By Stephen S. Roach, Project Syndicate | Nov 27, 2025
Even though Hong Kong’s financial sector has rebounded, with a high-flying Hang Seng Index and a return to the top spot in the global IPO rankings, the city is still a diminished version of itself. China’s stifling influence on Hong Kong’s governance has eroded its position as an international entrepôt.
Central Bank of Iran Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati said Thursday that Tehran expects to join the BRICS New Development Bank
Zhu served as premier from 1998 to 2003 after years as a senior economic official.
The campaign focuses heavily on crimes that have shifted online, including illegal lending, extortion, harassment, forced consumption and so-called “soft violence.”
Under ranked choice voting, voters rank their first, second and third choices of candidates.
In his bid to unseat incumbent Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs, Biggs’ campaign has doubled down on the issues that animated Arizona Republicans in 2024: immigration, election integrity, and affordability.
Cases have been reported in 45 states, New York City and the District of Columbia, with 38 outbreaks identified so far in 2026.
Throughout the campaign, Crowley emphasized his experience as a state legislator and was considered the establishment candidate.
