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Hong Kong eyes more ASEAN, Middle East presence in offshore renminbi market

STORY: Hong Kong eyes more ASEAN, Middle East presence in offshore renminbi market DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Treasury Markets Summit 2023 STORYLINE: Head of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said Monday that the regulator is working with banks to promote more participation from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Middle East in Hong Kong's offshore renminbi (RMB) market. Chief Executive of the HKMA Eddie Yue said an increasing number of economies, including those in the Middle East and the ASEAN, want to use the RMB to settle their trade with China. In a speech at the Treasury Markets Summit 2023 jointly organized by the HKMA and the Hong Kong Treasury Markets Association (TMA), Yue said Hong Kong's edge as the leading offshore RMB business hub is not just a matter of its mutual market access with the mainland. In fact, Hong Kong has the largest offshore RMB liquidity pool, occupies the t

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Noguchi, 2 other astronauts arrive at Int'l Space Station

MOSCOW, Russia - Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa (L) speaks to reporters at the Russian mission control center near Moscow on Dec. 23, 2009, after Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft carrying Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi and two other astronauts docked at the International Space Station. Furukawa is scheduled to travel to the station by Soyuz in 2011.

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Noguchi, 2 other astronauts arrive at Int'l Space Station

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken from NASA Television, astronauts wearing Santa Claus hats, including Japan's Soichi Noguchi (R in back), at the International Space Station are projected on the screen at the Russian mission control center near Moscow on Dec. 23, 2009, after Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft carrying Noguchi and two other astronauts docked at the ISS.

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Noguchi, 2 other astronauts arrive at Int'l Space Station

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken from NASA Television, astronauts wearing Santa Claus hats, including Japan's Soichi Noguchi (R in back), at the International Space Station communicate with people on Earth via video conferencing, after Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft carrying Noguchi and two other astronauts docked at the ISS on Dec. 23, 2009.

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Noguchi, 2 other astronauts arrive at Int'l Space Station

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken from NASA Television, Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft (C) carrying Japan's Soichi Noguchi and two other astronauts approaches the International Space Station to dock on Dec. 23, 2009. Noguchi, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov and U.S. astronaut Timothy Creamer will stay at the ISS for five months.

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Noguchi, 2 other astronauts arrive at Int'l Space Station

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken from NASA Television, Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft (C) carrying Japan's Soichi Noguchi and two other astronauts approaches the International Space Station to dock on Dec. 23, 2009. Noguchi, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov and U.S. astronaut Timothy Creamer will stay at the ISS for five months.

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Soyuz astronaut Noguchi lifts off from Kazakhstan

TOKYO, Japan - NASA television shows Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi inside Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft on Dec. 21, 2009. The spacecraft carrying Noguchi and two other astronauts successfully reached orbit shortly after a predawn liftoff from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan earlier in the day.

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Astronaut Furukawa smiles after Soyuz's liftoff from Kazakhstan

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa smiles as he speaks to reporters after Russia's spacecraft Soyuz TMA-17 successfully lifted off from Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on Dec. 21, 2009, carrying Japan's astronaut Soichi Noguchi and two others, heading for the International Space Station. Furukawa, who is a backup for Noguchi, is scheduled to travel to the station by Soyoz in 2011.

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3 astronauts including Japan's Noguchi lift off from Kazakhstan

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Keiji Tachikawa, president of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, speaks to reporters at the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on Dec. 21, 2009, after seeing the successful launch of Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft carrying Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi and two others.

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Residents cheer Noguchi's liftoff from Kazakhstan

CHIGASAKI, Japan - Residents of the hometown of Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi applaud after seeing Russia's Soyoz TMA-17's liftoff from Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan through a live broadcast in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Dec. 21, 2009. Some 400 residents, including many students, gathered at the city hall early in the morning to watch the launch of the space capsule carrying Noguchi and two others, heading for the International Space Station.

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3 astronauts including Japan's Noguchi lift off from Kazakhstan

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - The Russia's Soyuz TMA-17, carrying three astronauts -- Japan's Soichi Noguchi, Timothy J. Creamer of the United States and Russia's Oleg Kotov -- flies into the clouds after being launched from Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, Dec. 21, 2009. The spacecraft successfully reached orbit shortly after liftoff.

