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Discover Thomson ReutersBy Reuters Staff7 Min ReadHONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s decision to impose national security laws on Hong Kong has exacerbated public and international concerns over the erosion of freedoms in the city and has rekindled anti-government protests in the financial centre.The national security legislation prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to move ahead and […]

The Urban Transportation Routes Company attacked the decision of the Minister of Transportation to transfer the management of the project from their hands: "It was made in isolation from the actual situation of the Red Line" source

On March 26, 2019, Hong Kong and Australia signed a Free Trade Agreement (HKAFTA) and a complementary Investment Agreement (IA). After almost two years of negotiations, Australia and Hong Kong have formalized their trade relationship, which was previously governed by their obligations under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement.The HKAFTA addresses trade in goods, services, […]

Stocks sink, yields tumble, oil prices steady: Stock market news today  Yahoo Financesource

Discover Thomson ReutersBy Reuters Staff3 Min ReadPARIS/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Louis Vuitton, the world’s biggest luxury goods brand by sales, is preparing to shut one of its shops in Hong Kong where protests have hit demand as high rental costs bite, the South China Morning Post newspaper reported on Friday.The handbag firm plans to close […]

Hello A-J readers!This week, we had a mix of good news in the Lubbock business community. One coffee space announced its opening date, and two restaurants made similar announcements. Tito’s Vodka also made a $1.2 million donation to the Davis College Water Center to help research.Others are reading:Tito’s Vodka donates $1.2 million to Texas Tech, Davis […]

Following the wave of violence against LGBT people, the National Security Committee in the Knesset held an emergency discussion initiated by MK Merav Cohen: "Last March there was a 400% increase in cases of violence against LGBT people compared to last year." source

March 15, 2023 Global stocks and banking news  CNNsource

Last week, airline Cathay Pacific told its staff it would not stop them joining the pro-democracy demonstrations currently sweeping Hong Kong. But this week, faced with pressure from the Chinese government and a huge backlash on Chinese social media, it quickly changed its position, warning that any staff involved would be fired. So, why did […]

[ad_1] The Great Fire of London was an event that changed UK history and the city in many ways. It was a momentous event that occurred in September 1666 and lasted for four days. The fire is considered one of the most catastrophic disasters to ever occur in the UK, with an estimated 13,200 homes […]