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Hong Kong signals may drop plan for third board for new economy firms

HONG KONG, Oct 24 (Reuters) A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Hong Kong's plan to float a new listing board to lure technology startups, with the government asking regulators to review their plans and put in place "adequate safeguards" for investors first.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX) unveiled a proposal in June for the board that would allow companies with share structures providing special voting rights, and let firms that have not yet made a profit get listed.
The move was prompted by the bourse operator's aim to boost exposure to high-growth sectors that might typically choose a US listing due to less stringent rules on profitability and share structures, as Alibaba Group Holding and Baidu Inc have done in the past.
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17 injured in S Korea's multi-vehicle pileup

29 Mar 2024 | 11:49 AM

Seoul, Mar 29 (UNI) Seventeen people were injured on Friday morning after a multi-vehicle pileup in South Korea, according to Yonhap news agency.

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Trump speaks at wake of fallen NYPD officer, calls for return to 'law and order'

Trump speaks at wake of fallen NYPD officer, calls for return to 'law and order'

29 Mar 2024 | 11:35 AM

Washington, Mar 29 (UNI) Former President Donald Trump attended the wake of fallen NYPD officer Jonathan Diller on Thursday and called for a return to 'law and order' before claiming that the current justice system 'isn't working'.

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US officials in early talks on funding peacekeeping force in post-war Gaza

29 Mar 2024 | 11:08 AM

Washington, Mar 29 (UNI) US government officials are exploring options for funding a multinational or Palestinian-led force to "stabilise" Gaza once the Israeli invasion is over, Politico reported, citing White House and Pentagon officials.

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S Korean prez's approval rating unchanged at 34 pc: poll

29 Mar 2024 | 10:44 AM

Seoul, Mar 29 (UNI) South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's approval rating stood unchanged at 34 percent this week compared to the previous week, a weekly poll showed on Friday.

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