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[Music] Welcome to our Hong Kong brief show today we're diving into some fascinating stories first up sersa Ronin and Jack Loden who co-starred in Mary Queen of Scots have taken their onscreen Romance offscreen by tying the knot in a private ceremony in Edinburgh Loden who's also been nominated for an Emmy is set to return to our screen soon in the fourth season of slow horses this power couple also runs their own production company arcade pictures and we can't wait to see what they create together next next let's talk about Jessica Chastain and her husband John Luca passi de proso this Italian Noble who works for moner met Chastain at an Armani fashion show the couple who have two children were recently spotted at a Ralph Lauren event in Paris passi de praso account from one of Italy's noblest families continues to use his title despite the Italian government no longer recognizing aristocracy finally Army Hammer's mother Drew Hammer has just released a tellall memoir titled hammered in her book she defends her son against allegations of abuse and sexual assault while acknowledging his moral f failings Drew also discusses the impact of these allegations on their family's wealth and Hammer's career her Memoir comes at a time when Army has made a comeback on Instagram sharing his side of the story please stay tuned for more detailed coverage South China Morning Post it's a royal wedding Mary Queen of Scots Stars cersa Ronan and Jack Loden who played Mary Stewart and her second husband Henry darnley respectively are officially married according to people the Oscar nominated actress tied the knot with her longtime partner in a private ceremony fittingly in Edinburgh Scotland in the presence of very close friends all of whom were sworn to secrecy the Irish independent reports meanwhile Loden has more reasons to celebrate the 34-year-old was recently added to the Scottish parliament's Festival of politics and his show slow horses baged nine Emmy nominations with Loden himself getting a nod in the outstanding supporting actor in a drama category for playing River cartright the fourth season of slow horses returns to our screens on September 4th loen grew up in a village in the Scottish borders and his family didn't have a theater background or even interest in acting instead he joined his little brother for ballet lessons this little brother grew up to be Callum Len principal dancer at the Royal Swedish ballet the older Loden quickly realized that his talent wasn't in ballet and decided to try words instead and that's how his trist with theater began he got his first job at 19 playing Camy in Black watch at the National Theater of Scotland he went on to graduate from the Scottish Royal Academy of Music and drama Loden is known for playing some incredibly dark and complex characters however his approach to such characters doesn't follow the method in an interview with the gentleman's journal the dunker actor revealed I don't find that I carry the characters around with me because I've always gotten off on being one person one minute and another person the next after acting with Ronan for the first time in Mary Queen of Scots Loden was all Praises about his then future wife during an interview with build he said the woman is a force of nature her on and off screen an utterly fearless and a brilliant leader it's just constantly amazing to me not just her work but how she is on a set is amazing the new M who at 30 is four years younger than her hubby has also spoken fondly of him she told people in 2022 I completely trust his eye I think that really helps having someone that you really trust and he's a sort of typical Scott where if there's a problem he's the first one to try and solve it the newly W couple have reportedly been going steady for a few years now but have kept their relationship private until recently on the professional front however they have been prolific collaborators in 2019 the couple co-founded the independent production company arcade pictures alongside Dominic Norris and Brock media and produced the upcoming film The outrun starring Ronin and based on Amy liptrot memoir are of the same name while both actors have since stepped down from their roles in the company variety reports that they will continue looking for more passion projects to develop together in the future their next passion though is undoubtedly embarking on a happy married life together South China Morning Post for Mariana Grande to Tom Cruz celebs have been showing up to support their country's teams at the Paris 2024 Olympics so far Jess Chastain brought her rarely seen children to watch Simone biles lead Team USA at the gymnastics qualifiers per E news the Oscar winning actress was also seen attending a Ralph Lauren event at Ralph's Restaurant in the French capital on July 27th where she posed alongside her husband John Luca passi de praso actress Mina Dobrev and American former snowboarder and skateboarder Shawn White Chastain's husband may already already be familiar to some since he stood by her side at numerous events over the years and while he's not a Hollywood type like his wife he does have an impressive aristocratic lineage you may not know about passi de proso 42 Works in high fashion according to Harper's Bazaar he's currently employed at Italian luxury fashion brand moner and was previously a director of public relations at Armani a 2009 vanity Fair profile detailed that he