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Markets mixed as easing Fed fears tempered by China Covid spike

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed on Friday at the end of a week in which hopes that the Fed will tone down its monetary tightening campaign were offset by fresh Covid lockdown fears in China.

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Hong Kong’s Cardinal Zen found guilty over protester support fund

Senior Catholic, 90, one of six activists, including singer Denise Ho, fined for failing to register the fund.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong's Cardinal Zen among six fined over fund for protesters

One of Asia's most senior Roman Catholic clerics, Cardinal Joseph Zen, 90, was found guilty of failing to register a now-disbanded fund for pro-democracy protesters and fined HK$4,000($512) on Friday by a Hong Kong court.

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Hong Kong court convicts Cardinal Zen, 5 others over fund to help arrested protestors

A 90-year-old Roman Catholic cardinal and five others were fined after being found guilty of failing to register a fund that aimed to help people arrested in widespread protests three years ago.

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Asian markets mixed as easing Fed fears tempered by China Covid spike

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Hong Kong cardinal among activists convicted over protest fund

Hong Kong (AFP) - A 90-year-old Hong Kong cardinal was among six dissidents convicted on Friday over their running of a multi-million-dollar defence fund for arrested anti-government protesters.

AFP

Hong Kong court convicts Cardinal Zen, 5 others over fund

A 90-year-old Catholic cardinal and five others in Hong Kong were fined after being found guilty of failing to register a now-defunct fund meant to people arrested in the widespread protests three years ago

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Asian markets mixed as easing Fed fears tempered by China Covid

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Friday at the end of a week that has seen hopes the Federal Reserve will tone down its monetary tightening campaign offset by fresh lockdown fears as Covid-19 cases surge in China.

AFP

Rishi Sunak faces Tory backlash over record immigration figures

Numbers swollen by humanitarian arrivals from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Hong Kong

The Independent UK

Net migration to UK rises to record of half a million people

Net migration to the U.K. hit a record high of half a million people, driven by the arrival of international students following the end of COVID-19 restrictions, as well as resettlement programs for Ukrainians, Afghans and Hong Kongers.

Tribune News Service

Migration to UK rises to record 504,000 with Ukraine and Hong Kong schemes

Jump in number of international students a factor in figure that is at least 400,000 higher than home secretary is aiming for

The Guardian - UK

Bill Ackman wants to break Hong Kong's peg to the U.S. dollar

But the city's financial secretary earlier said anyone betting against the Hong Kong dollar is "bound to lose."

Fortune

Hong Kong emigres crave taste of milk tea from home

As tens of thousands leave Hong Kong for new lives abroad, many are craving a flavor from childhood that’s become a symbol of the city’s culture: the heavy, sweet milk tea served at diner-like restaurants called cha chaan tengs

The Independent UK

Stocks rise, dollar slips as Fed signals softer rate hike pace

London (AFP) - Stock markets mostly rose Thursday and the dollar largely weakened after minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting suggested it could slow the pace of its rate hikes.

AFP

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Fighting an exodus, Hong Kong faces a tough task to lure back young people

New visas and other measures aim to entice people after 140,000 workers fled Hong Kong amid a security crackdown

Evening Standard

Hong Kong arrivals to London facing discrimination

More than 35,000 British National (Overseas) visa holders have emigrated to London since 2021

Glasgow Live

First look at Glasgow's newest Salt and Chilli restaurant as it opens in the southside

The Cantonese restaurant and bar is now open on Kilmarnock Road in Shawlands and is set over two floors offering a taste of Hong Kong’s vibrant and exciting street food.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui dethroned as world's most expensive shopping district

Hong Kong can no longer lay claim to the world's most expensive shopping district after losing that crown to New York amid an economic slowdown and an ongoing lack of international visitors due to Covid-19, according to global real estate company Cushman & Wakefield.

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Thai tour group in Hong Kong enjoys only 1 day at local restaurants

Members of a tour group from Thailand were unable to dine out at restaurants in Hong Kong until the final day of their four-day trip on Tuesday, as travel operators struggled to adjust to recent changes to the city's coronavirus restrictions.

AFP

Markets rise on rate hopes but China Covid casts shadow

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian and European markets rose Wednesday as traders flitted between hopes for a halt in sharp US interest rate hikes and concern that a surge in China's Covid-19 cases will see officials impose more painful lockdowns.

AFP

Asian markets rise on rate hopes but China Covid casts shadow

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets rose Wednesday but traders flitted between hopes for a halt in sharp US interest rate hikes and concern that a surge in China's Covid-19 cases will see officials impose more painful lockdowns.

AFP

Asia Rugby chief apologises in Hong Kong for anthem mix-up

Hong Kong (AFP) - The president of Asia Rugby apologised in person in Hong Kong on Tuesday after a democracy protest song was played instead of the Chinese national anthem at a South Korean tournament, the city's government said.

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong: City on Fire review – shocking violence in China’s city of dissent

A new and deeply moving documentary underscores the high price that Hong Kong’s young have paid for their social justice activism

AFP

Asian markets mixed as China Covid worries grow

Hong Kong (AFP) - Growing fears about China's latest Covid-19 outbreak on Tuesday rattled investors, who fear authorities will revert to highly restrictive containment measures that have already dealt a chilling blow to the world's number two economy this year.

Al Jazeera

Apple Daily ex-staff plead guilty to collusion in Hong Kong

Six former employees of pro-democracy newspaper admit conspiring to solicit sanctions against China.

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