China 'Lower-Tier Cities' Are Attracting More People -- And More Chain Brands
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New Zealand teams win men's and women's titles at the Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand won the men’s and women’s titles at the Hong Kong Sevens in a tournament that ...
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Quick Glance: New Zealand Teams Clinch Titles at Hong Kong Sevens
- New Zealand secured both the men's and women's titles at the Hong Kong Sevens, concluding a tournament that showcased rugby ahead of the Paris Olympics.
- The All Blacks Sevens scored the initial two tries in a 10-7 victory against France in the men's final, successfully defending their title and closing the three-day event in the traditional home of rugby sevens.
- Michaela Blyde's exceptional performance with three tries and Mahina Paul's late double secured New Zealand's 36-7 victory over the United States in the women's final.
- The Black Ferns Sevens claimed their third consecutive tournament title, surpassing Australia in the women's world series standings.
The atmosphere at Hong Kong Stadium was electric on the second day of the Hong Kong Sevens. Costumed revellers took centre stage as thousands donned elaborate ... Show more
270 million people are living on sinking land in China’s major cities, new study finds
cnn.com/2024/04/18/climate/china-sinking-cities/
Hong Kong Sevens: thousands of fans flock to rugby tournament despite wet weatherFull gallery: www.scmp.com/photos/hong-kong/3258127/hong-kong-sevens-thousands-fans-flock-rugby-tournament-despite-wet-weather
Singapore is 5th smartest city in the world, top in Asia: Global index: SINGAPORE: Singapore is the world’s fifth-smartest city, moving up two levels from its ...
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Quick Glance: Singapore Ranks in Top 5 Globally, Leading in Asia: Global Index
- Singapore is positioned fifth according to the 2024 Smart City Index, marking a two-step improvement from the 2023 ranking.
- The Republic continues to lead as the smartest city in Asia and emerges as the sole Asian representative in the top 10, surpassing cities like Beijing, Taipei, and Seoul as indicated by the index released on April 9.
- Every year, the ranking assesses cities based on their utilization of technology to enrich the lives of their residents.
- The report highlights Singapore's exceptional performance in areas such as delivering adequate basic services to underprivileged areas, facilitating public transportation, and ensuring public safety.
Former Wallabies captain Hooper overcomes nerves in successful Sevens debut: Former Australia captain Michael Hooper admitted he still has to adapt his game to ...
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‘One of a kind’: final whistle blows on Hong Kong Stadium hosting rugby Sevens: Fans cheered, laughed and celebrated with gusto, although not without a tinge of ...
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3258148/one-kind-final-whistle-blows-hong-kong-stadium-hosting-sevens
Part celebration, part fond Part celebration, part fond farewell, part rugby tournament, the Hong Kong Sevens returns to the city ... Show more #hongkong #hk #sports #sport #rugby #sevens #rugbysevens
Smoky entrance: Players of teams Japan and Hong Kong enter the field during the men Melrose Claymore final at the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament in Hong Kong ...
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Two arrested in relation to gun attack on rugby players' team van: Police have arrested two people in relation to an incident at a Hawke's Bay rugby club where ...
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Hong Kong Sevens: bar operators in Wan Chai, Causeway Bay expect event’s move to Kai Tak next year will hit business hard
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3258036/hong-kong-sevens-bar-operators-wan-chai-causeway-bay-expect-events-move-kai-tak-next-year-will-hit
Millions at risk: Major Chinese cities sinking under their own weight, finds study
wionews.com/world/millions-at-risk-major-chinese-cities-sinking-under-their-own-weight-finds-study-712765
Almost half of all major Chinese cities are sinking, study says: Parts of the US have also suffered from subsidence, with more than 17,000 square miles of land ...
