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'Many trans people choose not to use public conveniences at all, due to fear, the threat of harassment, and to avoid having their gender identity invalidated or undermined,' High Court judge Russell Coleman said.
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During the summer of pre-Covid-2019, India was Thailand's sixth-largest international airlines market, but it has now left behind Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia to become the second-largest, behind China.
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On July 20, Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rain and strong winds to Hong Kong before making landfall in Taishan, Guangdong province, China. The storm caused fallen trees, damaged scaffolding, and forced over 200 people to seek refuge in temporary shelters. Hong Kong's typhoon warning was downgraded from Signal No. 10 to No. 3 by the evening. Rainfall exceeded 110 mm within three hours, and wind gusts reached over 167 kph. Despite the intensity, the impact was milder compared to previous typhoons like Mangkhut and Hato. In total, 26 people required hospital treatment, 253 used government shelters, and 471 fallen trees were reported. Wipha made landfall at 5:50 p.m. with winds near its center reaching 118 kph, after which it weakened into a severe tropical storm. The storm moved westward along China’s southern coast, prompting an orange alert from China’s Central Meteorological Bureau due to heavy rain and strong winds.
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India is seeing a boost from a rebound in investments even as global trade uncertainties weigh on the country’s broader outlook
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At the stroke of midnight, twelve climbers raced up a towering structure on Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau island, collecting buns in a centuries-old tradition. The thrilling competition marked the end of the Bun Festival, symbolizing luck, peace, and protection from disaster. This year’s “bun king” and “bun queen” earned glory—and fortune—for their families.
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila’s airport under an ICC warrant after arriving from Hong Kong. The ICC is investigating drug-related killings under his leadership as possible crimes against humanity.
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Hong Kong’s finances have been impacted by a weak property sector, as home prices plunged some 30% over the last three years. It is also grappling with economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions as U.S.-China relations deteriorate.
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MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.8% in the early Asian session, boosted by a jump in Hong Kong-listed stocks.
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The Hong Kong government said in a statement that Hongkong Post was in talks with the U.S. postal administration but further clarification was still needed on certain matters, including over a tariff.
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Shares in mainland China and Taiwan also advanced, running against the grain of declines in Japan and South Korea
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It said it would work with Customs and Border Protection to implement a collection process for the new China tariffs to avoid delivery disruptions.
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The change, effective from Feb. 4, will not impact the flow of letters and 'flats' from China and Hong Kong, according to the website.
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The video captures the bin moving around and exclaiming, 'I want to eat garbage! Is there really none? Aaaah! The garbage is gone!' Its humorous and exaggerated cries have drawn attention for their creative approach to waste management.
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Lam, 47, a long-standing member of the Democratic Party, was arrested 13 months after the incident and charged with rioting and helping instigate the violence.
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Stocks in Hong Kong and mainland China advanced as an annual economic meeting begins in Beijing on Wednesday
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The latest IT security guidelines from the Digitial Policy Office have many civil servants complaining about added inconvenience. Government workers will still be allowed to use the services from personal devices at work, and can get exceptions to the ban with approval from a manager.
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Usually, scammers use honey traps to target men but now, they have also been masquerading as 'highly educated, high-income and physically attractive' men to entrap women on social media, the Hong Kong police said.
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Hong Kong’s score of 8.58 edged out Singapore’s 8.55, according to the Fraser Institute’s latest Economic Freedom of the World report, covering 2022
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After fulfilling Beijing’s long-standing imperative to enact a homegrown national security law, Chief Executive John Lee now faces challenges with economic competitiveness against regional rivals like Singapore, Japan, and mainland Chinese metropolises.
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Hong Kong's small and open economy has felt the ripple effects of a slowdown in the Chinese economy
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China’s markets are shedding recent gains after stimulus measures post-holidays failed to meet inflated expectations. Unless a substantial fiscal stimulus is announced, markets are unlikely to sustain gains
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Brokers across Hong Kong are experiencing a similar euphoria as the stocks of Chinese companies soar in the wake of landmark stimulus moves by Beijing last week
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The reduction is expected to be one highlight of Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee’s policy address in mid-October, the people said, asking not to be identified because the deliberations are private
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According to China's Xinhua news agency, the tropical storm intensified into a super typhoon as it tracked west across the South China Sea, packing winds of up to 209 kilometres (130 miles) per hour as it headed for Hainan.
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The guidelines asserted that young people should delay romantic relationships and sexual activity, emphasising the importance of making "responsible decisions" regarding their sexual health.
