Media maverick Jimmy Lai defiantly denies charges in high-stakes national security showdown
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai fervently declared his innocence today in a high-stakes trial under Hong Kong's national security law.
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Asia’s rollercoaster year: from Japan’s soaring Nikkei to China’s slow grind
Underscoring Asia’s relative resilience is the International Monetary Fund’s forecast of 4.6% growth in 2023 and 4.2% in 2024, exceeding the global projections of 3% and 2.9% respectively.
Hong Kong’s IPO ambitions stumble: high bars, rate hikes, and tech gloom cast a shadow
The Hong Kong stock exchange's IPO ranking slumped to a dismal 8th in 2023, with fundraising down to a mere USD 5.9 billion from only 68 listings.
Hong Kong pro-independence activist alleges coercion in startling revelation
Former Hong Kong pro-independence activist Tony Chung alleges coercion into becoming an informant.
Hong Kong Ready for its Reverses streak in Upcoming Year : Factors and Forecasts
Expectations of an interest-rate cut in mid-2024 could trigger a reversal of capital flight from Hong Kong, easing the liquidity squeeze that has choked its financial arteries.
3 Hong Kong activists sentenced to prison over thwarted bomb plot
The court disclosed that they intended to manufacture explosive devices using the volatile TATP and strategically place them in key public buildings, ranging from government offices to police quarters, court buildings, and railways.
Hang Seng Index displays robust performance, surging 2.52% on December 28th
The Hang Seng Index (Gross Total Return Index) and Hang Seng Index (Net Total Return Index) also posted substantial gains, closing at 56,200.82 and 54,832.72, with increases of 1,380.61 points (2.52%) and 1,347.00 points (2.52%), respectively.
Diminishing Democracy: Hong Kong Election Turnout Hit Record Low
In a city where genuine democracy appears to be slipping away, the district council elections stand as a poignant reflection of Hong Kong's changing political rhythm.
Hong Kong Conducts First ‘Patriots Only’ Local Elections Amid Controversy
As the election results unfold, Hong Kong finds itself at a crossroads, navigating a political landscape reshaped by Beijing's influence and marked by the absence of a significant opposition presence.
China’s C919 Aircraft Gears Up For First Flight Outside Mainland
China aims for its C919 single-aisle aircraft to rival foreign counterparts, such as the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320, despite relying on numerous imported components
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