Hong Kong voter turnout slumps to record low after Beijing purge

[ad_1] Almost all of this year’s candidates vying to become one of Hong Kong’s lowest rung of elected officials, with no lawmaking powers, were “patriots” loyal to mainland China. Contenders…

Hong Kong ‘patriots only’ election falls flat with record low turnout

[ad_1] HONG KONG — A “patriots only” district election in Hong Kong that barred opposition democrats from the ballot sheet amid a national security squeeze had a record low voter…

Hong Kong district elections see lowest-ever turnout | Macau Business

[ad_1] Hong Kong’s first “patriots only” district council elections saw a turnout of 27.5 percent, the government said Monday, a record-low number.  Previously, the lowest turnout rate since the city’s…

Black Friday weekend shopping turnout soars to a record, as consumers seek bargains

[ad_1] Shoppers browse for dresses during the Black Friday sale at the Vivo Activewear women’s clothing store in downtown Nairobi, Kenya November 24, 2023.  Thomas Mukoya | Reuters Shoppers kicked…

Capital chatter: Breese-Iverson approaches session with business philosophy

[ad_1] Capital chatter: Breese-Iverson approaches session with business philosophy  Oregon Capital Insider [ad_2] Source link

More than 93% expected turnout of voters as Singapore votes for President in test of ruling party’s sway

[ad_1] SINGAPORE (Bloomberg/The Straits Times): From nuns and nursing home residents, to a hospital patient who came with his leg in a cast, voters turned up at 1,264 polling stations…

Strong turnout of 170 firms for Taiwan Expo in Kuala Lumpur

[ad_1] TAIWAN Expo 2023, which serves as an integrated platform for the global marketing of Taiwanese products, saw a total of 170 companies participating with over 220 booths. With its…

Opinion | The Plan to Boost GOP Primary Turnout

[ad_1] Americans for Prosperity hopes to block Trump and get better Senate nominees by getting out 10% to 15% more Republican voters. [ad_2] Source link

Russia’s isolation from the global economy causes poor turnout at Putin’s economic forum

[ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum, on September 7, 2022 in Vladivostok, Russia.Contributor/Getty Images Russia’s isolation from the global economy caused poor…

Meeting about Hutchinson Regional Airport brings in a large turnout

[ad_1] After obtaining a long report from a consultant, the Hutchinson Airport is getting ready to grow. On Tuesday evening, the city council, airport stakeholders and the community met to…