Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 908, Zhang Hao, general of Yang Wu passed away. In 1908, The University of the Philippines is established. In 1948, Columbia Records introduces the long-playing record album in a public demonstration at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. In 1948, Britain, France and the United States announce that on June 21, the Deutsche Mark will be introduced in western Germany and West Berlin. Over the next six days, Communists increasingly restrict access to Berlin. In 1970, Katie Derham, English journalist was born. In 1978, Wang Liqin, Chinese table tennis player was born. In 1979, Ivana Wong, Hong Kong singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1984, Nanyak Dala, Canadian rugby player was born. In 1999, Choi Ye-won, South Korean singer and actress was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hong Kong ranks No 2 in global competitiveness with best showing in 7 years
Hong Kong has ranked as the second-most globally competitive economy – its best performance in seven years – climbing one spot from last year to place behind Singapore. The ranking, released by the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) on Thursday, put the city ahead of 68 other economies out of 70 surveyed. Hong Kong’s position was surpassed only by Singapore, but the city was ahead of Switzerland and Taiwan. The IMD noted Hong Kong’s rise to second place...
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