Hong Kong
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Hong Kong, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Muay Thai Fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon Marries Oren Levi in Grand Ceremony
Muay Thai fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon is marrying Oren Levi in a large wedding in Hadera featuring a boxing ring photo booth and notable Israeli singers.
Rabbi Meir Azarzar Delivers Insightful Torah Commentary on Parashat Ki Tetze
Rabbi Meir Azarzar, a Hong Kong-based community rabbi and lecturer, shared a Torah commentary on Parashat Ki Tetze on August 21, 2026, offering insightful perspectives to a global…
Mixed Opening Expected in Tel Aviv as Dual-Listed Stocks Weigh on TA-35 Index
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is set for a mixed opening with dual-listed stocks weighing on the TA-35 index. Strong earnings boosted cleantech stocks, while banking shares declined…
Wall Street Gains Boost Asian Chip Giants and Markets
Asian stock markets rose sharply, led by South Korean chip makers, following Wall Street gains and a U.S. Treasury bond buyback boost. U.S. bond yields dropped significantly, lift…
Global Chip Stock Sell-Off Hits Asia Hard as Nasdaq Short Positions Reach Record High
Global markets fell sharply as semiconductor stocks plunged, hitting Asian markets hard with South Korea's Kospi down nearly 6%. US bond yields rose, pressuring gold and fueling i…
Financial Sector Begins Preparing for Quantum Computing Risks and Opportunities
Financial institutions globally are preparing for quantum computing's transformative potential and risks, especially its threat to current encryption. Regulators in Singapore and…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Expected to Open Lower Amid US-Iran Tensions and Rising Oil Prices
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is set to open lower amid heightened US-Iran tensions and rising oil prices, with global markets also declining. Inflation concerns and increased credi…
US-Iran Tensions Drive Asian Markets Down and US Bond Yields Up Amid Inflation Concerns
Rising US-Iran tensions triggered declines in Asian and Israeli stock markets and pushed US Treasury yields to nearly 20-year highs amid inflation concerns. Oil prices surged, whi…
Castro Partners with Rival Renuar to Launch Chinese Sports Brand ANTA in Israel
Castro Group and rival Renuar are partnering to launch Chinese sports brand ANTA in Israel by 2027, pending regulatory approval. The joint venture will leverage existing assets fr…
Gracey Haninat Hashem Gordon Shares Journey From Hong Kong to Jewish Faith and Life in Israel
Gracey Haninat Hashem Gordon, mother of boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon, shares her journey from a multicultural childhood in Hong Kong to embracing Judaism, converting, and immigratin…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Amid Security Tensions and Mixed Global Market Signals
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opens amid regional security tensions affecting investor sentiment and market risk premiums. Mixed performances are expected with dual-listed stocks ga…
Mixed Asian Markets After Japan's Disappointing GDP; Shipping Stocks Surge
Asian markets opened mixed after Japan reported weaker-than-expected 1.1% annualized GDP growth in Q2. Shipping stocks surged, led by Hong Kong's OOCL, amid rising container price…
S&P 500 Hits Record High as Futures Show Stability Ahead of Wall Street Open
The S&P 500 reached a record high above 7,800 points as futures indicate stability ahead of Wall Street's open. Strong corporate earnings and moderate U.S. inflation data support…
Rabbi Meir Azarzar Shares Insightful Torah Commentary on Parshat Shoftim
Rabbi Meir Azarzar, a Hong Kong-based community rabbi and senior lecturer, delivered an insightful Torah commentary on Parshat Shoftim on August 14, 2026, sharing his teachings gl…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Higher Amid Regional Tensions and US-Iran Stalemate
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened higher following a strong previous session, despite regional tensions and stalled US-Iran talks. Asian markets were mixed, US futures stable, an…
AI Boom Sparks Global Market Optimism with South Korea Leading Rally
Global markets rally on strong AI sector growth and robust tech earnings, with South Korea's KOSPI leading a 4.1% surge into bull market territory. U.S. tech giants report record…
Mixed Market Open Amid Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz and Oil Price Surge
Stock markets open mixed amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and a surge in oil prices. U.S. President Trump claims full U.S. control over the strait, while Tel Aviv indi…
Rabbi Meir Azarzar Delivers Insightful Torah Commentary on Parashat Re'eh
Rabbi Meir Azarzar, a Hong Kong-based community rabbi and lecturer, shared an insightful Torah commentary on Parashat Re'eh on August 7, 2026, via the Bachadrei Charedim platform.
