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US sanctions more Hong Kong firms for aiding Iranian drone makers

Firms allegedly acted as fronts to acquire American components for Iranian drone and missile programmes

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

Indian couple sheds 50 kgs to role model healthy eating habit to 7 year old son: This is what they did

For Chinchak Satapathy and Himansu Thakur nothing matters more than their son's health. The Indian couple who moved from New Delhi to Hong Kong in 2018 decided to adopt fitness after an incident that changed the way they perceived health and wellness.

The Times of India · Feb 26, 2025

"Certain Phrases, Including 'Free Hong Kong' and 'Tiananmen Square,' Were Not Allowed" for Marvel Gamers

From N.Y. Times (German Lopez): Marvel Rivals is one of the biggest video games in the world. Since its launch… The post "Certain Phrases, Including 'Free Hong Kong' and 'Tiananmen Square,' Were Not Allowed" for Marvel Gamers appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 25, 2025

Hong Kong And Singapore Lead Asia's Drive To Cash In On Crypto Boom

Hong Kong and Singapore are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on the global resurgence of the sector thanks to the support of US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025

Well-off Hong Kong Daunted By Record Deficits

Hong Kong is facing its toughest fiscal test in three decades following a painful run of mammoth deficits, with experts urging the government to make careful cuts as the economy wobbles.

International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025

Asian Markets Advance As Alibaba Fuels Hong Kong Tech Rally

The yen pulled back a day after rallying past the 150-per-dollar mark following a warning on rising bond yields by Japan's finance minister saw a rethink over bets on how many interest rate hikes the central bank will announce this year.

Latin Times · Feb 21, 2025

Hong Kong's Oldest Pro-democracy Party Prepares To Shut Down

A 30-year-old Hong Kong political party that used to lead the city's pro-democracy camp before Beijing cracked down on dissent will start preparations to shut down, its leader said Thursday.

International Business Times · Feb 20, 2025

Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party is shutting down

Democratic Party chairperson Lo Kin Hei says decision due to current political and social climate

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

New Zealand’s tourism campaign is not the world’s worst – and I should know

The slogan ‘Everyone must go!’ is being rubbished, but is it really that bad? Hong Kong and Vilnius have much stronger claims to this shameful title ...

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2025

HSBC Targets $1.5 Bn In Annual Cost Savings After Revamp

Banking giant HSBC said Wednesday that CEO Georges Elhedery's plan since October to simplify the company's structure and geographic setup will yield $1.5 billion in annual cost savings by the end of 2026.

International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025