considered Roberta Armani as his mentor and regularly hung out with big names including George Clooney Julia Roberts Katie Holmes Tom Cruz and Leonardo DiCaprio according to people he is part of the passi de praso family which is one of Italy's most noble Broods with a history dating back to the year 973 for the source the family still use their count and Countess titles even though the government no longer recognizes Italian aristocracy in the country not that it matters apparently as he told Vanity Fair in 2009 it's not the title that's important you have to be a inside yourself he also runs a prco business called file per Business Insider we grew up surrounded by prco he told the outlet the Harvest was a very specific time of year for us every year we would do the Harvest with our our parents and grandparents and at the end there was a big celebratory lunch and dinner with all of our family and friends that was where I had my first prco tasting the interstellar actress and her Bo to be met in January 2012 after they both attended the Georgio Armani priv Hope coutour Spring Summer 2012 fashion show the day that John Luca and I met was the day that I got nominated for an Oscar the help actress shared in an appearance on Live with Kelly and ran it's like probably the best day I ever had she added for people the love birds tied the knot in 2017 after 5 years of dating the nuptials reportedly took place at the passi de proso Family Estate villa teapo passi which is about an hour from Venice in 2018 Chastain told the Wall Street Journal that she hadn't initially planned on getting married but things changed after meeting the Italian Noble he knew that marriage wasn't something I was interested in she said in the interview and then as we got to know each other the idea of marriage shifted for me there are some things worth celebrating and he's worth celebrating the duo share two children Julieta 6 and Augustus four and have largely kept their family out of the public eye so far per E news South China Morning Post Army hammers mom has released a tal Memoir defending her son after he was accused of abuse and sexual assault by previous Partners leading to his career downfall in 2021 after an investigation no charges were made against the actor for the BBC I call it the perfect storm Drew told the Daily Mail last week every day more and more articles were published obviously I am his mother I would never say that Army did everything right because he didn't morally he was wrong but I do know my son was not out eating people that I know and army did not rape anybody I knew that he was not morally right but that was Insanity her book hammered was released on July 30th the call me by your name actor 37 has begun to take more interviews lately including one appearance on Pier's Morgan and censored in July where he addressed the allegations noting that different people have different sexual fantasies the 62-year-old hailes from Tulsa Oklahoma and is a graduate of Oklahoma State University according to her bio on Oral Roberts University Drew was married to her husband Michael Armand Hammer from 1985 to 2012 they share two sons Army and Victor Hammer according to her memoirs description on Amazon on she opens up about the emotional pain she endured through a difficult divorce and how she came through it as a more faith-filled person Michael died of cancer in November 2022 at the age of 67 per variety thanks to Michael's grandfather the oil tycoon philanthropist and art collector Armand Hammer who died in 1990 the Hammer family were heirs to a vast Fortune according to Vanity Fair the Tycoon was worth around $180 million us when he died but after a battle for the estate the family were only left with around 4 million us what's more army Hammer's lucrative Hollywood income was cut off after losing several projects as a result of the allegations made against him nearly 3 years after his marriage to Elizabeth Chambers failed and multiple women came forward to accuse him of violent actions towards them Hammer 37 made a back of sorts in 2023 by returning to Instagram in June 2024 he opened up about how the accusations led to his career death it killed me it killed my ego it killed all the people around me that I thought were my friends that weren't he said on the painful lessons podcast all of those people in a Flash went away but the buildings were still standing I'm still here I still have my health and and I'm really grateful for [Music] that Telegraph Reverend Matthew fur the Anglican priest who exposed the practice of fake Church baptisms for Asylum Seekers is now running for the position of Oxford University Chancellor F revealed that the Church of England had been complicit in a conveyor belt of baptisms to help migrants stay in the UK a practice allegedly known to senior Church of officials who chose to ignore it his candidacy for the chancellorship is positioned as a stand against woke and establishment ideologies emphasizing values of Truth Unity Beauty and goodness F's announcement comes amidst a competitive race involving notable figures such as former Tory leader Lord hay and Lord mandon his campaign promises to uphold these values at Oxford challenging any deviations from them and advocating for freedom of speech spee and academic inquiry South China Morning Post China's tourism sector is experiencing a Resurgence driven by policies like the reinstatement of the 144-hour free transit Visa and visa-free travel for several countries the