Live News of Hong Kong March 01, 2024

Japanese Stocks Reach Record High, U.S. Markets Climb

Japanese stocks reached a new record on Friday, following the surge in U.S. stocks to all-time highs the day before. European markets also saw gains ahead of euro zone inflation data. The future for the S&P...Read More

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Mainland China's Stock Market Sees Record-Breaking Performance With Semiconductor Gains

Asian equities experienced a mixed trading session, with Mainland China standing out as a top performer. Mainland China witnessed one of its best trading days ever, with an impressive 50-to-1 advancer-to-decliner ratio. NoRead More

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Wall Street Drifts Near Record Highs As Inflation Eases

Wall Street is poised to wrap up its latest winning month with U.S. stocks hovering around their record highs. The S&P 500 saw a 0.2% increase in morning trading, maintaining its trend of modest movements following...Read More

Survivor Season 46: Latest Elimination Updates And Cast Status

Survivor season 46 is well underway, with the castaways battling it out for the title of Sole Survivor. The premiere episode on February 28 saw the elimination of a 22-year-old slot machine salesman from Las Vegas,...Read More

Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF Assets Surge Five-Fold

In a significant development, Hong Kong's largest bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has witnessed a remarkable surge in its assets, which have increased five-fold since October. This surge highlights the growing interestRead More

Hong Kong Property Deals Surge Following Policy Changes

In a recent development, Hong Kong agents have reported a significant increase in property deals following major policy changes in the region. The real estate market in Hong Kong has experienced a surge in activity as...Read More

China Criticizes Foreign Opposition To Hong Kong Security Law

China has strongly criticized foreign criticism of the upcoming national security law in Hong Kong, known as Article 23. The law has sparked concerns among international communities regarding its potential impact on the reRead More

HKEX 2023 Profit Below Forecast, New CEO Prepares

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has reported that its 2023 profit fell short of expectations, as the incoming CEO prepares to take office. The financial results for the year did not meet the...Read More

Hong Kong Removes Property Measures To Boost Economic Recovery

In a bid to stimulate economic recovery, Hong Kong has decided to scrap property tightening measures that were previously in place. This move comes as the city aims to revitalize its economy following the challenges posedRead More

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Shogun Receives Rave Reviews, Sets High Standards In TV

Shogun, the highly anticipated samurai drama, has garnered critical acclaim since its recent debut on FX/Hulu. With a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the show has received praise from 52 different critics, a notablRead More

Global Markets Mixed As U.S. Stocks Hold Near Record Levels

Global markets showed a mixed performance on Wednesday, with U.S. stocks maintaining near record levels in a relatively quiet trading session. In early trading, France's CAC 40 edged 0.1% higher, Germany's DAX rose 0.2%, wRead More

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Asian Film Awards Academy Announces Exciting Lineup Of Events

The Asian Film Awards Academy has announced a series of events surrounding the annual Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong. The upcoming activities include a joint masterclass featuring veteran filmmakers Kurosawa Kiyoshi from JRead More

Renowned Director Hamaguchi Ryusuke To Premiere 'Gift' At HKIFF

Renowned Japanese filmmaker Hamaguchi Ryusuke is set to showcase his latest creation, 'Gift,' at the upcoming Hong Kong International Film Festival. Serving as a companion piece to his previous work, 'Evil Does Not Exist,'Read More

Bitforex Exchange Goes Dark, Leaving Users In The Dark

An offshore crypto exchange, BitForex, has gone offline over the weekend, leaving its reported six million users in the dark after a promised change in leadership failed to materialize. The exchange, founded in Hong Kong sRead More

Jaap Van Zweden To Lead Orchestre Philharmonique De Radio France

Jaap van Zweden, the outgoing music director of the New York Philharmonic, is set to take on the same role with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France starting from the 2026-27 season. This announcement was made...Read More

US Sanctions Iranian, Houthi Officials And Shipping Companies

The United States has imposed sanctions on several entities and individuals, including a deputy commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a member of the Houthi militant group. Among those targeted are firmRead More

Wall Street Remains Cautious As Corporate Earnings And Inflation Data Loom

Wall Street saw little change early Tuesday as more corporate earnings were reported ahead of new data on inflation expected later in the week. Futures for the S&P 500 rose by 0.2% before the bell, while...Read More

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Hong Kong Director Ray Yeung Explores Later-Life Lesbian Relationship Dynamics

Hong Kong director Ray Yeung's latest film, "All Shall Be Well," delves into the lives of a sixty-something lesbian couple, Angie and Pat, who have shared a loving relationship for over 40 years. The film captures...Read More

Ram Chakravarti Discusses The Transformative Power Of AI In Enterprises

As the chief technology officer for BMC, Ram Chakravarti has been at the forefront of strategic conversations with customers worldwide regarding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in enterprise operations. ThrRead More

Beijing Implements Measures To Support Flailing Chinese Stock Markets

Beijing is implementing measures to support the struggling Chinese stock markets by cracking down on private sector activities. The recent crackdown includes restrictions on short-selling and quant trading funds in an effoRead More

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