The Painful Slump in Hong Kong Property
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She Devoted Herself to Teaching About the Tiananmen Massacre. Hong Kong Shunned Her.
The story of Rowena He, a scholar of China’s bloody 1989 crackdown, reflects the narrowing space for academic freedom.The Wall Street Journal - World - Hong Kong -
China Says It Will Start Buying Apartments as Housing Slump Worsens
Signaling growing alarm, policymakers ramped up efforts to stem a continued decline in real estate values.The New York Times - Business - China -
Backlash to Anitta’s Music Video Evokes a Painful History in Brazil
Outrage over the pop star’s new music video brought Brazil’s struggle with religious intolerance into view.The New York Times - World - Brazil -
China Regulators to Discuss Property Aid With Banks Friday
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China unveils package to boost property sector
Central bank eases lending requirements and lowers downpayments to ease years-long slowdownFinancial Times - World - China -
China moves to revive stricken property sector
Also in this newsletter: main UK political parties ramp up campaigning, US-built pier in Gaza opens for aid, science round-upFinancial Times - World - China -
The Properties High Interest Rates Can't Touch
Competition to buy the world’s most exclusive stores is intense despite modest rent growth.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Caitlin Clark, Fever facing plenty of growing pains early after another blowout loss in home debut
The atmosphere was electric for Clark's home debut and there were brief flashes from the Fever, but it's clear they've got plenty to work on before they can compete with the WNBA's elite teams.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Saudi Arabia's King Salman, suffering from fever, joint pain, undergoes medical exams
Saudi Arabia’s 88-year-old King Salman will undergo medical checks after suffering from a high temperature and joint painABC News - World -
NBA playoffs: Knicks' Josh Hart, OG Anunoby active Game 7 vs. Pacers, will play through injury pain
The Knicks are getting all hands on deck for Game 7 against the Pacers.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Western German state bans pro-Palestine group, raids four properties
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German security forces raid properties over alleged Hamas connection
Yahoo News - World - Germany -
FirstFT: Investors pull money from Starwood $10bn property fund
Also in today’s newsletter, Shein switches IPO plans from New York to London and Pfizer hopes to settle thousands of lawsuitsFinancial Times - World -
German security forces raid multiple properties over Hamas connection
Yahoo News - World - Germany -
China eases mortgage rules in latest push to aid property sector
China’s financial regulators said Friday that they would remove the mortgage rate floors for first and second homes, and lower minimum downpayment ratios for first-time homebuyers.MarketWatch - Business - China -
China announces sweeping steps to stabilise crisis-hit property sector
Yahoo News - World - China -
China pledges $42 billion in a slew of measures to support the struggling property sector
Chinese authorities on Friday pledged new support for state-owned enterprises to enable them to buy unsold apartments.CNBC - Business - China -
China pledges $42 billion in a slew of measures to support the struggling property sector
Chinese authorities pledged new support for state-owned enterprises to enable them to buy unsold apartments, in an effort that could help developers get more funding to finish construction on pre-sold properties.NBC News - Top stories - China -
China to cut mortgage rates as part of plan to prop up property market
Local authorities will be allowed to turn unsold homes from developers into affordable housing. China will cut mortgage rates and allow local authorities to turn unsold homes from developers into affordable housing, in a series of drastic measures ...The Guardian - World - China -
China rolls out new measures to fix its property crisis, spur growth
Yahoo News - World - China -
U.K.’s largest property developer says office tap-ins up 18%
Higher interest rates knocked £625 million off the value of Landsec’s office portfolioMarketWatch - Business -
China rolls out new measures to fix its property crisis, spur growth
China has announced fresh measures to revive its ailing property industry after the latest data showed housing prices slumped further in AprilABC News - World - China