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'Imbued with flamenco': Spain's Farruquito takes Hong Kong stage

'Imbued with flamenco': Spain's Farruquito takes Hong Kong stage

Source: The Nation HONG KONG - As heir to one of Spain's most renowned flamenco dynasties, dancer Farruquito pairs furious footwork with strumming syncopated beats and verve bringing the art form's "way of life" to global audiences. His real name is Juan Manuel

Hong Kong Issues New National Security Law Bill with Tougher Jail Terms

Hong Kong Issues New National Security Law Bill with Tougher Jail Terms

Source: japannews.yomiuri.co.jp HONG KONG, March 8 (Reuters) - Hong Kong on Friday published its draft of a new national security law, a document some lawyers said broadened what could be considered sedition and state secrets, with tougher penalties for any one convicted of those crimes and several

Malaysia to introduce new public housing model, says housing minister

Malaysia to introduce new public housing model, says housing minister

Source: The Straits Times HONG KONG - The Housing and Local Government Ministry is coming up with a new model of public housing in Malaysia named Program Residensi Rakyat (PRR), says its minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the PRR would be well-integrated, sustainable and liveable, accommodating quality commercial viability,

Hong Kong proposes life terms for treason and insurrection in new national security bill

Hong Kong proposes life terms for treason and insurrection in new national security bill

Source: Lethbridge News Now HONG KONG (AP) -- Hong Kong unveiled a new national security bill Friday that proposes up to life imprisonment for offenses like treason and insurrection, a move deepening worries over further erosion of the city's freedoms after Beijing imposed a similar law four years

Bond trustee becomes new petitioner to liquidate China developer Kaisa

Bond trustee becomes new petitioner to liquidate China developer Kaisa

Source: Market Screener HONG KONG, March 8 (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court adjourned a hearing to liquidate Chinese property developer Kaisa Group to April 29 after a bond trustee, instructed by a major group of dollar bondholders, replaced the original petitioner. The latest development came after Broad Peak Investment,

Alibaba's Lingxi Games says management to step down to make way for younger execs

Alibaba's Lingxi Games says management to step down to make way for younger execs

Source: Market Screener HONG KONG, March 8 (Reuters) - Lingxi Games, Alibaba Group's video games arm, has told staff its leadership team will step down to make way for younger management, according to an internal memo. Since last year, Alibaba has focused on promoting younger people born after

Chinese shares rally as better-than-expected data bolster the market

Chinese shares rally as better-than-expected data bolster the market

Source: Daily Mail Online HONG KONG (AP) - Chinese shares rallied on Friday following better-than-expected import and export data, signaling increased demand that could support Beijing's effort to rev up the economy. The Hang Seng Index added 1.1% to 16,405.94 in morning trading, led by