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Hong Kong says no to nano flats over ‘prices’

Bloomberg Could nano flats — billed as one way of solving Hong Kong’s chronic housing shortage — be on the way out as quickly as they grabbed the public’s attention? Two years ago, when the developer of a residential project in the New Territories unveiled units smaller than a parking space, an executive was quoted as saying: “Even the emperor ...

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Automakers urge US to push hard to open Japanese market

Bloomberg A trade group representing US automakers urged the Trump administration to hold off further opening the American market to Japanese cars until Tokyo shows it’s committed to returning the favour. “We recommend the administration avoid making any concessions that would further open the US market to Japanese imports unless and until there is evidence that Japan is truly committed ...

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Brexit vote delay roils UK markets

Bloomberg UK markets were pummelled after Prime Minister Theresa May made an abrupt U-turn to delay the parliament’s vote on her Brexit divorce deal, sparking concerns that the country could exit the European Union without a deal. Sterling tumbled to its weakest level in 20 months, with analysts warning that the currency could slide to levels not seen since the ...

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