has raised concerns about a ‘hidden blacklist’ of MPs barred from entering former British territory

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

MP refused entry to Hong Kong warns of closer relations with China

Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse raises concerns about a ‘hidden blacklist’ of MPs barred from entering former British territory

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

UK MP refused entry to Hong Kong accuses China of ‘hidden blacklist’

Wera Hobhouse says her apparent presence on secret list of critics of country’s human rights record made her a target

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2025