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Hong Kong’s dystopian ‘coffin homes’ where 200,000 live in tiny boxes with barely enough space for a bed amid high rents
The U.S. Sun
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June 23, 2025
HONG Kong residents crammed into so-called coffin homes sleep on tiny beds which fill entire rooms without enough space for luggage. More than 200,000 people in Hong Kong, China, are forced to endure cramped, squalid conditions - living in tiny...
Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis can benefit from EU firms’ expertise: John Lee
South China Morning Post
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June 23, 2025
Hong Kong’s leader has called for more cooperation with European businesses on the Northern Metropolis, a key initiative aimed at driving future growth and sustainability for the city, a day after a top Beijing official urged expediting the...
Beijing could use Hong Kong to test yuan-linked stablecoins: Morgan Stanley
South China Morning Post
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June 23, 2025
China’s central bank could use Hong Kong as a sandbox for testing digital payment alternatives to internationalise the yuan, but Beijing’s digital currency ambitions face hurdles because of the country’s economic challenges, according to Morgan...
“We must stand on the side of workers”: Building solidarity with the working class of Hong Kong
Spring
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June 23, 2025
By Samuel Tetelepta The tariff wars unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump are plunging the global economy into crisis. This tariff crisis has heightened antagonism between capitalist states and ignited workers’ struggles within those states....
Concerts by Hong Kong pop singer Jacky Cheung help lift Macau’s premium mass biz in June: Citi
GGRAsia
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June 23, 2025
A series of concerts by Hong Kong pop singer Jacky Cheung is likely to be the reason behind “all the positive findings” seen in a June survey of the Macau gaming market, said Citigroup in its latest memo. The banking institution said it observed a...
‘Horror’ for Iranians in Hong Kong as Middle East conflict hits families
South China Morning Post
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June 23, 2025
An Iranian resident in Hong Kong has described the past few days as a “horror” and a “nightmare”, as the latest escalation in the Middle East caused him to lose contact with loved ones due to failed internet connections and fear for their ability...
Global investors turn to Hong Kong funds for returns amid geopolitical tensions
South China Morning Post
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June 23, 2025
Hong Kong’s fund industry will continue to attract strong inflows as international investors use the city as a “safe harbour” amid rising geopolitical tensions, according to officials and fund managers. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the...
Hong Kong plans to sell artificial island in Lautau waters, Finance Secretary raises red flag
The Economic Times
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June 23, 2025
Rejecting notions that the government is planning to find and sell parcels to offset the deficit, Hong Kong will press on with building up its land bank but adopt a cautious stance on selling the sites, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan...
Third of victims of 170 Hong Kong compensated dating, naked chat scams are pupils
South China Morning Post
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June 23, 2025
Hong Kong police have received 170 reports of scams centred on compensated dating or naked chats involving more than HK$4.5 million (US$573,250) in losses so far this year, with students accounting for about a third of the victims. The force on...
Chinese and Islamic carpets reveal interwoven histories in Hong Kong show
South China Morning Post
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June 23, 2025
Interactions between China and the Islamic world began more than 1,400 years ago during the Tang dynasty (618-907), facilitated by maritime trade routes that linked the Persian Gulf to Chinese ports such as Quanzhou and Guangzhou. Evidence of...
Hong Kong Airlines touches down in Sydney
Business Traveller
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June 23, 2025
On 21 June, Sydney Airport welcomed its newest airline partner Hong Kong Airlines, with flight HX017 touching down at 0930. The new daily service between Sydney and Hong Kong boosts seat capacity on the route by nearly 20% and was enabled by the...
Growing China trade prompts Hong Kong venture for Saudi cargo carrier
South China Morning Post
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June 23, 2025
Saudia Cargo, the national air cargo carrier of Saudi Arabia, is tapping into diverse sectors in China and Asia, including e-commerce, agriculture and technology, through the launch of a new venture in Hong Kong and a planned capacity expansion....
Hong Kong’s New World downplays talk of debt deal as analysts see path forward
South China Morning Post
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June 23, 2025
Hong Kong’s New World Development said talks with creditors about refinancing its HK$124 billion (US$15.8 billion) debt were “ongoing”, downplaying “market speculation and rumours” about an imminent deal while analysts said government support and...
Hong Kong – Acting Commissioner for Census and Statistics officiates at prize presentation ceremony of 2024/25 Statistical Project Competition for Secondary School Students (with...
Web NewsWire
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June 21, 2025
Acting Commissioner for Census and Statistics officiates at prize presentation ceremony of 2024/25 Statistical Project Competition for Secondary School Students (with photos)...
Hong Kong stocks edge down as investors eye funding conditions
Mint
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June 23, 2025
SHANGHAI, June 23 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares were slightly down on Monday, as investors assessed the potential for tighter cash supplies and monitored tensions in the Middle East for a likely hit to sentiment. China stocks were mixed. ** China's...
Gov’t resources must not fall into the hands of ‘non-patriots,’ Hong Kong environment chief says
Hong Kong Free Press
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June 23, 2025
Hong Kong’s environment minister has pledged to tighten scrutiny of applicants and recipients of the government’s Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF), saying public resources must not fall into the hands of “non-patriots.” Secretary for...
Hong Kong’s New World Development actively engaged’ with creditors on loan refinance
The Business Times Singapore
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June 23, 2025
The update follows media reports that the city property developer, which has one of the highest debt ratios among its peers, is nearing a loan refinancing dealPublished Mon, Jun 23, 2025 · 11:07 AM [BENGALURU] Hong Kong’s New World Development...
Fitch downgrades outlook for banks in South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand
The Banker
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Banks in South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand are most at risk from Donald Trump’s trade war, according to Fitch, with the rating agency downgrading its outlook on the three countries. Along with China and Hong Kong, Fitch has given banks in those...
Goldman Sachs warns Brent crude could rise over $100 per barrel if Strait of Hormuz is disrupted – business live
The Guardian
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June 23, 2025
Goldman Sachs warns Brent crude could rise over $100 per barrel if Strait of Hormuz is disruptedAlthough the oil price’s early spike last night didn’t last, economists predict energy prices would soar if there was significant disruption to...
Sa Sa International Faces Sales And Profit Downturn Amid Economic Uncertainties
Retail News Asia
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June 23, 2025
Sa Sa International, a prominent beauty retailer, has recently disclosed a decrease in both sales and profits for its most recent fiscal year. This downturn is attributed to unfavorable market conditions in Hong Kong and Macau, the principal...