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Hong Kong fire forces 3,400 people to evacuate

Hong Kong firefighters were battling a blaze at a warehouse that forced 3,400 people to evacuate, including students

The Independent UK

Hong Kong traffic accident leaves some 70 people injured

Four passenger buses and a truck have collided near a Hong Kong road tunnel and about 70 people were injured, including children

The Independent UK

Thousands evacuated as fire hits warehouse in crowded Hong Kong district

About 3,600 people were evacuated from buildings in Hong Kong's crowded Kowloon district on Friday as firefighters battled a blaze in a warehouse.

Reuters

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Hong Kong government announces measures to lure wealthy family offices

Hong Kong's government announced a series of measures on Friday to attract wealthy family offices to set up in the financial hub as authorities try to restore business confidence and investor allure after three years of severe COVID-19 rules.

Reuters

Hong Kong department store removes artwork with hidden ‘political content’

Patrick Amadon, whose work flashed up names from pro-democracy protests, says it had to be taken down ‘to be a completed piece’

The Guardian - AU

Why a horror film starring Winnie the Pooh has run into trouble in Hong Kong

The film featuring a murderous Pooh bear has been pulled from theaters in Hong Kong and Macau without explanation. Some say it's a result of China's censorship of memes related to leader Xi Jinping.

WEKU

Artwork removed after honoring jailed Hong Kong protesters

A Hong Kong department store took down a digital artwork that contained hidden references to jailed dissidents, in an incident the artist says is evidence of erosion of free speech in the semi-autonomous Chinese city

The Independent UK

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Poulter Makes Solid Start To Open Qualifying Bid In Hong Kong

Ian Poulter is attempting to qualify for the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool at an Asian Tour event in Hong Kong

Golf Monthly

Winnie the Pooh horror movie 'banned' in Hong Kong and Macau

While new horror flick Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has already been released in the US in February and has been shown in cinemas across the UK in March, it has been banned Hong Kong and Macau

Daily Mirror

Bangkok business travel cost rises to $278 a day

The cost of business travel to Bangkok has risen moderately by 4%, making it the 24th most expensive destination in Asia, while Singapore ranks second after Hong Kong this year, says ECA International (ECA).

Bangkok Post

The Winnie The Pooh Horror Movie Nearly Made It Through China’s Censorship Ban, Until It Didn’t

Audiences in Hong Kong thought they were going to get to see the Winnie the Pooh horror movie, but it was not to be.

Cinemablend

'Winnie the Pooh' film pulled from Hong Kong cinemas

Public screenings in Hong Kong of a slasher film that features Winnie the Pooh have been scrapped, sparking discussions over increasing censorship in the city

The Independent UK

Hong Kong cancels Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey horror film

The Hong Kong release of British slasher film Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has been cancelled, with the distributor giving no reason.

The New Daily

Winnie the Pooh film dumped in Hong Kong amid censorship claims

Cancellation of screenings of British horror film prompts speculation decision relates to sensitives around Xi Jinping.

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Bangkok Post

‘Pooh’ horror film cancelled in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: The screening of “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey”, a horror film due to be released in Hong Kong this week, has been cancelled for “technical” reasons, movie websites said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Hong Kong police detain key democrat on subversion charge

Hong Kong police on Tuesday arrested a veteran pro-democracy politician who was granted bail last August for medical treatment after spending more than a year in detention on a subversion charge.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong struggles to win back tourists, ‘World City’ crown

Chinese territory welcomed just 500,000 visitors in January, compared to 6.8 million arrivals in 2019.

Newsroom.co.nz

Is NZ ready for the next pandemic?

H5N1 only sporadically infects humans - but it kills half of those who catch it. As the largest ever outbreak of the virus continues to rage, is New Zealand prepared?

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Art Basel Hong Kong 2023: can the city’s art scene bounce back?

Art Basel Hong Kong 2023 is about to kick off following years of restrictions. Catherine Shaw explores what we can expect in and around this year’s fair (23-25 March 2023), and whether Hong Kong can bounce back to reclaim the title of ‘Asia’s art hub’

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 falls after Credit Suisse sold to UBS in emergency rescue deal

Markets in Asia were also struggling earlier in the morning, with shares in Hong Kong falling by more than 3 per cent

Bangkok Post

Bitcoin near 9-month high as bank turmoil sparks rally

HONG KONG: Bitcoin hovered near nine-month highs on Monday, and has closed out its best week in four years as turmoil in traditional banking drives some investors to turn to digital assets.

Financial Times

Singapore and Hong Kong vie to be the Caymans of Asia

The two cities have set up new fund structures to lure wealth away from traditional offshore financial centres

Al Jazeera

Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong downplay Credit Suisse fallout

Asian financial authorities say Swiss lender’s takeover not likely to affect stability of local banks.

Dublin Live

Eamon Ryan asked if he 'was an 80's movie star' after sharing throwback pic from China trip

The Dublin TD spent this St Patrick's weekend in China and visited Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong

Bangkok Post

Experts call on Hong Kong government to take falling objects at hospitals as wake-up call to review safety of all buildings

A recent spate of falling items in Hong Kong's public hospitals should serve as a wake-up call for the government and public institutions to review the safety of their buildings and their maintenance plans, industry experts have said.

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