Doomed to Fail Hong Kongs Attempt to Tackle Shoebox Housing Runs into Trouble
Sort by
Date
-
USPS temporarily suspends some inbound packages from China, Hong Kong
The change comes after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs that also target a popular trade loophole, called "de minimis."CNBC - 14m -
US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong
It says the suspension will be in place "until further notice" and did not offer a reason for the decision.BBC News - 46m -
USPS temporarily suspends accepting packages from China and Hong Kong
The suspension of international parcels from China and Hong Kong is effective immediately, the USPS said.CBS News - 57m -
US Postal Service suspends incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong
Latest development in escalating trade conflict comes as Trump says he is in ‘no rush’ to speak with Xi . The US Postal Service has suspended incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong until further ...The Guardian - 1h -
Panama court is asked to cancel Hong Kong firm’s contract to run canal ports
Complaint by local lawyers to supreme court follows US demands to reduce China’s alleged influence on waterway. Trump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama canal – here are the facts Two ...The Guardian - 9h -
The tariff trouble starts with oil
And weak sales of big-ticket itemsFinancial Times - 1d -
Huw Jones hat-trick fends off Italy as Scotland run their way out of trouble
Scotland 31-19 Italy Townsend’s side run in five tries to secure bonus point This is a test passed. Not the sternest test, it is true, certainly if ambitions of a first title of the Six Nations ...The Guardian - 3d -
Italy takes back 43 migrants it planned to process in Albania, a 3rd failed attempt to keep them out
Yahoo News - 3d -
Hong Kong to open door to first single-stock leveraged ETFs in Asia
Managers will be allowed to launch leveraged and inverse ETFs tracking single stocks overseasFinancial Times - 4d -
White House rescinds attempt to freeze federal aid spending
The Trump administration has rescinded an order attempting to put a widespread freeze on federal aid spending. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports from Capitol Hill on the order and the initial confusion ...NBC News - 6d -
Unrwa closure imminent as last-bid attempts to stop Israeli ban fail
Palestinians in war-devastated Gaza and occupied West Bank expected to be hardest hit by ban on refugee agency. The main UN agency serving Palestinians in the occupied territories, including Gaza, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump jokes about running for a third term in speech to House Republicans
President Donald Trump joked about running for a third term, which would be barred by the Constitution, during a speech to House Republicans.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Hong Kong prepares for influx of listings from mainland China
Bankers expect the territory to benefit from US-Chinese tensions and Beijing’s capital controlsFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Meet three of Hong Kong’s top female chefs
A trio of culinary stars are making their mark on a traditionally male-dominated restaurant sceneFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Doom: The Dark Ages PC Preorders Are Already Discounted
All hell is about to break loose in May, as after five years, a brand-new Doom game is on the way from id Software. Scheduled to launch on May 15, preorders are now open and PC players can get a ...GameSpot - Jan. 24 -
Doom: The Dark Ages Won't Be The End Of The Series
The latest installment of id Software's Doom franchise won't end with Doom: The Dark Ages , according to its creative director.. "It isn't designed to be the end of something," said creative ...GameSpot - Jan. 24 -
Doom: The Dark Ages Won't Have Multiplayer
As the latest installment in one of the best shooter franchises of all time, Doom: The Dark Ages seemed like a good candidate for multiplayer options. But as part of today's Xbox Developer ...GameSpot - Jan. 23 -
Doom: The Dark Ages Collector's Edition Is Up For Preorder
Doom: The Dark Ages Standard Edition ...GameSpot - Jan. 23 -
House Republicans form new January 6 panel in attempt to undercut past inquiry
Mike Johnson says party has ‘exposed the false narratives’ of the attack but that ‘there is still more work to be done’. House Republicans will continue investigating the January 6 insurrection , ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Banks compete for Hong Kong’s blockbuster listing with 0.01% fees
Chinese lenders’ ultra-low pitches for CATL secondary offering reflect scarcity of business on mainlandFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Hong Kong chief justice claims overseas judges have left due to ‘orchestrated harassment’
Andrew Cheung defends city’s legal processes as ‘transparent, fair and independent’ despite mounting concerns from departing legal officers. Hong Kong’s top judge has claimed the exodus of foreign ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Panama begins audit of Hong Kong company in nod to Trump
US president has said he wants waterway back over alleged Chinese influenceFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Wales 'lacks plan' to tackle scale of nature loss
One in six species - such as water voles and curlews - are at risk of vanishing from Wales.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Wales failing to tackle alarming decline in nature, report finds
One in six Welsh species threatened with extinction but report says Welsh government lacks ‘action and investment’. The Welsh government is failing to halt the “alarming” decline in nature, putting ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Inmates Tackle L.A. Wildfires for Under $30 a Day
Over 1,000 inmates have been working to combat the L.A. wildfires.Inc. - Jan. 18 -
Attempted White House attacker receives sentencing
Sai Varshith Kandula, 20, was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court to 96 months in federal prison for an attempted attack on the White House on May 22, 2023.ABC News - Jan. 16 -
Man who rammed gate near White House in attempt to overthrow government is sentenced to 8 years
A man who rammed a U-Haul truck into a gate near the White House with aspirations of overthrowing the government was sentenced to eight years in prison.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
The delights of Hong Kong’s iconic ‘tea restaurants’
Cha chaan tengs — frenetic, no-frills eateries where bankers share tables with builders — bring together local dishes and western imports in a uniquely delicious mixFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS
Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less moneyFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies
A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Chinese toymaker taps ‘kidult’ craze as shares soar on Hong Kong debut
As birth rates fall in Asia, companies focus on nostalgic toys for young adultsFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Lebanon's parliament tries again to pick a president, after 12 failed attempts over 2 years
Lebanon’s parliament has convened to elect a president to fill a vacuum that's lasted more than two yearsABC News - Jan. 9 -
What doomed Antonio Pierce's tenure with the Raiders
After going 3-1 as interim coach to end the 2023 season, Pierce got the job full-time.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Brazil marks 2nd anniversary of right-wing coup attempt as Bolsonaro's legal troubles deepen
Brazilian authorities are gathering in capital Brasilia to mark the second anniversary of an alleged coup attempt by supporters of former far-right President Jair BolsonaroABC News - Jan. 8 -
Tencent shares fall 8% in Hong Kong after U.S. designates it a Chinese military company
Other Chinese companies added to the list included battery maker CATL, which is part of the supply chain for automakers like Ford and Tesla.CNBC - Jan. 7
