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Alibaba, Nio Fall: Hong Kong Stocks Weaken As China COVID-19 Cases Rise, US Midterm Results Eyed

Hong Kong stocks opened in the red on Wednesday, with the benchmark Hang Seng losing over 1%, as investors and traders await the results of the U.S.

Benzinga

Asian markets mixed ahead of US midterms

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday following an upbeat session on Wall Street as investors look to crucial midterm elections that polls show could upend power in Washington.

AFP

China's super-rich see fortunes plunge as economy slows

China's super-rich saw their wealth tumble by the most in over two decades this year, as the Russia-Ukraine war, Beijing's zero-COVID measures and falling mainland and Hong Kong stock markets pummelled fortunes, an annual rich list said on Tuesday.

Reuters

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Hong Kong police seize secretary of aid fund for democracy protesters

Sze Ching-wee and other pro-democracy figures had just stood trial over setting up of now-disbanded 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund

The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong relaxes COVID rules for inbound tour groups

Hong Kong's government said on Monday it was relaxing COVID-19 restrictions on inbound tour groups including allowing them to enter theme parks and museums after arriving in the financial hub.

Reuters

From China to Thailand, dissidents fear Musk’s Twitter reign

Activists across Asia are concerned about the social media platform’s future under the billionaire Tesla founder.

Al Jazeera

Asian markets rise despite China's zero-Covid pledge

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks made gains on Monday, with a fresh rally seen in Hong Kong even after China reaffirmed its commitment to its economically painful zero-Covid policy.

AFP

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Asian markets mostly up after solid US jobs data

Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian markets rose on Monday following strong US jobs data, with fresh rallies seen in Hong Kong even after China said it would stick to its strict zero-Covid policy.

AFP

Hong Kong court upholds veteran journalist's conviction

A Hong Kong journalist has lost the appeal against her conviction over making false statements in obtaining information for her investigation of a violent attack during the widespread protests in 2019

The Independent UK

Avoiding Hong Kong's speculation trap

Policymakers looked at the experience of Hong Kong and a few other areas when debating the foreign land ownership bill.

Bangkok Post

Australia wins Hong Kong Sevens for first time in 34 years

Not since the late '80s has Australia claimed victory at rugby sevens' most prestigious tournament, but the defending world series champions have finally broken their duck, edging Fiji in the final.

ABC News

Australia stun Fiji in final at Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong (AFP) - Australia stunned holders Fiji to win the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens on Sunday, taking their first trophy in the city in 34 years.

AFP

Samoa top 'pool of death' at Hong Kong Rugby Sevens

Hong Kong (AFP) - Samoa dominated the "pool of death" at the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens on Saturday, beating Australia and the hosts to barrel their way into the next round.

AFP

‘We’ve got to win three games in Dubai’: US Eagles face last Rugby World Cup chance

If the Americans are to avoid missing the finals for the first time since 1995, Bryce Campbell’s team must beat Kenya, Hong Kong and Portugal on successive weekends

The Guardian - US

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AFP

Crowds, colour and Covid rules as Hong Kong Rugby Sevens returns

Hong Kong (AFP) - Fans of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens shrugged off a three-year pandemic absence as the weekend sporting spectacle kicked off with drinking, fancy dress -- and Covid rules.

Benzinga

Nio Surges Higher After Hang Seng Closes Bullish Week: What's Going On?

Nio, Inc (NYSE: NIO) gapped up over 10% higher Friday and continued to climb intraday. China-based stocks were boosted by the Hang Seng Index, which closed Friday’s session in Hong Kong up 5.36%.

AFP

Fiji lay down early marker at Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong (AFP) - Fiji laid down a marker with a 59-12 demolition of Japan on the opening day of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, coming back from the scare of conceding the first try.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow set to welcome third Scottish venture from TV chef Jimmy Lee

Glasgow based chef Jimmy Lee is set to open his third Scottish restaurant, bringing a taste of Hong Kong's street food to the Southside - opening up on November 13.

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Al Jazeera

China’s stock markets jump on hopes for end to ‘zero COVID’

Shares rise more than 7 percent in Hong Kong and 2.5 percent in Shanghai after report decrying ‘overly strict measures’.

The Independent UK

Revellers return to Hong Kong sevens for first time since pandemic

Revellers have returned to Hong Kong Stadium to enjoy a highly-anticipated international rugby sevens tournament for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began

AFP

Stock markets rise as China hopes boost Hong Kong

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian and European markets rose Friday with Hong Kong leading the way fuelled by hopes China will roll back some of its economically painful zero-Covid policies.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong shares soar on hopes China COVID rules may ease

Shares have soared more than 7% in Hong Kong after a Communist Party newspaper reported that local officials are being urged not to impose overly burdensome controls to curb coronavirus infections

AFP

Most Asian markets rise as China hopes boost Hong Kong

Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian markets rose Friday after the previous day's Federal Reserve-induced sell-off, with Hong Kong leading the way with another big rally fuelled by hopes China will roll back some of its painful zero-Covid policies.

AFP

Most Asian markets rise, dollar holds gains ahead of US jobs data

Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian investors tentatively stepped back into the markets Friday after the previous day's Federal Reserve-induced sell-off, while the dollar held gains as focus turned to the release of key US jobs data.

Benzinga

Alibaba, Nio Stocks Surge: Hang Seng Rises Over 3% As Tech, EV Rally Outweighs COVID-19 Worries

Hong Kong shares traded in the green on Friday with the benchmark Hang Seng opening 3.36% higher. Investors and traders seem to have shrugged off a rise in COVID-19 cases in China which hit their highest since August.

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