Hong Kong officials involved in water procurement fiasco face disciplinary probe

Hong Kong officials involved in water procurement fiasco face disciplinary probe

Hong Kong authorities will launch a disciplinary investigation into officials involved in a bottled water procurement scandal after an initial probe by the audit watchdog found that human error may have been a factor in the case. A review by the Audit Commission found that the Government Logistics Department (GLD) had repeatedly failed to follow up on suspicious signs, giving the green light to a company that allegedly used fraudulent documents to win the tender and supply substandard products. Revealing the investigation on Monday, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu also announced six recommendations to improve the government’s procurement process. The move came two months after the Government Logistics Department terminated a three-year HK$52.9 million (US$6.8 million) contract to Xin Ding Xin Trade, which allegedly used fraudulent documents. The company, which was chosen to supply bottled drinking water to certain government offices, is suspected of scamming the department and breaching the Trade Descriptions Ordinance. Hui said the disciplinary investigation would cover all officials who had taken part in the bottled water procurement process, regardless of their rank or whether they had retired. Source link

Hong Kong woman, 81, loses HK$5 million to romance scammer posing as PLA officer

Hong Kong woman, 81, loses HK$5 million to romance scammer posing as PLA officer

An 81-year-old woman in Hong Kong has lost more than HK$5 million after falling victim to an elaborate online romance scam involving a fraudster who posed as a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) officer from mainland China. In a post on its CyberDefender social media page on Monday, police said the woman received a WhatsApp message from a man who claimed to be a PLA officer and invited her to visit a military camp. They quickly built an online romantic relationship through frequent affectionate messages. The scammer later said he wanted to leave the military and start a business, asking the woman to provide financial support. She followed his instructions and made multiple deposits into a designated bank account. The deception escalated when another individual, posing as the scammer’s “superior”, contacted the woman and informed her that the man had died, with a claim that the deceased had left behind an inheritance of over HK$9 million for her. But she would need to pay various fees to claim it. Source link

Tiger Brokers (Hong Kong) Sponsors CFA Institute Research Challenge - Hong Kong Local Final for the First Time, Introducing the "Star Presenter" Award

Tiger Brokers (Hong Kong) Sponsors CFA Institute Research Challenge – Hong Kong Local Final for the First Time, Introducing the “Star Presenter” Award

23 HONG KONG, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tiger Brokers (Hong Kong) Global Limited (“Tiger Brokers (Hong Kong)”) is proud to announce its inaugural sponsorship of the 2025–2026 CFA Institute Research Challenge — Hong Kong Local Final, underscoring the firm’s commitment to talent development, professional education, and industry innovation. As part of this year’s program, Tiger Brokers (Hong Kong) is introducing a new recognition — “Tiger Brokers Presents: Star Presenter” — honoring participants who demonstrate exceptional clarity, analytical rigor, and professional presentation. Dr. Alvin Ho, CFA, President, CFA Society Hong Kong (Left) and John Zeng, Group CFO and CEO of Tiger Brokers (Hong Kong) (Right). Organized by CFA Institute and CFA Society Hong Kong, the Research Challenge is one of the most prestigious global competitions in the investment community, spanning Asia, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East & Africa. This year marks the 22nd Hong Kong regional final. Participating university teams conduct in-depth analyses of a selected publicly listed company and submit comprehensive research reports. Guided by industry mentors, students gain practical experience in company analysis, valuation modeling, and presentation—skills that equip them for successful careers in finance. The competition sharpens participants’ ability to combine ethical standards, analytical rigor, and real-world insight—values closely aligned with Tiger Brokers’ vision for advancing the finance profession. At the opening ceremony, John Zeng, Group CFO and CEO of Tiger Brokers (Hong Kong), remarked: “We are honored to support the Hong Kong Local Final and sponsor the ‘Star Presenter’ award — a new addition that celebrates the art of clear, ethical, and impactful communication. Beyond great research, the ability to tell a persuasive and responsible story is what defines outstanding professionals in finance. Through this initiative, we hope to inspire students to approach their careers with both analytical excellence and integrity.” Tiger Brokers

World’s first intergovernmental mediation body launched in Hong Kong

World’s first intergovernmental mediation body launched in Hong Kong

A newly established international mediation body headquartered in Hong Kong can contribute to improving the world’s legal system, mainland China’s vice-foreign minister has said. Hua Chunying also highlighted on Monday the short time it took for the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) – the world’s first intergovernmental body dedicated to mediation – to become operational. She said this showed strong support from the international community for the peaceful settlement of disputes. Hua was in Hong Kong to officiate at the inauguration ceremony of the IOMed, where the city’s former justice minister, Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, was appointed as the first secretary general. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also stressed the importance of international mediation, saying that it was “indispensable” amid global instability. Hua said in her address: “[IOMed’s] establishment offers a new platform in the field of international rule of law. The IOMed upholds reconciliation, collaboration and harmony. “It stresses the autonomy of the parties concerned, champions equal consultation and pursues win-win collaboration.” Source link

Hong Kong launches probe after plane skids off runway, kills 2, in ‘suitable’ weather

Hong Kong launches probe after plane skids off runway, kills 2, in ‘suitable’ weather

Weather and runway conditions at Hong Kong’s airport were suitable for normal operations when a cargo plane veered off the runway early Monday and ploughed into the sea, killing two people, authorities said as they launched an investigation into the incident. The Civil Aviation Department also said air traffic controllers had not received any calls for assistance from Emirates flight EK9788, which was operated by Turkish cargo and passenger charter carrier ACT Airlines before the crash. Meanwhile, police said they have not ruled out launching a criminal investigation into the matter. At about 3.50am, the Boeing 747 freighter swerved off the runway during landing and into the waters off the airport’s north runway while knocking a security patrol vehicle into the sea. Two men aboard the vehicle were initially reported missing. One, aged 30, was pulled by rescue divers from the sea and confirmed dead at the scene at 5.55am. The other, aged 41, was sent to North Lantau Hospital and was confirmed dead at 6.26am. The pair had been working at the airport for seven and 12 years, respectively. Source link

Hong Kong residential property market’s improvement whets investor appetite, analysts say

Hong Kong’s residential property market is gradually mending investor sentiment, according to analysts, who are nonetheless cautious about a full recovery amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties. Investors accounted for 20 per cent of the market’s total transactions so far in 2025, according to UBS property analyst Mark Leung, who added that some districts with residential projects near universities might have a higher proportion. The average gross rental yield for mass residential units in Hong Kong – excluding taxes and other expenses – stands at 3.7 per cent, which is attractive to mainland buyers, Leung said. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge, our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. Investor interest showed how the market was being driven by possible further interest rate cuts and a potential increase in rents. HSBC recently introduced a fixed-rate mortgage plan at 2.73 per cent per annum for three or five years. Meanwhile, the one-month Hibor used to price mortgage loans was at 3.5316 on Friday, which indicated banks’ expectation of further rate drops. With the US Federal Reserve easing policy rates once again, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority followed suit on September 18, which led to a 12.5 basis point reduction in the prime lending rates of the city’s three note-issuing banks: HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China (Hong Kong). A general view of the residential area in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee alt=A general view of the residential area in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee> “Investors are rebuilding their appetite, as the worst of times has passed,” said Norry Lee, senior director of projects strategy and consultancy at JLL Hong Kong. “That being

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2 killed after cargo plane in Hong Kong veers off runway

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two airport security officers in Hong Kong were killed early Monday after a cargo jet arriving from Dubai veered off the runway during landing and slammed into a patrol vehicle, authorities said. Both the car and the Boeing 747 – in what was Hong Kong’s worst airport disaster in decades – plunged into the sea though all four crew members on board managed to escape unharmed.   A Boeing 747-400 cargo aircraft is seen after it skidded off the runway into the sea on Oct. 20, 2025. (Daniel Ceng/Anadolu) Rescue workers at the wreckage of an AirACT cargo aircraft operated for Emirates Airline near the runway at Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Leung Man Hei/Bloomberg) The wreckage of an AirACT cargo aircraft operated for Emirates Airline near the runway at Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Leung Man Hei/Bloomberg) This is a developing news story. Please check back for updates. Bonny Chu is a Digital Production Assistant at Fox News Digital. Source link

Kenya Secures Leadership Role In New Global Mediation Body

Kenya’s Willy Bett Elected Vice Chair To The IOMed

The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) has launched in Hong Kong, establishing a new intergovernmental platform for resolving disputes through mediation. Kenya, one of the 38 founding signatories, secured a top leadership position with the election of Willy Bett, Kenya’s Ambassador to China, as Vice-Chairperson of the Governing Council. The inauguration was led by Hua Chunying, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of China, and John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong. The event marked the operational start of IOMed, whose treaty was signed on May 30, 2025, following negotiations that began in 2023. The inauguration was led by Hua Chunying, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong. Kenya’s Leading Role Kenya’s participation aligns with its foreign policy focus on peaceful dispute resolution. According to Korir Sing’oei, Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Kenya’s role in IOMed reinforces its leadership in mediation and complements its proposal for a new international convention on conflict prevention and resolution. Ambassador Bett’s election to the Governing Council signals confidence in Kenya’s diplomatic capabilities. His role will involve shaping IOMed’s strategic direction, promoting African interests, and ensuring equitable participation of developing countries. Kenya’s leadership role positions it to influence global mediation standards and advocate for equitable dispute resolution frameworks. Kenya’s involvement also strengthens its diplomatic ties with China and other Asian economies, opening new avenues for legal cooperation, investment protection, and regional stability. Kenya’s proactive diplomacy in shaping and joining IOMed reflects its broader strategy of multilateral engagement and rule-based international order. It also enhances Nairobi’s profile as a hub for peacebuilding and legal innovation. It also provides a platform to showcase its legal expertise and diplomatic acumen. IOMed’s Model IOMed’s model emphasizes voluntary participation, confidentiality, and enforceability of mediated outcomes. It is expected

Rongyuan stinky tofu at Furong in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Hong Kong’s Furong shows that Hunan fare is not just the ‘other spicy cuisine’

While Shanghainese and Sichuan cuisines have long been staples of Hong Kong’s dining scene, an unheralded underdog is finally catching the attention of the city’s adventurous eaters. Hunan (or Xiang) cuisine is a vibrant, chilli-laden style of cooking often mistaken for its spicy sibling from Sichuan. But as Hong Kong continues to navigate the numbing fire of mala, the distinct heat of Hunan is carving out its own devoted following. Landlocked in south-central China and bordering Guangdong, Hunan is famous for its scenic spots and a surprisingly vibrant cocktail bar scene in its capital, Changsha. Its culinary tradition is one of China’s eight great cuisines, renowned for its liberal use of both fresh and dried chillies. But to define it solely by its heat is a mistake. In Hunan cooking, chillies aren’t meant to scorch the palate but to act as a supporting player, drawing out the deepest flavours from the main ingredients, whether they are unctuous meats or seasonal vegetables. Rongyuan stinky tofu at Furong in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam Hunanese cuisine boasts a diverse spectrum of cooking methods, best understood in terms of yin and yang. The yin consists of slow, soupy braises where flavours meld into rich, complex broths. The yang is the world of the wok: all fire, smoke and speed, with the Maillard reaction caramelising meats and vegetables in seconds. This duality produces iconic dishes like steamed fish head crowned with a blanket of diced red chillies and stir-fried pork with vegetables – the latter dish a homestyle classic flash-cooked to keep the meat tender, with ginger, garlic, spring onions and chillies. Yet despite the cuisine’s depth, conventional Hunan restaurants in Hong Kong have struggled to captivate a broad local audience. Many rely on classic preparations that can be excessively oily and fiercely hot,

Kenya Elected Vice Chair of International Organization

Kenya Elected Vice Chair of International Organization

Kenya has been elected as one of the vice-chairpersons of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed). Kenya has been elected as one of the vice-chairpersons of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed). In a statement on Monday October 20, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei said Kenya was elected to the position during the official inauguration of IOMed in Hong Kong. Kenya’s Ambassador to China, Willy Bett will represent Kenya in the prestigious position. “The event graced by H.E. Ms. Hua Chunying, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the PRC and Mr. John Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong, saw H.E Willy Bett, Kenya Ambassador to the PRC, elected as one of two Vice-Chairpersons of the Governing Council of the IOMed,” said Sing’Oei. During the high-level event, Professor Teresa Cheng who previously served as the Secretary for Justice of the Hong Kong SAR, was appointed the first Secretary General of the IOMed while Dr. Sun Jin, was appointed Deputy Secretary General. File image of Kenyan Ambassador to China, Willy Bett.  IOMed is the newest intergovernmental organization whose treaty negotiation process began in 2023, with the Constitutive instrument being signed on 30th May 2025 in Hong Kong by 38 countries including Kenya. The IOMed will adjudicate disputes between States, investors and commercial entities through mediation. According to PS Sing’Oei the organization will provide predictable, flexible, cost effective and efficient mode of dispute resolution, including capacity building for contracting parties. “Kenya’s membership to IOMed aligns with the country’s leadership in mediation and the promotion of peaceful means to dispute settlement,” he added. This comes weeks after the Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga was elected as a member of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) executive committee. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)

Potential buyers and property agents at the sales office of a Wan Chai residential project. Photo: Edmond So

Mainland Chinese buyers fuel 25% of Hong Kong home sales last quarter, Centaline says

Mainland Chinese homebuyers remain a strong driving force in Hong Kong’s residential property market, spending HK$38 billion (US$4.9 billion) to account for 25 per cent of the city’s total home transactions in the third quarter, according to Centaline Property Agency. Buyers with names in pinyin – the mainland’s system of romanisation of Chinese script – registered 3,797 deals between July and September, up 7 per cent from the previous quarter, Centaline said in a report on Monday. It noted that during this period, the number of transactions for primary and secondary private residential properties across Hong Kong reached 15,000, with mainland buyers making up a quarter of the activity. Market sentiment has been gradually warming up since Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu scrapped all property cooling measures in last year’s policy address and the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a cumulative 1.25 percentage points since September 2024. That shift had encouraged mainland buyers to accelerate their market entry, said Louis Chan Wing-kit, CEO of Centaline’s residential division. Potential buyers and property agents at the sales office of a Wan Chai residential project. Photo: Edmond So The total investment by those buyers reached HK$38 billion last quarter, surging 14 per cent from the June quarter and maintaining a spending level of more than HK$30 billion for the second consecutive quarter, according to the report. Source link