South Korea's Kospi Drops 5% This Week Amid Mixed Asian Markets and Rising Oil Prices
South Korea's Kospi index fell 5% this week amid mixed Asian market trends and rising oil prices driven by Persian Gulf tensions. Investors await the US July jobs report, while Ch…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Amid Global Downturn and New Index Inclusion
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opens amid global market declines and the inclusion of Palo Alto Networks in its main indices. Rising oil prices and Middle East tensions push US bond…
Global Tech Sector Pressure Weighs on Tel Aviv Stock Market Ahead of US Jobs Report
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is set to open lower due to global tech sector weakness following declines in Asian and US markets. Israeli dual-listed tech stocks face negative gaps…
Asian Markets Plunge as Israeli Tech Stocks Lose Over $1 Billion Amid Mixed Global Trading
Asian markets fell sharply, led by South Korea and Japan, while U.S. futures showed mixed trends. Israeli tech stocks Taboola and SolarEdge lost over $1 billion combined due to di…
Israeli Health Ministry Warns of Deadly Sibutramine in Popular Weight Loss Product 'Magic Honey'
The Israeli Ministry of Health has warned that the weight loss product "Magic Honey" contains the banned and dangerous substance sibutramine, linked to severe health risks includi…
Asian Markets Rise on Iran Deal Optimism and Wall Street Rally
Markets in Asia and the U.S. surged on optimism over a potential Iran deal and strong corporate earnings, with Wall Street hitting record highs and key Asian indexes rising. Oil p…
Estonia Tops Global Ranking as Best Country for Relocation in 2026
Estonia has been ranked the best country worldwide for relocation in 2026, narrowly surpassing Singapore, based on a comprehensive index evaluating 24 factors including cost of li…
Mixed Asian Markets as Oil Prices Drop 4% Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
Asian markets showed mixed performance Monday amid a 4% drop in oil prices and rising US bond yields. Strong US tech earnings, especially from Amazon, boosted optimism, while Japa…
Israeli Diamond Industry Faces Collapse Amid Synthetic Diamond Surge and Global Market Shifts
The Israeli diamond industry is collapsing due to global economic shifts and the rise of lab-grown synthetic diamonds, which have caused prices and demand to plummet. Many traders…
Israel’s AAA-Level Economy Held Back by BBB-Level Government Policies, Says S&P Report
S&P’s report shows Israel’s economy performs at AAA level, but government fiscal policies rated BBB hold back its credit rating upgrade. Despite strong growth forecasts and low in…
Chinese Surveillance System Tracks Foreign Journalists Including Israelis Using Advanced AI
A Chinese police surveillance platform tracked over 300 foreign journalists and other foreign nationals, including Israelis, using advanced AI to monitor real-time movements and p…
Israir Receives Approval to Operate Airbus A330 Flights to Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand
Israir Airlines received approval to operate Airbus A330 flights, enabling new routes to East Asia including Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand, with plans to start US flights to New…
Yaakov Friedman Builds World-Class Fencing Champions From Small Galilee Town
Yaakov Friedman, founder of Maccabi Ma'alot fencing club in northern Israel, has built a world-class fencing program from a small town, producing numerous international champions…
Oil Prices Ease Amid US-Iran Tensions; Asian Markets Show Mixed Trading
US military strikes on Iran escalate tensions, impacting global markets and energy prices. Asian stocks trade mixed, with tech firms showing gains and chip stocks falling amid AI…
US-Iran Tensions Drive Volatility as Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Amid Global Market Uncertainty
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened amid escalating US-Iran tensions, impacting Israeli tech stocks and global markets. US Federal Reserve kept rates steady but signaled possible h…
China to Supply Iran with 400 Shoulder-Fired Air Defense Missiles Amid US Conflict
China plans to deliver around 400 shoulder-fired air defense missiles to Iran within weeks, enhancing Tehran's short-range defense amid ongoing US tensions. The deal includes adva…
Israeli Épée Team Reaches World Championship Semifinals for First Time
Israel's épée fencing team reached the World Championship semifinals for the first time, beating Italy and South Korea in Hong Kong.