first half of the Year saw a 152.5 increase in foreign visitors with Visa free entries accounting for over half of these trips despite this tourist numbers have not yet returned to pre-co levels to further boost tourism China needs to address issues such as its restrictive internet policies and the lack of a globally recognized online payment system enhancing accessibility and convenience for foreign tourists improving interactions between Chinese citizens and international visitors and facilitating outbound travel for Chinese Nationals are key steps the goal is to reshape Global perceptions of China and strengthen its soft power through meaningful cultural exchanges the Sydney Morning Herald Japan is witnessing a record influx of tourists drawn by the Allure of its cultural heritage and a favorable exchange rate in Tokyo the senoi temple is bustling with visitors many of whom are taking advantage of the historically low Yen while this tourism boom is beneficial for businesses it is straining local resources and patients particularly in sacred and environmentally sensitive areas measures such as visitor caps and two-tiered pricing systems are being implemented to manage the crowds in Kyoto the influx of tourists is disrupting local life leading to restrictions in areas like the gong gisha District despite these challenges tourism is vital for Japan's economy with prime minister fumio kishida aiming to attract 60 million Travelers by 2030 for many locals The increased tourism brings economic benefits though it also necessitates adjustments to preserve their way of [Music] life Yahoo us Ryan salami once a central figure in the rise and fall of FTX has been sentenced to 7even and a half years in prison for his involvement in the cryptocurrency fraud orchestrated by Sam bankman fried as he awaits his incarceration salami has turned to social media particularly X forly Twitter to voice his opinions on politics and crypto regulation while engaging with critics despite his legal troubles salami remains a staunch advocate for cryptocurrency and believes that only the Republican Party can foster a crypto-friendly future in America he often defends his actions and criticizes bankman Fred for mismanaging FTX and Alam research leading to their collapse salami's posts reveal his regret for following legal advice that led to his downfall and his frustration with the legal system he has also accused a key witness in bankman fried's trial of lying on the stand further complicating The Narrative surrounding his role in the Scandal South China Morning Post Hong Kong's chief executive John le kachu has announced plans to celebrate the city's Olympic athletes at his official residence upon their return from the Paris games praising their determination perseverance and sportsmanship Lee emphasized that the athletes have become heroes in the hearts of Hong Kong people the celebrations come in the wake of historic achievements including Chung Kong's successful defense of his Olympic foil title and Vivien Kong man wise gold medal in AP marking the city's first gold of the games swimming star Shon Hai also added to the metal tally with two bronze medals and freestyle events the government plans to expedite the construction of a new sports center to support fencing training and competitions reflecting the city's commitment to nurturing its athletic Talent the kitac sports park will also host a largescale outdoor LED lighting exhibition to honor the athletes accomplishments nikay Asia Japan's food agricultural forestry and fishery product exports experienced a decline in the first half of the year for the first time in four years years driven by a significant drop in shipments to China the Ministry of Agriculture forestry and Fisheries reported a 1.8% decrease amounting to 71.3 billion yen exports to the US saw a notable increase potentially positioning it as Japan's top export destination for the first time since 2004 however exports to China and Hong Kong fell sharply with China's ban on Japanese Seafood following the release of treated Wastewater from the Fukushima deichi nuclear power plant causing a drastic reduction in Marine product exports despite these challenges exports to other regions including South Korea southeast Asia and the European Union showed strong growth the Japanese government continues to aim for significant export growth by 2025 and 2030 although the current economic conditions and exchange rates present UNC [Music] certainties South China Morning Post Anna po Pui Hing daughter of the late shipping Tycoon sirp Kong shared her insights from a letter written by President Xi Jinping urging Hong kongers to avoid complacency and better equip themselves to face Global challenges she's letter addressed to Hong Kong entrepreneurs with ties to Ningbo emphasized the importance of contributing to China's modernization pal highlighted the need for humility and learning from China's rapid development she stressed that Hong Kong's youth should improve their skills in areas like artificial intelligence and Robotics to remain competitive po recalled her father's interactions with late Chinese leader Dan Xiaoping noting the historical significance of their efforts to support China's growth the letter coincided with the 40th anniversary of D's call to mobilize mingbo born entrepreneurs to develop the Port City reflecting a long-standing bond between Hong Kong and the mainland South China Morning Post a 52-year-old Hong Kong man Andy Chay KFI