Iowa Bans Ranked-Choice Voting, Authorizes Requests for Proof of Citizenship at Polls
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed two election-related bills into law on June 2—one to prohibit the use of ranked-choice voting in any election across...
Hong Kong's $3.4bn multicurrency green, infrastructure bonds see strong global demand
The bonds’ five tranches raised HK$27bn, with the 30-year HKD infra bond being the longest tenor of a HKD-denominated government bond; the issuances are...
New Zealand Lashed by Storms, Roof Blown Across Suburb
Just a month after extreme weather conditions caused widespread disruption, New Zealand has been hit by a “train” of storms that have passed down...
Trump Bans New Visas for Foreign Nationals From 12 Countries
President Donald Trump on June 4 issued a full suspension on new visas for foreign nationals from a dozen countries applying for entry to...
Liaison office change in Hong Kong all about focusing on economy, analysts say
Beijing’s new liaison office chief in Hong Kong, Zhou Ji, has already distinguished himself from his predecessors just five days into the job. Advertisement...
Hong Kong’s jury system: not an ‘unwritten law’
Across the globe, countless films depict trials in which defendants face serious charges before a jury, with suspense building until the final verdict is...
Cooperation the only way to avert Hong Kong’s healthcare cost crisis
Hong Kong faces rising hospital fees, insurance premium increases, unprofitable health insurers and high out-of-pocket health spending. This developing healthcare cost crisis is expected...
House Democratic Leadership Holds Weekly Press Conference
U.S. House Democratic leadership holds a weekly press conference on June 4. …
Digital wealth platform Syfe raises $80m Series C in Apac push
June 05, 2025 Singapore-headquartered Syfe, an Apac digital wealth platform, has closed a Series C funding round of $80 million.
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