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Ba Shusong, former managing director and chief China economist at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), has not appeared in public recently and could not be contacted, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Mainland media outlets reported that he was missing, with speculation that he had been detained by authorities for an investigation. An HKEX spokesman confirmed Ba left the company in late 2025.

26. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

In a New Delhi all-party meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar rejected Pakistan's offer to mediate in the US-Iran conflict, stating India does not engage in 'dalali' or brokering. He assured lawmakers of adequate fuel stocks and noted Prime Minister Modi's request to President Trump to end the war soon.

Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), Hong Kong’s leading broadcaster, reported a US$7.5 million profit for 2025, ending seven years of losses. The recovery was fueled by a threefold rise in advertising contributions from the Greater Bay Area, driving 15 per cent growth in ad revenue.

25. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Bulgaria national team coach Aleksandar Dimitrov has acknowledged Indonesia's squad as a tough opponent due to many players in elite European leagues. The statement came during training in Jakarta on March 25, 2026. Indonesia has finalized its 23-player squad for the FIFA Series from March 27-30 at Stadion Gelora Bung Karno.

Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony and Honda, has discontinued its two electric vehicle models: the Afeela 1 sedan and Afeela 2 SUV. The decision follows Honda's reassessment of its electrification strategy on March 12, 2026, and comes amid slowing U.S. EV demand. The company will issue full refunds to U.S. customers who placed reservations.

25. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Indonesian military headquarters announced that the position of Head of Strategic Intelligence Agency (Kabais), held by Lt. Gen. TNI Yudi Abrimantyo, has been handed over as accountability for the acid attack on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus. The statement was made by TNI's Head of Information Center Maj. Gen. TNI Aulia Dwi Nasrullah at a press conference in East Jakarta.