ba Financial watchdog SFC has fined 10 banks almost HK$1 billion for IPO failures … but investors got nothing. Now they’re demanding change By www.scmp.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:30:10 +0800 Investors and lawmakers in Hong Kong are urging regulators to seek compensation for people who lose money when listed companies collapse shortly after their initial public offerings.Under the current system, when banks sponsoring IPOs are found to have fallen short in their due diligence duties, the proceeds of any fine imposed by the watchdog goes to the government, not investors. Those fines amount to almost HK$1 billion (US$130 million) over the last 20 years, according to calculations by… Full Article
ba Hong Kong government to propose revised bailout plan for Ocean Park soon By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:00:17 +0800 A revised bailout plan will be proposed by the Hong Kong government very soon to save Ocean Park from running out of cash as early as in June, the Post has learned.Two sources said that a HK$10.6 billion (US$1.35 billion) proposal tabled in January would not go ahead with officials unveiling an alternative on Monday at the earliest, after the Covid-19 pandemic forced the theme park on Southern district to shut down temporarily.On Friday night, the legislature’s Finance Committee announced that… Full Article
ba Evergrande’s Emerald Bay flats flop in their third weekend sale in three months as homebuyers ignore developer’s discount By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:09:00 +0800 China Evergrande’s weekend sale of its Emerald Bay flats in Tuen Mun has flopped for the third time in as many months, as Hong Kong’s homebuyers shunned its meagre discounts in anticipation of further price declines.The developer managed to find buyers for 41 flats, or 12 per cent of the 335 units on offer at 8:30pm, according to sales agents.In March, the developer sold 49 of 141 flats when it launched the project in the midst of the city’s coronavirus outbreak, at a time when social… Full Article
ba Global Impact of New Corona Virus and Population Issues By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:25:03 +0000 The new coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to wreak havoc across the world, as the number of infections and deaths rapidly rise. It has the potential to infect anybody regardless of age or gender. There are grave concerns that the economic fallout from COVID-19 may be comparable to that of the Great Depression. According to Johns Hopkins […] The post Global Impact of New Corona Virus and Population Issues appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Asia-Pacific Economy & Trade Global Headlines Health Humanitarian Emergencies Poverty & SDGs TerraViva United Nations
ba Time for the World Bank and IMF to Be the Solution, Not the Problem By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:34:58 +0000 Franciscka Lucien is Executive Director of the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti. Joel Curtain is the Director of Advocacy at Partners in Health. The post Time for the World Bank and IMF to Be the Solution, Not the Problem appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Aid Economy & Trade Education Financial Crisis Global Headlines Health Humanitarian Emergencies Labour Latin America & the Caribbean TerraViva United Nations
ba COVID-19: The Digital Divide Grows Wider Amid Global Lockdown By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:15:13 +0000 The digital divide has become more pronounced than ever amid the global coronavirus lockdown, but experts are concerned that in the current circumstances this divide, where over 46 percent of the world’s population remain without technology or internet access, could grow wider — particularly among women. “There were already deep divides in access to technologies […] The post COVID-19: The Digital Divide Grows Wider Amid Global Lockdown appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Development & Aid Education Featured Gender Global Headlines IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse Poverty & SDGs Regional Categories TerraViva United Nations Coronavirus COVID-19 digital divide
ba News24.co.ke | Mombasa police and inspectorate officers clash over land dispute By www.news24.co.ke Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 09:16:25 +0200 Mombasa County inspectorate officers on Monday were caught in a land dispute issue with a private investigator when they attempted to bring down an erected wall. Full Article
ba News24.co.ke | Equity bank in Nairobi robbed over what is believed to be millions By www.news24.co.ke Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 12:40:34 +0200 A group of suspected thieves robbed the Equity Bank, Kayole Branch in Nairobi on Saturday night getting away with a undisclosed amount of money. Full Article
ba Raúl and Prime Minister of Barbados hold official talks By www.granma.cu Published On :: Mon, 8 Dec 2014 09:36:33 -0800 Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, held official talks, on Sunday December 7, with the Honorable Freundel Stuart, Prime Minister of Barbados, who is visiting the country as the head of the Barbados delegation to the 5th CARICOM-Cuba Summit. Full Article
ba Caricom-Cuba Summit Begins By www.granma.cu Published On :: Mon, 8 Dec 2014 10:31:08 -0800 The 5th Caricom-Cuba Summit began today, December 8, in Havana’s Palacio de la Revolución, with the purpose of strengthening relations, and reviewing cooperation agreements between the 14 Caribbean countries and Cuba. Full Article
ba 'Banana republic': Trump threatens to unilaterally suspend Congress By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:30:23 GMT The President's remarkable threat - which came on the day US recorded its highest number of coronavirus deaths - drew immediate criticism from constitutional experts. Full Article
ba Four IS suspects arrested over plot to attack US bases in Germany By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 02:42:41 GMT Prosecutors said the men joined IS in January 2019 and were instructed to form a cell in Germany. They reportedly first planned to carry out an attack in Tajikistan but later shifted their target Full Article