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Soyuz lifts off to space station

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Russia's Soyuz TMA-17, carrying three astronauts -- Japan's Soichi Noguchi, Timothy J. Creamer of the United States and Russia's Oleg Kotov -- takes off from the launcher at the Baikonur Cosmodrome space center in Kazakhstan on Dec. 21, 2009. The spacecraft successfully reached orbit shortly after liftoff.

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Japan's Noguchi boards Soyuz rocket

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi is seen shortly before boarding Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 rocket at the Baikonur Cosmodrome space center in Kazakhstan on Dec. 21, 2009. The spacecraft successfully reached orbit shortly after liftoff.

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Soyuz lifts off to space station

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Russia's Soyuz TMA-17, carrying three astronauts -- Japan's Soichi Noguchi, Timothy J. Creamer of the United States and Russia's Oleg Kotov -- takes off from the launcher at the Baikonur Cosmodrome space center in Kazakhstan on Dec. 21, 2009. The spacecraft successfully reached orbit shortly after liftoff.

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Soyuz lifts off to space station

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Russia's Soyuz TMA-17, carrying three astronauts -- Japan's Soichi Noguchi, Timothy J. Creamer of the United States and Russia's Oleg Kotov -- takes off from the launcher at the Baikonur Cosmodrome space center in Kazakhstan on Dec. 21, 2009. The spacecraft successfully reached orbit shortly after liftoff.

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Russia rocket ready for trip to ISS

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Russia's Soyuz rocket stands on the launcher at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Dec. 18, 2009. The Soyuz TMA is to leave for the International Space Station shortly.

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Russia rocket ready for trip to ISS

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Russia's Soyuz rocket is moved to the launcher at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Dec. 18, 2009. The Soyuz TMA is to leave for the International Space Station shortly.

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Russia rocket ready for trip to ISS

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Russia's Soyuz rocket is moved to the launcher at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Dec. 18, 2009. The Soyuz TMA is to leave for the International Space Station shortly.

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Russia rocket ready for trip to ISS

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Russia's Soyuz rocket is moved to the launcher at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Dec. 18, 2009. The Soyuz TMA is to leave for the International Space Station shortly.

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ROMEO, JULIET AND DARKNESS

ROMEO, JULIET AND DARKNESS Ivan Mistrik and Daniela Smutna Date: 1960

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ROMEO, JULIET AND DARKNESS

ROMEO, JULIET AND DARKNESS Ivan Mistrik and Daniela Smutna Nazi Jewish star Date: 1960

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ROMEO, JULIET AND DARKNESS

ROMEO, JULIET AND DARKNESS Daniela Smutna Date: 1960

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ROMEO, JULIET AND DARKNESS

ROMEO, JULIET AND DARKNESS Daniela Smutna Nazi Jewish star Date: 1960

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ROMEO, JULIET AND DARKNESS

ROMEO, JULIET AND DARKNESS Ivan Mistrik and Daniela Smutna Date: 1960

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Noguchi, 2 other astronauts arrive at Int'l Space Station

MOSCOW, Russia - Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa (L) speaks to reporters at the Russian mission control center near Moscow on Dec. 23, 2009, after Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft carrying Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi and two other astronauts docked at the International Space Station. Furukawa is scheduled to travel to the station by Soyuz in 2011. (Kyodo)

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Noguchi, 2 other astronauts arrive at Int'l Space Station

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken from NASA Television, astronauts wearing Santa Claus hats, including Japan's Soichi Noguchi (R in back), at the International Space Station are projected on the screen at the Russian mission control center near Moscow on Dec. 23, 2009, after Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft carrying Noguchi and two other astronauts docked at the ISS. (Kyodo)

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Noguchi, 2 other astronauts arrive at Int'l Space Station

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken from NASA Television, astronauts wearing Santa Claus hats, including Japan's Soichi Noguchi (R in back), at the International Space Station communicate with people on Earth via video conferencing, after Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft carrying Noguchi and two other astronauts docked at the ISS on Dec. 23, 2009. (Kyodo)

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Noguchi, 2 other astronauts arrive at Int'l Space Station

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken from NASA Television, Russia's TMA-17 spacecraft (C) carrying Japan's Soichi Noguchi and two other astronauts approaches the International Space Station to dock on Dec. 23, 2009. Noguchi, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov and U.S. astronaut Timothy Creamer will stay at the ISS for five months. (Kyodo)

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Noguchi, 2 other astronauts arrive at Int'l Space Station

