March 2026 – Page 353 – Charm

Hong Kong Stock Movement | Hong Kong banking stocks continue to decline, with Standard Chartered Group (02888) dropping nearly 6%. Geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East remain a short-term driver for Hong Kong banking stock prices.

2 months ago03 mins

Hong Kong banking stocks continued to decline. As of the time of writing, Standard Chartered Group (02888) fell 5.55%, trading at HKD 168.4; Bank of China (Hong Kong) (02388) dropped 4.59%, trading at HKD 40.34; HSBC Holdings (0005) declined 4.44%, trading at HKD 129.2; and Bank of East Asia (00023) decreased 3.44%, trading at HKD…

New Pixar Movie Beats Christian Bale’s Likely Box Office Bomb

davidcftang2 months ago03 mins

A new Pixar original and a horror film featuring Christian Bale arrived in theaters during the same weekend, but early box office figures show sharply different starts for the two releases. Initial reports indicate Pixar’s latest animated feature opened strongly, while Bale’s The Bride! debuted with significantly smaller numbers in North America and worldwide. Hoppers…

Trump news at a glance: White House adviser Stephen Miller ‘should go’, says Republican senator | Trump administration

davidcftang2 months ago07 mins

The Republican senator Thom Tillis said on Sunday that he believed the White House adviser Stephen Miller “should go” and that his role in the Trump administration has been a “big problem”. The senior senator representing North Carolina, when asked on CNN’s State of the Union if he thought Miller should go during a conversation…

International cocktails, Cantonese opera and more

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From cocktails slung by award-winning mixologists, two nights of free folk music to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, and a Chinese Basketball Association game, the Greater Bay Area is a playground for everyone. Wondering what’s for dinner? For a more detailed look at what food and drink the Greater Bay Area has to offer this week,…

3 Things to Know About Starlink Before the Potential 2026 SpaceX IPO

davidcftang2 months ago06 mins

Key Points SpaceX, the company behind Starlink, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO). According to reports, CEO Elon Musk could be angling to have the company go public in June. Reports also suggest that Musk could be looking to raise funds through initial public stock sales at a price that would value…

China’s consumer prices jump on holiday boost; factory-gate deflation lingers

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Published Mon, Mar 9, 2026 · 10:30 AM — Updated Mon, Mar 9, 2026 · 10:45 AM [BEIJING] China’s consumer inflation accelerated to the highest in more than three years due to the effects of the Lunar New Year holiday, while producer deflation persisted as weak demand remained a drag on an economy facing stiff external…

United Kingdom, United States, South Korea, China, New Zealand, India See Rising Airfares and Hotel Prices as New Twelve Apostles Entry Fee Transforms Tourism Spend in Victoria

2 months ago019 mins

Home » Latest Travel News » United Kingdom, United States, South Korea, China, New Zealand, India See Rising Airfares and Hotel Prices as New Twelve Apostles Entry Fee Transforms Tourism Spend in Victoria Published on March 9, 2026 Image generated with Ai United Kingdom, United States, South Korea, China, New Zealand, and India are all…

Modric and Estupinan relish Milan victory over Inter: ‘Sergio Ramos spirit’

davidcftang2 months ago06 mins

Luka Modric believes Milan had ‘some Sergio Ramos spirit’ in their Derby della Madonnina victory over Inter today, while Pervis Estupinan admits it was ‘the most important goal of my life.’ The odds were against the Rossoneri, who also felt the most pressure knowing they were 10 points behind the leaders going into this last…

Sanctioned Iranian ships leave Chinese chemical storage

2 months ago07 mins

Two Iranian ships departed a Chinese chemical storage port this week, heading for Iran, according to a Washington Post analysis of ship-tracking data, satellite imagery, and Treasury Department records published on Sunday. The ships, the Shabdis and the Barzin, are owned by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, a state-owned company which has been…

China’s State Council Information Office holds a press briefing on the draft outline of the 15th five-year plan (2026-2030) in Beijing on March 7. The plan is set to be finalised at the “two sessions”. Photo: Xinhua

Opinion | Beijing’s message is clear: Hong Kong must shape up and speed up

2 months ago03 mins

The annual “two sessions” in Beijing are under way, and this year the annual ritual of reading tea leaves in this city has been made easier for politics watchers. That is because Beijing has been blunt about the problems it thinks our city faces. There is the usual praise for the Hong Kong government and…