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Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong, killing 2 airport staff

Two Hong Kong airport security staff were killed early on Monday after a cargo plane from Dubai skidded off the runway on landing, collided with their security patrol vehicle and pushed it into the sea, the city’s airport operator said. The Boeing 747 involved in the deadliest airport incident in the financial hub in more than 25 years also fell into the water and was partially submerged, but all four crew members on board escaped. The airport security staff were not breathing when rescued from the water, with one confirmed dead at the scene and another later at hospital, said Steven Yiu, executive director of airport operations at Airport Authority Hong Kong. The accident at the world’s busiest cargo airport involved a plane operated by Turkish freight carrier ACT Airlines on behalf of Emirates, the Dubai-based airline said in a statement. Authorities are still investigating the exact cause of the crash, with weather, runway conditions, the aircraft and aircrew part of the investigation, Yiu said. The accident occurred around 3:50 a.m local time on Monday. An air traffic control recording available on LiveATC.net reviewed by Reuters indicated the cargo plane‘s pilot confirmed plans to land on runway 07L where the crash occurred, but he did not report any technical issues on the recording. Man Ka-chai, chief accident and safety investigator for Hong Kong‘s Air Accident Investigation Authority, confirmed air traffic control had directed the flight to land at the north runway, but added: “We didn’t receive any message requesting help from the pilot.” The cargo plane skidded off the runway on landing and collided with an airport security vehicle, killing two airport workers. (Tyrone Siu/Reuters) Yiu said the security patrol car was in charge of patrolling the north runway along a road that was outside the runway fence. It was operating in its usual area and “definitely didn’t rush onto

Visitors browse works at the “Jo Cha Photography Club” exhibition at the K11 Art Mall’s How To Live Well store. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong’s classic cha chaan teng culture captured in nostalgic exhibition

A shared love of photography and tea is the inspiration behind an exhibition of five artists now showing at the K11 Art Mall in Tsim Sha Tsui. Specifically, however, it is a Hongkonger’s idea of having tea – which is not much about the drink at all. “Having ‘tea’ is never really about tea as a beverage, however great it may be,” says Enoch Ho, a photographer and the designated spokesperson for the group, about the exhibition titled “Jo Cha Photography Club”, which runs until November 23 in the mall’s How To Live Well store. The five artists – Ho, Chan Kit, Jeremy Cheung, Hong and Maoshan Connie – met through different circles, with their first group meet-up at a dim sum spot in November last year. Now, they regularly meet for tea around the city, not just to create independent projects but to catch up as friends. Visitors browse works at the “Jo Cha Photography Club” exhibition at the K11 Art Mall’s How To Live Well store. Photo: Eugene Lee “[Tea] is just an excuse to meet – it brings people together, and these teahouses are places where community happens,” Ho says. “The ‘tea’, especially in cha chaan teng [or ‘tea restaurant’], also refers to a form of establishment that’s unique to Hong Kong: a blend of East and West, practically as no-nonsense as it gets, and the result is something that represents Hong Kong as a culture to a tee, or tea, pun intended.” Source link

A crane loads a Sany digger onto a cargo ship at a port in Yantai in east China’s Shandong province. Photo: Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images

Hong Kong set for IPO flurry with Sany Heavy Industry leading the charge

The Hong Kong stock exchange is poised for a blockbuster day next week, as four stocks – including Sany Heavy Industry, China’s largest construction machinery manufacturer – are set to debut, positioning the city to reclaim its status as the world’s top fundraising venue this year. Among the four stocks launching on October 28, Sany Heavy Industry, already listed in Shanghai, aims to raise the highest amount, targeting up to HK$12.36 billion (US$1.59 billion) by offering 580.42 million shares in its dual-primary listing. About 10 per cent of the shares will be allocated for the Hong Kong public offering, with the remainder designated for the international tranche. Meanwhile, connectivity and data transmission device provider CIG Shanghai seeks HK$4.62 billion, while artificial-intelligence application solutions provider Deepexi Technology aims for HK$710 million. Bama Tea, a premium tea seller, has set its sights on HK$450 million. Retail investors can begin placing orders for all four stocks on Monday. The subscription window is expected to close on Thursday. A crane loads a Sany digger onto a cargo ship at a port in Yantai in east China’s Shandong province. Photo: Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images Sany’s share price is currently set between HK$20.30 and HK$21.30, with the final price to be determined on Friday, according to its Hong Kong stock exchange filing. Its Shanghai-traded stock closed largely unchanged at 22.49 yuan on Monday. Source link

Hong Kong, Elior Group in land talks for Asia’s first aircraft parts centre

Hong Kong, Elior Group in land talks for Asia’s first aircraft parts centre

City authorities are in talks with a leading French aeronautical services company about the allocation of land to develop Hong Kong into Asia’s first aircraft parts processing and trading centre, with the firm set to start training classes in two months. Daniel Derichebourg, chairman and CEO of France-based Elior Group, said the company was still in talks with the government about solutions that would work best to help Hong Kong grow as a centre for aircraft parts dismantling, recycling and trading. “We are willing to invest in Hong Kong because we are confident about its economy and status as an international city,” he said in an interview with the Post. “Yes, we are in discussions. We want to bring an industry here. So we’re working closely with the government.” A government source said the firm was in talks with the Airport Authority about the granting of a site at Hong Kong airport for dismantling aircraft and parts trading amid a host of considerations. “The city’s airport is very busy with transporting passengers and cargo, and is occupied by different companies. The Airport Authority needs to identify a site suitable for the firm without disrupting the airport’s operation,” the insider said. Source link

Hong Kong education authorities demand probe into teacher misconduct allegation

Hong Kong education authorities demand probe into teacher misconduct allegation

Hong Kong’s education authorities have asked a girls’ secondary school to thoroughly investigate a case in which a graduate accused a male teacher of asking her to have sex in a hotel last year. St Paul’s School (Lam Tin) said on Monday that it would “definitely” follow up on the matter, as it awaited direct contact from the individual involved. The school pledged to provide support and help to safeguard her legitimate rights. “We take this matter very seriously and have immediately activated the crisis management team to follow up on the issue,” it said in a statement. “The school has also reported the incident to the Education Bureau.” A spokeswoman for the Education Bureau expressed deep concern about the incident. “[We] requested the school to follow up seriously and report the matter to the bureau,” she said. Source link

A crane loads a Sany digger onto a cargo ship at a port in Yantai in east China’s Shandong province. Photo: Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images

Hong Kong set for IPO flurry with Sany Heavy Industry leading the charge

The Hong Kong stock exchange is poised for a blockbuster day next week, as four stocks – including Sany Heavy Industry, China’s largest construction machinery manufacturer – are set to debut, positioning the city to reclaim its status as the world’s top fundraising venue this year. Among the four stocks launching on October 28, Sany Heavy Industry, already listed in Shanghai, aims to raise the highest amount, targeting up to HK$12.36 billion (US$1.59 billion) by offering 580.42 million shares in its dual-primary listing. About 10 per cent of the shares will be allocated for the Hong Kong public offering, with the remainder designated for the international tranche. Meanwhile, connectivity and data transmission device provider CIG Shanghai seeks HK$4.62 billion, while artificial-intelligence application solutions provider Deepexi Technology aims for HK$710 million. Bama Tea, a premium tea seller, has set its sights on HK$450 million. Retail investors can begin placing orders for all four stocks on Monday. The subscription window is expected to close on Thursday. A crane loads a Sany digger onto a cargo ship at a port in Yantai in east China’s Shandong province. Photo: Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images Sany’s share price is currently set between HK$20.30 and HK$21.30, with the final price to be determined on Friday, according to its Hong Kong stock exchange filing. Its Shanghai-traded stock ended the morning session on Monday largely unchanged at about 22.50 yuan. Source link

Hong Kong’s Finance Chief Attends IMF and World Bank Meetings in US, Updates Different Sectors on Latest Developments in the HKSAR

Hong Kong, SAR–(Newsfile Corp. – October 20, 2025) – Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), visited the United States last week (October 14-17) to attend Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG). Mr Chan also updated government officials from various countries, as well as key financial and economic figures in New York and Washington, DC, on the latest developments and business environment in Hong Kong. On Friday (October 17), Mr Chan attended the plenary session of the Annual Meetings of IMF and WBG. He also joined an in-conversation session organised by the Institute of International Finance, where he shared insights on the current state of Hong Kong’s economy, its strategy of development as a financial centre, opportunities in innovation and technology–particularly artificial intelligence–the development of digital assets, and the building of a patient capital ecosystem. HKSAR’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan (right) joins an in-conversation session organised by the Institute of International Finance To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7958/271049_figure1.jpg Mr Chan highlighted Hong Kong’s unique advantages under the “one country, two systems” arrangement, including free flow of capital, a freely convertible currency pegged to the US dollar, a highly internationalised market, and close alignment with international best practices. Despite rising global economic uncertainties in recent months, Hong Kong has continued to see capital inflows, reflecting international investors’ confidence in the city’s investment environment and opportunities, Mr Chan said. Delivering a keynote speech at a business luncheon co-hosted by the US-China Business Council and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington (Washington ETO), he stressed that the “one country, two systems” arrangement is a significant advantage for Hong Kong and that the Chinese government has made it clear that this good system will be

HKSTP and HKTDC Lead 22 Hong Kong Innovators to Middle East Facilitating Over 200 Business Matchings to Unlock Belt and Road Opportunities

With the Saudi Future Investment Initiative (FII9) as the next stop Hong Kong, SAR–(Newsfile Corp. – October 20, 2025) – The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), recently led 22 Hong Kong technology companies to two premier innovation events, GITEX Global and Expand North Star, on Oct 12-17 in Dubai. The delegation attracted numerous visitors to the exhibition pavilions and facilitated more than 200 targeted business matchings, connecting park companies with international resources and partnerships. The delegation served as a strong representation of Hong Kong’s strengths as a global innovation and technology hub. HKSTP and HKTDC staged Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at GITEX Global, connecting cutting-edge technologies with global opportunities. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7958/271055_figure1.jpg “Expansion of global innovation ecosystems is vital for startups with global ambition. That’s why HKSTP is stepping up our mission to foster connections between East and West through innovation, linking the Middle East with Hong Kong, China mainland, and other Asian markets. HKSTP’s innovation ecosystem and the fast-growing HK-GBA I&T hub connects Middle East innovators to China and Asia via the Belt & Road Initiative, opening seamless access to 2.3 billion consumers.” said Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP. HKSTP delegation actively engaged with international visitors and potential partners, fostering meaningful dialogue and exploring collaborative opportunities. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7958/271055_figure2.jpg The park companies from HKSTP participated in events spanning AI, life and health, green technology, and more, highlights included: Robocore – Innovative robotics solutions that enhance automation across various industries including hospital, elderly care, and retail with advanced technologies. i2Cool – Passive radiative cooling paint that provides zero-energy cooling solutions, serving a wide range of industries including construction, chemical processing, telecom, renewable energy,

Prudential NextGen Aces featured Exclusive On-Court Session and Panel Series with tennis icons Andre Agassi and Aryna Sabalenka

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong, 14 October 2025 – Prudential plc (‘Prudential’), a leading life and health insurer and asset manager, today hosted the Prudential NextGen Aces, an event that champions the next generation by uniting tennis legends and rising stars. The event featured a thought-provoking panel series and an exclusive on-court session with tennis legend Andre Agassi, and Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) World No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka. Developed to complement the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, Prudential NextGen Aces spotlights the resilience, discipline, and long-term mindset shared by elite athletes and individuals planning for their financial futures. This reflects Prudential’s commitment to being a trusted partner to its communities, helping people get the most out of life by building resilience and securing their long-term financial well-being. Angel Ng, Prudential Regional CEO, Greater China, remarked, “We are honoured to once again be the title sponsor of the ‘Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2025’. Having partnered with and protected our customers for almost 180 years, we remain committed to creating value for all our stakeholders. The Prudential NextGen Aces event complements the tournament by engaging the community and younger generation with sensational tennis and candid conversations with the sport’s biggest stars. Rooted in our commitment to holistic growth, this initiative brings together icons from different generations to showcase world-class talent, inspire everyone to embrace fitness, and serve as an inspiration for up-and-coming talents in Hong Kong.” On-Court Session The exhibition match showcased a thrilling face-off between Aryna Sabalenka and Anna Kalinskaya, both top-ranked WTA players in singles and doubles. Fans were also treated to a special on-court demo by tennis legend Andre Agassi, who displayed his signature finesse and enduring mastery of the sport. Source link

Protesters march in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday. Organisers estimated that more than seven million people marched in the ‘No Kings’ rallies held from New York to Los Angeles. Photo: TNS

Chinese state media says US ‘dying from within’ as Beijing drafts next 5-year plan

Chinese state media has labelled the US a failed state, claiming it is “dying from within” as its global hegemony declines. The commentary published in Beijing Daily on Tuesday came as China’s policymakers prepared to outline long-term plans amid intensifying competition with Washington. Beijing on Monday began a key four-day conclave that will determine the country’s development over the next five years. The fourth plenum of the Communist Party’s Central Committee, which runs through Thursday, revolves around formulating a blueprint to guide economic development from 2026 to 2030 amid a trade war led by US President Donald Trump. Protesters march in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday. Organisers estimated that more than seven million people marched in the ‘No Kings’ rallies held from New York to Los Angeles. Photo: TNS Tuesday’s commentary sought to highlight the situation in the United States, saying that “political polarisation is intensifying … and domestic governance is increasingly strained” in the country. Source link

Canadians’ view of China improves in response to U.S. tariffs

Canadians’ view of China improves in response to U.S. tariffs

Source: Wikimedia Commons Canadians’ views on trade with China have shifted following U.S. tariffs, with many wanting Ottawa to prioritize economic common ground with Beijing. A survey conducted last week by the Angus Reid Institute, in partnership with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, found that 27 per cent of Canadians now hold a favourable view of China. This marks a 16 per cent increase in sentiment compared to earlier this year and is nearly triple the all-time low of 10 per cent recorded in 2021. However, the majority of respondents (59 per cent) still view China negatively, consistently ranking it lower than other Asian nations for public warmth. “When presented with a number of global options, fewer than one-in-six (14 per cent) believe Canada should pursue deeper trade with China — a steep decline from the 40 per cent who said so a decade ago,” the survey states. “That said, while China’s priority appears relatively lower than European nations or Mexico, this doesn’t mean that Canadians want to do away with trade efforts entirely. Fully half (51 per cent) say Canada should focus more on its economic relationship with China, up 15 points from 2023.” Researchers believe much of this attitude shift stems from the U.S. no longer being a reliable trading partner for Canada. “Consider that Canadians are more likely to say the United States (46 per cent) should be treated as a threat than China (34 per cent),” the study reads. “Caution is more appropriate according to Canadians in this relationship with China (37 per cent), while only one-quarter say Canada should approach the Chinese government as a friend or ally (23 per cent).” Still, significantly more Canadians view Taiwan (59 per cent), South Korea (64 per cent) and Japan (79 per cent) as good trading partners.

