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Indian markets open flat, experts says Volatility will remain despite FIIs inflows

New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened on a flat note on Monday, indicating ongoing volatility.

The Nifty 50 index began the day at 25,026.20, registering a small rise of 6.40 points or 0.03 per cent. On the other hand, the BSE Sensex opened lower at 82,279.49, down by 51.10 points or 0.06 per cent.

According to market experts, foreign investors increased their short positions in the d

Dennis To returns as Grandmaster Wing Chun in 'IP Man: Kung Fu Legend'

Washington DC [US], May 18 (ANI): The iconic martial arts franchise IP Man is set to have another instalment, 'IP Man: Kung Fu Legend,' with Hong Kong martial artist and actor Dennis To reprising his role as the legendary grandmaster Wing Chun.

As per Variety, the makers of IP Man revealed the next instalment at the Cannes Film Market.

The film follows 2021's 'Ip Man: Kung Fu Master' starring To, which ga

(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-BADMINTON-THAILAND OPEN 2025-MIXED DOUBLES-SEMIFINAL

(250517) -- BANGKOK, May 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Gao Jiaxuan (L)/Wu Mengying of China celebrate a score during the mixed double semifinal match against Tang Chun Man/Tse Ying Suet of China's Hong Kong at the Thailand Open 2025 badminton tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, May 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

(Hello Africa) Senegalese students forge lifelong bonds in China exchange program

For students from the Mariama Ba Elite High School on Goree Island off Senegal's Atlantic coast, memories of their three-week journey to China last March remain vivid.

DAKAR, May 16 (Xinhua) -- For students from the Mariama Ba Elite High School on Goree Island off Senegal's Atlantic coast, memories of their three-week journey to China last March remain vivid.

Anissa Gningue, Aminata Thiam,

"Closer than ever to my dream": Hrithik Tiwari reacts to India call-up

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): FC Goa goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari received his first call-up to the Indian national team for the two upcoming fixtures in June. A breakout star for the Gaurs this season, Tiwari featured in 19 Indian Super League (ISL) matches and made 26 appearances across all competitions.

The 23-year-old made his ISL debut back in the 2020-21 season but had to bide his time on the sidelines. Thi

Indian markets open flat, strong inflow from FPIs continue, DII remain steady

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 16 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened on a flat note on Friday, though the Nifty 50 index continued to show positive momentum.

The Nifty 50 opened at 25,064.65, registering a marginal gain of 2.55 points or 0.01 per cent. In contrast, the BSE Sensex opened lower at 82,392.63 points, declining by 138.11 points or 0.17 per cent.

Market experts noted that Indian equities are b

Xizang's civil aviation sector takes to the skies, boosting trade, tourism

LHASA, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region opened three new international and regional cargo flight routes in the first quarter (Q1).

The routes link Lhasa, the regional capital, to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Nepal's capital city of Kathmandu, and Pokhara, the second-largest city in Nepal, according to the Xizang regional office of the Civil Aviation Administration of C

QATAR-DOHA-HONG KONG-COOPERATION

(250515) -- QATAR, May 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- John Lee (5th L), chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), attends a roundtable meeting with Qatari Businessmen Association in Doha, Qatar, May 12, 2025. Political and business leaders in Qatar on Monday expressed their keen interest in strengthening exchanges and enhancing trade and investment cooperation with the Hong Kong Special Administrati

KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-HONG KONG-COOPERATION

(250515) -- KUWAIT CITY, May 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Abdullah Dhahi Al-Ajeel Al-Askar speaks in Kuwait City, Kuwait, May 14, 2025. Kuwait looks forward to deepening cooperation with China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) across various sectors to elevate bilateral economic and trade relations to a new level, a Kuwaiti minister said here on Wednesday. (Xinh

Kuwait looks forward to deepening cooperation with China's Hong Kong: minister

KUWAIT CITY, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Kuwait looks forward to deepening cooperation with China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) across various sectors to elevate bilateral economic and trade relations to a new level, a Kuwaiti minister said here on Wednesday.

Kuwaiti Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Abdullah Dhahi Al-Ajeel Al-Askar made the remarks at the business luncheon with HKSAR Chief Exe

Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong enhance regulatory cooperation on cross-border investment management

ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance regulatory cooperation on the supervision of investment managers of collective investment schemes based in either jurisdiction.

The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the annual general meeting o

Nifty, Sensex open flat; consolidation may continue: Experts

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 15 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened on a cautious note on Thursday, taking a breather after a strong rally witnessed earlier in the week.

The Nifty 50 index opened flat at 24,694.45, gaining 27.55 points or 0.11 per cent, while the BSE Sensex began the session at 81,354.43 with a modest rise of 23.87 points or 0.03 per cent.

Market participants noted that the inflows from

BESCOM to launch digital portal for consumer grievance management

Bengaluru (Karanataka) [India], May 14 (ANI): Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) is set to launch a digital portal aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the consumer grievance redressal process, announced N Sivashankar, Managing Director of BESCOM.

He made this announcement while addressing a workshop earlier this week, organised jointly by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (K

Hong Kong unveils new initiatives at Arabian Travel Market 2025

DUBAI, 29th April, 2025 (WAM) -- The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) unveiled new initiatives during its participation in the Arabian Travel Market 2025 (ATM), reaffirming its commitment to the Gulf region.

As the largest international travel trade show in the Middle East, ATM 2025 provides an ideal platform for HKTB to present its robust strategy, designed to attract more GCC travellers through tailored experienc

Sharjah showcases innovation drive at InnoEX 2025 in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, 16th April, 2025 (WAM) -- Under the banner "Innovate in Sharjah," the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) took part in InnoEX 2025, promoting Sharjah's innovation ecosystem and exploring new avenues of global collaboration.

Held during Hong Kong's Business of Innovation and Technology Week, InnoEX 2025 served as a platform to launch Innova