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
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 ...
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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
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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/
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 ...
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Blitzboks begin to sizzle as they blow away Spain at Hong Kong Sevens#HongKongSevens #Blitzboks Full story in the comments
Hong Kong’s hotels see business lift from Rugby Sevens, Art Basel after city misses out on ‘Swiftonomics’
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Hong Kong Sevens almost sold out, officials say, as tournament prepares to bid farewell to city home
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Lionel Messi row sparks review of government handouts to support major sporting events; to be completed by third quarter of year
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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
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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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 ‘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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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
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 influence in the Pacific is growing—and it has no more fruitful relationship than with the Solomon Islands: econ.trib.al/ga8rlga Image: Courtesy of Pacific Games
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
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.
China's Domestic Travelers Choose to Ride High-Speed Rail Network Over Flying
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-21/why-high-speed-train-is-really-the-transport-of-choice-in-china
China’s cities compete for kids: Enlightened self-interest nudges rich places to woo rural families
economist.com/china/2023/12/14/chinas-cities-compete-for-kids
Wall Street Giants Reclaim Top Equities League Table Rankings: Wall Street reclaimed the top spots in the global equity underwriting league tables from Chinese ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-14/wall-street-giants-reclaim-top-equities-league-table-rankings
Is The Lions of Sicily good? TV Show Review - A Good Movie to Watch: Follow brothers Paolo and Ignazio, two small spice merchants who have escaped from a ...
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Acupuncture: Needling me, needling you: Traditional Chinese medicine involves more than just needles
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Joe Biden and Xi Jinping say they’ll keep in touch – and not much else: Big business boys, including Apple’s Tim Cook, pay big bucks to attend post-summit ...
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CMA Awards 2023 Red Carpet Photos: All the Looks & Live Updates: The 2023 Country Music Awards, airing on ABC and Hulu, is hosted by singer Luke Bryan and Peyton ...
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How Hong Kong has squandered the Gay Games: Many place the blame for the Hong Kong Gay Games failing to live up to their potential at the feet of the government ...
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Quick Glance: Regina Ip: Gay Games Hong Kong is Legal and Not a Threat to National Security
- Top government advisor Regina Ip denies claims that Hong Kong’s Gay Games is a threat to national security.
- Petitioners claim that organizing the Gay Games invites trouble and threatens national security.
- The promotion of same-sex marriage contravenes current constitution, laws, and national security law.
- Hong Kong was named the first city in Asia to organize the Gay Games in 2017, but the event was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hong Kong is Asia’s third most successful sporting power. A bold claim? Read on: By Rod Parkes Back in colonial days, the accepted wisdom was that Hong Kong did ...
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Hong Kong bags historic 53 medals at Asian Games in China’s Hangzhou: Hong Kong has bagged a record-breaking total of 53 medals at the 19th Asian Games ...
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HKFP Lens: Top Hong Kong athletes add to medal haul at Hangzhou’s 2023 Asian Games
hongkongfp.com/2023/09/29/hkfp-lens-top-hong-kong-athletes-add-to-medal-haul-at-hangzhous-2023-asian-games/
The Filipinas suffer a 5-1 loss to South Korea in the women’s football competition of the Asian Games on Monday.
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Are Hong Kong government agencies giving Gay Games the cold shoulder? Authorities stay quiet about coming event
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Asian Games 2023, day 3: Hong Kong women’s rugby bronze, tennis star Coleman Wong stuns Wu Yibing, Siobhan...
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Speed up Haptic Touch with this hidden iPhone setting in iOS 17 [Pro Tip]: This hidden setting will speed up Haptic Touch, the iPhone feature that lets you ...
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Asian Games Day 5 LIVE Updates: Roshibina Devi wins silver medal; shooting, golf underway in Hangzhou
firstpost.com/sports/asian-games-2023-live-india-badminton-boxing-football-shooting-swimming-medals-13177892.html
Quick Glance: India Defeats Pakistan in Squash and Hockey at Asian Games 2023
- India wins the final in men's team badminton and will face China in the final.
- India leads 10-2 in hockey against Pakistan.
- Kartik Kumar and Gulveer Singh win silver and bronze medals in men's 10000m race.
- India defeats Pakistan in the men's team squash championship final at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou!
CASE CLOSED: A wildlife park in the U.K. has confirmed that its sun bear Kyra is definitely not a human in costume and is actually a sun bear for real ... Show more trib.al/Ht8IZ0F
U.S. Tech Giants Facing Old Chinese Dilemma In Hong Kong: Live With Censorship Or Leave
worldcrunch.com/world-affairs/hong-kong-tech-companies-censorship
Hong Kong court rejects civil ban on protest anthem 'Glory to Hong Kong'www.rfa.org/english/news/china/hongkong-anthem-07282023125317.html
Quick Glance: Hong Kong court rejects government request to ban pro-democracy anthem
- Court in Hong Kong rejects government's request to ban popular protest anthem.
- Decision brings relief for global tech companies and citizens of the city.
- Hong Kong government attempts to censor and ban unofficial anthem.
- Court's decision rejects restriction on free expression and criminalization of certain activities.
Today’s Top News: Florida Braces for Hurricane Idalia, and More: Exclusively from New York Times Audio, our new app.
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U.S. insurance broker Marsh to buy Australia's Honan: U.S. insurance broker Marsh, a unit of Marsh & McLennan(MMC.N), said on Sunday that it would acquire ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/us-insurance-broker-marsh-buy-australias-honan-2023-08-20/
Javier Milei’s 5 Dogs Are the Only Issue Argentina’s Election Leader Won’t Touch: Almost nothing is taboo for Javier Milei: Ask him about Argentina’s central ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-16/five-giant-dogs-are-the-only-issue-that-javier-milei-won-t-touch
Quick Glance: Could Argentina See Its First Libertarian President?
