HKD weakens as worst of cash squeeze seen ending

Hong Kong’s dollar continued its slide into the weak half of its trading band yesterday as traders predicted the city’s recent liquidity squeeze is nearing its end.

Space tourism to be tested by investors with Virgin Galactic’s listing

Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic snagged headlines with its announcement of the world’s first publicly traded space- tourism operator. But it will need to focus on more worldly

Corporate Bits | Sands China awards outstanding employees

Sands China Ltd. paid tribute to some of its most exemplary employees at its 11th Because We Care Team Members Awards at Sands Cotai Central. At the

Beijing’s largesse in Tonga threatens future of Pacific nation

The days unfold at a leisurely pace in Tonga, a South Pacific archipelago with no traffic lights or fast-food chains. Snuffling pigs roam dusty roads that wind

Philippines | DNA tests confirm identity of first suicide attacker

DNA tests have confirmed the identity of the first known Filipino suicide bomber in the country’s south, an alarming milestone that underscores the need for public vigilance

Politics | Thai PM revokes some junta orders before heading new gov’t

The leader of Thailand’s military junta has revoked dozens of special executive orders and vowed to stop issuing more as he prepares to lead an elected civilian

Massacre | More than 20 killed in Papua New Guinea tribal violence

Police and soldiers have been sent to Papua New Guinea’s highlands to make arrests and provide security after more than 20 people, mostly women and children,

Japan | Entertainment tycoon Johnny Kitagawa dies at 87

Johnny Kitagawa, a kingpin of Japan’s entertainment industry for more than half a century who produced famous boybands including Arashi, Tokio and SMAP, has died. He was

H. Ross Perot rose from poverty to self-made billionaire

H. Ross Perot rose from a childhood of Depression-era poverty to become a self-made billionaire who twice ran for president with a mixture of folksy sayings

Offbeat | Sea rescue: Olympic swimmer Magnini saves tourist in Italy

A swimmer struggling in the sea off Sardinia soon discovered it was his lucky day. Italian news agency ANSA says the male tourist got in trouble Sunday

This Day in History | 2000 – Britain pioneers HIV vaccine

The World Aids Conference in South Africa has announced trials for a new HIV vaccine will begin in Britain. Liberal Democrat MP Evan Harris will be one of 18

Life & Style | Man sentenced for stealing Marilyn Monroe statue in LA

Prosecutors say a man who stole a statue of Marilyn Monroe from atop a Hollywood public art installation has been sentenced to a year in jail

Tennis | Djokovic’s 10-game run tops Goffin in Wimbledon quarterfinal

Novak Djokovic took what was shaping up as an entertaining, well-played matchup in the Wimbledon quarterfinals and quickly turned it into a lopsided romp with a 10-game

Briefs | Motorsport: New 5-year deal for British Grand Prix at Silverstone agreed

Silverstone will continue to host the British Grand Prix until at least 2024 following the announcement of a new five-year deal yesterday. Formula 1 chairman Chase Carey says:

World briefs

The Buzz | Bitcoin is approaching its highest price of 2019

The Bitcoin bulls are back in control, with the largest cryptocurrency approaching its highest price of the year after breaching USD13,000 for the first time in two weeks.

As Beetle ends, iconic original thrives in Mexico City hills

The Beetle is dead. Long live the Beetle. The modern edition of the iconic Volkswagen model is set to cease production yesterday, but people in Cuautepec on the

World Views | Amazon’s Alexa wants to hear about your migraine

The idea of turning to Amazon.com Inc.’s gaffe-prone Alexa in a medical emergency has always seemed to be a bit of a sick joke. YouTube is

Thursday, July 11, 2019 – edition no. 3330

* TrailHiker celebrates 10 years running this November * Singapore is touted as Macau’s next engine of visitor growth, even amid concerns of over-tourism * Real estate agency calls on next gov’t

Hong Kong broadcaster accused of pro-Beijing protests coverage

Television Broadcasts Ltd., Hong Kong’s dominant broadcaster, has come under attack on social media for its alleged pro-Beijing bias in the coverage of recent political protests

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