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Nicole Kidman Emotionally Jumps into New Series

In her new series Expats, Nicole Kidman emotionally dives into the lives of three women in Hong Kong. Directed by Lulu Wang, this captivating show explores...

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In Hong Kong, decades of wealth gains evaporate on China’s watch

Hong Kong’s stock market is lower today than it was in 1997 when the territory returned to Chinese sovereignty.

Al Jazeera

Expats review – Nicole Kidman is running on the fumes of her talent

This Hong Kong-set meditation on grief, greed and racism is a languorous, beautiful looking drama. But we’ve seen Kidman wafting about as a sad, privileged woman far, far too many times

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Asian Equity Rally Fades Despite Wall St Records Sparked By US Data

The rally in Asian markets petered out Friday, with profit-takers paring three-day surges in Hong Kong and Shanghai as traders await more guidance on China's plans to support the country's battered economy.

International Business Times

These Filipinos paid thousands for a job in Poland. Now they feel cheated

Two-part Al Jazeera investigation reveals claims of deception by recruiters working across multiple countries.

Al Jazeera

'Uncle Chen' Goes Viral Again For Chain-Smoking While Running Marathon

A 52-year-old man, who went viral for his smoking habits two years ago, gained more attention after he was disqualified from the 2024 Xiamen Marathon.

International Business Times UK

Michelle Mone: leading entrepreneur or lucky baroness?

The woman at the heart of the PPE scandal is widely hailed as a successful businessperson. But the fate of her high-profile lingerie company raises questions

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Shanghai, Hong Kong Rally On China Stimulus Hopes, Asian Markets Mixed

Shanghai and Hong Kong stocks built on their recent rally Thursday as traders awaited fresh pledges of stimulus from Chinese officials a day after they announced a measure to boost bank lending, though other Asia markets fluctuated.

International Business Times

Palestinians find a bit of hope as their national soccer team advances in Asian Cup

The national team's 3-0 victory over Hong Kong brought Palestinians a moment of hope as the squad advances to the knockout stage for the first time in the AFC Asian Cup.

WEKU

Asian Markets Mostly Up, Hong Kong Boosted By Alibaba Rally

Most Asian markets rose Wednesday, with Hong Kong leading the pack for a second day following reports Alibaba's co-founders had bought huge stakes in the firm, a day after it emerged China was planning a blockbuster boost for the country's stuttering equities.

International Business Times

Palestine enter Asian Cup 2023 knockouts with emphatic win over Hong Kong

Players and supporters say the 3-0 win is an embodiment of the Palestinian spirit and determination.

Al Jazeera

China’s human rights record criticised at UN as it faces rare scrutiny of policies

UK, US and others use universal periodic review to speak out over Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong

The Guardian - UK

Global split evident as China’s human rights record faces UN scrutiny

Western states slammed Beijing’s actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, but others said they saw progress.

Al Jazeera

A throbbing neon powerhouse: Hong Kong’s gigantic new billboard – with a nice museum attached

M+ wants to be a global titan of art, to rival Tate Modern and the Pompidou. But did architects Herzog and de Meuron overdo the concrete? And why is finding the rooftop garden so hard?

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The Hindu

India overtakes Hong Kong to become fourth-largest stock market

Indian stock market surpasses Hong Kong as the fourth-highest equity market globally, attracting foreign investors and companies.

International Business Times

Hong Kong Leads Asian Market Rally On China Support Hopes

Hong Kong led a rally across Asian markets Tuesday as traders were cheered by reports that Chinese authorities were considering a blockbuster boost to equities after a painful start to the year.

The Times of India

India overtakes Hong Kong as world’s fourth-largest stock market

India’s stock market capitalization has overtaken Hong Kong’s for the first time as the South Asian nation’s growth prospects and policy reforms make it an investor darling while global capital pours out of China.

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E-Bike Startup Tezeus Goes Big On Tech With New C8 Commuter

Hong Kong-based startup Tezeus has unveiled its newest e-bike called the C8. It’s packed with premium features and a carbon-fiber frame.

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The Guardian - UK

‘I was like a donkey’: Nicole Kidman on death, love and refusing to do scenes

Given that she’s box-office gold, it’s easy to forget how spellbinding Nicole Kidman is in edgier roles. The actor and her costars in intense new drama Expats talk motherhood, grief – and causing an online furore

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Chef Anne-Sophie Pic’s new Cristal Room restaurant dazzles in Hong Kong

Cristal Room is the Michelin-starred chef's debut in Hong Kong, designed by Gilles & Boissier and adorned with Baccarat crystal

AAP

'Free to leave': how drug trafficker spent years abroad

A man who admitted importing $4 million worth of meth and cocaine spent over a decade in Thailand after police said he could leave Australia.

The Guardian - UK

‘I just tell stories that make me feel more human’: Lulu Wang on directing Nicole Kidman’s new TV series

When Kidman saw the Chinese-American film-maker’s The Farewell, she knew she’d found the woman to direct her in Expats, a drama about life in 2014 Hong Kong

The Guardian - UK

In Broad Daylight review – Hong Kong newsroom drama shines light on care home scandal

Lawrence Kwan’s film makes some insightful points about journalism while letting in a few cliches too

Evening Standard

OPINION - William Lai and Taiwan are brave freedom fighters and Britain should support them

Taiwan always comes at the end of the list of threats to global security. When analysts discuss threats to world peace, there are three that come up: the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Palestinian conflict ... and the situation in Taiwan. It is in the news because on Saturday, its people…

Evening Standard

Expats: from Nicole Kidman to Sarayu Blue, who is who in the upcoming Hong Kong thriller?

The plot promises intrigue and heartbreak

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