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5 questions with Bonnie Y. Chan, CEO, HKEX

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Nearly 800 women joined corporate boards in Hong Kong in just two years.

The catalyst? A bold move by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). After reviewing its 2,600+ listed companies, the exchange found too many still had single-gender boards. So in 2022, under CEO Bonnie Chan, it became the first global exchange to ban them.

The impact was immediate: hundreds of companies appointed women directors.

As we mark International Women’s Day – Chan explains why this isn’t about optics, it’s about outcomes. Gender diversity on boards leads to better decisions, and its impact can be measured.

Boards shape how companies grow, attract talent and build resilience. More perspectives lead to stronger governance.

But regulation alone isn’t enough. Real progress means building a pipeline for gender-equal leadership – investing in education, training and preparing the next generation to be board-ready.

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#UNHCR mobilizing across region as Middle East crisis escalates

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Intensifying hostilities across the Middle East have triggered significant population movement, while clashes along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan have forced thousands of families to flee. Overall, more than 330,000 people have been forcibly displaced, mostly within their own countries.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is already supporting displaced populations and preparing to scale up its assistance as needed. We are also urgently calling for dialogue and de-escalation as violence intensifies.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yldN005G0h4

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18th Street Gang Takedown

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

🚨OPERATION DEAD HORSE: Yesterday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced the arrests of 12 members and associates of the 18th Street Gang – L.A.’s largest street gang – on charges alleging murder, extortion, and drug trafficking tied to the MacArthur Park Area.

“For far too long, 18th Street and other criminals have been allowed to turn one of the city’s most beautiful public spaces into a crime-infested pit. That ends today,” said First Assistant United States Attorney Bill Essayli. “We are committed to eliminating violent organized crime and open-air drug markets from Los Angeles.”

Read more: https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/18th-street-gangsters-associates-arrested-indictments-alleging-murder-extortion-drug?fbclid=IwY2xjawQX40JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJa1JyMUR1UHc0bDhkY3Awc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuh9VT3tukB_HN1O3FZ-eDBO19HaX-npL1YxlYXOzajdd-g2AD99UOwg1WvM_aem__P99udR6fRzX2UEXTIA3IQ

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EU Helps Citizens Return Home from the Middle East

Source: European Commission (video statements)

The priority for the European Commission is to help bring European citizens stranded in the Gulf region safely back home. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism has already been activated by 18 countries and has helped over 1,000 EU citizens return to Europe on 10 flights organised under it. When at least 30% of seats are offered to other EU nationals, the European Commission can co-finance up to 75% of the transport costs, supporting Member States in organising flights and logistics in close cooperation with consular authorities. The EU and its Member States work together to bring its citizens home safely.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/N7ujOw6OijE

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UK Apply to become a UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador 🧑‍🏫

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

Discover how you can develop your learners’ and colleagues’ knowledge of UK Parliament, and how they can actively engage with the work that happens here.

Applications for the 22-24 June 2026 programme close on Sunday 29 March 2026.

https://learning.parliament.uk/en/session-workshop/uk-parliament-teacher-ambassador-programme/#cta-…

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Diplomats together for Europe: EU Ambassadors Conference

Source: European Commission (video statements)

Ambassadors from EU Delegations will come together for this year’s EU Ambassadors Conference in Brussels on 9th March 2026. Follow the President’s speech at this event LIVE here on YouTube.

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Short Term Rentals

Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)

How are short-term rentals tracked in today’s global economy? In this episode of The Economy – How Do You Measure That?, host Jim Tebrake speaks with Venkat Josyula about how platforms like Airbnb fit into official statistics. From commissions to cross‑border transactions, they unpack how a single booking becomes multiple economic flows and why measuring it matters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI1eThiMEgI