Live News of Hong Kong February 19, 2024

Marco Materazzi Celebrates Victory in Hong Kong Soccer Match Snapshot

Italian soccer legend Marco Materazzi recently took to social media to showcase his enthusiasm and gratitude following a recent soccer match held in Hong Kong. In the photograph shared on his social media platform, MaterazRead More

Global Markets React to China’s Return, U.S. Federal Reserve Data

Major developer Country Garden, Sino-Ocean Group Holding, and China Vanke experienced significant losses, although the Shanghai Composite index managed to gain 1.6%. Market analyst Stephen Innes highlighted the reopening oRead More

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Netherlands' Marrit Steenbergen Takes Gold in Women's 100m Freestyle

DOHA, Qatar - The World Aquatics Championships in Doha witnessed an impressive performance by Marrit Steenbergen from the Netherlands, as she clinched the gold medal in the women's 100-meter freestyle on Friday. SteenbergeRead More

HSBC to Strengthen Ties with Hang Seng to Mitigate Risk

HSBC, one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations, is reportedly making efforts to strengthen its ties with its Hong Kong unit, Hang Seng Bank. According to sources familiar with the matter, thiRead More

Lionel Messi's Preseason Ends With 1-1 Draw Against Newell's Old Boys

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami concluded their Major League Soccer preseason with a 1-1 draw against Messi's childhood club, Newell's Old Boys. This marked the first time the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner faced the club thatRead More

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Hong Kong Arrests 7 In $1.8 Billion Money Laundering Case

Hong Kong customs officials have made a significant breakthrough in the territory's largest ever money laundering case, arresting seven individuals linked to the illicit activity. The operation involved approximately 14 biRead More

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Asia Argento And Melvil Poupaud To Star In French Crime Thriller

Asia Argento and Melvil Poupaud have been announced as the stars of the upcoming French crime thriller, "Stronger Than the Devil." The film, written and directed by Graham Guit, will be pitched for the first time...Read More

Acemaker Movieworks unveils crime drama "Troll Factory" at Berlin Festival

Acemaker Movieworks, a promising Korean studio, is making waves in the film industry with its latest release, "Troll Factory." This crime drama, directed by Ahn Gooc-jin, explores the gripping story of an investigative jouRead More

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