Hong Kong lawmakers ask HKMA to seek more support from banks after SMEs see trimmed credit lines, tougher collateral requirements
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some of Hong Kong’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have either had their credit lines trimmed or their collateral asks raised, lawmakers said during a meeting of the city’s Legislative Council on Monday. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3219831/hong-kong-lawmakers-ask-hkma-seek-more-support-banks-after-smes-see-trimmed-credit-lines-tougher?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhat did Jill Biden do in London after the coronation? SoulCycle.
Washington Post The first lady, the weekend of King Charles III’s coronation, lunched outside 10 Downing Street with Rishi Sunak and went to a spin class with his wife. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/08/jill-biden-uk-coronation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreRussian troops destroy 70 Ukrainian servicemen in area of Krasny Liman — top brass
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Also the aviation and artillery of the “Center” group of troops destroyed 3 armored combat vehicles, an Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer, and 2 D-20 howitzers https://tass.com/defense/1614843
Read MoreBasic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal The latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. https://www.wsj.com/articles/basic-materials-roundup-market-talk-6c6658f9
Read MoreRussia evacuates Ukraine region that holds Europe’s largest nuclear plant
Fox News The Russian-backed governor of the Ukrainian region where Europe’s largest nuclear plant is located reportedly ordered civilian evacuations, including from the city where most plant workers live. Yegeny Balitsky, the Moscow-installed governor of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia province, on Friday ordered civilians to leave 18 Russian-occupied communities, including Enerhodar, home to most of the staff…
Read MoreEU Targets Eight Chinese Companies in Russia Sanctions Push
Wall Street Journal The bloc is looking to target firms believed to have provided Moscow electronic items that can be used for military purposes. https://www.wsj.com/articles/eu-targets-eight-chinese-companies-in-russia-sanctions-push-a5fe6c2e
Read MoreHow ‘Bridgerton’ Author Julia Quinn Works Through Sex Scenes and Writer’s Malaise
Wall Street Journal The romance author talks about her preferred font, where she gets her best writing done and collaborating with Shonda Rhimes. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bridgerton-julia-quinn-interview-60ad4c69
Read MoreHealth Care Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal Almirall, Fisher & Paykel and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/health-care-roundup-market-talk-48f70d84
Read MoreCarrefour’s Israel launch could spark much-needed market competition
Jerusalem Post Recent import reforms have paved the way for the international retail giant to potentially revolutionize the Israeli market. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-742404
Read MoreBerlin Attempts to Ban Russian Flags on Victory Day, Prompting Legal Tussle
New York Times For now, both Russian and Ukrainian symbols will be allowed at commemorations in Berlin marking the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/08/world/berlin-victory-day-russian-flags.html
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