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken from NASA Television, Russia's TMA-17 spacecraft (C) carrying Japan's Soichi Noguchi and two other astronauts approaches the International Space Station to dock on Dec. 23, 2009. Noguchi, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov and U.S. astronaut Timothy Creamer will stay at the ISS for five months. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Noguchi boards Soyuz rocket

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi is seen shortly before boarding Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 rocket at the Baikonur Cosmodrome space center in Kazakhstan on Dec. 21, 2009. The spacecraft successfully reached orbit shortly after liftoff. (Kyodo)

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Soyuz lifts off to space station

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Russia's Soyuz TMA-17, carrying three astronauts -- Japan's Soichi Noguchi, Timothy J. Creamer of the United States and Russia's Oleg Kotov -- takes off from the launcher at the Baikonur Cosmodrome space center in Kazakhstan on Dec. 21, 2009. The spacecraft successfully reached orbit shortly after liftoff. (Kyodo)

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Soyuz lifts off to space station

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Russia's Soyuz TMA-17, carrying three astronauts -- Japan's Soichi Noguchi, Timothy J. Creamer of the United States and Russia's Oleg Kotov -- takes off from the launcher at the Baikonur Cosmodrome space center in Kazakhstan on Dec. 21, 2009. The spacecraft successfully reached orbit shortly after liftoff. (Kyodo)

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Soyuz lifts off to space station

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Russia's Soyuz TMA-17, carrying three astronauts -- Japan's Soichi Noguchi, Timothy J. Creamer of the United States and Russia's Oleg Kotov -- takes off from the launcher at the Baikonur Cosmodrome space center in Kazakhstan on Dec. 21, 2009. The spacecraft successfully reached orbit shortly after liftoff. (Kyodo)

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Soyuz astronaut Noguchi lifts off from Kazakhstan

TOKYO, Japan - NASA television shows Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi inside Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft on Dec. 21, 2009. The spacecraft carrying Noguchi and two other astronauts successfully reached orbit shortly after a predawn liftoff from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

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3 astronauts including Japan's Noguchi lift off from Kazakhstan

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Keiji Tachikawa, president of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, speaks to reporters at the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on Dec. 21, 2009, after seeing the successful launch of Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft carrying Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi and two others. (Kyodo)

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Astronaut Furukawa smiles after Soyoz's liftoff from Kazakhstan

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa smiles as he speaks to reporters after Russia's spacecraft Soyuz TMA-17 successfully lifted off from Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on Dec. 21, 2009, carrying Japan's astronaut Soichi Noguchi and two others, heading for the International Space Station. Furukawa, who is a backup for Noguchi, is scheduled to travel to the station by Soyoz in 2011. (Kyodo)

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Residents cheer Noguchi's liftoff from Kazakhstan

CHIGASAKI, Japan - Residents of the hometown of Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi applaud after seeing Russia's Soyoz TMA-17's liftoff from Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan through a live broadcast in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Dec. 21, 2009. Some 400 residents, including many students, gathered at the city hall early in the morning to watch the launch of the space capsule carrying Noguchi and two others, heading for the International Space Station. (Kyodo)

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3 astronauts including Japan's Noguchi lift off from Kazakhstan

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - The Russia's Soyuz TMA-17, carrying three astronauts -- Japan's Soichi Noguchi, Timothy J. Creamer of the United States and Russia's Oleg Kotov -- flies into the clouds after being launched from Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, Dec. 21, 2009. The spacecraft successfully reached orbit shortly after liftoff. (Kyodo)

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Russia rocket ready for trip to ISS

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Russia's Soyuz rocket is moved to the launcher at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Dec. 18, 2009. The Soyuz TMA is to leave for the International Space Station shortly. (Kyodo)

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Russia rocket ready for trip to ISS

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Russia's Soyuz rocket stands on the launcher at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Dec. 18, 2009. The Soyuz TMA is to leave for the International Space Station shortly. (Kyodo)

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Russia rocket ready for trip to ISS

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Russia's Soyuz rocket is moved to the launcher at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Dec. 18, 2009. The Soyuz TMA is to leave for the International Space Station shortly. (Kyodo)

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Russia rocket ready for trip to ISS

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - Russia's Soyuz rocket is moved to the launcher at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Dec. 18, 2009. The Soyuz TMA is to leave for the International Space Station shortly. (Kyodo)