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China wants US semiconductor companies to submit sensitive data as part of probe — ‘anti-dumping’ investigation requests sales and profit data

China has launched a raft of new questionnaires for US semiconductor businesses in an effort to discover data on the companies’ activities in China, and particularly how their prices, income, and profits differ between native US sales and those in Asian territories, like China, via Bloomberg. Although no companies have been named specifically, the wording in the survey seems set to target major US semiconductor producers like Texas Instruments and Analog Devices. This may also just be one more salvo in the asymmetric trade war that’s ongoing between the US and China ahead of proposed talks between the two countries’ leaders later this month. The questionnaire was published by China’s Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau under the Ministry of Commerce and is said to be part of an anti-dumping investigation. It asks for the names of Chinese customers and transaction details with those organizations, including sales volume and the costs of logistics, as well as warehouse storage and transport costs. It also asks for details on raw material suppliers. You may like The questionnaire gives companies 37 days to respond, but with no specific companies named, it’s not clear who is being targeted. Because of that, most analysts believe this to be yet another move by China to build strength ahead of planned trade negotiations. It could also be a maneuver to gain greater control of American companies operating within the Chinese market, and could be designed to help curb exports from China. China recently blocked exports from the Chinese branch of Dutch chip firm Nexperia due to ongoing scuffles over company ownership and Chinese influence. China has also announced anti-monopoly investigations into both Nvidia and Qualcomm, citing historic acquisitions as potentially problematic from China’s perspective. Although the US has cut off China’s access to some high-end AI hardware and

Yango Group and China Mobile International Sign MoU to Drive Global Technology Collaboration

Yango Group and China Mobile International Sign MoU to Drive Global Technology Collaboration

The collaboration will focus on global cooperation across regions of mutual interest — including Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa — in the areas of artificial intelligence, advertising technologies, cloud infrastructure, and other digital innovations. Yango Group,  a global technology company headquartered in the UAE, and China Mobile International (CMI),  a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advanced technology solutions that help businesses grow and expand globally. The agreement, signed during GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai, outlines a shared commitment to developing tools and infrastructure by combining CMI’s global telecom expertise with Yango Group’s technological knowledge. The collaboration will focus on global cooperation across regions of mutual interest — including Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa — in the areas of artificial intelligence, advertising technologies, cloud infrastructure, and other digital innovations. Together, the parties aim to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions that help businesses operate more efficiently and reach new markets. “This partnership reflects our shared ambition to build technology that enables business. CMI brings global telecom infrastructure, while we contribute deep product expertise and local insights. Together, we’re creating the foundation for smarter operations and sustainable growth in emerging digital economies.” – Sergej Loiter, CEO of Search, AI & AdTech, Yango Group “Our collaboration with Yango Group represents a significant step in extending CMI’s global digital ecosystem. By combining our extensive network capabilities with Yango’s innovative technology platforms, we aim to empower enterprises with seamless connectivity, intelligent solutions, and new opportunities for cross-border growth. The UAE’s unique position makes it an ideal hub to accelerate this vision.” – LU Jing, Representative, China Mobile International (CMI) Source link

Gangsters, billionaires and love triangles: Behind the scenes of China’s micro-drama boom | World News

It was a pretty wild morning. In the space of just a few hours, we witnessed a gangland killing, a jewellery heist and stepped onboard a private jet. We observed a billionaire CEO at work, a dramatic family showdown in a hospital and a drunken karaoke party. It was all part of a tour around a massive Chinese facility producing what are known as vertical micro-dramas. To describe the experience as somewhat dizzying is an understatement. If you haven’t heard of them, micro-dramas are a new cultural sensation sweeping not just China but the world, a remarkable example of China’s booming soft power. They are essentially serialised productions split into episodes of roughly a minute, shot in vertical and viewed solely on smartphones. Think soap operas for the TikTok generation. ‘Secret surrogate to the Mafia King’ The story lines are sensational and melodramatic with titles that border the ridiculous; ‘Ex-Convict nanny and Billionaire single dad’, ‘Pregnant by my Tough Daddy CEO’ and ‘Secret Surrogate to the Mafia King’, just some examples. Image: Micro dramas are designed to be watched on smartphones only The action is fast and the characters simplistic, while autoplay and multiple mini cliff hangers are designed to provide an addictive dopamine hit. It’s a format which has sprung to life in just the last few years, developed initially in China in the wake of the pandemic, and its success has been extraordinary. Some of the most-watched titles have hundreds of millions of views and downloads of short drama apps were over six times higher in the first quarter of 2025 than that same period last year, according to data from Sensor Tower, a market intelligence firm. The Chinese government recently revealed that over 50% of all internet users in China have watched a micro-drama, more than have

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Oil prices slip on concerns over US-China trade tensions

Oil prices dipped on Monday, pressured by worries over a global glut as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions added to concerns about an economic slowdown and weaker energy demand. Brent crude futures fell 24 cents, or 0.4%, at $61.05 a barrel at 0032 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were down 21 cents, or 0.4%, at $57.33, erasing gains from Friday. Both benchmarks declined more than 2% last week, marking their third consecutive weekly decline, partly due to the International Energy Agency‘s outlook for a growing supply glut in 2026. “Concerns about oversupply from increased production by oil- producing nations, coupled with fears of an economic slowdown stemming from escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, are fuelling selling pressure,” said Toshitaka Tazawa, an analyst at Fujitomi Securities. “While the U.S. is stepping up pressure on buyers of Russian crude, the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin adds uncertainty to the outlook, making it difficult for some investors to adjust their positions,” he said. Live Events Last week, the head of the World Trade Organization said she had urged the U.S. and China to de-escalate trade tensions, warning that a decoupling by the world’s two largest economies could reduce global economic output by 7% over the longer term.The two top oil consumers have recently renewed their trade war, imposing additional port fees on ships carrying cargo between them – tit-for-tat moves that could disrupt global freight flows.Meanwhile, Trump and Putin agreed on Thursday to hold another summit on the war in Ukraine, even as Washington pressured India and China to stop buying Russian oil. Following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House on Friday, Trump implored both Ukraine and Russia to “stop the war immediately,” even if it means Ukraine conceding territory. U.S. and

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China says its economy slowed to a 4.8% annual pace of growth in the last quarter

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails China‘s economy expanded at the slowest annual pace in a year in July- September, growing 4.8%, weighed down by trade tensions with the United States and slack domestic demand. The July-September data was the weakest pace of growth since the third quarter of 2024, and compares with a 5.2% pace of growth in the previous quarter, the government said in a report Monday. In January-September, the world’s second largest economy grew at a 5.2% annual pace. Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s higher tariffs on imports from China, the country’s exports have remained relatively strong as companies shifted their sales to other world markets. Source link

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US-China trade talks: Trump lists top demands on Beijing before returning to negotiating table

President Donald Trump listed rare earths, fentanyl and soybeans as the US’s top issues with China just before the two sides return to the negotiating table and as a fragile trade truce nears expiration. “I don’t want them to play the rare earth game with us,” Trump said on Air Force One on Sunday, as he headed back to Washington from Florida. Days earlier, the US leader threatened a 100% tariff on Chinese shipments after Beijing vowed to exert broad controls on the minerals. Trump also said the US wanted China “to stop with the fentanyl,” a reference to his accusation that Beijing has failed to curb the export of the drug and its precursor chemicals, contributing to the American opioid crisis. Another key demand was for the world’s No. 2 economy to resume soybean purchases. The three topics were all “very, you know, normal things,” he added.Also Read: Australia pitches to be Trump’s fix for China rare earths curbs Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said the US and China will hold talks later this week in Malaysia. That came after he met virtually with Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday, discussions that Chinese state media described as a constructive exchange of views. Live Events A little over a week ago, Trump raised the prospect of canceling his first in-person meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping since he returned to the White House, angry over the Chinese government’s vow to exert broad controls on rare-earth elements. He also declared a 100% import surtax on Chinese goods to take effect Nov. 1. That threatens a trade truce that is set to run out on Nov. 10 unless extended. Months of tentative stability in the US-China relationship have been upended in recent weeks after Washington broadened some tech restrictions and proposed levies

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China’s fourth plenum: Roiled by purges and buffeted by US frictions, leadership meets to chart country’s rise

Hong Kong  —  Chinese leader Xi Jinping is convening a key political meeting this week where he will push forward his next five-year strategy to strengthen the world’s second-largest economy in the face of mounting friction with the United States. The gathering, known as the fourth plenum, provides an opportune moment for Xi to showcase China’s brand of highly choreographed economic planning and his tight control over its political apparatus, days before a potential meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of an international summit in South Korea. It will be closely monitored by outsiders for clues about the inner workings of China’s opaque ruling Communist Party. Intrigue heightened on Friday, when state media announced the ousting of China’s No. 2 general, the highest-ranking casualty yet of Xi’s ongoing anti-corruption purge of the armed forces. The conclave comes at a critical time for Beijing. China’s leadership sees itself as navigating an increasingly hostile global landscape – with US trade frictions and mounting restrictions on Chinese access to Western technology – while also grappling with deep-seated economic challenges at home. More than 300 full and non-voting delegates of the powerful Central Committee will gather in Beijing for the closed-door plenum, one of seven meetings typically held within five years, between party congresses. Gathered elites will focus on reviewing proposals for China’s next five-year plan, a strategic blueprint for national priorities, which will set the tone for how the country handles mounting global and domestic stressors. The upcoming plan, which will run from 2026 through the end of the decade, is expected to emphasize China’s economic security and technological innovation in sectors like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, new energy and biotechnology. But that won’t be the only item on the agenda, and the conclave may also include a personnel reshuffle

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How will China’s rare earth restrictions affect investors and global supply chains?

Shanghai: The names – holmium, europium, ytterbium, thulium, erbium – don’t show up in any of the investing classics. But they’re fast becoming an integral part of the Wall Street lexicon. These minerals, and others in the category known as rare earths, are used to make advanced weaponry, cutting-edge computer chips and high-tech cars. And China, which controls some 70% of the mining and near 90% of processing, is curbing access to them. The implications for investors are far-reaching, as countries led by the US scramble to shore up access to the raw materials, often by funneling investments to miners outside of China. End users, from ASML Holding NV to Ford Motor Co. to Hyundai Motor Co., likely will have to ensure supplies or pivot to technologies that don’t require them. The stakes are high, since lacking even a single input can snarl entire production lines. Investors looking for clues on how to trade the new era got a small lesson in April, when Beijing slapped curbs on seven rare earths, gumming up some carmakers’ productions. Now, the broader restrictions stand to impact a bigger slice of the market, if they take effect in December. “By increasing the number of rare earths subject to export controls, it’s likely to make the issue relevant to a greater number of sectors,” said Katherine Ogundiya, a thematic investing analyst at Barclays. The issue is not just more metals will face curbs; the number of products subject to restrictions is also surging. That prompted a rush to shares of rare earth miners and processors, many of which have seen triple-digit gains this year. Live Events Market reactions for rare earth users have been more muted so far, with traders speculating that China is using the new curbs as a bargaining chip. President Donald Trump

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Shanghai arts festival launches Greater Bay Area Cultural Week

Photo: Xinhua The 24th China Shanghai International Arts Festival launched its first-ever Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Cultural Week during the weekend, with vibrant lion dances and Yingge dance (dance to the hero’s song) performances, marking the opening of a major exhibition tracing a century of Guangdong art.   Running from Friday to November 27, the month-long festival features over 500 events, including 1,200 performances and exhibitions, drawing world-renowned groups such as the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Staatskapelle Dresden and Stuttgart Ballet from Germany alongside Chinese classics like the drama White Deer Plain, according to a press release sent to the Global Times on Sunday.   A highlight of this year’s edition, a dynamic showcase of intangible cultural heritage at the China Art Museum in Shanghai kicked off the GBA Cultural Week. Visitors could see agile lion dancers leap to rhythmic beats and Yingge dancers perform the bold, martial-arts inspired “Chinese battle dance” outside the museum.  The ceremony also launched the Reform Mission: Guangdong Art Centennial Exhibition, a sprawling 20,000-square-meter show featuring works by over 350 Lingnan School (a style of painting from the Guangdong or Lingnan region of China) artists from modern to contemporary times.   Spanning three floors of the museum, the exhibition uses a 33-meter circular multimedia screen to present immersive projections of classic Lingnan artworks and a 300-meter “documentary corridor” tracing a century of artistic evolution.  A key section highlights the Lingnan Painting School, showcasing works by pioneers Gao Jianfu, Gao Qifeng and Chen Shuren, collectively known as the “Three Masters of the Lingnan School.” Placed alongside records of debates with traditionalist peers, the works embody their philosophy of “blending Chinese and Western, ancient and modern” aesthetics.   The exhibition starts with Gao Jianfu’s flower-­and-bird and landscape paintings, illustrating how these pioneers initiated the Lingnan School’s early explorations, according to

K Morning News | Ministry of Science and Technology: The '15th Five-Year Plan' period is the critical phase for advancing the construction of a technology powerhouse. China’s user base for generative AI exceeds 500 million.

K Morning News | Ministry of Science and Technology: The ’15th Five-Year Plan’ period is the critical phase for advancing the construction of a technology powerhouse. China’s user base for generative AI exceeds 500 million.

