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Middle East family offices on agenda for Hong Kong officials, bureau says while steering clear of mentioning Dubai’s Sheikh Ali Al Maktoum

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Officials are planning another visit to the Middle East in a bid to attract family offices to Hong Kong, the government has said, stressing that such wealth management firms do not require approval locally amid controversy over a Dubai prince’s commitment to investing in the city. The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau also said … Read more

Taiwan earthquake, Kobe Bryant’s lookalike in China, Singapore’s 34-year-old grandma: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

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US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will announce a “historic” agreement next week that will “upgrade” the two countries’ security relationship, deputy secretary of state Kurt Campbell said on Wednesday. 3. Hong Kong Rugby Sevens’ nearly 50-year history – a visual guide Illustration: SCMP The rugby sevens tournament is held annually … Read more