8 more firms from Belt and Road Initiative countries apply for IPOs in Hong Kong
Eight more companies from countries belonging to Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative have applied to list in Hong Kong, the city’s trade promotion chief has revealed. Frederick Ma Si-hang, chairman of the Trade Development Council, also said on Monday the city’s economy would benefit from improving China-US ties. Speaking on the sidelines of the Global Youth Powerhouse Summit, Ma said interest in Hong Kong’s capital markets from Central Asia had surged after a high-level delegation led by Chief...
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Storm to break south-east dry spell with more rain on the way
Severe thunderstorms are predicted across swathes of south-east Queensland on Tuesday, with possible flash flooding, hail and damaging winds.
Kai Tak Hospital starts first phase of operations, treats 300 patients on day 1
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Hospital launched its first phase of operations, treating nearly 300 patients at its family medicine centre on Monday morning, with the daily number projected to reach 1,800 by the end of the year. While patients welcomed the service, lawmakers called for more frequent feeder transport and better publicity surrounding transit options. Positioned to become Hong Kong’s largest public hospital once fully operational, Kai Tak Hospital opened its Family Medicine Integrated Centre...
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The ‘slaughter, pummel, smash or ram’ culture at ANZ exposed by a ‘hypocrite’
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