① The remote-eight carrier rocket ‘Force Arrow One’ was successfully launched; ② Ubtech Robotics won a billion-yuan order for humanoid robots; ③ MaxiTech will go public on October 24. The科创板Daily, October 20th report: Today’s main highlights from the Sci-Tech Innovation Board include: the successful launch of the remote-eight carrier rocket ‘Force Arrow One’; Ubtech Robotics winning a billion-yuan order for humanoid robots; and MaxiTech scheduled to go public on October 24. The STAR Market Daily, presented by host Xiao K. Market Dynamics Yin Hetun, Minister of Science and Technology, presided over regional and departmental symposiums on the ’15th Five-Year Plan’ for national science and technology innovation development. Yin Hetun, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology, presided over regional and departmental symposiums on the ’15th Five-Year Plan’ for national science and technology innovation development on October 11 and 17. He listened to opinions and suggestions from relevant regions and departments regarding the goals, tasks, and initiatives for building a strong science and technology nation during the ’15th Five-Year Plan’ period. Yin Hetun emphasized that the ’15th Five-Year Plan’ period is a critical phase for advancing the construction of a strong science and technology nation. Seizing opportunities in the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, addressing complex international dynamics, and supporting high-quality development impose higher demands on science and technology work. Accurately understanding the characteristics of this phase, mobilizing all available resources, and scientifically planning the goals, tasks, and key measures for science and technology innovation during the ’15th Five-Year Plan’ are of great significance for accelerating self-reliance in advanced science and technology and establishing a strong science and technology nation. The user base of generative artificial intelligence in China has exceeded 500 million. The China Internet Network Information

Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China

Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China

Faisal IslamEconomics editor Getty Images There is an eerie emptiness at the seat of US economic power. The US Treasury is in shutdown like much of the federal government. Most staff are furloughed as the world’s finance ministers and bankers jet in for the International Monetary Fund annual meetings a few blocks away, their delayed flights handled by a small number of unpaid air traffic controllers. There is, however, one clear message the Trump administration is notably keen to get out, not so much for its domestic audience but for the bewildered world outside. And they delivered it in the middle of last week to a small number of people ushered into the Treasury and what is said to be the finest room in Washington DC, the ornate and marbled Cash Room, which hosted the inaugural reception for post-civil war president, Ulysses Grant. “Make no mistake,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent alongside Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer, as they fired the latest salvo in the ongoing 2025 global trade war. “This is China versus the world.” This simple message connects several extraordinary economic currents swirling around the world right now. Getty Images Scott Bessent and Jamieson Greer deliver their message to reporters in US Treasury Cash Room They include China’s new export controls on critical minerals, fears of an AI bubble bursting, the tariff chaos and even the development of an erotic chatbot by OpenAI. The world always seems to tilt a little on its axis in the two weeks a year that top bankers and finance ministers mass in Washington DC for their meetings at the IMF. It is rare that the host itself is the main source of upheaval. Normally it would be a developing country, or perhaps the eurozone in the 2010s and infamously the UK in 2022.

How China's Five Year Plans have changed the world

How China’s Five Year Plans have changed the world

AFP via Getty Images China’s top leaders are gathering in Beijing this week to decide on the country’s key goals and aspirations for the rest of the decade. Every year or so, the country’s highest political body, the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, convenes for a week of meetings, also known as a Plenum. What it decides at this one will eventually form the basis of China’s next Five Year Plan – the blueprint that the world’s second largest economy will follow between 2026 and 2030. The full plan won’t come until next year, but officials are likely to hint at its contents on Wednesday and have previously given more details within a week of that. “Western policy works on election cycles, but Chinese policy making operates on planning cycles,” says Neil Thomas, a fellow in Chinese politics at the Asia Society Policy Institute. “Five Year Plans spell out what China wants to achieve, signal the direction the leadership wants to go in and move the resources of the state towards these predefined conclusions,” he adds. On the surface, the idea of hundreds of suited bureaucrats shaking hands and drawing up plans may appear drab – but history tells us that what they decide often has huge repercussions for the world. Here are three times China’s Five Year Plan reshaped the global economy. 1981-84: “Reform and Opening Up” Pinpointing exactly when China began its journey to become an economic powerhouse is difficult, but many in the Party like to say it was on 18 December 1978. For nearly three decades, China’s economy had been rigidly controlled by the state. But Soviet-style central planning had failed to lift prosperity and many were still struggling in poverty. The country was still recovering from Mao Zedong’s devastating rule. The Great Leap

‘Will impact every sector’: China’s new rare earth export curbs to hit Indian manufacturing? ‘Scope of restrictions so vast..’

‘Will impact every sector’: China’s new rare earth export curbs to hit Indian manufacturing? ‘Scope of restrictions so vast..’

Industry leaders indicated that China’s restrictions will impact the import of components. (AI image) India’s manufacturing sector, which saw a booster shot when the government announced sweeping GST rate cuts, now faces an operational crisis with China’s latest rare earth export curbs.China’s export restrictions, now including light rare earth magnet components, are expected to deepen the difficulties faced by Indian firms in the automotive, consumer electronics and industrial machinery sectors. These companies were beginning to recover following GST reductions when Beijing implemented these new measures, according to an ET report. How Will China’s Rare Earth Curbs Hit Indian Manufacturing? China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued new regulations stipulating that components containing rare earth magnets more than 0.1% of the total cost will require export clearance from regional authorities starting November 8.Industry leaders who spoke to ET indicated that the restrictions will impact the import of components, sub-assemblies and specific light rare earth magnets. Indian manufacturers had been using these as temporary solutions to manage the existing limitations on heavy rare earth magnet exports from their northern neighbour. Rare earths critical Electric vehicle motors, vehicle speed detection systems and automatic gear shifting mechanisms require rare earth magnets in approximately twelve essential components for their operation.“The scope of the restrictions which has now been announced is so vast and so consequential that it will impact every sector, be it aerospace, defence, automobiles, consumer electronics or industrial machinery,” said a senior industry executive quoted in the report.“It will hit all manufacturers who were or have started importing traction motors, rotary assemblies, electronic parts and components for battery systems from China after the stoppage in supplies of heavy rare earth magnets to India,” the executive added.Another industry executive told the financial daily that each company will be impacted. While the executive acknowledged that China’s

China says: Found 'irrefutable evidence' of US hacking computers of its State agency

China says: Found ‘irrefutable evidence’ of US hacking computers of its State agency

China’s Ministry of State Security has announced that it has uncovered “irrefutable evidence” of cyberattacks by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) targeting the country’s National Time Service Center, a critical facility responsible for timekeeping. The allegations, detailed in a statement on the ministry’s official WeChat account, claim that the NSA has been exploiting vulnerabilities in employees’ mobile phones since March 25, 2022, to steal sensitive information.China’s national security authorities said that investigations showed that private servers all over the world were used to conceal the source of the attacks, the ministry said. According to the statement, Chinese cybersecurity authorities had found that most of the US attacks had occurred late at night or in the early hours of the morning, Beijing time. It said the NSA had used virtual servers located in the United States, Europe and Asia as “springboards” to conceal the origin of the attacks, along with strong encryption algorithms.According to the ministry, the NSA, the U.S.’s primary signals intelligence agency, has also used stolen login credentials to repeatedly hack into the center’s computers since April 18, 2023. The attacks, allegedly masked through private servers worldwide to conceal their origin. China’s Time Service Center, located in the northwestern city of Xi’an, is a vital national facility that provides high-precision service for the government, civil society and the various industries. It also provides highly precise timing services for the country’s communications, finance, power, transport, mapping and defence sectors.China’s national security authorities stated that they have implemented protective measures and preventive steps to secure the Time Service Center. The accusations come amid heightened U.S.-China tensions over trade and follow a series of claims by Western governments and companies accusing Chinese hackers of cyberattacks on their systems. Beijing’s latest allegations threaten to escalate the ongoing cyber rivalry between the two

China Tech Giants Halt Hong Kong Stablecoin Plans Amid Beijing Concerns

China Tech Giants Halt Hong Kong Stablecoin Plans Amid Beijing Concerns

Chinese technology giants, including Ant Group and JD.com, have reportedly suspended plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong after regulators in Beijing voiced concerns over privately controlled digital currencies. The companies were instructed by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) and the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) to pause these initiatives, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing sources familiar with the matter. “The real regulatory concern is, who has the ultimate right of coinage — the central bank or any private companies on the market?” one source familiar with the discussions told the FT. Both companies had expressed interest earlier this year in joining Hong Kong’s pilot stablecoin program or launching tokenized financial products such as digital bonds. Related: Trump confirms US is in a trade war with China Hong Kong’s stablecoin push hits a snag Hong Kong began accepting applications for stablecoin issuers in August. Mainland officials had initially viewed the program as an opportunity to promote renminbi-pegged stablecoins and expand the yuan’s international footprint. However, the momentum soon slowed down as Ye Zhiheng, executive director of the intermediaries division at the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), warned that the city’s new stablecoin regulatory framework has heightened the risk of fraud. People’s Bank of China Headquarter, Beijing. Source: Wikimedia Ye’s remarks followed stablecoin companies operating in Hong Kong posting double-digit losses on Aug. 1, just after the new stablecoin regulation came into force. Last month, Chinese financial outlet Caixin reported that Beijing had restricted Hong Kong’s stablecoin activity. However, the report was removed shortly after publication, casting doubt on its claims. Related: US and China soften trade rhetoric, giving analysts hope of market rebound China U-turns on Hong Kong tokenization push Last month, China’s securities watchdog also reportedly instructed several local brokerages to pause their real-world asset

‘We are aware of a message…’: Dutch chipmaker responds to China unit’s independent operations claim

‘We are aware of a message…’: Dutch chipmaker responds to China unit’s independent operations claim

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has said that its employees in China still have access to company platforms and are receiving normal salaries, directly contradicting claims made by its China unit a day earlier. The company stated that any assertions about unpaid salaries are “factually incorrect and misleading.”“We are aware of a message circulated by individuals at Nexperia China falsely claiming that Nexperia and the Dutch government have abandoned the Chinese market and that the factory is now operating under a new entity,” news agency Reuters quoted Nexperia as saying.On Saturday (October 18), Nexperia’s China unit claimed it complies with Chinese law and has the right to operate independently. A notice posted on its official WeChat account said all employees continue working under the unit’s instructions and may reject “external instructions” not approved by its Chinese legal representative.The notice stated that salaries and bonuses will be paid by Nexperia China, not Nexperia Netherlands. Dutch government takes over control of Nexperia Chinese unit The dispute stems from actions taken by the Dutch government, which took control of Nexperia on September 30 and removed its Chinese CEO, Zhang Xuezheng. The Dutch government cited concerns about possible technology transfer to Wingtech, Nexperia’s Chinese parent company. Nexperia manufactures chips for automakers and consumer electronics.Days after the Dutch takeover, China’s commerce ministry blocked Nexperia from exporting chips on October 4. Nexperia said the situation arose from “unauthorised actions” by its former CEO Zhang Xuezheng, who has been formally suspended by court order and no longer has authority to represent the company.“Nexperia has reported Zhang’s actions to Dutch authorities and said it remains committed to employees and customers in China,” according to the company statement. The company’s largest manufacturing site is in Hamburg, Germany, but more than 70% of Nexperia’s chips are shipped to China to be packaged

Nexperia China tells employees to ignore orders from Dutch head office

Nexperia China, the local unit of the Dutch chipmaker, has told its employees to follow orders from local management and ignore instructions from the Dutch head office, according to a letter issued to employees over the weekend. In open revolt against the headquarters in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, Nexperia China said in a Chinese-language statement on its official social media channel on Saturday that it was an “independent” Chinese entity and that Nexperia employees in China “should continue to follow instructions from Nexperia China”. “As for any other external instructions you may have received … you have the right to reject, and your act will not form any breach of work discipline or regulations,” the letter said, making it clear that local Chinese managers would take over operations in China. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge, our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. The letter – which said it applied to Nexperia China’s packaging plant in the southern city of Dongguan as well as branches in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Wuxi – added that the salaries and wages of Nexperia China employees were paid by the local entity, not the head office in the Netherlands. The letter represents the latest salvo in a fight for control of the Nexperia business between Dutch authorities and the company’s Chinese owner, Wingtech Technology, which bought Nexperia in 2019. The Post reported earlier that the Dutch government feared the Chinese owners planned to move its European manufacturing operations to China. This prompted Dutch authorities to seize control of Nexperia’s management and oust its Chinese CEO, Zhang Xuezheng, citing national security concerns, a move which has sent shock waves through

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China’s economy can grow by up to 5% until 2030: ex-finance vice-minister Zhu

China can sustain annual growth of 4.5 to 5 per cent over its next five-year plan period, former finance vice-minister Zhu Guangyao has said, just days ahead of a key Communist Party conclave to roll out the 2026-2030 blueprint. “We have full confidence that we will accomplish the economic development goal this year. The economic growth will be around 5 per cent,” Zhu said at a conference in Beijing on Friday, hosted by the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University. “I personally think that we will keep this 4.5 to 5 per cent growth annually in the next five years and that will build up a solid foundation to achieve the 2035 goal,” he said, referring to the government’s pledge to “basically achieve socialist modernisation” by that year. Zhu Guangyao addresses the conference at Renmin University in Beijing on Friday. Photo: Handout The comments from Zhu, who served as finance vice-minister between 2010 and 2018, come as China prepares for the fourth plenum of the 20th party congress. The four-day event from Monday will see hundreds of members of the party’s top policymaking Central Committee gather in Beijing to discuss and endorse proposals for what will be China’s 15th five-year plan. The meeting comes at a crucial time for the world’s No 2 economy, as it tackles all-out rivalry with the United States. The full five-year plan, to be finalised in March during the annual national legislative session, will set key targets and priorities for a wide range of sectors. Source link

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Palantir chief takes a jab at Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, says people decrying ‘China hawks’ are ‘useful idiots’ — ‘The first step to ending our dependence on China is admitting we have a problem’

Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar said that the U.S. should end its dependence on China, and that the first thing it should do is to recognize its dependence is a problem. According to his opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. and China are already engaged in an economic war with each other, and other people should wake up to this reality. However, Sankar says that many business leaders still refuse to see this, and still wholeheartedly believe in the Chinese message of its “peaceful rise.” The opinion piece points out that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently expressed his opinion that the label ‘China hawk’ is not a badge of honor Americans should wear, it is really ‘a badge of shame.’ Huang also said it “doesn’t have to be all us or them. It could be us and them.” Mulling over the Nvidia CEO’s philosophy, the Palantir CTO wrote, “The first step to ending our dependence on China is admitting we have a problem.” Sankar continued, “We can continue as useful idiots, decrying ‘China hawks’ who point out that we’re funding our own demise. Or we can wake up to the reality that we’re already in an economic war in which every purchase and investment will help determine which system survives.” You may like While Sankar does not directly call out Huang as a “useful idiot,” the implication is certainly there, given his reference to the Nvidia CEO’s comments. The Nvidia CEO has always been against export controls on the most powerful chips, saying that such a move could backfire against the U.S., as it would allow Chinese companies like Huawei to define global standards. Instead, Huang wants his chips to be readily available in China, so that American technology can become the backbone of global AI technology. We

Meet AMIES, China’s new hope in breaking reliance on ASML’s chipmaking machines

AMIES Technology, a new Chinese lithography equipment manufacturer that showcased its latest chipmaking products at an industry event in Shenzhen last week, is offering renewed optimism in the nation’s drive to reduce its dependence on Dutch giant ASML. The company presented a wide range of products – including compound-semiconductor lithography machines, laser-annealing systems, advanced inspection tools and solutions for packaging and wafer bonding – at the WeSemiBay Semiconductor Ecosystem Expo 2025, which featured more than 600 exhibitors, such as Huawei Technologies partner SiCarrier. Advanced lithography remains a significant bottleneck in China’s chipmaking ambitions. The country still trails far behind global leaders in the technology and is restricted from acquiring ASML’s top deep ultraviolet (DUV) and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) systems due to US export controls. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge, our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. Founded in February, AMIES is a spin-off from China’s leading lithography company, the state-owned Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment (SMEE). While SMEE focuses on developing essential front-end tools, AMIES aims to commercialise equipment more swiftly, according to Chinese media reports, citing company representatives. US-sanctioned SMEE excels in back-end semiconductor processes like packaging, which often require less advanced lithography technology. When it comes to front-end wafer fabrication, however, it is still trying to catch up with Western leaders such as ASML. AMIES was spun off from SMEE in February. Photo: Handout alt=AMIES was spun off from SMEE in February. Photo: Handout> The Chinese company’s most reliable production-grade lithography tools are believed to support processes around 90-nanometre node and above. In late 2023, its shareholder Zhangjiang Group briefly claimed on social media that SMEE had “successfully developed a 28-nm lithography

What to watch this week

The stock market will enter the third week of the government shutdown after a five-day run of market volatility shaped by US-China trade relations. At the closing bell on Friday, the S&P 500 (^GSPC), tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) all managed to eke out wins to cap a volatile week that saw swings for the major indexes each day. In the week ahead, investors will get some clarity on the economic picture, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics set to publish the Consumer Price Index (CPI), one of most watched measures of inflation, on Friday after a delay from its originally planned release date of Oct. 15. Figures ranging from import prices to retail sales to jobless claims are likely to remain missing from the calendar amid the ongoing government shutdown. With the shutdown still in effect, the Federal Open Market Committee will also enter its blackout period ahead of the committee’s October meeting, which is set to take place Oct. 28-29. In the corporate sector, earnings season for the third quarter is properly underway after bank earnings this past week, and a packed roster of companies is set to report in the week ahead. Some of the week’s biggest names include Magnificent Seven stock Tesla (TSLA), chipmaker Intel (INTC), streaming giant Netflix (NFLX), and Coca-Cola (KO), always a marker for retail consumption patterns. This week will also see reports from the defense contracting majors in Northrop Grumman (NOC) and Lockheed Martin (LMT), along with several of the major telephone network operators, including T-Mobile (TMUS) and AT&T (T). Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee at the Federal Reserve on September 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) ·

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Brussels feels like a city preparing for war

THOUGH IT IS outlandish even to type the words, Brussels the international capital—the home of the European Union and seat of the NATO alliance—feels like a city bracing for combat. “Europe is in a fight,” declared Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, the EU’s executive and civil service, in a state-of-the-union

Baby P's jailed mother Tracey Connolly bids for re-release

Baby P’s jailed mother Tracey Connolly bids for re-release

ITV News Peter Connelly died following months of abuse A parole hearing to decide whether to re-release the mother of Baby P, who was jailed over his death following months of abuse, has heard “extremely moving” victim statements from the child’s loved ones. Tracey Connelly was jailed at the Old Bailey in 2009 for causing

Trump-Putin talks 'waste of time' as Russia rejects ceasefire, strikes Ukraine

Trump-Putin talks ‘waste of time’ as Russia rejects ceasefire, strikes Ukraine

Despite this, the would-be host of the Trump-Putin summit said it could still happen. Viktor Orban, Hungary’s prime minister who is a long-time ally of Trump’s and has warm relations with Putin, said that his ambassador in Washington was still working on the meeting. “Preparations for the peace summit continue,” Orban wrote on Facebook. “The

Japan makes history as Takaichi set to become the country’s first woman prime minister

Sanae Takaichi created history on Oct. 21, winning Japan’s parliamentary vote to become the country’s first women prime minister. Philip Fong | Afp | Getty Images Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday created history, winning Japan’s parliamentary vote to become the country’s first woman prime minister, with domestic stock markets cheering her ascendancy. Takaichi garnered 237 votes in the first round of voting, negating the need for a runoff vote in the 465-seat Lower House, according to public broadcaster NHK. Her victory comes after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party allied with the Japan Innovation Party and reportedly signed an agreement over the weekend to form a coalition government. Takaichi agreed to back JIP policies such as a reduction in parliamentary seats, free high school education and a two-year pause on food consumption tax, according to Reuters. Tobias Harris, founder and principal at risk advisory firm Japan Foresight, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” that the JIP might not want to take up a cabinet post, saying that “there’s a real risk joining a coalition with an LDP that is still seeing historically low approval ratings, [and] does not really have the trust of the public.” Domestic Japanese media has also reported that the JIP is not looking at cabinet positions in the new administration, and will instead support the government from the outside. Should the JIP not like the LDP’s approach, it will be easier for them to exit the coalition, Harris said. In the Ishiba administration, the LDP suffered heavy electoral losses, losing its majority in both the upper and the lower house. Japan’s stock market has cheered Takaichi taking the reins of the government, with the Nikkei 225 hitting a fresh high on Tuesday, following a record session on Monday, in what experts have called the “Takaichi trade,” pricing in the prospects

Sanae Takaichi is Japan's first female PM.(AFP)

Sanae Takaichi elected as Japan’s first female prime minister after winning historic vote

Updated on: Oct 21, 2025 10:36 am IST She is expected to be approved by the upper house as well and sworn in as the country’s 104th prime minister after meeting the emperor. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, on Tuesday won a historic vote in the lower house, paving the way for her inauguration as the country’s next premier and the first female prime minister. Takaichi reportedly received a total of 237 votes, securing a majority in the 465-seat chamber. Sanae Takaichi is Japan’s first female PM.(AFP) She is expected to be approved by the upper house as well and sworn in as the country’s 104th prime minister after meeting the emperor. Takaichi will succeed Shigeru Ishiba, who had resigned from the top post last month after facing huge election losses. Get the latest headlines from US news and global updates from Pakistan, Nepal, UK, Bangladesh, and Russia get all the latest headlines in one place with including Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Liveon Hindustan Times. Get the latest headlines from US news and global updates from Pakistan, Nepal, UK, Bangladesh, and Russia get all the latest headlines in one place with including Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Liveon Hindustan Times. News / World News / Sanae Takaichi elected as Japan’s first female prime minister after winning historic vote See Less Source link

What To Expect From SEI Investments’s (SEIC) Q3 Earnings

Financial technology provider SEI Investments (NASDAQ:SEIC) will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday after market close. Here’s what investors should know. SEI Investments missed analysts’ revenue expectations by 0.7% last quarter, reporting revenues of $559.6 million, up 7.8% year on year. It was a very strong quarter for the company, with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates. Is SEI Investments a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it’s free for active Edge members. This quarter, analysts are expecting SEI Investments’s revenue to grow 8.2% year on year to $581.7 million, slowing from the 12.7% increase it recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings are expected to come in at $1.25 per share. SEI Investments Total Revenue Analysts covering the company have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business to stay the course heading into earnings. SEI Investments has missed Wall Street’s revenue estimates three times over the last two years. Looking at SEI Investments’s peers in the custody bank segment, some have already reported their Q3 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. BNY delivered year-on-year revenue growth of 9.3%, beating analysts’ expectations by 2.4%, and State Street reported revenues up 8.8%, topping estimates by 2.3%. BNY traded down 2.8% following the results while State Street was up 2%. Read our full analysis of BNY’s results here and State Street’s results here. The euphoria surrounding Trump’s November win lit a fire under major indices, but potential tariffs have caused the market to do a 180 in 2025. While some of the custody bank stocks have shown solid performance in this choppy environment, the group has generally underperformed, with share prices down 4.9% on average over the last month. SEI Investments is down

Can Redwire’s (RDW) New Board Additions Shift Its Competitive Edge in Space and Defense?

Earlier this month, Redwire announced the immediate resignation of board member John Bolton, the CFO retirement of Jonathan Baliff effective November 30, and two key appointments: General (RET) James McConville and Dorothy D. Hayes as new directors, with Chris Edmunds set to become CFO. The addition of military and financial leadership, alongside collaboration announcements and major contract wins, highlights Redwire’s intent to strengthen governance and expand its capabilities in both defense and commercial space sectors. We’ll explore how the appointment of proven industry leaders could impact Redwire’s investment narrative in light of its recent business wins. We’ve found 17 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. Investors considering Redwire need to believe in the company’s ability to capitalize on rapid global investment in space and defense while managing ongoing contracts and new commercial ventures. The recent board and CFO changes underscore a focus on strengthening financial oversight and governance, which may provide reassurance amid short-term earnings volatility, but do not materially change the company’s biggest risk today, the unpredictability of revenue from large, complex contracts and government budget cycles. Among recent developments, the major Axiom Space contract win stands out, reinforcing Redwire’s positioning in in-space manufacturing and supporting the primary catalyst of expanding commercial opportunities. However, execution risk remains high, as delivering on these specialized projects is often challenged by shifting requirements and technical hurdles, leaving revenue timing and margins uncertain. By contrast, the persistent unpredictability in government contracting and fixed-price project risks is something investors should be aware of… Read the full narrative on Redwire (it’s free!) Redwire’s outlook projects $887.3 million in revenue and $73.2 million in earnings by 2028. This scenario assumes a 50.3% annual revenue growth rate and an earnings increase of

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Trump warns India of ‘massive tariffs’ over Russian oil

US President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him India will stop buying Russian oil, while warning that New Delhi would continue paying “massive” tariffs if it did not do so. US President Donald Trump during a meeting “I spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India, and he said he’s not going to be doing the Russian oil thing,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. Asked about India’s assertion that it was not aware of any conversation between Modi and Trump, Trump replied: “But if they want to say that, then they’ll just continue to pay massive tariffs, and they don’t want to do that.” Russian oil has been one of the main irritants for Trump in prolonged trade talks with India – half of his 50% tariffs on Indian goods are in retaliation for those purchases. The U.S. government has said petroleum revenue funds Russia’s war in Ukraine. India has become the biggest buyer of seaborne Russian oil sold at a discount after Western nations shunned purchases and imposed sanctions on Moscow for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Trade talks between India and the U.S. are going on in a “congenial” manner, an Indian government official said on Saturday, declining to be identified due to the sensitivity of talks. An Indian delegation which was in the U.S. last week for talks has returned, the official said, declining to share further details. An email to India’s trade ministry was not immediately answered on Monday, which was a public holiday. Trump on Wednesday said Modi had assured him that day that India would stop its Russian oil purchases. India’s foreign ministry said it was not aware of any telephone conversation between the leaders that day, but said that New Delhi’s main concern was to

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‘Ay yay yay…Watch That!’: Trump Scolds Cameraman For Knocking 400-Year-Old Mirror | World News

Last Updated:October 21, 2025, 07:38 IST The incident happened as Trump sat alongside Australian PM Anthony Albanese, announcing $8.5 billion critical minerals deal between the two nations. US President Donald Trump (R) speaks during a meeting with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC. (IMAGE: AFP) A high-profile White House press conference briefly descended into farce on Monday when US President Donald Trump halted mid-sentence to scold a cameraman who accidentally struck a 400-year-old mirror in the Cabinet Room. The interruption occurred as Trump sat alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, announcing a landmark $8.5 billion critical minerals deal between the two nations. The pact aims to bolster supply chains and reduce dependence on Chinese exports of rare earth materials vital to defence and clean energy production. Trump had been outlining the scope of the partnership when a sudden clatter drew his attention. “We’re here to talk about trade, submarines, lots of other military equipment,” he began, before abruptly stopping. Turning to the source of the noise, he exclaimed, “Oh, you got to watch that. Watch that. You’re not allowed to break that. That mirror is 400 years old. A camera just hit the mirror. Ay yay yay!” The president then defused the tension with a quip in his trademark style, “I just moved it up here, special from the vaults, and the first thing that happens is the camera hits it. Hard to believe, isn’t it? Hard to believe, but these are the problems in life.” Laughter rippled across the room as Trump resumed his remarks. MIRROR MISHAP: President Trump scolds a reporter who accidentally bumps a 400-year-old mirror with a camera:TRUMP: “You’re not allowed to break that! That mirror is 400 years old…”“I just moved it up here

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Swinney insulting intelligence of Scottish people on independence, says Starmer

The First Minister’s plans for breaking away from the UK were rubber-stamped by SNP members at their conference last weekend, with a majority for the party being set as the bar for another referendum, as it was in 2011. But the Prime Minister questioned why, after 18 years in power, the First Minister is not seeking to focus on his party’s record in Government ahead of next year’s election. John Swinney’s independence plans were rubber-stamped by SNP members at the party’s conference (Jane Barlow/PA) John Swinney told the PA news agency earlier this month that if he was to win the majority he seeks in May, the Prime Minister would likely resign. Asked about the comments as he spoke to Scottish journalists in Downing Street on Monday, Sir Keir Starmer said: “He’s insulting the intelligence of the Scottish people. “After 18 years in Government he really needs to explain to you why he’s not running on his record.” At the general election in 2029, the Prime Minister added, Labour will be running on its record in Government. “I’m going to go to the country on the basis of what we’ve done for the country,” he said. “You have to ask him why he doesn’t want to run the election on his record. “Essentially, there’s a blindingly obvious reason for that, and that’s it’s an appalling record.” SNP depute leader Keith Brown said: “Keir Starmer’s reverse Midas touch even extends to his own political attacks, he points to waiting lists and police numbers, when waiting lists are falling in Scotland and rising in England, and Scotland has more police officers per head than Labour-run England and Wales. “He even talks about Great British Energy, which has so far created 13 jobs in Aberdeen, compared to the 1,000 which were promised. “This

