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Hong Kong court convicts Wall Street Journal publisher of blocking reporter union role
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A Hong Kong court convicted Dow Jones Publishing Co (Asia) Inc, publisher of The Wall Street Journal, of deterring reporter Selina Cheng from taking a leadership role in the city’s press union, while acquitting it of unlawfully firing her. The ruling highlights ongoing concerns about press freedom in Hong Kong amid pressures on the media landscape and union activity.
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Rachel Meyers
The court rightly punished the interference with union duties, but acquitting on the firing leaves too many questions about how reporters are treated.
Macau five-year plan to diversify economy, boost fintech
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— Aug 18, 2026
Happen uses AI-powered underwriting and a digital-bank model to improve lending efficiency and grow with high-quality borrowers, while still trading at a valuation discount to fintech peers. Macau unveiled a five-year plan to diversify from gaming into fintech, digital currency, and non-gaming sectors, and Hong Kong fintech thinker Henry Chen argues products should be user-centered to reduce friction and clarify complex information.
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