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Hong Kong Fire Survivors Return to Damaged Homes

Months after a fatal apartment fire in Hong Kong, residents are returning to inspect their damaged homes and assess the aftermath. The fire had caused significant destruction and displacement.

19 Apr, 15:32 — 20 Apr, 08:30
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APVery High12h ago

Hong Kong fire victims to return to burned homes, grieving losses and grappling with trauma - AP News

Hong Kong fire victims to return to burned homes, grieving losses and grappling with trauma  AP News

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SCMPMostly Factual3h ago

Why Hong Kong property recovery sceptics miss the bigger picture

Hong Kong’s real estate market has come a long way in the past year. For a sign of the extent to which its outlook has improved, look no further than the rapid shift in expectations for the growth in house prices this year. As recently as January, Morgan Stanley characterised its prediction of a 10 per cent rise in secondary home values as a non-consensus call. Fast forward to today, and its forecast is in line with those of most other industry experts. The outlook for the city’s office marke...

By Nicholas Spiro

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Hong Kong exchange tightens rules to avoid auditor shopping - The Straits Times

Hong Kong exchange tightens rules to avoid auditor shopping  The Straits Times

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japan-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire

Officials have advised residents to prepare mentally, and required them to wear face masks, hard hats and gloves before entering their apartments.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual10h ago

KRX chief departs for Hong Kong to attend general meeting of Asian exchanges federation

The chief of the Korea Exchange departed for Hong Kong on Monday to attend a general meeting of a federation of stock exchanges in the Asia region, the bourse operator said. KRX Chairman Jeong Eun-bo will take part in the event organized by the Asian and Oceanian Stock Exchanges Federation on Wednesday, and discuss ways to increase the competitiveness of the capital markets in the respective member countries, the KRX said. Founded in 1982, the federation comprises of 17 exchanges from 13 countri

By The Korea Herald

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual10h ago

KRX chief departs for Hong Kong to attend general meeting of Asian exchanges federation - Yonhap News Agency

KRX chief departs for Hong Kong to attend general meeting of Asian exchanges federation  Yonhap News Agency

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seeking-alphaMixed4h ago

Pfizer, Amgen among 22 firms to expand in Hong Kong: SCMP

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hk-free-pressMostly Factual12h ago

Fire victims returning home to collect belongings can make multiple trips within 3-hour slot, official says

Survivors of the deadly Tai Po fire will be allowed to go in and out of their homes multiple times within their designated three-hour slot, a top government official has said, adding that journalists will not be permitted to tag along. Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Warner Cheuk made the comments on Sunday, a day […]

By Irene Chan

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arab-newsMixed11h ago

Hong Kong fire victims to return to burned homes, grieving losses and grappling with trauma - Arab News

Hong Kong fire victims to return to burned homes, grieving losses and grappling with trauma  Arab News

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star-malaysiaMixed20h ago

Malaysian star Fish Liew wins Best Actress, Tony Leung Ka-Fai clinches Best Actor at Hong Kong Film Awards - The Star

Malaysian star Fish Liew wins Best Actress, Tony Leung Ka-Fai clinches Best Actor at Hong Kong Film Awards  The Star

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star-malaysia19 Apr, 15:32First to report

Malaysian star Fish Liew wins Best Actress, Tony Leung Ka-Fai clinches Best Actor at Hong Kong Film Awards - The Star

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hindustan-times19 Apr, 21:08

Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire

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hk-free-press19 Apr, 23:30

Fire victims returning home to collect belongings can make multiple trips within 3-hour slot, official says

AP19 Apr, 23:37

Hong Kong fire victims to return to burned homes, grieving losses and grappling with trauma - AP News

arab-news20 Apr, 00:33

Hong Kong fire victims to return to burned homes, grieving losses and grappling with trauma - Arab News

bloomberg20 Apr, 01:13

Hong Kong Exchange Tightens Rules to Avoid Auditor Shopping - Bloomberg

yonhap-english20 Apr, 01:44

KRX chief departs for Hong Kong to attend general meeting of Asian exchanges federation - Yonhap News Agency

Korea Herald20 Apr, 01:48

KRX chief departs for Hong Kong to attend general meeting of Asian exchanges federation

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berlingske20 Apr, 03:50

Beboere vender tilbage til ødelagte hjem efter højhusbrand i Hongkong

straits-times20 Apr, 04:05

Hong Kong exchange tightens rules to avoid auditor shopping - The Straits Times

channel-news-asia20 Apr, 04:09

Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire

politiken20 Apr, 04:37

Beboere vender tilbage til ødelagte hjem efter højhusbrand i Hongkong

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japan-times20 Apr, 06:53

Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire

nos20 Apr, 07:03

Bewoners fatale flatbrand Hongkong terug om woning te bekijken

seeking-alpha20 Apr, 07:11

Pfizer, Amgen among 22 firms to expand in Hong Kong: SCMP

publico20 Apr, 07:16

Meses após incêndio mortal em Hong Kong, sobreviventes voltam a apartamentos destruídos

observador20 Apr, 07:44

Sobreviventes voltam a casa após incêndio em Hong Kong

SCMP20 Apr, 08:30Latest update

Why Hong Kong property recovery sceptics miss the bigger picture