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Contract for Hong Kong company to operate Panama Canal ports had irregularities, audit finds

Panama’s comptroller authority says an audit found irregularities in the renewal of a 25-year port concession in the interoceanic canal and it would request an investigation into the authorization of the contract to a Hong Kong company

The Independent UK

Hong Kong Firm Did Not Uphold Panama Canal Ports Contract: Panama Audit

The Hong Kong firm in charge of two ports at either end of the Panama Canal -- which sparked US President Donald Trump's threats to seize the waterway -- has flouted the terms of its contract, according to Panamanian audit results released Monday.

International Business Times

Market Panic Deepens As China Retaliates Against Trump Tariffs

Hong Kong's Hang Seng plunged more than 13 percent, its biggest drop since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, while in Japan the Nikkei 225 index fell an eye-watering 7.8 percent.

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'Everyone Is Losing Money': Hong Kong Investors Rattled By Market Rout

Hong Kong small-time investors were left reeling on Monday as US President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs and Beijing's retaliation saw the city's stock market suffer its worst day in almost three decades.

International Business Times

Hong Kong stock market plunges most since ’97 crisis amid tariffs panic

Benchmark Hang Seng Index plummets as much as 13.74 percent in horror day for Asia’s markets.

Al Jazeera

Scottish university chief spends more than £40k on travel amid funding crisis

A Scottish university’s chancellor spent more than £40,000 on travel and swanky hotels in less than a year amid a funding crisis.

The National (Scotland)

Hong Kong's property spending spree in London is over - but it can return

Hong Kong investors put over £2bn worth of London commercial properties up for sale last year

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US lawmakers propose to have Washington street named after Jimmy Lai

Bipartisan bill seeks to rename street next to Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office as Jimmy Lai Way

The Independent UK

Women's sevens skipper Nasser out after finger surgery

Australia's rugby sevens women's team have suffered a key injury blow ahead of this week's Singapore world series event.

AAP

US Lawmakers Seek To Rename Street For Hong Kong's Jailed Jimmy Lai

US lawmakers moved Tuesday to rename the street next to Hong Kong's Washington office after Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy activist and media mogul jailed as China clamps down on the financial hub.

International Business Times

Hong Kong in frame to host Nations Championship finals and Lions matches

Kai Tak Sports Park is favourite to host the event post-2028 and will welcome Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool in July

The Guardian - UK

Why is China angry about a plan to sell two ports on the Panama Canal?

Beijing’s displeasure over conglomerate’s plans highlights tightening business environment in Hong Kong.

Al Jazeera

US sanctions 6 Chinese and Hong Kong officials, drawing backlash from the city's government

The United States sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials who it alleged were involved in “transnational repression” and acts that threaten to further erode the southern Chinese city’s autonomy

The Independent UK

US slaps sanctions on top Chinese, Hong Kong officials for rights abuses

Secretary of State Rubio says Beijing ‘broke promises’ to Hong Kong residents, depriving them of their freedoms.

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Arsenal and Tottenham announce friendly as first north London derby outside of UK

The two sides will meet in a preseason fixture in Hong Kong

The Independent UK

Liverpool announce pre-season tour in Hong Kong, China and Japan

The Reds are heading to Asia for the first time since 2023 and will face AC Milan

Evening Standard

Arsenal and Tottenham confirm pre-season clash in Hong Kong as north London rivals make history

North London rivals have never previously met outside of the UK

AAP

Australian teams collect minor Hong Kong sevens medals

Both Australia sides have picked up medals at the Hong Kong Sevens, with the women losing the final to New Zealand and men claiming bronze at the famous event.

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International Business Times

US, China Raise The Stakes In Panama Canal Ports Row

China's fury at the sale of Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium reflects how container hubs have become prized currency as Beijing and Washington vie for global influence, analysts say.

AAP

Australia teams power into semis at Hong Kong Sevens

Both Australia sides have roared into the semis at the Hong Kong Sevens as they seek a weekend double at the famous event's new Kai Tak Stadium home.

Fortune

Wall Street changes its tune on China as DeepSeek and policy hopes win back investors: 'Confidence does feel like it's returned'

“Absolutely [China] is investable,” said Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, in Hong Kong on Thursday.

AAP

Try machine Levi back to set Aussie record in Hong Kong

Sevens flyer Maddison Levi has become the all-time top try scorer in the country's rugby annals at the age of just 22 in Hong Kong.

International Business Times

Chinese Regulator To Vet Panama Ports Deal: Hong Kong Media

China's market regulator said it will review Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison's sale of Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium, a Beijing-backed newspaper in Hong Kong reported on Friday.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong painter draws inspiration from city's recent history in works at Art Basel

At Hong Kong’s Art Basel, painter Chow Chun-fai’s new works transport viewers back to the night in 1997 when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule, displayed in the very exhibition center where one era ended and another began

The Independent UK

Why Asian airlines are tightening rules on using power banks on flights

New safety regulations aim to prevent fire hazards

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