Global Market Declines Impact Israeli Stocks and Shekel Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
Global stock declines, led by U.S. tech and Asian markets, weigh on Israeli stocks and weaken the shekel ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision. Israeli chip stocks fell sha…
Asian Chip Stock Plunge Deepens Ahead of Tel Aviv Market Opening
Asian semiconductor stocks plunged sharply ahead of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opening, following steep declines on Wall Street. Seoul’s market dropped nearly 10%, with Samsung a…
Global Markets React to Middle East Tensions and Fed Rate Decision Uncertainty
Global markets opened cautiously as Iran signals a ceasefire if the US maintains its truce, causing oil prices to drop sharply. US futures rose while Tel Aviv stocks fell due to s…
Patrick Blaise Extradited from Israel to France for Major VAT Fraud Case
Patrick Blaise was extradited from Israel to France after being convicted of a large VAT fraud involving carbon emission quotas, receiving a four-year sentence. The fraud, spannin…
Rabbi Meir Azarzar Shares Insightful Torah Commentary on Parashat Vaetchanan
Rabbi Meir Azarzar, a Hong Kong-based community rabbi and senior lecturer, delivered a Torah commentary on Parashat Vaetchanan on July 24, 2026, shared via the Bachadrei Charedim…
Israeli Stock Market Reopens Amid US-Iran Tensions and Tech Sector Volatility
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange reopens amid heightened US-Iran tensions and global market declines. Mixed performances in Israeli dual-listed tech stocks and strong US defense orders…
Asian Markets Rebound Amid US-Iran Tensions; Wall Street Futures Rise
Asian markets rebounded after weekend losses amid ongoing US airstrikes on Iran, while Wall Street futures rose. US stocks fell on Monday due to geopolitical tensions, with techno…
EU Bans Fashion Brands From Destroying Unsold Inventory to Cut Environmental Harm
The EU has enacted a law banning large fashion companies from destroying unsold clothing to reduce environmental harm, requiring transparency and limiting destruction to unsafe or…
British Collector Donates Rare T-Rex Skeleton to Tel Aviv Museum Amid Controversy
British businessman Martin Jenkins plans to donate a rare T-Rex skeleton to Tel Aviv University's Steinhardt Museum, but a Bloomberg investigation reveals controversies including…
Chinese E-Commerce Giant Shein Gets Approval for Hong Kong IPO Targeting $50 Billion Valuation
Chinese e-commerce giant Shein has received approval for a Hong Kong IPO, targeting a $40-50 billion valuation, after previous failed attempts in New York and London. The company…
US-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Sharp Global Market Declines Including Tel Aviv Exchange
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opens amid heightened US-Iran conflict and sharp global market drops. US strikes on Iran continue for a fifth night, while Asian and US markets fall si…
Asian Markets Plunge Sharply as Tech Sell-Off and Global Pressures Mount
Asian stock markets plunged sharply on Friday, led by a 6.4% drop in South Korea's Kospi and a 5.6% fall in Japan's Nikkei, amid a tech sell-off and global economic pressures. Sou…
Israeli Films 'Where To?' and 'I Am New' Win Big at Jerusalem Film Festival
At the 43rd Jerusalem International Film Festival, Israeli films "Where To?" and "I Am New" won top awards, with "Where To?" securing Best Narrative Film, Screenplay, and Actor, a…