ba South Korea's coronavirus battle propels government to election win By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:29:42 GMT Despite the strict lockdown requirements on voting, turnout was higher than any parliamentary elections held since 1992. Full Article
ba Bathroom Banksy: Street-artist's lockdown work By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:54:02 GMT Banksy has followed official UK advice to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, much to his wife's concern. Full Article
ba Boris Johnson starts to take back control as Britain prepares to ease lockdown By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:15:11 GMT As part of a major set of changes, the British government government will closely examine the economic and health impacts of the lockdown, as it prepares to decide when and how some measures can be eased. Full Article
ba Pandemic gives Arthur Sinodinos 'baptism of fire' as US ambassador By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 13:30:00 GMT Our man in Washington is making new friends at a safe distance. Full Article
ba Push for universal global ceasefire 'stalled by US and Russia' By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:16:01 GMT Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General, has urged warring countries to declare a temporary truce and focus all their attention on fighting the virus. Full Article
ba 'A stroke of luck': Passenger glad to be on global cruise during pandemic By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:31:01 GMT The virus-free bubble that the Costa Deliziosa cruise ship became on its 15-week odyssey is coming to an end. Full Article
ba 'Armed bandits' kill dozens in north-west Nigeria By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 23:38:09 GMT Police said some of the gunmen wielded AK 47 guns in the attacks on villagers. Full Article
ba 'Cartels are scrambling': Lockdown hits the global drug trade By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:30:03 GMT Traffic over the Mexican-US border has slowed and supplies from China have dried up, but the drug cartels are still finding a way to sell their wares. Full Article
ba Indonesia bans Ramadan mass exodus tradition to curb coronavirus spread By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:17:03 GMT The mass exodus tradition, locally known as mudik will not be allowed to proceed at the end of the Muslim fasting month, President Joko Widodo said. Full Article
ba A disaster waiting to happen or a bold, evidence-based response? In Sweden, it depends who you ask By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:53:01 GMT As winter fades and spring breaks over Sweden, a high-stakes experiment in self-responsibility is underway. Full Article
ba S. Korea shows way forward for Premier League as football returns By cyprus-mail.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:15:52 +0000 The Premier League got a glimpse of what the future might hold after football finally returned with the start of the South Korean K-League on Friday. It was football, but just not as we know it as reigning champions Jeonbuk Motors beat Suwon Bluewings 1-0 in an empty World Cup... The post S. Korea shows way forward for Premier League as football returns appeared first on Cyprus Mail. Full Article Football Sport coronavirus
ba Coronavirus: Open markets back in business after lockdown (updated) By cyprus-mail.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:17:15 +0000 Open markets in Limassol, Dherynia, and Larnaca began operating again on Saturday for the first time since the lockdown measures were enforced. The openings followed similar moves in Nicosia after the government decided to ease restrictions last week. “There is order, safety, calm and people are shopping,” Limassol Mayor Nicos... The post Coronavirus: Open markets back in business after lockdown (updated) appeared first on Cyprus Mail. Full Article Cyprus Limassol open market picks4
ba Government denies Turkish pressure over aircraft on British bases By cyprus-mail.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:38:51 +0000 The agriculture ministry on Saturday rubbished a report by daily Phileleftheros suggesting two fire-fighting aircraft leased by Cyprus through EU co-funding were going to be based at RAF Akrotiri following pressure from Turkey. Citing credible unnamed sources directly involved in the matter, Phileleftheros said Turkey did not want the... The post Government denies Turkish pressure over aircraft on British bases appeared first on Cyprus Mail. Full Article Cyprus British Bases Fire-fighting aircraft picks4
ba Grand Slam tally should decide ‘GOAT’ debate, says Lendl By cyprus-mail.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:32:42 +0000 Eight-time Grand Slam winner Ivan Lendl said whoever ends up winning the most majors among the ‘Big Three’ of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic should be considered the greatest male tennis player of the Open era. The ‘GOAT’ (greatest of all time) debate in men’s tennis has divided... The post Grand Slam tally should decide ‘GOAT’ debate, says Lendl appeared first on Cyprus Mail. Full Article Sport Tennis
ba How Abhishek Bachchan addressed rumours of his divorce with Aishwarya Rai By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:32:00 +0500 Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai have stood strong through thick and thin Full Article
ba Neetu Kapoor thanks Ambani family for immeasurable love and support By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 19:32:31 +0500 Neetu Kapoor wrote Mukesh Bhai, Nita Bhabhi, Akash, Shloka, Anant and Isha - you have been our guardian angels on this long and trying experience. Full Article
ba Vidya Balan on how she is using the lockdown to her advantage: I can be self-reliant By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:08:16 +0500 Vidya Balan, in a recent interview, shed light on the many realisations she has been having during the lockdown Full Article
ba Arjun Kapoor nostalgic about shooting for movies during global pandemic By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 07:20:52 +0500 Arjun Kapoor shared a gut-wrenching post, wherein he reminisced about his life as an actor Full Article
