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Hong Kong targets creation of rival to Euroclear
Authorities explore new Asian settlement house to boost global use of renminbiFinancial Times - 7h -
Hong Kong's main opposition party announces plan to dissolve
Once Hong Kong's largest opposition party, the Democratic Party has suffered since China's crackdown.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
How a Hong Kong Artist Got Fired From McDonald’s
Luke Ching has made a name for himself with creative campaigns to improve working conditions for menial laborers, even as the scope for political protests in the city has narrowed.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy party moves to disband
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party said late on Thursday it would start preparations to disband and wind up its affairs after a meeting of its leadership, amid a years-long national security crackdown in ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party says it will begin process of disbanding
Democratic party chair Lo Kin-hei would not comment on whether Beijing put pressure on members. Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party, which became an influential voice of opposition before ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Thames Water receives £7bn bid from Hong Kong’s CK Infrastructure
Deal would require debt-laden utility’s bondholders to take significant writedownsFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Hong Kong mulls basketball betting as finances fall short
Asian financial hub slashes civil service and property transaction tax to combat slowing economic growthFinancial Times - 6d -
Hong Kong stock exchange posts record profits after China stimulus
Listings and trading fees jumped in 2024 after Beijing’s moves to boost marketsFinancial Times - 5d -
Hong Kong’s ‘superman’ billionaire and the battle over the Panama Canal
The company founded by 96-year-old Li Ka-shing is caught up in Donald Trump’s complaints about China’s influenceFinancial Times - 4d -
Khalil Fong, Hong Kong Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 41
Singing in both Mandarin and English, he brought a soul and R&B sensibility to Chinese pop.The New York Times - 1d -
China’s $1 bubble tea chain soars 43% in Hong Kong debut
Mixue’s IPO, city’s biggest in year to date, highlights investor focus on China’s price-conscious consumersFinancial Times - 1d -
Hong Kong firm to sell stake in Panama ports amid Trump pressure
Deal with US finance giant BlackRock, valued at almost $23bn, comes amid push to curb perceived China influence. CK Hutchison Holdings, the Hong Kong -based logistics giant, announced plans to ...The Guardian - 41m -
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party takes initial step toward disbanding
Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy party took an initial step toward dissolving on ThursdayABC News - Feb. 20 -
Former Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker jailed for over 3 years on riot charge from 2019 protests
A Hong Kong judge sentenced a former pro-democracy lawmaker to three years and one month in prison on a charge of riot after an incident in which he was beaten up at a subway station during the ...NBC News - 4d -
U.K. neighbors offered a bounty to turn in a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist to Chinese officials
The “wanted” posters were sent by mail, arriving at the homes of Hong Kong activist Carmen Lau’s neighbors in the town near London, notifying them of a bounty.NBC News - 3d -
China's largest bubble tea chain Mixue soars 43% on Hong Kong trading debut
Shares of China's largest bubble tea chain Mixue jumped more than 40% on its market debut on Monday after a heavily oversubscribed initial public offering.CNBC - 1d -
Kong gone wrong: the animals misrepresented in movies
After news that a film course is to consider the depiction of donkeys, what other species have been portrayed in a poor light?. Donkeys have featured in many films, from the Eddie Murphy-voiced ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Why CFPB is being targeted by Trump
The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Seven NZ churches targeted in suspected arson spree
Four churches were burned while evidence suggests three more were targeted but did not catch fire.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Apple’s diversity policies and OpenAI deal targeted by shareholders
iPhone-maker is rare holdout in Silicon Valley against conservative efforts to force rollback on DEI issuesFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
The border where Starmer is targeting people-smuggling gangs
UK government boosts resources at key entry point on Sofia’s border with Turkey amid wider EU ‘reset’Financial Times - Feb. 24 -
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Sabres Should Consider Targeting Blues Star
The Buffalo Sabres are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings as we continue to inch closer to the NHL trade deadline. With this, it is apparent that they won't be in the market for ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
8 fantasy baseball breakout candidates to target in 2025
You can't win a fantasy baseball league without hitting on a few breakouts.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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EU and India target trade deal this year
Ursula von der Leyen pledges ‘full commitment’ to realising long-awaited pact under shadow of Trump tariffsFinancial Times - 4d -
Red Wings Trade Targets: Dylan Cozens
The Detroit Red Wings are in a fantastic position.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Watch: Pro-Ukraine protesters target JD Vance
The vice-president and his family reportedly moved to an undisclosed location from their planned ski resort as a result.BBC News - 2d -
Red Wings Trade Targets: Trevor Zegras
Center is the most valued forward position.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mayo targeted by fans after KU basketball loss
Social media posts directed at KU basketball player Zeke Mayo included threats of violence, wishes that he killed himself and racist comments, according to screengrabs he shared Saturday.ESPN - 2d -
Switzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost?
Switzerland's already upmarket tourism sector is trying to attract more high rollers.BBC News - 1d -
Red Wings Trade Targets: Elias Pettersson
Time to put your money where your mouth is.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Target warns Trump’s tariffs could cut into profits
Big-box US retailer says it expects ‘meaningful year-over-year profit pressure’ in first quarterFinancial Times - 10h -
China Targets U.S. Biotech Firm in Broadening Blacklist
In a sign it is willing to go further in responding to President Trump’s tariffs, Beijing blocked more American companies from importing goods into China.The New York Times - 12h -
Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders
A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Fresh executive order targets sanctuary cities, federal aid for undocumented migrants
The action marks Trump’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal immigration.Politico - Feb. 20 -
Anti-U.S. Hiring Bias Now Targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
As efforts to prosecute gender discrimination cases grind to a halt, the agency’s acting chair plans to enforce those discrimination laws against employers that ‘illegally’ favor non-American staff.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Trump Targets the Presidio Trust in San Francisco, a Pelosi Achievement
President Trump seeks to significantly pare back the Presidio Trust, which oversees a signature park near the Golden Gate Bridge.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Why high-profile athletes are perfect targets for burglary gangs
Stars such as Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow have had their homes and private lives violated. But stopping home invasions can be difficult. As Joe Burrow led the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-20 ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Hegseth previews Pentagon staffing cuts, targets probationary employees
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is preparing for a hiring freeze and an “aggressive” effort to fire civilian employees as the Trump administration’s axe to the federal workforce ...The Hill - Feb. 21