Buckingham Palace Will Have New Prince Andrew Allegations Fully Investigated

Buckingham Palace will have the new allegations made against Prince Andrew fully investigated following the relinquishment of his royal titles. After several outlets reported on Sunday, October 19, that Andrew, 65, is being investigated for allegedly asking his taxpayer-funded security detail to uncover information about late accuser Virginia Giuffre in 2011, just hours before the release of a photo showing the royal alongside a then-underage Giuffre, a palace source told People on Monday, October 20, that all new claims against the prince should be “examined in the appropriate way.” The insider noted that Buckingham Palace is treating the allegations with “very great concern should be examined in the appropriate ways to the fullest extent.” Outlets reported on Sunday that there were a series of allegedly leaked email exchanges that showed Andrew providing a member of his security team with Giuffre’s social security number and date of birth in hopes of uncovering personal information about her. (Giuffre died by suicide earlier this year.) The Guardian also reported Sunday that it does not appear the officer ever followed through with the request. (Us Weekly reached out to Buckingham Palace at the time.) Related: Prince Andrew Being Investigated for Trying to Find Info on Accuser: Report Prince Andrew is reportedly being investigated as he continues to make headlines for his longstanding relationship with the late convicted pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein. Several outlets reported on Sunday, October 19, that Andrew, 65, is being investigated for allegedly asking his taxpayer-funded security detail to uncover information about his late accuser, Virginia Giuffre, in the hours […] Andrew announced on Friday, October 17, that he was giving up his titles, which include the Duke of York and the Order of the Garter membership in addition to his military and royal patronages. The decision occurred due to Andrew’s past

In China’s Crowded Hospitals, She Found a New Career

In China’s Crowded Hospitals, She Found a New Career

new video loaded: In China’s Crowded Hospitals, She Found a New Career transcript Back transcript In China’s Crowded Hospitals, She Found a New Career As China’s population grows older, a new industry of gig workers is stepping in to help older patients navigate a complex, bureaucratic hospital system. We spent time with Jessica Wang, a 49-year-old mother from Beijing who found steady income and a renewed sense of purpose by becoming a professional hospital companion. This is a mega hospital in Beijing. A medical maze where one wrong turn could cost you hours. This is Jessica Wang. She’s 49 and a — — part patient advocate, part savvy gig worker finding new ways to make a living in China’s slowing economy. For around $50, she can go to the hospital with you or consult a doctor on your behalf. She’s part of a new industry helping China’s aging population cope with the bureaucratic medical system. To get a rare glimpse inside that system, we followed Jessica for a day, starting with her early-morning commute. In China, people don’t typically see primary care doctors. Whether you need a blood test or need cancer treatment, you go directly to a hospital. China has a three-tier hospital system. The best ones, or the top 10 percent, are concentrated in major cities and can be very crowded. More than 60 percent of all patient visits happen in these elite hospitals. Demand has also increased as China’s population has gotten older. For the out of town patients, Jessica steps in as a surrogate, handling tasks that don’t require an in-person exam. With unemployment in China persistently high, many are joining the profession and marketing their service on social media. Jessica has managed to make a decent living in this growing industry. As China’s population grows

World News Quick Take - Taipei Times

World News Quick Take – Taipei Times

CHINA Envoy to WTO removed Senior Chinese trade negotiator Li Chenggang (李成鋼) has been removed from his post as permanent representative to the WTO, Xinhua news agency reported yesterday, just days after US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent described him as “unhinged.” Li, during a visit to Washington in August, had allegedly threatened that “China would unleash chaos on the global system if the US went ahead with our docking fees for Chinese ships,” Bessent said in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday last week, adding that his behavior was “slightly unhinged.” Xinhua yesterday published a list of ambassadorial appointments and changes, including the removal of Li as WTO envoy. Asked if the move was related to Bessent’s comments, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “This is a routine personnel change.” Li remains China’s international trade representative and vice minister of commerce. Photo: Reuters AUSTRALIA PLA jet maneuver ‘unsafe’ Canberra yesterday raised concerns with Beijing after a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near one of its maritime patrol planes, labeling the incident “unsafe and unprofessional.” The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) jet released flares in close proximity to an Australian maritime patrol plane carrying out surveillance in the South China Sea, posing a risk to the latter craft and its crew, the Department of Defence said in a statement. “On two occasions, it released flares very close to the [Australian patrol plane] P-8,” Minister for Defence Richard Marles said in a TV interview with Sky News Australia. “And it’s really that, the proximity at which the flares were released, which has given us cause to deem this unsafe and unprofessional.” Marles said the government had raised its concerns with the Chinese embassy in Canberra and through the Australian embassy in Beijing. The Chinese embassy did not immediately respond to

US President Donald Trump gestures during a meeting with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S.(REUTERS)

‘They’ll be eradicated’: Trump’s fresh warning to Hamas on Gaza deal day after Israeli strikes

US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Palestinian group Hamas that it would be “eradicated” if it fails to honour the Gaza peace deal with Israel. US President Donald Trump gestures during a meeting with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S.(REUTERS) “We made a deal with Hamas that they’re going to be very good, they’re going to behave, they’re going to be nice,” Trump told reporters at the White House as he met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. “And if they’re not, we’re going to go and we’re going to eradicate them, if we have to. They’ll be eradicated, and they know that,” the US President added. Trump’s remarks came a day after Israel launched strikes against Hamas in Gaza and suspended aid shipments as it blamed the group for an ambush that killed two soldiers. At least 45 Palestinians have been killed across Gaza in the Israeli strikes, including children. Also Read: Gaza ceasefire in jeopardy? Israel launches fresh strikes on Gaza, 33 dead | Top updates Meanwhile, two of the US envoys to the Middle East met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier today. Israel has since resumed the ceasefire and reopened the Kerem Shalom border crossing into Gaza for aid shipments, a security official told AFP. Trump, while speaking in The White House, said the US forces would not be involved against Hamas, adding that the dozens of countries that have agreed to join an international stabilization forces for Gaza would “love to go in.” “In addition, you have Israel would go in in two minutes, if I asked them to go in,” Trump said. “But right now, we haven’t said that. We’re going to give it a little chance, and hopefully there will be a

Cleveland-Cliffs stock soars after company touts plans to ‘re-focus’ its rare earth mining efforts

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) stock rallied as much as 24% early Monday morning after the company announced it would redouble efforts related to mining for rare earth minerals, which has become one of the hottest commodities trades on Wall Street this year. “Beyond steelmaking, the renewed importance of rare earths has driven us to re-focus on this potential opportunity at our upstream mining assets,” CEO Lourenco Goncalves said in the company’s earnings release. “We have looked at all of our ore bodies and tailings basins, and two sites in particular, one in Michigan and one in Minnesota, show the most potential. At these two sites, geological surveys show key indicators of rare-earth mineralization. If successful, it would align Cleveland-Cliffs with the broader national strategy for critical material independence, similar to what we achieved in steel.” Ohio-based Cleveland Cliffs, long dominant in the US steel industry, operates a fully vertically integrated iron and steel supply chain, mining iron ore out of the ground, refining and processing it into steel, and then selling that steel and a collection of downstream products to other customers. The company on Monday reported revenue of $4.7 billion in the third quarter on steel shipments of 4 million net tons. Adjusted net losses tallied $0.45 in the quarter. Cleveland-Cliffs’ comments come as rare earths — critical throughout industries including weapons manufacturing, batteries, and EV development — have become the focal point of a tit-for-tat escalation of trade maneuvers between Washington and Beijing. Read more: What Trump’s tariffs mean for the economy and your wallet After China unveiled a sweeping series of new export controls that curtailed shipments of products with even trace amounts of a group of rare metals, President Trump threatened 100% tariffs on all Chinese goods before rolling that threat back. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the

Pizza Hut restructuring

Pizza Hut to shut 68 UK restaurants after hiring administrators

The company has not disclosed how many workers will impacted by the closures. DC London Pie, the firm running Pizza Hut’s UK dine-in restaurants, appointed administrators from corporate finance firm FTI on Monday. Pizza Hut has entered administration for the second time this year (Andrew Matthews/PA) It comes less than a year after the business had itself bought the chain’s restaurants from insolvency. On Monday, American hospitality giant Yum! Brands, which owns the global Pizza Hut business, said it has now bought the UK restaurant operation in a pre-pack administration deal. The rescue deal will save 64 sites and secure the future of 1,277 workers. Nicolas Burquier, managing director of Pizza Hut Europe and Canada, said: “This targeted acquisition aims to safeguard our guest experience and protect jobs where possible. “Our immediate priority is operational continuity at the acquired locations and supporting colleagues through the transition.” The administration comes around six weeks after a subsidiary of Yum filed a winding up petition against DC London Pie. DC London Pie was the company formed after Directional Capital, which operated franchises in Sweden and Denmark, snapped up 139 UK restaurants from the previous UK franchisee Heart with Smart Limited in January of this year. Source link

An Amazon Web Services data center in Ashburn, Virginia, on September 23.

Live updates: AWS global outage, Amazon, Snapchat, Roblox and Fortnite down

As promised, AWS is keeping customers up to date with its investigation into the outages. From its recent statement, it appears there has been progress as customers are encouraged to try accessing the services disrupted earlier again. Here is the full statement: “We have applied initial mitigations and we are observing early signs of recovery for some impacted AWS Services. “During this time, requests may continue to fail as we work toward full resolution. We recommend customers retry failed requests. While requests begin succeeding, there may be additional latency and some services will have a backlog of work to work through, which may take additional time to fully process. “We are seeing significant signs of recovery. Most requests should now be succeeding. We continue to work through a backlog of queued requests. We will continue to provide additional information. “We continue to observe recovery across most of the affected AWS Services. We can confirm global services and features that rely on US-EAST-1 have also recovered. We continue to work towards full resolution and will provide updates as we have more information to share.” Source link

A tea vendor stands near the stalled vehicles near the closed Pakistan-Afghanistan border town of Torkham on October 19, 2025, after cross-border clashes between the two countries. Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" at talks in Doha, after at least 10 Afghans were killed in Pakistani air strikes that broke an earlier truce. (Photo by Basit GILANI / AFP)(AFP)

‘People can breathe’: hope for peace on Afghan-Pakistan border

After a week of violence, residents on the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan are hoping a new ceasefire deal will end the clashes and revive crucial cross-border trade. A tea vendor stands near the stalled vehicles near the closed Pakistan-Afghanistan border town of Torkham on October 19, 2025, after cross-border clashes between the two countries. Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” at talks in Doha, after at least 10 Afghans were killed in Pakistani air strikes that broke an earlier truce. (Photo by Basit GILANI / AFP)(AFP) While the crossings remain closed, life has regained a semblance of normality, with bakers kneading bread, fruit and vegetable sellers wheeling out their carts, and customers frequenting shops. “People can breathe and feel relieved. (But) before that, gunfire damaged a few houses in our village,” said Sadiq Shah, 56, a shopkeeper from Baizai on the Pakistani side. Also Read | Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ‘immediate ceasefire’ says Qatar after fresh strikes | Top points When did the clashes start? Fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan broke out after explosions in Kabul on October 9. The Taliban government blamed the blasts on its neighbour and launched a retaliatory border offensive, prompting Islamabad to vow a strong response. After further clashes left soldiers and civilians dead, the two sides declared an initial 48-hour ceasefire on Wednesday. New Pakistani strikes hit Afghanistan on Friday, with Islamabad saying it was targeting armed groups that the Taliban harbours and allows to launch attacks on Pakistani territory — a claim that Kabul denies. Ceasefire: A relief for many The two sides approved a second ceasefire on Sunday, to the relief of many along the border. “It’s incredible: both sides are Muslim, (ethnic) Pashtuns, so why fight?” said Shah. “Previously, trade with Afghanistan went through here, and now we’re

China alleged that the US agency deployed 42 types of "special cyberattack weapons."(Representational Image; Pixabay)

China claims US hacked National Time Center using ‘42 cyber weapons’

Updated on: Oct 20, 2025 04:12 pm IST The Chinese government said it had evidence but did not provide it in the post. China accused the United States of launching cyberattacks against its National Time Service Centre, warning that such actions could have threatened the stability of the country’s communication networks, financial systems, and power supply. China alleged that the US agency deployed 42 types of “special cyberattack weapons.”(Representational Image; Pixabay) In a statement posted Sunday on the Chinese social media platform WeChat, the Ministry of State Security claimed that the US National Security Agency (NSA) exploited weaknesses in the messaging service of an unnamed foreign mobile phone brand to steal sensitive data from the devices of staff at the time centre in 2022. The ministry further alleged that the US agency deployed 42 types of “special cyberattack weapons” to infiltrate multiple internal networks at the centre and attempted to compromise a key timing system between 2023 and 2024. The Chinese government said it had evidence but did not provide it in the post. It stated that the time centre is responsible for generating and distributing China’s standard time, in addition to providing timing services to industries such as communications, finance, power, transportation, and defence. The ministry added that it had provided guidance to the centre to eliminate the risks. “The US is accusing others of what it does itself, repeatedly hyping up claims about Chinese cyber threats,” the post said. Western governments in recent years have alleged hackers linked to the Chinese government have targeted officials, journalists, corporations and others. The ministry’s statement could exacerbate tensions between Washington and Beijing, in addition to issues related to trade, technology, and Taiwan. The US Embassy did not address the Chinese allegation in an emailed response. The response focused on China’s cyberattacks,

A damaged plane rests against a wall of rocks next to a body of water.

