Live News of Hong Kong February 22, 2024
Hong Kong Embraces Cryptocurrency Amid Rising Competition
Since its return to China in 1997, Hong Kong has solidified its position as an offshore financial center with strong international ties. The city has been at the forefront of financial innovation, particularly as a... Read More
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Lionel Messi's Impact On Inter Miami And MLS Revealed
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Argentino Las Olas, a popular Argentine restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, has become a hub for soccer enthusiasts and fans of Lionel Messi. The restaurant, known for its empanadas and Argentine cuisinRead More
Chinese Police Investigate Unauthorized Online Dump Of Security Documents
Chinese authorities are currently investigating a significant leak of documents from a private security contractor linked to the country's top policing agency and other government entities. The leaked documents reveal detaRead More
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Ethiopia's Groundbreaking Bitcoin Mining Partnership With West Data Group
Last week, on Thursday, February 15, Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) signed a memorandum of understanding with Hong Kong-based West Data Group's Center Service PLC to commence mining bitcoin. The partnership is part ofRead More
HSBC Holdings Reports Record Profit But Falls Short
World stocks showed a mixed performance on Wednesday following a decline in technology shares on Wall Street the previous day. Investors were eagerly awaiting chipmaker Nvidia's quarterly earnings report, which was expecteRead More
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Global Shares Mixed As Chinese Markets Reopen After Holiday
Global shares showed a mixed performance on Tuesday as Chinese markets resumed trading after the Lunar New Year break. France's CAC 40 gained 0.3%, reaching 7,788.86, while Germany's DAX dipped 0.3% to 17,047.67. The UK'sRead More
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Lionel Messi Addresses Speculation Over Recent Friendly Match Controversy
Lionel Messi recently took to one of China's largest social media platforms to address speculation surrounding his absence from a recent Inter Miami friendly match in Hong Kong. The Argentina forward faced backlash from ChRead More
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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
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