businessinsider.com/almost-half-major-chinese-cities-sinking-study-says-2024-4
Harawene reward: Hong Kong pilot offers $5000 over Rotorua stray dog statue theft
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Snyman wants more from Blitzboks after sixth-place finish in Hong Kong: The Springbok Sevens dodged a first bullet in Hong Kong this weekend ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2024-04-07-snyman-wants-more-from-blitzboks-after-sixth-place-finish-in-hong-kong/
Blitzboks open Hong Kong quest with two wins: The Blitzboks need to play Samoa in their final pool match on Saturday afternoon but their two wins over Ireland or ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2024-04-05-blitzboks-open-hong-kong-quest-with-two-wins/
Blitzboks begin to sizzle as they blow away Spain at Hong Kong Sevens#HongKongSevens #Blitzboks Full story in the comments
The 2024 Hong Kong Sevens is set to sell out, organisers have said, after more than 39,500 of the 40,000 tickets to the international rugby tournament had been ... Show more hongkongfp.com/2024/04/03/hong-kong-sevens-set-to-sell-out-as-overseas-spectators-return-to-tournament/
Ex-head of China football association sentenced to life in prison, state media report
reuters.com/sports/soccer/ex-head-china-football-association-sentenced-life-prison-state-media-report-2024-03-26/
Stewart brothers Ryhan and Harhys hoping to inspire Lions to another positive result against China
straitstimes.com/sport/football/stewart-brothers-ryhan-and-harhys-hoping-to-inspire-lions-to-another-positive-result-against-china
Hong Kong’s hotels see business lift from Rugby Sevens, Art Basel after city misses out on ‘Swiftonomics’
scmp.com/business/article/3254840/hong-kongs-hotels-see-business-lift-rugby-sevens-art-basel-after-city-misses-out-swiftonomics
Paid articlePaid Hong Kong Sevens almost sold out, officials say, as tournament prepares to bid farewell to city home
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Lionel Messi addressed speculations over his absence in a recent Inter Miami friendly in Hong Kong. In a video posted on Weibo yesterday (Feb 19) ... Show more
Quick Glance: Lionel Messi's incredible trick amazes fans
- During the MLS opener, Lionel Messi dazzled with a remarkable trick
- Fans were impressed by Messi's creativity and shared their praise on social media
- The latest international sports news can be found on DailyMail.com
#AlUla joins International Alliance of Silk Road Cities in strategic partnership with Henan saudigazette.com.sa/article/641744
China's Youth Love Spring Break and Malatang: China’s youth are on the road again, exploring the most unexpected, Instagram-worthy places where the yuan ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-03-27/china-s-youth-love-spring-break-and-malatang
Paid articlePaid Ivy League-educated China woman, 34, quits rat race, makes Portugal move to clear toxicity caused by US career
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Chinese Tourists Flock to Singapore as February Visits Near Pre-Pandemic Levels: While most of the world is still awaiting the return of deep-pocketed Chinese ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-19/singapore-scores-early-win-in-race-for-chinese-tourist-dollars
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RB Battles The Hunt Guide - Rat Battle Or Rap Battle? - Droid Gamers: Our RB Battles The Hunt guide, with information on the special mission in RB Battles ...
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How China Changed Under Xi Jinping, Explained in 12 Charts: Since he took over running the country in 2012, Chinese President Xi Jinping has personalized power ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-11/xi-s-biggest-wins-and-losses-after-more-than-a-decade-in-power
Chinese cities cancel two Argentina matches after Messi no-show in Hong Kong: Sports bosses in China have cancelled two friendly matches featuring world ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/02/10/chinese-cities-cancel-two-argentina-matches-after-messi-no-show-in-hong-kong
Quick Glance: Hong Kong's Messi Scandal: Insights into Digital Fandom
- An enraged spectator kicks off Messi's head during a showcase match.
- Messi's absence in Hong Kong sparks outrage.
- Focus on Inter Miami club, co-owned by David Beckham.
- Revealing the vulnerability of football to social media.
Stalling: The Bloomberg Close, Asia Edition: Good afternoon. Here’s what you need to know to end your day.
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Paid articlePaid China Markets: Death of a Bond Prince and Murky Municipal Financing: Nebulous bond deals are popular at the municipal level, with some investors and underwriters ...
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The Price Of Parenthood: China Tops The List Of World's Most Expensive Cities To Raise Children
indiatimes.com/worth/news/china-tops-the-list-of-worlds-most-expensive-cities-to-raise-children-628231.html
Former Newport RFC player bringing Cosy Cinema to city: Former Newport RFC player John Colderley and his wife Sian are bringing their unique cinema experience to ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24121577.former-newport-rfc-player-bringing-cosy-cinema-city/
China Investors Bet on Gold as Stocks, Property Lose Appeal in Weak Economy: Hello, this is Allen Wan in Shanghai.
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Iron Ore Hits Lowest Since November as Demand Concerns Escalate: Iron ore hit a three-month low as the upcoming Lunar New Year and ongoing property market crisis ...
