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Shares are higher in Asia in an upbeat start to the new year

Asian shares have begun the new year with an upbeat start, led by a 2% gain for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index

The Independent UK

Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after 161 killed in deadliest blaze in decades

The pyrotechnic displays against Hong Kong’s world-famous skyline of skyscrapers typically draw hundreds of thousands of people including many tourists to both sides of the promenade.

Euronews

Why Hong Kong has cancelled its New Year’s Eve fireworks

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The Independent UK

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Hong Kong to ring in new year without fireworks after deadly apartment blaze

A massive Hong Kong apartment fire in November killed at least 161 people

The Independent UK

5 Things to See in Hong Kong for Design and Culture Inspiration — According to the Local Creatives of Studio Yellowdot

Designers Bodin Hon and Dilara Kan Hon give us a tour of the places they treasure most around their home

Livingetc

‘They want to destroy my career’: Kiwi Chow on life as a dissenting director in Hong Kong

With his new film rejected by official censors, the award-winning film-maker says he is being punished for his outspoken views

The Guardian - UK

The Week Ahead (Dec. 29 - Jan. 4): Mexico Hikes Auto Tariffs; China Licenses Steel, EV Exports

Warren Buffett hands Berkshire CEO role to Greg Abel, Hong Kong implements Basel crypto asset standards

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Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2025: this quietly radical show continues to surprise

3/5 A tragedy in Hong Kong overshadows a festive episode of sidequests and subplots

Evening Standard

Hong Kong tops global IPO charts for the first time since 2019 for total funds raised, overtaking New York’s stock exchanges

The New York and NASDAQ stock exchanges ranked 2nd and 3rd, raising a total of $20.3 billion and $19.2 billion respectively, a KPMG report found.

Fortune

Chile coach Pablo Lemoine: ‘Rugby is in trouble, even in countries like Wales’

The former Uruguay prop has praise for the new World Cup format but believes World Rugby must do more for developing nations

The Guardian - UK

China ramps up tensions with Britain over Jimmy Lai conviction

Beijing summons envoys from both UK and US in response to widespread international condemnation of Lai verdict

The Independent UK

How To Watch Call The Midwife 2025 Christmas Special Online And Stream Both Episodes Free From Anywhere

As Poplar celebrates Christmas, the nuns provide urgent aid in Hong Kong. Read here for how to watch Call the Midwife 2025 Christmas special online and 100% free from anywhere.

Cinemablend

China's premier GPU maker Biren kicks off Hong Kong IPO — GPU startups vying for Nvidia's crown race to fund AI chip development

Shanghai Biren Technology has begun bookbuilding for a Hong Kong initial public offering aimed at raising as much ad US$624 million as Chinese AI chipmakers accelerate listings to fund expansion.

Tom’s Hardware

Hong Kong police arrest 15 suspects over daylight heist where £5m cash was stolen in 30 seconds

Stolen clash from four suitcases yet to be recovered four days after the heist

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WSJ's parent firm on trial in Hong Kong, accused of dismissing reporter over union role

A former Hong Kong reporter at the Wall Street Journal has begun testifying against the newspaper which she alleges had terminated her due to her union activities in a trial Monday

Radio France Internationale

‘I hope France speaks out’ son of jailed Hong Kong media icon tells RFI

Human rights groups and governments around the world have condemned the conviction of Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai, who was found guilty on all three charges in his national security trial this week. RFI spoke to his son Sebastien Lai, who called on France and other democracies to…

The Guardian - UK

China has set a bear trap for Keir Starmer – and our naive PM is walking straight into it

The conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong is another hostile act. How can Britain ignore Beijing’s provocations and human rights abuses, asks Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

Reason

Jimmy Lai Could Have Fled Hong Kong and Avoided Prison. He Chose To Be a Martyr for Freedom Instead.

The self-made tycoon was convicted this week of violating Hong Kong's "national security" law. But he could have escaped it.

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong mourns firefighter killed in city's deadliest fire in decades

Hong Kongers have offered flowers and bowed outside a funeral parlor to pay tribute to a firefighter who was among the 160 people killed by the city’s deadliest fire in decades

The Independent UK

G7 calls for Jimmy Lai’s immediate release as pressure mounts on China

Joint statement expresses concern from the likes of US, UK, Japan and Germany at ‘deteriorating rights, freedoms and autonomy in Hong Kong’

The Guardian - UK

‘A cave complex worthy of Batman!’ Mind-boggling buildings that showed the world a new China

The birth of the People’s Republic is seen as a time of drab buildings. But this dazzling show, featuring a factory in a cave and a denounced roof, tells a wildly different story

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Century Tech System Pte Ltd: the Best Server Computers and Server Parts Wholesale Supplier

Are you trying to find a dependable supplier for server computers and server parts where bulk buying feels simple and stress-free?

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Hong Kong Stellar Innovations Limited: the Best Server Computers and Server Parts Wholesale Supplier

Are you planning to buy server computers and server parts in bulk, but want a supplier who understands business needs and gives steady support without confusion?

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping gives ‘strong support’ for Jimmy Lai conviction amid international condemnation

The UK, Australia, New Zealand, the EU and Taiwan have all condemned Lai’s conviction, while Donald Trump says he is saddened by the Hong Kong court’s verdict and that he has raised the case with Xi

The Independent UK

Kiwi Chow’s Deadline banned in Hong Kong over national security concerns

Filmmaker says ruling based on National Security Law is ‘absurd, excessive, crude, and unjust’

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