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Hong Kong national security judge receives ‘serious reprimand’ for copying judgement in trademark dispute

Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong national security judge has received a “serious reprimand” from the city’s chief justice of the Court of Final Appeal after a trademark dispute case he handled was ordered for retrial over plagiarism. The Court of Appeal, in a judgement last Friday, ordered a trademark dispute overseen by High…

Economists Cut Singapore’s 2023 Growth Forecast, MAS Survey Shows

Wall Street Journal Singapore’s economy is likely to expand more slowly this year than previously expected, due to a dimmer outlook for the manufacturing, finance & insurance, and wholesale & retail trade sectors, a survey showed. https://www.wsj.com/articles/economists-cut-singapores-2023-growth-forecast-mas-survey-shows-c75ded00

George Soros-linked PAC, extra races give Virginia Democrats fundraising edge in crucial primary election

Fox News Democratic legislative candidates in Virginia have a fundraising edge due in part to donations from a George Soros-linked political action committee and having more nomination contests than their Republican counterparts, a nonprofit found. The fundraising lead comes as the historically-red state, which has leaned blue in recent years, just elected a Republican governor…

Japan soldier kills 2, wounds 1 after opening fire on comrades at army training range

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police said the shooter, an 18-year-old new recruit, was detained on the spot and had been charged with attempted murder. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3224010/japan-soldier-kills-2-wounds-1-after-opening-fire-comrades-army-training-range?utm_source=rss_feed

Allies Pressure Biden to Hasten NATO Membership for Ukraine

New York Times Some members of the military alliance want to set a timetable for Ukraine to join, though only after the war is no longer raging. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/14/us/politics/biden-nato-ukraine.html

The IRS began blocking an increasingly popular method for funneling wealthy boosters’ money to college athletes, declaring that so-called “name, image and likeness” collectives generally can’t be structured as charities.

Wall Street Journal The IRS began blocking an increasingly popular method for funneling wealthy boosters’ money to college athletes, declaring that so-called “name, image and likeness” collectives generally can’t be structured as charities. https://www.wsj.com/sports/irs-tax-edge-college-sports-booster-groups-427d403f

Poland Says ‘Nie’ to Another Nordic NATO Chief, Splitting Alliance

Wall Street Journal Warsaw said to oppose front-runner Danish prime minister; Estonian leader seen as top alternative. https://www.wsj.com/articles/poland-says-nie-to-another-nordic-nato-chief-splitting-alliance-f5832e4d

The ‘Taxi Prince’ Is Taking on Uber—and Winning

Wall Street Journal Uber has been outmaneuvered in one of the world’s largest taxi markets by the man known as Japan’s taxi prince. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-taxi-prince-is-taking-on-uberand-winning-60f883df

Wealthy Buyers Are Turning This Region Into One of Italy’s Hottest Home Markets

Wall Street Journal Once an impoverished area, Puglia has seen an influx of high-end buyers willing to spend millions on historic farmhouses and villas. https://www.wsj.com/articles/puglia-italy-real-estate-market-8bd82334

Stock Market to Fed: You Haven’t Done Enough

Wall Street Journal Bullish stocks, low bond yields and a recovering housing market suggest interest rates aren’t that restrictive, frustrating the central bank’s efforts to cool inflation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/stock-market-to-fed-you-havent-done-enough-45c7a23e