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Why is local news quitting Hong Kong for Singapore? | ticker VIEWS
In a media first, a Hong Kong news outlet is quitting the city and relocating to Singapore, due to the erosion of press freedom in the financial hub
Hong Kong used to be considered a bastion of press freedom in Asia
However, that’s not the case anymore.
The city’s last pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily was forced to close – due to political pressure.
Now an online news outlet is relocating amid the tension.
Initium media will become the first local outlet to quit Hong Kong
The Chinese-language outlet, which has 60,000 paying subscribers, was founded six years ago
Its executive editor announcing the move to readers, promising to “continue to present the pulse of the times in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan in our in-depth content.”
Susie Wu says “over the past six years, the road to freedom has become tougher and more dangerous, the world is increasingly polarised and antagonistic”
She says “…no matter where we are, as long as the freedom in our hearts is connected, we can create larger space for freedom”
Meanwhile a veteran broadcaster – Steve Vines confirming this week – he has left the financial hub.
He says the “white terror sweeping through Hong Kong is far from over”.
Middle East conflict escalates post U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, affecting regional security and global energy markets.
A major conflict has erupted in the Middle East after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, sparking retaliation and raising regional tensions. Civilians face humanitarian and economic hardships as Gulf countries scramble to secure critical infrastructure and trade routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.
Hezbollah and other regional actors are adding complexity to the crisis, while incidents like the mistaken downing of U.S. jets by Kuwaiti defences have heightened fears of accidental escalation.
Global energy markets are already feeling the strain, with oil prices fluctuating amid growing uncertainty.
Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group explains the conflict’s impact on regional security and the global economy, and what steps could help de-escalate tensions.
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Rising oil prices threaten Australia as Central Banks face tough choices
Rising oil prices from Middle East tensions may threaten Australia’s inflation, interest rates, and household finances.
Rising oil prices from Middle East tensions may threaten Australia’s inflation, interest rates, and household finances.
Tensions in the Middle East are pushing oil prices higher, creating a ripple effect across global markets. For Australia, this surge poses significant risks to inflation, interest rates, and household finances. Central Banks worldwide are now grappling with complex decisions to stabilize economies.
Dr Steven Enticott from CIA Tax breaks down how rising energy costs could impact the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decisions, the potential for petrol price spikes, and the broader implications for consumers and businesses.
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Trump warns of Iran conflict: What it means for global markets
Trump warns the Iran conflict may last weeks, raising concerns over regional stability and global economic impacts.
Trump warns the Iran conflict may last weeks, raising concerns over regional stability and global economic impacts.
As tensions rise in the Middle East, President Trump has warned that the campaign against Iran could last weeks. Economists and investors are now asking how a prolonged conflict might impact both regional stability and the global economy.
Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS talks about the economic implications of the Iran conflict, including trade disruptions, oil price volatility, and the ripple effects on markets worldwide.
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