Live News of Hong Kong March 26, 2024
Asian Shares Mixed As Global Uncertainties Impact Investor Sentiments
Asian shares experienced a mixed day of trading on Tuesday, with some markets seeing initial buying interest that was later offset by profit-taking activities. Japan's Nikkei 225 index closed nearly unchanged, while Austra Read More
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Hong Kong Leader Unlikely To Grant Early Prison Release
In a recent statement, the leader of Hong Kong has indicated that early prison release for national security offenders is unlikely to occur. This decision comes amidst ongoing concerns about national security in the regionRead More
US To Accuse Chinese Hackers Of Cyber-Espionage Activities
The Biden administration is gearing up to publicly accuse several Chinese hackers of conducting extensive hacks against US companies on behalf of China’s civilian intelligence service. This multi-agency crackdown is anticiRead More
Asian Shares Mixed As Investors Await Fed Interest Rate Decision
Asian shares showed a mixed performance on Monday as investors awaited further signals on potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Japan's Nikkei 225 declined by 0.7% to 40,619.40, with investors opting to sellRead More
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Netflix's '3 Body Problem' Adapts Liu Cixin's Trilogy Globally.
Netflix's "3 Body Problem" is a new series that adapts Liu Cixin's "Remembrance of Earth's Past" trilogy, with a unique approach that shifts its primary focus away from China. The show, which premiered on Netflix, featuresRead More
South Korea Held To Draw By Thailand In World Cup Qualifier
South Korea faced a 1-1 draw against Thailand in Seoul during the second round of Asia's preliminaries for the 2026 World Cup. This match marked their first game post the sacking of Juergen Klinsmann following a...Read More
Hong Kong Implements New Security Law Amid Freedom Concerns
On July 1, 2020, a new national security law was implemented in Hong Kong, sparking concerns about the erosion of freedoms in the region. The law, which was imposed by Beijing, criminalizes secession, subversion, terrorismRead More
Stocks Mixed In Europe And Asia After Wall Street Records
Stocks in Europe and Asia showed a mixed trend on Friday following Wall Street's surge to new highs, driven by significant gains in chipmakers. In Europe, Germany's DAX inched up 0.1% while the CAC 40 in...Read More
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Australia And Britain Criticize China Over Hong Kong And South China Sea
Australia and Britain have jointly criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong, the South China Sea, and its support for Russia. The two countries have raised concerns over China's increasing assertiveness in the regionRead More
Foreign Firms In Hong Kong Prepare For Security Law Impact
Foreign firms in Hong Kong are taking precautionary measures and bolstering their contingency plans in response to the new security law that has raised concerns about the city's autonomy and business environment. The contRead More
New York Maintains Top Spot In Financial Centre Survey
According to the latest Z/Yen financial centre survey, Finance-City: New York has maintained its position as the top financial center in the world, with London following closely in second place. The survey, conducted by ZRead More
Hong Kong Central Bank Maintains Key Rate Amid Fed Decision
The Hong Kong central bank has decided to maintain its key interest rate unchanged, in line with the recent move by the Federal Reserve. This decision was announced following the latest meeting of the central bank's...Read More
Asian Equities Show Mixed Performance As Tech Stocks Gain Momentum.
Asian equities saw mixed movements with light volumes ahead of the US Fed interest rate update. Japan was closed for the Vernal Equinox holiday. Hong Kong and Mainland China experienced slight gains, driven by individual sRead More
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Global Markets Surge After Fed Signals Interest Rate Cuts
Global benchmarks showed mostly positive movements on Thursday following a surge in U.S. stocks to record highs, driven by signals from the Federal Reserve indicating potential interest rate cuts later this year. In EuropRead More
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Canada Criticizes Hong Kong Security Law For Human Rights Concerns
Canada has expressed concerns over Hong Kong's new security law, stating that it does not adequately protect human rights. The law, which was recently implemented by China, has raised international alarm due to its potentiRead More
Hong Kong Passes Sweeping National Security Law
Hong Kong's legislature recently passed a new national security law that has raised concerns among critics and analysts. The law, which was rushed through the Legislative Council with unusual speed, introduces 39 new natioRead More
Asian Equities Experience Mixed Performance Amid Central Bank Decisions
Asian equities experienced a mixed day of trading, with Japan's market reacting to the Bank of Japan's decision to raise interest rates for the first time in seventeen years. The move saw rates increase to 0.1%...Read More
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Hong Kong Legislature Passes National Security Bill
The Hong Kong legislature has recently passed the third reading of a controversial national security bill, marking a significant development in the region's political landscape. The bill, which has sparked widespread debatRead More
Bank Of Japan Raises Interest Rate For First Time In 17 Years
World shares showed a mixed performance following the Bank of Japan's decision to raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time in 17 years, moving from a negative rate policy to a range of 0...Read More
Hong Kong Lawmakers Push For Controversial National Security Legislation
Lawmakers in Hong Kong convened a special session to resume debate on a proposed national security law, which aims to grant the government more authority to suppress dissent in the city. This legislation is viewed as...Read More
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