Cargo Plane Slides Off Runway in Hong Kong

new video loaded: Cargo Plane Slides Off Runway in Hong Kong transcript Back transcript Cargo Plane Slides Off Runway in Hong Kong An Emirates cargo plane, arriving from Dubai, overran a runway at Hong Kong International Airport upon landing and slid into the sea on Monday. Two ground crew members were killed, according to the local authorities. A cargo aircraft, Flight UAE 9788 departing from Dubai to Hong Kong, went off from the north runway. The aircraft collided with the patrol car and pushed the car into the sea. An Emirates cargo plane, arriving from Dubai, overran a runway at Hong Kong International Airport upon landing and slid into the sea on Monday. Two ground crew members were killed, according to the local authorities. By Jiawei Wang October 20, 2025 Source link

Jewish neighbourhoods in Melbourne and Sydney have in recent months been hit by a wave of antisemitic vandalism.(AFP file photo)

Australia, Israel PMs condemn arson attack on busy Melbourne synagogue

Updated on: Oct 20, 2025 01:34 pm IST The worshippers escaped unscathed through the back of the synagogue before firefighters doused the blaze. The prime ministers of Australia and Israel on Saturday condemned an arson attack on a busy Melbourne synagogue, which rattled worshippers but caused no injuries. Jewish neighbourhoods in Melbourne and Sydney have in recent months been hit by a wave of antisemitic vandalism.(AFP file photo) Police are searching for a man who set the synagogue’s front door ablaze on Friday night as around 20 people were eating a meal in observation of Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest. The worshippers escaped unscathed through the back of the synagogue before firefighters doused the blaze. “Last night’s arson attack on the synagogue in east Melbourne is cowardly, is an act of violence and antisemitism, and has no place in Australian society,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement. “It is to be hoped that the perpetrator is brought to justice urgently, and that he faces the full force of the law, and anyone involved in this attack faces the full force of the law.” Victoria state police said they were investigating the “intent and ideology” of the perpetrator. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the synagogue attack “reprehensible,” and also said there had been a separate “violent assault” against an Israeli restaurant by “pro-Palestinian rioters” in the Australian city. “I view with utmost gravity the antisemitic attacks that occurred last night in Melbourne,” Netanyahu said in a statement. “We demand that the Australian government take all action to deal with the rioters to the fullest extent of the law and prevent similar attacks in the future”. Jewish neighbourhoods in Melbourne and Sydney have in recent months been hit by a wave of antisemitic vandalism. Masked arsonists firebombed a

Who was Stacey Hatfield? Influencer dies in 'extremely rare' home birth complication - World News

Who was Stacey Hatfield? Influencer dies in ‘extremely rare’ home birth complication – World News

Stacey Hatfield, a popular Australian food influencer, sadly passed away hours after giving birth to her first child. The Melbourne-based nutritionist and content creator died on September 19, and was just 30 years old at the time, according to the Daily Mail. Her husband, Nathan Warnecke, broke the news of the shocking tragedy on Sunday, October 19. As per his confirmation, Stacey gave birth to her first-born, son Axel, at home before she tragically died after an “extremely rare complication arose.” The ‘Natural Spoonfuls’ recipe website creator’s heartbroken partner revealed, “Hospital staff… did the utmost to help, but ultimately nothing could be done despite their best efforts.” Obituary: Stacey Warnecke Hatfield, Melbourne Deathhttps://t.co/yIVwFbv5Iy pic.twitter.com/pJPnmLZmmG — faith grant blog (@BlogGrant68182) October 19, 2025 Influencer Stacey Hatfield’s husband speaks out In a tribute to the Melbourne influencer, Nathan wrote, “I knew Stace for 9 amazing years, she was the light of my life and the reason I got up in the morning. I knew Stace for 9 amazing years, she was the light of my life and the reason I got up in the morning.” He further confessed that becoming a mother was Stacey’s “biggest dream,” and loved her son Axel so much. A Go Fund Me page started for the late influencer’s husband and son reads, “Just two months shy of their first wedding anniversary, Nathan and Stacey were looking forward to the birth of their first child.” However, shortly after the young one’s arrival, the food influencer passed away due to complication from childbirth. The campaign goes on to reveal that Stacey and Nathan shared a dog called Winter, and aimed to “build a home and raise a family” together. Digging into Stacey’s digital footprint, the page says, “Stacey was a professional Nutritionist and ran her own small business ‘Natural

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Truce resumes after Israeli airstrikes on Gaza amid scramble to shore up ceasefire – Middle East crisis live | Israel

Fragile truce resumes after Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Welcome to our live coverage of the latest news on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza. Israeli forces launched a wave of airstrikes on Gaza and an Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory was halted “until further notice” as the fragile ceasefire faced its first big test on Sunday. The strikes across the territory killed at least 45 people, Gaza’s civil defence agency and hospitals said. The Israeli military claimed it struck after Hamas were said to have attacked Israeli troops operating “to dismantle terrorist infrastructure” in the southern city of Rafah. The Israeli military said later it had begun resuming the enforcement of the Gaza ceasefire, signalling an end to the attacks, and an Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory would resume on Monday. Footage shows aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in central and southern Gaza – video Senior US officials – possibly including the vice-president, JD Vance – were expected to arrive in Israel in the coming days for what observers said was a clear effort to hold Israel to the ceasefire deal signed in Egypt. In other key developments: Hamas’s armed wing said it was unaware of clashes in Rafah and had not been in contact with groups there since March, also saying it remained committed to the truce agreement. Israel said Hamas’s attack killed two of its soldiers – the first Israeli fatalities since the ceasefire took effect on 10 October. Hamas claimed to have located the body of another Israeli hostage, saying it intended to hand over the remains to Israel if “field conditions allow”. The militant group warned that continued airstrikes and shelling would make such transfers impossible. US president Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared

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                                Vegetarian sausages from Beyond Meat Inc., the vegan burger maker, are shown for sale at a market in Encinitas, Calif., in June 2019. Beyond Meat’s highly shorted shares jumped about 130% in premarket trading today, fueled by a fresh wave of buying among retail traders who have sparked meme stock frenzies on Wall Street in recent years.

Beyond Meat stock soars 130% as retail traders spark meme frenzy

REUTERS/FILE PHOTO Vegetarian sausages from Beyond Meat Inc., the vegan burger maker, are shown for sale at a market in Encinitas, Calif., in June 2019. Beyond Meat’s highly shorted shares jumped about 130% in premarket trading today, fueled by a fresh wave of buying among retail traders who have sparked meme stock frenzies on Wall

EUR/USD Analysis Today 22/10: Downward Trajectory (Chart)

EUR/USD Analysis Today 22/10: Downward Trajectory (Chart)

Created on October 22, 2025 EUR/USD Analysis Summary Today Overall Trend: Bearish Support Levels for EUR/USD Today: 1.1570 – 1.1500 – 1.1430. Resistance Levels for EUR/USD Today: 1.1670 – 1.1750 – 1.1810. EUR/USD Trading Signals: Buy the EURUSD from the support level of 1.1520, target 1.1800, and stop 1.1460. Sell the EURUSD from the resistance

Gold Analysis 22/10: Bullish Despite a 6% Drop (chart)

Bullish Despite a 6% Drop (chart)

Created on October 22, 2025 Today’s Gold Analysis Overview: The overall of Gold Trend: Remains Bullish. Today’s Gold Support Points: $$4090 – $4020 – $3945 per ounce. Today’s Gold Resistance Points: $4170 – $4240 – $4350 per ounce. Today’s Gold Trading Signals: Sell gold from the resistance level of $4220, with a target of $4070

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If AI and crypto aren’t bubbles, we could be in big trouble

If AI and crypto are not bubbles, we could be in big trouble. What if the trillions of dollars placed on those bets turn out to be good investments? The disruption will be epic, and terrible. A lot of speculative manias are just fun for a while and then the last in lose their shirts, not much harm done, like the tulips of 1635, and the comic book and silver bubbles of the late 1980s. Sometimes the losses are so great that banks go broke as well, which leads to a frozen financial system, recession and unemployment, as in 1929 and 2008. And sometimes the thing being speculated on is real and worthwhile, but people just get carried away and pay too much for it. The first investors lose their shirts but subsequent ones clean up, like the internet bubble in the 1990s. What we haven’t seen much of are speculative manias where the first investors win because there isn’t a bust. Loading… AI companies gain huge value What if the double digital bubble of the mid-2020s — artificial intelligence and crypto — goes down in history as the first big one of those? Somewhere between $3 trillion and $6 trillion has been invested in building AI infrastructure and software, and that has been responsible for almost all US economic growth over the past year. The top 10 American AI companies have provided most of the US stock market’s gains over the past two years and are now valued at $35 trillion, almost half the total market. AI search is the biggest change to the web in 20 years The launch of ‘AI Mode’ ushers in a future where news sites are kept alive to train AI chatbots for a US tech company. Meanwhile there are 20,000 cryptocurrencies worth $5.8

Oracle Stock Investors -- You'll Love This Update!

Oracle Stock Investors — You’ll Love This Update!

Motley Fool – Sun Oct 19, 6:33AM CDT Oracle(NYSE: ORCL) provided investors with a massive update you will not want to miss. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Oct. 16, 2025. The video was published on Oct. 18, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Should you invest $1,000 in Oracle right now? Before you buy stock in Oracle, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Oracle wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $646,805!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,123,113!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 1,055% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 188% for the S&P 500. Don’t miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 13, 2025 Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Oracle. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool. This article contains syndicated

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Prediction: This Will Be Nvidia’s Stock Price 5 Years From Now

The artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker is riding a massive secular tailwind that has only just begun. Perhaps as much as any other company, Nvidia (NVDA 0.86%) has ridden the wave of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption to new heights, becoming the world’s largest company by market cap in the process. The company pioneered the graphics processing unit (GPU), which provide the computational horsepower that underpins AI. Many experts believe it’s still early innings for AI, and the opportunity is vast. Since the dawn of AI in early 2023, Nvidia stock has risen 1,150% (as of this writing), sending some investors to the sidelines. Yet, most experts believe AI adoption will continue for years to come. What does this mean for investors, and how high could the AI chipmaker climb from here? Let’s review the available evidence to determine what Nvidia’s stock price could be by 2030. Image source: Nvidia. Powering data through the ether The humble GPU was originally designed to bring video game images to life. Parallel processing was the technological breakthrough that made this possible. Simply put, by breaking down enormous computing tasks into smaller, more manageable bits, processing speed increased multifold, thereby rendering lifelike images, which simply wasn’t possible using the previously available technology. Nvidia applied this next-generation technology to solve other computing conundrums, including machine learning (an earlier branch of AI), cryptocurrency mining, and laying the foundation for self-driving cars. However, it’s the tidal wave of data center spending that will bring AI to the masses. Even after capital expenditures (capex) spending hit new highs this year, 2026 is poised to be another record-setting year for cloud providers. It’s estimated that Nvidia’s biggest customers — Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, and Amazon — have earmarked a whopping $454 billion for capex in 2026, an increase of 26% —

Jim Cramer Believes “It is Time to Kaching Kaching Critical Metals”

Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ:CRML) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently offered insights on. Responding to a caller’s query about the stock, Cramer remarked: “We’ve talked about this, Ben Stoto and I. It is time to kaching kaching Critical Metals. You need President Trump to go in there and buy 10% of the company. I don’t think it’s going to happen.” A laptop and a computer monitor display a detailed stock market technical analysis chart. Photo by Jakub Zerdzicki on Pexels Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ:CRML) is a mining exploration and development company focused on lithium and rare earth element deposits in Austria and Southern Greenland. On October 16, the company reported that it signed a securities purchase agreement with a leading institutional investor to secure $50 million in gross proceeds through a private investment in public equity transaction. The company is planning to direct the funds toward the advancement of its Tanbreez rare earth project in Greenland. Critical Metals Corp.’s (NASDAQ:CRML) CEO and Chairman commented: “The proceeds will support our development efforts at Tanbreez, one of the world’s largest rare earth deposits in Greenland, which is expected to help address the growing demand for heavy rare earths in the West. We are pleased to welcome the support of our investors as we work to become a reliable supplier of critical minerals.” While we acknowledge the potential of CRML as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This

GBP/USD Weekly Forecast - 19/10: Cautious Outlooks (Chart)

GBP/USD Weekly Forecast – 19/10: Cautious Outlooks (Chart)

Created on October 19, 2025 The broad Forex market including the GBP/USD continues to be tested with shifting sentiment and cautious outlooks. The GBP/USD went into this weekend around the 1.34239 price. The week’s trading for the currency pair did develop solid upside. However, the move upwards and the current realm for the GBP/USD have to be considered in light of what has happened the past month. Technically the GBP/USD is within the vicinity approximately of where it was valued on the 1st of October. Yes, on last Tuesday the GBP/USD was near the 1.32500 mark as it tested lows not seen since the 1st of August. The first days of October and August are mentioned specifically to highlight the nervous sentiment which were taking place at those times. Only a few weeks ago – the 1st of October, the U.S government shutdown and this closure appears ready to continue into this week rather stubbornly. And on the first 1st of August tariff rhetoric and fears were causing volatility in the broad financial markets because of the U.S White House. Official U.S government data will remain absent until the shutdown ends. However, this coming Friday the S&P company will issue Flash Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index numbers. While this might prove to be unimportant, it could actually cause a reaction because it will be insight about the U.S economy that has been lacking the past couple of weeks. The U.K will issue important data this week including CPI, Industrial Order Expectations, Retail Sales and Manufacturing PMI results. However, the results in the GBP/USD are likely to remain rather choppy in the coming days as sentiment shifts continue to cascade through Forex. The White House is being watched regarding its renewed tariff rhetoric towards China and this could factor into currency pairs

FX week in review: IG sells business unit to Kraken, Doo Group hack, Turbos rules, executive moves

FX week in review: IG sells business unit to Kraken, Doo Group hack, Turbos rules, executive moves

Which business unit did IG Group just sell to Kraken for $100 million? And why? What belonging to CFDs brokerage operator Doo Group got hacked? Which country is laying down new rules and restrictions for Turbo certificate trading? Who is the new CEO of Eightcap UK? Some of the most read and commented-on FX/CFD industry news stories to appear over the past seven days on FNG included: Top FX and CFDs industry news stories this week IG Group closes sale of Small Exchange to Payward. Online trading major IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) has announced that it has completed the sale of Small Exchange Inc to Payward Inc, the parent company of the crypto exchange Kraken. The transaction values Small Exchange at $100.0 million (£74.9m), with the consideration comprising $32.5m (£24.3m) in cash and $67.5m (£50.6m) in Payward stock. Under the terms of the deal, IG will enter into a partnership agreement with Kraken which includes distributing the new exchange’s products. Doo Group Instagram account hacked. Retail FX and CFDs brokerage operator Doo Group has announced that it discovered that the Doo Group official Instagram account (formerly @doo_group) had been illegally accessed by an unidentified individual, with the account name and information maliciously altered. The episode marks the latest in a series of setbacks for Doo Group, and its D Prime offshore CFDs brokerage brand. Germany’s BaFin intervenes in Turbo certificates trading. Following a warning made earlier this year that it planned to restrict trading in Turbos as retail losses in the product have topped €3.4 billion, German financial regulator BaFin has announced that it has indeed issued a product intervention measure for Turbo certificates. BaFin’s new Turbo rules will take effect in June 2026. Hantec Markets hits record $725.5 billion trading volumes in Q3 2025. Retail FX and CFDs

A bull figurine stares at an upward-trending stock price chart while standing on a newspaper.

