[1/2] Pro-democracy activist Owen Chow speaks at a news conference after pre-election in Hong Kong, China July 15, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone SiuHONG KONG, June 22 (Reuters) – Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday approved bail for a pro-democracy activist who is among 47 charged with conspiracy to commit subversion under a sweeping national security law Beijing […]
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First Republic Bank’s stock falls nearly 50% after reporting an exodus of deposits – NBC News
ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsFirst Republic Bank’s stock nearly halved in value Tuesday, a day after it reported an exodus of deposits in the first quarter.Trading of First Republic shares was halted several times on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday. They ended the session at $8.10, down roughly 49%.First Republic, based in San […]
Continue readingSenior managers from the health sector from Abu Dhabi will participate for the first time in the Biomed Israel conference
Despite the security situation, a delegation of senior managers from the health sector from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Casablanca will participate next week for the first time in the Biomed Israel conference source
Continue readingNew York attorney general sues Amazon over COVID-19 shortfalls – Reuters
NEW YORK, Feb 16 (Reuters) – New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) on Tuesday over its handling of worker safety issues around the COVID-19 pandemic at two warehouses, just days after the retailer filed its own lawsuit seeking to block her case.In a complaint filed in a New York state court […]
Continue readingCOVAX vaccines reach more than 100 countries, despite supply snags – Reuters
[1/2] A vial and sryinge are seen in front of a displayed AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken January 11, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationGENEVA, April 8 (Reuters) – The COVAX vaccine facility has delivered nearly 38.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to 102 countries and economies across six continents, six weeks after it began to roll […]
Continue readingStock markets today: Asia mixed ahead of US earnings – The Associated Press
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday after Wall Street edged higher as investors awaited U.S. earnings reports and an update on economic growth.Shanghai and Hong Kong declined while Tokyo advanced. Oil prices were little-changed.Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index gained 0.1% on Monday after Coca-Cola Co. announced better quarterly profits than expected. Some […]
Continue readingHong Kong Announces Changes to Beneficial Ownership Regime – China Briefing
By Dezan Shira & Associates Editor: Weining Hu Hong Kong’s Financial Services and Treasury Bureau (FSTB) recently issued a consultation document on amending the Companies Ordinance law. If the amendment proposal is approved, companies incorporated in Hong Kong will need to identify their beneficial owners and register such information with the Hong Kong Companies Registrars.This rule […]
Continue readingCrawford and Fulton Counties, surrounding areas approved for SBA … – Illinois.gov
Crawford and Fulton Counties, surrounding areas approved for SBA … Illinois.govsource
Continue readingThe CEO Forum in Ashkelon gathered today as a sign of strengthening and protecting the south
The Chief Executives' Forum gathered in the city of Ashkelon as a sign of strengthening, developing and protecting the south. The CEOs of the government ministries gathered as a sign of support for the residents of the south, and met with Mayor Tomer Glam source
Continue readingSound Transit opening big garage today near Lynnwood Transit … – Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
April 17, 2023 Photo from Sound Transit [enlarge] The garage has 1,670 stalls over five levels. Sound Transit today expects to open its new parking garage near Lynnwood Transit Center, even though light rail won’t arrive until at least next year to the area. . . . MyDJC | Business | Construction | Real Estate […]
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