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Ready to unlock financial freedom? | Al Jazeera
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Ready to unlock financial freedom? | Al Jazeera

Did you know that women already control a third of the world’s private wealth— and that number is expected to soar past 50%...

China sets up international body in Hong Kong to rival World Court | Politics News
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China sets up international body in Hong Kong to rival World Court | Politics News

Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu said the body’s status would be on par with the UN’s International Court of Justice. The Chinese...

Hong Kong ex-lawmaker describes ‘Kafka-esque’ prison experience | Human Rights News
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Hong Kong ex-lawmaker describes ‘Kafka-esque’ prison experience | Human Rights News

Claudia Mo says she read more than 300 books and brushed up on her French while in prison. A former Hong Kong lawmaker...

Amnesty International launches Hong Kong office overseas | Human Rights News
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Amnesty International launches Hong Kong office overseas | Human Rights News

Amnesty International Hong Kong Overseas will be led by Hong Kong activists operating from different countries. Amnesty International has relaunched its Hong Kong...

Hong Kong stock market plunges most since ’97 crisis amid tariffs panic | Financial Markets News
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Hong Kong stock market plunges most since ’97 crisis amid tariffs panic | Financial Markets News

Benchmark Hang Seng Index plummets as much as 13.74 percent in horror day for Asia’s markets. Hong Kong’s stock market has suffered its...

US slaps sanctions on top Chinese, Hong Kong officials for rights abuses | Human Rights News
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US slaps sanctions on top Chinese, Hong Kong officials for rights abuses | Human Rights News

Secretary of State Rubio says Beijing ‘broke promises’ to Hong Kong residents, depriving them of their freedoms. The United States has imposed sanctions...

China scrutinising Hong Kong firm’s sale of Panama Canal ports | International Trade News
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China scrutinising Hong Kong firm’s sale of Panama Canal ports | International Trade News

China and Hong Kong condemn ‘bullying’ following deal struck amid US pressure. China is scrutinising a deal struck by a Hong Kong company...

Hong Kong retrial convicts social worker over role in 2019 protests | Politics News
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Hong Kong retrial convicts social worker over role in 2019 protests | Politics News

A different court previously cleared Jackie Chen of rioting after she said she attended protests to call for restraint. A Hong Kong court...

Niche to mainstream: Evolution of Halal tourism in global travel industry | Hospitality Industry News
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Niche to mainstream: Evolution of Halal tourism in global travel industry | Hospitality Industry News

The Halal and Muslim-friendly tourism market is expected to grow to $410.9bn by 2032, up from $256.5bn in 2023, according to industry predictions,...