- Javier Milei, a radical advocate of the free market, emerges as the frontrunner in a primary before the general elections.
- Amidst the cheers of 10,000 fans, hard rock music blasted from the speakers.
- Mr Milei secured 30% of the votes, compared to 28% for Ms Bullrich and Mr Larreta combined.
- Mr Milei led in the top position across 16 out of 24 provinces.
Ken Griffin fought anti-Chinese legislation in Florida — and won.
Michael Smith has more from Miami. trib.al/52Gt5hZ
NRL News: Fitzy certain Hynes can go higher, Parish quits as Samoa coach, Haas' deal hinges on 'life after footy'
theroar.com.au/2023/08/10/nrl-news-peace-in-our-time-as-cbs-stalemate-may-finally-be-over-haas-next-contract-hinges-on-life-after-footy-deal/
Hop or Not: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. RBA watchers tussle over last hike. US economy walks a golden path, Fed’s Goolsbee says ...
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Stock Market Bulls, Billionaire's Yacht and Beach House Trouble: Asia Briefing
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An Exeter stadium is planning more summer gigs! 🔥
They are hoping to hold SIX party on the pitch concerts www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/exeters-sandy-park-stadium-plans-8630063
Messi thrills Beijing as Chinese fans relish ‘remaining time’: Fans say even a Lionel Messi friendly game is ‘valuable, precious’ after the football superstar ...
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Race for national crown kicks off with Dala Sevens in Kisumu: Action begins at 9.20am when Nakuru play Nondescripts in a Group “A” match.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/rugby/race-for-national-crown-kicks-off-with-dala-sevens-in-kisumu-4289054
The Asian-Australians forging the way forward in football: A common thread in their stories is their family’s greater emphasis on education over sport ...
theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-asian-australians-forging-the-way-forward-in-football-20230622-p5din7.html
Organisers charge $680 for fans to watch Messi: Chinese football fans will need to shell out up to $680 to see Lionel Messi lead Argentina against Australia in a ...
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Gov’t seeks to ban protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’, including from internet: The government is seeking a legal injunction, and interim injunction ...
hongkongfp.com/2023/06/06/govt-seeks-to-ban-protest-song-glory-to-hong-kong-including-from-internet/
Quick Glance: Hong Kong Government Redefines 'Right to Know'
- Hong Kong-based freelance journalist Frank Ching reports on the government.
- Chief Executive Lee appears torn between restoring Hong Kong as a global financial hub and Beijing's demand for national security.
- Government actions have affected Hong Kong's international image.
- The government emphasizes the importance of 'truth' in criticism and communication.
Brazier's Brave step to coach sevens in Japan : Black Ferns Sevens great Kelly Brazier is growing her coaching credentials with rising Japanese club ...
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It's the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens this weekend!
We've all you need to know about 𝗤𝗣𝗥 𝗕's involvement in Hong Kong.
See our tournament preview: bit.ly/QPRHKSoccer7sPreview
🇭🇰 It's the @hksoccer7s this weekend.
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China tells International Olympic Committee of concerns about ‘politicising’ sport
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Where is she now? Mere Baker: The Black Ferns successfully returned to the Hong Kong Sevens last weekend, after a 22-year absence. Yet another band of Kiwi women ...
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City’s Youngsters Depart UK For Soccer Sevens: Members of Leicester City’s Development Squad have today set off to Hong Kong for HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens.
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‘Happy Hong Kong’ set for weekend launch. How can you make the most of cut-price films, gourmet bites under...
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Rugby Sevens: All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens take out Hong Kong Sevens: It was a New Zealand double at the Hong Kong Sevens.
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🇭🇰 Heading for Hong Kong!
Members of 𝗤𝗣𝗥 𝗕 will be competing in the @hksoccer7s next weekend 🏆#QPR | #HKSoccer7s
Heading for Hong Kong!
Members of 𝗤𝗣𝗥 𝗕 are travelling to compete in the prestigious HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens next weekend.
See full details: https://bit.ly/QPRHongKongSoccer7s
Twinkle toes Jorja runs riot in world sevens: Jorja Miller has quickly become one of the key players in the successful Black Ferns Sevens in her first season on ...
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Edinburgh Airport flights from Scotland to Beijing, China: Scottish Transport Minister says air bridge between Edinburgh and Beijing 'great news for businesses'
heraldscotland.com/business_hq/23521211.edinburgh-airport-flights-scotland-beijing-china/
HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series: Hong Kong’s men through to semi-finals, while women bounce back
scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3217946/hsbc-world-rugby-sevens-challenger-series-hong-kongs-men-through-semi-finals-while-women-bounce-back
#VantageOnFirstpost With Palki S Upadhyay | Episode 51
In This Episode:
- Threat Of War: #Chinese Warships & Jets Near #Taiwan - #Macron In #China : "De-coupling Not ... Show more #Ukraine #Bakhmut #Zelensky #AlAqsa #Israeli #Iran #Saudi #WestAsia #NATO #Japan #BirdFlu #IMF #Dubai #Vantage #PalkiSharma
Hong Kong Sevens makes a sparkling return to fun of the past – ‘it’s well and truly back’
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2024 Paris Olympics dream: How Rotorua and Tauranga may help the China Women’s Sevens get there
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In Pictures:
Despite the wet weather, tens of thousands of fans flocked to the three-day tournament for the highly anticipated mega event returning to ... Show more https://sc.mp/3mae
Hong Kong Sevens 2023: organisers expect crowd to top 35,000 as most tickets sell locally
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