drowned off padong beach in fukat Thailand highlighting a tragic trend of tourist deaths at the country's beaches Chay and his 15-year-old son were swimming when strong waves separated them leading to Cha's distress lifeguards attempted to resuscitate him before he was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead the incident under scores the dangers of fet's beaches which use a three-colored flag warning system to indicate water conditions this tragic event occurred on the Same Day a 58-year-old kazak national and a 37-year-old South Korean national also drowned in separate incidents in fukat Hong Kong's immigration department has offered support to Chase family and emphasized its 24-hour hotline for assistance the Thai authorities have contacted the Chinese Consulate in fukat for further help South China Morning Post Hong Kong chief executive John le kachu announced plans to explore easing visitor entry requirements with three oan countries following his Six-Day trip to La Cambodia and Vietnam the visit resulted in 55 cooperation agreements and promot oted peopl to- people exchanges Lee highlighted the need to facilitate entry for tourists and frequent visitors mentioning that Vietnamese visitors are now eligible for multi-entry visas to Hong Kong the city is also considering New Economic trade offices in the oan region several deals signed during the trip focused on tourism and expanding Air Services however Visa hurdles remain a challenge particularly for Vietnamese Travelers legislator Johnny in kitong and former Commerce Minister Frederick ma siang acknowledged the historical context of Visa issues but expressed optimism for future improvements Lee emphasized the importance of reinforcing exchanges at the government level and expanding opportunities for Hong Kong businesses the trip also showcased Hong Kong's appeal as a global education Hub with several agreements signed by local universities [Music] South China Morning Post a judicial review challenging the legality of expanding the santon Techno pole near the Hong Kong China border May undermine investor confidence and delay the project planners and lawmakers have warned social worker eddit saysit representing the save low Alliance has asked the high court to overturn the government's approval of the project citing violations of the environmental impact of assessment ordinance and lack of public consultation the original 2021 plan covered 340 hectares but the expansion announced in May 2023 increased it to 627 hectares significantly altering the Project's scope and environmental impact lawmakers expressed concerns that the judicial review could postpone development and deter potential investors in the northern Metropolis which includes the Techno pole they emphasized the importance of procedural Justice and public consultation arguing that these steps are crucial to avoid disputes and ensure compliance with environmental regulations South China Morning Post the average annual salary for University graduates in Hong Kong increased by 3.6% to$ 314,000 Hong Kong dollars 4,213 US last year the smallest rise since 2021 graduates from the University of Hong Kong hku earned the highest average salary of 385,000 Hong Kong dollars with an unemployment rate of just 1.2% the university grants committee's report revealed that while the average salary increase was modest compared to previous years it still highlighted disparities among institutions and fields of study graduates in medicine dentistry and healthc Care earned the most averaging 56,000 Hong Kong dollars annually while Arts and Humanities graduates earned the least at$ 269,000 Hong Kong dollars recruitment expert Armstrong Lee attributed the modest salary growth to a sluggish business environment particularly in key sectors like retail real estate and finance which are still recovering from the pandemic's impact despite the economic challenges hku reported full employment for its graduates for the 18th consecutive year with most securing jobs in Commerce industry and Civil Service roles South China Morning Post Hamas leader isma Hanya was buried in Qatar following his assassination in tan with vows of intensified resistance against Israel from senior Hamas officials and mourners hania's death attributed to an Israeli missile strike has heightened tensions as the Gaza conflict with Israel approaches its 11th month the funeral in LEL saw attendance from high-ranking Hamas members and qatar's Amir shik tamin bin hammad althani Hamas officials declared that hania's death would Galvanize their cause with khed mesel expected to succeed him the assassination is part of a broader pattern of targeted killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders which has expanded the conflicts reach across the Middle East US President Joe Biden criticized The Killing suggesting it hindered peace efforts led by Qatar Egypt and the US hania known for his diplomatic role within Hamas had been a key figure in the group's International Outreach despite being seen by some as an impediment to peace [Music] negotiations thank you for tuning in the content above showcases the latest briefing reports and analytical synopses thoughtfully curated by the six du team these insights stem from a wide array of reputable media Outlets think tanks government sources and specialized experts worldwide we encourage you to explore these sources for a comprehensive perspective keep in 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