It has been quite something watching the events going on in Hong Kong in recent days. I have been captivated and humbled by the scale and speed in which the public has mobilised itself in demonstrating its anger at the central government in Beijing and its refusal to grant true democracy in the territory. Living … More On Demonstrations in Hong Kong
Alibaba IPO hits record $25bn The much anticipated IPO of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has not failed to disappoint. Expectations about the size of the IPO and the market capitalisation of the company have been met and then some. It is thought that the first public offering of shares in the company has raised the … More FT Monday 22nd September 2014
Thousands join Gaza protest in London The continuation of the war in Gaza has led to another round of protests on the streets of London this weekend. Thousands of protestors descended upon the BBC studios in West London to express their anger at the bombing of Gaza by Israel. There are concerns among the Jewish … More FT Sunday 10th August 2014
1. Hague steps down as UK foreign secretary. Influential conservative William Hague has announced that he will be leaving his role as UK foreign secretary with immediate effect as well as stepping down as an MP at the next general election. Hague is thought to have made the decision to leave the post voluntarily, having … More FT Tuesday 15th July 2014
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