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U.S. Deploys B-52 Bombers to Guam in Response to Chinese Challenge: The U.S. has deployed B-52H Stratofortress bombers to Guam, signaling its ongoing commitment ...
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McDonald’s Vows to Continue Breakneck Expansion in 2024: McDonald’s Corp. will maintain its breakneck expansion in China despite weak consumer sentiment ...
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.@elanoblumer delivered an unforgettable football masterclass to celebrate the launch of our community football project in São Paulo with @Midea 🇧🇷
Making young ... Show more
Ronaldo's 'health issue' causes sudden delay of two China matches - News | Khaleej Times
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Shanghai, Beijing Home Sales Surge After Policy Easing: Two of China’s biggest cities posted a jump in home transactions, following the latest policy easing ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-21/shanghai-beijing-home-sales-surge-after-policy-easing
CHESTER: Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon celebrations: CHESTER will come together to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon next month.
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Quick Glance: Year of the Dragon: Prosperity through Kindness
- The Year of the Dragon brings prosperity if kindness is embraced.
- Lunar New Year starts on Feb. 10, with over two weeks of celebrations, traditions, and feasting.
- It marks the beginning of spring and the new year in the Chinese lunisolar calendar.
- This year's dragon is specifically a wood dragon.
Davos leaders share what's ahead for cities and other urban transformation stories you need to read
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Davos leaders share what's ahead for cities and other urban transformation stories you need to read
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China New Home Prices Fall at Slower Pace as Support Mounts: China home prices fell at a slightly slower pace in November, the first improvement in months ...
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Davos leaders share what's ahead for cities and other urban transformation stories you need to read
Also this month: London's climate change preparedness; ... Show more #Urbanization #wef24 www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/davos-london-helsinki-city-news-roundup?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_scheduler&utm_term=Cities+and+Urbanization&utm_content=30%2F01%2F2024+08%3A00
EU’s drug-busting ports alliance excludes Chinese-owned Piraeus: While not the main entry point for drugs to Europe, Piraeus is a test of the EU’s ability to ...
politico.eu/article/greek-chinese-owned-port-cut-out-of-eus-drug-buster-club/
China Extends Homebuying Easing to Beijing and Shanghai: Chinese authorities relaxed homebuying curbs in Beijing and Shanghai, extending efforts seen in major ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-14/china-extends-homebuying-easing-to-beijing-in-policy-boost
The father and son authors of America’s Test Kitchen’s ‘A Very Chinese Cookbook’ dish on heritage, recipes
mercurynews.com/2024/01/29/the-father-and-son-authors-of-americas-test-kitchens-a-very-chinese-cookbook-dish-on-heritage-recipes/
Cristiano Ronaldo's 'China Tour' tickets sold out in almost record time: Tickets for Cristiano Ronaldo's China Tour are said to have sold out in a matter of ...
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China Industrial Profits Fall in 2023 as Demand Remains Weak: Profits at large Chinese industrial companies declined in 2023, reflecting widespread corporate ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-27/china-s-industrial-profits-fall-in-2023-as-weak-demand-persists
Ronaldo ‘health reason’ forces postponement of two China matches: BEIJING: A rare chance for Chinese football fans to see Cristiano Ronaldo play in their country ...
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Davos leaders share what's ahead for cities and other urban transformation stories you need to read
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#FastAndFactual LIVE: The US State of Alabama has executed inmate Kenneth Smith using Nitrogen gas in the first such instance.
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BlackRock Tries to Sell Shanghai Office Towers at 30% Discount: BlackRock Inc. is seeking to sell an office complex in Shanghai at about a 30% discount to its ...
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China Economy: Hong Kong Faces Repeat of 1998 Asia Financial Crisis: China’s unwillingness to tackle its debt crisis is forcing rapid stock selloffs ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-01-23/china-economy-hong-kong-faces-repeat-of-1998-asia-financial-crisis
Paid articlePaid Tiny Pacific Islands Are a Major Front in the US-China Cold War: Nauru’s decision to cut off diplomatic relations with Taiwan was a small victory in Beijing’s ...