ba Vicky Kaushal calls himself 'husband material' in reply to marriage proposal By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:28:58 +0500 Vicky Kaushal can be heard calling himself 'husband material' in a clip Full Article
ba Rekha on why Amitabh Bachchan did not admit to having an extramarital affair with her By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:47:00 +0500 Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan and their longstanding history together is no news for fans Full Article
ba Amitabh Bachchan remembers Irrfan Khan, Sridevi By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:28:08 +0500 Sridevi died on February 24, 2018 and Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29, 2020 Full Article
ba Irrfan Khan, Deepika Padukone's throwback video playing tennis wins hearts By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:45:52 +0500 Irrfan Khan shared the screen with Deepika in 'Piku' Full Article
ba Coronavirus exacerbating ''disordered world'' warns EU's top diplomat By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:50:21 +0200 Coronavirus exacerbating ''disordered world'' warns EU's top diplomat Full Article
ba Viktor Orban provokes neighbours with historical map of Hungary | #TheCube By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:46:40 +0200 1 Full Article
ba 360,000 wheat bags recovered from godowns By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 HAFIZABAD: The district administration and the PASSCO officers along with Special Branch police on Friday recovered 360,000 wheat bags from various godowns. The teams recovered the wheat bags from... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ba PML-N terms NAB Multan notice to Shahbaz ridiculous By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-N Secretary Information Marriyum Aurangzeb has termed the allegations, levelled by National Accountability Bureau Multan, and the notice issued to Shahbaz Sharif... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ba Judge video scandal case: ATC rejects approver's plea for bail By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorist Court Friday rejected the bail of approver in Judge Arshad Malik video scandal case. The accused, Faisal Shaheen, allegedly made the controversial video of former... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ba PFA turns deaf ear to CCI decisions on Banaspati By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority has turned a deaf ear to the decisions of the Council of Common interests on the manufacturing and sale of Banaspati in the province by imposing a ban on it with... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ba Gilgit-Baltistan polls: SC expects caretakers to be honest, impartial By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Friday expected that the caretaker government in Gilgit-Baltistan will comprise highly respected persons with proven integrity, impartiality, and competence and will... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ba Rabbani for constituting NCM through act of Parliament By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: Former Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani Friday questioned the formation of the National Council for Minorities through notification and termed it violation of the judgement of the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ba Judge video scandal case: ATC rejects approver's plea for bail By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorist Court Friday rejected the bail of approver in Judge Arshad Malik video scandal case.The accused, Faisal Shaheen, allegedly made the controversial video of former... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ba Gilgit-Baltistan polls: SC expects caretakers to be honest, impartial By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Friday expected that the caretaker government in Gilgit-Baltistan will comprise highly respected persons with proven integrity, impartiality, and competence and will... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ba Polio case reported in Qambar Shahdadkot By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 SUKKUR: Another confirmed polio case was reported at Union Council Dhigano of Taluka Sajawal in Qambar Shahdadkot.Reports said the stool sample was collected from a 36-month-old girl, a suspected... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ba Judge video scandal case: ATC rejects approver's plea for bail By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorist Court Friday rejected the bail of approver in Judge Arshad Malik video scandal case.The accused, Faisal Shaheen, allegedly made the controversial video of former... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ba Drugs import from India: Shahbaz Sharif demands probe into billion-rupee scandal By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-N President and National Assembly opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif has demanded an in-depth investigation into the medicine scandal through a parliamentary... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ba Cholistan land probe: NAB sends questionnaires to Shahbaz Sharif, Rana Sanaullah, Balighur Rehman By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau Multan has sent a questionnaire to Opposition Leader in the National Assembly and President PML-N Shahbaz Sharif, ex-minister of state Balighur Rehman,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ba Gilgit-Baltistan polls: Supreme Court expects caretakers to be honest, impartial By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Friday expected that the caretaker government in Gilgit-Baltistan will comprise highly respected persons with proven integrity, impartiality, and competence and will... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ba China says it backs WHO in tracing Covid-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 BEIJING: China said on Thursday it supports the World Health Organization in trying to pinpoint the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and accused U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of telling one... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
