China, Hong Kong threaten to thwart sale of Panama Canal ports to America's BlackRock
Chinese and Hong Kong authorities are scrutinizing a deal for BlackRock to acquire two ports on the Panama Canal, as the ...
South Korea Showing Tell-Tale Signs Of Terminal Decline
If any top Asian central bank is having a dreadful 2025, it's South Korea's.Between slowing growth, surging household debt, Chinese deflati ...
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Populated by hawkers, lovers and gangsters, classic films expressed the melting-pot city’s soul — and are now being celebrated anew ...
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Taiwanese martial arts actor Chang Chen-huan found dead at home at age 65
Chang Chen-huan’s body was found in his home in Taipei’s Nangang district on March 14, after the police responded to reports of a strong odour coming from his residence, according to Taiwanese ...
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China ramps up criticism of Li Ka-shing’s BlackRock ports deal
The conglomerate founded by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, this month agreed to sell off the bulk of its global ports business to a consortium led by BlackRock. The sale included a controlling ...
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HK chief: Panama ports deal should comply with law
It could also undermine the group's long-term development. CK Hutchison Holdings — founded by Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing — said on March 4 that it had struck a $22.8 billion deal to sell its ...