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Paid articlePaid Kai Tak Sports Park: questions swirl as deafening silence surrounds what future holds for Hong Kong’s new stadium
scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3246505/kai-tak-sports-park-questions-swirl-deafening-silence-surrounds-what-future-holds-hong-kongs-new
Air Pollution Crisis: China Cuts Down on Smog While India Chokes: India and China have each struggled with throat-searing air pollution blanketing their major ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-06/air-pollution-crisis-china-cuts-down-on-smog-while-india-chokes
Davos 2024: Chinese Premier Li Meets Jamie Dimon, Business Chiefs at Forum: President Xi Jinping’s chief lieutenant gathered Tuesday with the heads of JPMorgan ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-16/china-premier-li-meets-dimon-business-chiefs-at-davos-forum
Paid articlePaid An Icon of Hong Kong Democracy Jimmy Lai Goes on Trial: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet, sign up here ...
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Quick Glance: Jimmy Lai: Trial Begins for Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Figure
- Founder of Apple Daily, Jimmy Lai, appears at the West Kowloon Magistrate.
- His case is causing international uproar and is seen as a test for judicial independence in Hong Kong.
- He is viewed as a traitor who aimed to undermine China's national security.
- Critics perceive his arrest and trial as another example of Beijing's growing control over Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Rents Hit Four-Year High as Mainland Chinese Descend Into City: Hong Kong’s rents are rebounding quickly as Chinese professionals migrate to the city ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-11/hong-kong-rents-hit-four-year-high-on-influx-from-mainland-china
China football officials confess on air about corruption, say 'Corruption is everywhere in football'
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Big embarassment for Xi Jinping as former China football coach admits to paying bribes for job, on live TV.
Has the corruption saga punctured China's dreams? ... Show more #China #XiJinping #Gravitas
China’s New Solar Test Is Finding Enough Grid Space for Rooftop Panels: A rooftop solar boom that’s powered China’s world-leading pace of renewable energy ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-10/china-s-new-solar-test-is-finding-enough-grid-space-for-rooftop-panels
Paid articlePaid China’s LGFVs Has Record $651 Billion Worth of Local Bonds Due in 2024: China’s local government financing vehicles need to pay back a record amount of maturing ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-03/china-s-lgfvs-must-repay-a-record-651-billion-of-bonds-in-2024
The Pacific Games: come for the rugby, stay for the geopolitics: In the shadow medals table, China will take top spot
economist.com/culture/2023/11/24/the-pacific-games-come-for-the-rugby-stay-for-the-geopolitics
Army reviews Gen Naravane’s book: What Rules govern writing by serving and retired personnel?
indianexpress.com/article/explained/army-reviews-gen-naravane-book-rules-9096167/
CX Daily: China’s Cloud Giants Seek Profits Abroad as Domestic Margins Dwindle - mailchi.mp/caixin/cx-daily-june-9-asias-ruined-run-of-pandemic-success-278868
Hong Kong sevens head coach Groves says no ‘knee-jerk’ reactions to Olympics miss, challenges men to make history in 2024
scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3244943/hong-kong-sevens-head-coach-groves-says-no-knee-jerk-reactions-olympics-miss-challenges-men-make
Iraq Breaks Ground on $2 Billion Project to Build New City Outside of Baghdad: Iraq broke ground Wednesday on a $2 billion project to build a residential city ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-28/iraq-breaks-ground-on-2-billion-project-to-build-new-city
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Toyota recalls nearly 100,000 vehicles in Canada for potential airbag problem: Toyota said Wednesday it is recalling 1 million cars — with nearly 100 ...
torontosun.com/news/national/toyota-recalls-nearly-100000-vehicles-in-canada-for-potential-airbag-problem
Quick Glance: Toyota recalls 1.12 million vehicles due to airbag concerns
- Toyota announces global recall of 1.12 million vehicles due to airbag issues.
- Recall covers vehicles from 2020 to 2022, including various Avalon, Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, RX350 Highlander, and Sienna Hybrid models, potentially affecting the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensors.
- Short circuit in the sensors could lead to airbags not deploying correctly.
- Sensors ensure airbags do not deploy if a small adult or child is on the front seat.
The next OnePlus earbuds arrive soon with 'flagship' sound: OnePlus confirmed its Buds Pro 3 will launch in early January for the Chinese market.
androidcentral.com/accessories/earbuds/oneplus-buds-pro-3-january-launch-confirmed
Delhi AQI: Why Indian capital lags behind Beijing in the battle to breathe: Beijing slashed air pollution in four years. Why is the Indian capital unable to do ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-67355267
Canada must show leadership in backing Taiwan’s Pacific trade bid: Both China and Taiwan want to join the CPTPP - only Taiwan should be encouraged to do so
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-canada-must-show-leadership-in-backing-taiwans-pacific-trade-bid/
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