Live News of Hong Kong February 15, 2024

Lionel Messi set to return for Inter Miami's final preseason

Lionel Messi is set to make his return to Inter Miami's starting lineup for their final preseason game against his boyhood club, Newell's Old Boys, according to Miami boss Gerardo "Tata" Martino. Messi had been dealing...Read More

Buffalo 8 acquires global rights to "Dig Me No Grave"

Buffalo 8, a film and media company, recently made an exciting announcement at the Berlin European Film Market (EFM). They have acquired the worldwide distribution rights to "Dig Me No Grave" from Silent D Pictures, a...Read More

Global Stocks Rise as Wall Street Recovers, Oil Prices Decline

Shares in Europe and Asia saw a positive trend on Thursday, following a recovery in Wall Street stocks from the previous day's sharp decline. However, oil prices experienced a decline. Most major markets, except for SeoulRead More

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First-time Winners and Historic Victories at World Aquatics Championships

Doha, Qatar - The World Aquatics Championships witnessed a night filled with remarkable achievements and historic firsts. Siobhán Haughey of Hong Kong claimed her first long-course world title in the women's 200-meter freeRead More

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Hong Kong Lunar New Year box office disappoints, local films lead

The Lunar New Year holidays are typically a lucrative time for the cinema box office, but this year, Hong Kong faced disappointment as ticket sales fell short of expectations. From February 9th to 13th, movie theater...Read More

Hong Kong launches film funding scheme to boost international collaborations

Hong Kong is taking its commitment to film collaborations with Europe to the next level with the launch of a new grant scheme. Under this scheme, the Hong Kong government is offering more than $1 million...Read More

MLS urged to consider schedule shift to attract European giants

In the world of soccer, few names shine brighter than Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar has captivated fans around the globe with his incredible skill and talent. Recently, Messi made headlines when he joined Inter MiaRead More

Cambodian Boy's Brother Tests Positive for Bird Flu

Cambodia Reports Second Case of Bird Flu after Tragic Death In a devastating turn of events, Cambodia's Health Ministry has confirmed that the brother of a 9-year-old boy who recently succumbed to bird flu has also...Read More

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Indian director Jatla Siddhartha premiering surreal horror film at Berlin

Indian director and cinematographer Jatla Siddhartha is making waves in the film industry with his latest project, "In the Belly of a Tiger." This highly anticipated film is set to premiere at the prestigious Berlin Film...Read More

Google faces challenges with third-party cookie deprecation, impacting advertisers

This week in the world of tech, there were several noteworthy developments that could impact businesses. Let's dive into five key takeaways: 1. Google's Third-Party Cookie Deprecation Paused: In an effort to enhance onlinRead More

China cancels Argentina's friendlies due to Messi's absence in Hong Kong

In a surprising turn of events, Argentina's planned friendlies in China have been abruptly cancelled by local authorities. The decision came after the renowned football player Lionel Messi did not participate in an Inter MRead More

Friendlies between Argentina and China canceled following Messi controversy

In recent news, authorities in China have canceled Argentina's planned friendlies due to the absence of Lionel Messi in an Inter Miami match held in Hong Kong. The Beijing Football Association announced the cancellation ofRead More

Mixed Asian equities as Hong Kong closes lower ahead of holiday

The Asian equities market experienced mixed performance overnight, with most stocks trading higher, except for Hong Kong which closed lower in a half-day session. Mainland China, on the other hand, was closed for the LunarRead More

Hong Kong falters, Japan soars in global markets

Hong Kong's market exhibited signs of weakness, but Japan's market roared with strength this week, reflecting the contrasting economic performances in the two regions. While Hong Kong grappled with various challenges, inclRead More

Tokyo Stocks Reach 34-Year High, US Markets Show Resilience

Shares in European markets showed modest gains in Friday's trading session, following a mixed performance in Asia where many markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. Tokyo's stock market closed slightly higher,Read More

Partial refund offered for Hong Kong soccer match without Messi

Organizers of the Tatler X-Fest soccer match in Hong Kong have issued an apology and announced that they will be offering a partial refund to disappointed fans. The controversy stems from the absence of soccer superstar...Read More

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Alibaba announces $25 billion share buyback program after disappointing quarterly results

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group has announced plans to increase its share buyback program by $25 billion. The move comes as the company released its disappointing quarterly results, which fell short of analysts' forRead More

Alibaba reports mixed results, plans share buyback to boost growth

In recent news, Alibaba reported its financial results for the fourth quarter, revealing a mix of positive and slightly disappointing outcomes. While the company exceeded expectations in terms of net income, its top line rRead More

Lionel Messi Energizes Inter Miami in Tokyo Exhibition Match

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi made a brief appearance for Inter Miami during their exhibition match in Tokyo, leaving fans wanting more. After disappointing supporters in Hong Kong by remaining on the bench dueRead More

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Lionel Messi named among Inter Miami substitutes against Vissel Kobe

In the latest episode of Inter Miami's preseason tour, Lionel Messi found himself among the substitutes for the game against Vissel Kobe in Tokyo. The Argentine superstar had missed the previous match against a Hong Kong...Read More