History Says the Nasdaq Will Soar in 2026: 2 Brilliant AI Stocks to Buy Now, According to Wall Street

Wall Street thinks The Trade Desk and Atlassian can ride the Nasdaq bull market higher over the next year. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.52%) recently entered a new bull market after crashing when President Trump began imposing tariffs earlier this year. Since 1990, the growth-focused index has been through six other bull markets, and it returned an average of 31% annually during those events. That hints at substantial gains in 2026, and investors can lean into that possibility by purchasing shares of The Trade Desk (TTD 0.18%) and Atlassian (TEAM 1.25%). Wall Street is generally bullish on both artificial intelligence (AI) stocks: Among 41 analysts, The Trade Desk has a median target price of $68 per share. That implies 36% upside from its current share price of $50. Among 34 analysts, Atlassian has a median target price of $240 per share. That implies 60% upside from the current share price of $150. Additionally, even the lowest target price of $175 per share implies 16% upside. Here’s what investors should know. Image source: Getty Images. 1. The Trade Desk The Trade Desk is the largest independent demand-side platform (DSP). Its adtech software helps brands plan, measure, and optimize digital campaigns across the open internet. Its most recent platform upgrade, called Kokai, features sophisticated artificial intelligence tools that help brands manage budgets, customize bids, and dynamically target audiences to improve campaign outcomes. The Trade Desk’s independence, meaning it does not own advertising inventory that could bias spending on its platform, promotes transparency and objectivity. While competitors like Alphabet and Amazon have a clear incentive to steer brands toward their own ad inventory on platforms like Google Search and Amazon Marketplace, The Trade Desk avoids those conflicts of interest. Frost & Sullivan analysts recently recognized The Trade Desk as the best DSP on

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The Nasdaq Is Doing Something Seen 7 Times Since 1990. History Says the Stock Market Will Make a Big Move in 2026.

The Nasdaq Composite entered a new bull market earlier this year, and history says the technology-heavy index could soar in 2026 (and beyond). The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.52%) peaked in December 2024, and then dropped sharply when President Trump began imposing tariffs in early 2025. The technology-heavy index slipped into bear market territory and reached a bottom on April 8, when it closed 24% below its record high. That low point marked the beginning of a new bull market — the Nasdaq’s seventh bull market since 1990 — and history says the index will deliver monster gains in the coming years. Here’s what investors should know. Image source: Getty Images. History says the Nasdaq Composite could soar in 2026 (and beyond) The Nasdaq Composite is one of three major U.S. stock market indexes. It measures the performance of about 3,300 companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. The index is most heavily weighted toward the technology (64%) and consumer discretionary (17%) sectors, and is commonly considered a benchmark for growth stocks. The Nasdaq Composite recently entered its seventh bull market since 1990. Importantly, while the definition of bull market varies from source to source, it typically means a stock market index has advanced 20% from the previous bear market low, and reached a new record high. I will use that definition in my analysis. Past results are never a guarantee of future returns, but historical patterns can still provide valuable insight. So, the chart shows important facts about the last seven Nasdaq bull markets: when each one started, how much the index gained, and how long each one lasted. Bull Market Starts Return Duration (Days) Oct. 16, 1990 519% 2,834 Oct. 8, 1998 256% 516 Oct. 9, 2002 628% 5,805 Dec. 24, 2018 52% 422 March 23, 2020 134% 606

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Why this analyst says the AI bubble is 17 times bigger than the dot-com bust

A version of this story will appear in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. New York  —  At this point, even the concept of an “AI bubble” seems to be a bubble. (In fact, Deutsche Bank analysts said last month that the “AI bubble” bubble has already burst.) Perhaps some corners of the internet are bored of the bubble talk. That’s not making the market any less, um, bubbly. Just this week, the Financial Times wrote that 10 AI startups — not a dollar in profit among them — have gained nearly $1 trillion in market value over the past 12 months. (That is, to use a technical term, bananas.) Even as Wall Street analysts and tech media increasingly question the hype, drawing uneasy comparisons to the late 1990s, the AI industry’s response has been to shrug and watch their valuations tick higher and higher. The AI faithful believe the technology will disrupt (in a good way, hopefully!) virtually every aspect of modern life, from phone operating systems to pharmaceuticals to finance. And even if there is a bubble, proponents say, the dot-com bubble gave us companies like Amazon, and the internet became, well, the internet. There are plenty of skeptics countering the AI hype machine, though few professional market analysts have done so as stridently as Julien Garran, a researcher and partner at the UK firm MacroStrategy Partnership. Earlier this month, Garran published a report claiming that we are in “the biggest and most dangerous bubble the world has ever seen.” Garran concludes that there is a “misallocation of capital in the US” that makes the current frenzy 17 times bigger than the dot-com bubble and four times bigger than the 2008 real-estate bubble. That is, needless to say, a

EUR/USD Weekly Technical Forecast

EUR/USD Weekly Forecast: Euro Stabilizes Amid Easing Politics, Weaker Dollar

The Euro steadies amid lower US yields and easing French political instability, but upside remains limited due to geopolitical risks. Any renewed geopolitical tensions, like the US-China trade frictions, could support the dollar and weigh on the euro. Traders look ahead to the Consumer Price Index and jobless claims for clear policy direction.  The EUR/USD weekly forecast shows a neutral to moderately bullish momentum this week, as the euro strengthens amid easing political tensions in France. Meanwhile, the dollar remains under pressure amid lower yields and revived trade war fears.  –Are you interested in learning more about crypto robots? Check our detailed guide- The pair pulled back towards the 1.1650 level from the weekly top of 1.1730, as the dollar slightly rebounded. However, the cooling US yield, with the 10-year treasury falling below 4% weighs on the dollar.  From France, PM Sebastian Lecornu’s survival of two no-confidence votes and the delay in pension reforms have calmed the political upheaval. Still, the French government attempts to advance a strict year-end budget through parliament. If it’s successful, it could revive volatility and limit the euro.  The ongoing US-China trade frictions are a key global risk factor. Any further pressure could cap euro gains and trigger safe-haven demand for dollars.  This persistent instability has dampened investor confidence and strengthened expectations for further Fed easing, which could likely weaken dollar growth. Meanwhile, any easing in Europe’s fiscal challenges and risk sentiment could cause the euro to recover. EUR/USD Key Events Next Week The major key events in the coming week include: Initial Jobless Claims Continuing Jobless Claims Consumer Price Index Eurozone PMIs US PMIs Traders await the initial and continuing jobless claims and consumer price index next week for insights into expectations of Fed rate cuts and the economic outlook. However, the primary focus

Gold Weekly Technical Forecast

Gold Weekly Forecast: Dovish Fed, Geopolitics Keep Gold Underpinned

Rising Fed cut bets and easing US yields weaken the dollar, boosting gold’s safe-haven demand. Prolonged geopolitical uncertainties revive gold’s safe-haven appeal against the ongoing economic and political volatility.  Traders look ahead to the Consumer Price Index and jobless claims for further policy and economic cues.  The gold weekly forecast shows a sharp rally to an all-time high around $4,380 before a slight pushback to $4,200 this week, after the greenback and treasury yields recovered. Despite the correction, the yellow metal moves towards its ninth consecutive weekly gain amid safe-haven demand and expectations of Fed easing. –Are you interested in learning more about crypto robots? Check our detailed guide- The renewed US-China trade tensions continue dominating the market, with President Trump hinting at a 100% tariff on Chinese exports, responding to Beijing’s restrictions on rare earth exports. Although Trump’s stance eased later on, the markets stayed cautious. On the geopolitical front, the persistent US government shutdown, heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and the US fiscal deadlock bolstered gold’s safe-haven demand against the ongoing economic instabilities. The Fed’s Powell and other policymakers emphasized two more 25-bps rate cuts, one this month and another in December, in the remaining FOMC meetings.   Meanwhile, lower US yields and subdued inflation concerns maintain a supportive outlook for non-yielding assets. Meanwhile, the ongoing ETF inflows and persistent central bank gold purchases further revive gold’s safe-haven appeal. Gold now accounts for 30% of central bank holdings.  A potential near-term pullback is likely after a strong uptrend. However, the broader economic and geopolitical instability suggests that any dip in the XAU/USD could lead to renewed investor interest, signaling a firm bullish bias.  Gold Key Events Next Week The major key events in the coming week include: Initial Jobless Claims Continuing Jobless Claims Consumer Price Index Traders anticipate

Artist rendering of an AI chip.

Where Will Nvidia Stock Be in 2 Years?

Nvidia’s stock still has strong upside from here. Nvidia (NVDA 0.86%) has grown to become the largest company in the world, but the question on many investors’ minds is if the company has more upside ahead in the coming years. The answer looks to be yes. Powering the AI infrastructure ecosystem Nvidia is much more than just a chipmaker that makes graphics processing units (GPUs). It is the company whose ecosystem is most responsible for powering the current artificial intelligence (AI) revolution that is taking place. Nvidia’s biggest advantage starts with its CUDA software platform, which it developed to allow its chips to be easily programmable for tasks outside their original purpose of speeding up graphics rendering in video games. While it took time for other markets to develop, the company smartly gave CUDA away for free to universities and research labs that were doing early work on AI. This led to nearly all foundational AI code being written on its software and optimized for its chips. Since rewriting code and retraining developers for another platform would be both costly and time-consuming, this has created a huge moat for the company. This can be seen both in the company’s market share and growth. Last quarter, it held a more than 90% market share in the GPU space, while its data center revenue climbed to $41.1 billion, up from just $10.3 billion two years ago. Nvidia’s moat does not end with CUDA, though. It developed its NVLink interconnect to allow its GPUs to act as a single unit. That keeps customers from mixing in AI chips from other vendors in an AI cluster. Meanwhile, its 2020 purchase of Mellanox gave it a networking component that allows it to provide end-to-end AI factories. Last quarter, its data networking revenue nearly doubled to

Cboe Japan corporate webpage to be decommissioned effective November 2025

Cboe Japan corporate webpage to be decommissioned effective November 2025

Cboe News/ Exchanges News Maria Nikolova October 18, 2025 As part of the wind-down of Cboe Japan’s equities business, Cboe has announced that the Cboe Japan corporate webpage will be permanently decommissioned effective November 2025. Key Details: Final Updates: All updates to the corporate webpage, including Market Notices and PTS Margin Trading publications, will cease by the end of October 2025. Data Access: Static data such as Tick-Table files, Securities Master Files, and Daily Reports will remain accessible until the website is taken down by end of October 2025. Source link

The State of the Markets (October 2025)

The State of the Markets (October 2025)

View the video of this post here. Over the last 30 years, the purchasing power of the US Consumer Dollar has been cut in half due to inflation. At the same time, the S&P 500 has gained 888% (8% per year) AFTER adjusting for inflation. Why you need to invest, in one chart… At Creative Planning, we’re proud to help clients experience a richer way to wealth in all 50 states and abroad, with over $390 billion in assets under management and advisement. So whether you’re in California, Texas, Florida, New York or any of the states in between, there’s an advisor right near you! Receive a Free Wealth Path Analysis from a Creative Planning advisor today. This is a special edition of the Week in Charts where I break down the state of the markets. Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening across the major asset classes and the economy… 📊 1) Stocks In one of the most remarkable comebacks in history, the S&P 500 has now rallied 40% from the April lows, hitting 33 all-time highs on the year. Corporate earnings have continued to climb, with S&P 500 profits projected to hit another new high in the third quarter, up 10% year-over-year (TTM). But with stock prices up 17% in the past year, we are once again seeing multiple expansion. The price to peak earnings ratio for the S&P 500 has climbed to 27.9, over 60% above the historical median and at its highest level since 2000. The S&P 500 is now trading at over 3.3x sales, its highest price to sales ratio in history. Entering the year, US stocks had outperformed International stocks for over 16 years, by far the longest run of outperformance in history. But so far this year, we’re seeing a reversal, with International stocks up 28%

Mixed Reactions As Corporate Giants Report Strong Results

Mixed Reactions As Corporate Giants Report Strong Results

What’s going on here? Earnings season delivered a grab bag of surprises this week, with firms like American Express and Truist Financial surpassing forecasts and lifting US stock indexes, while several big names saw their shares slip despite positive results. What does this mean? Corporate earnings stole the spotlight, showing just how unpredictable investor reactions can be. American Express posted third-quarter earnings of $4.14 per share—well ahead of estimates—and boosted its 2025 outlook, sparking a nearly 7% rise in its stock. Truist Financial delivered its own beat, pulling shares up 3.6%. Meanwhile, Oracle unveiled a bold 2030 target of $225 billion in revenue and locked down $65 billion in new cloud deals, but that didn’t stop its stock from dropping 7%. State Street topped both earnings and revenue estimates, yet shares slipped 2.9%, and Novo Nordisk’s stock fell 3.8% on US political headlines about lowering Ozempic’s price. Major indexes like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones bounced back on Friday, ending a choppy week on an upbeat note after earlier credit concerns hit regional banks. Why should I care? For markets: Strong results don’t always move the needle. Earnings beats and optimistic forecasts gave major indexes a lift, but individual stock movements told a different story. Investors have set the bar high—so unless companies deliver real wow moments or clear growth drivers, even stellar reports might not do the trick. That’s leading to a pickier market mood, where strong fundamentals are no guarantee against sudden sell-offs. The bigger picture: Profits take a back seat to policy moves. Earnings aren’t the whole show—government actions and policy talk can swing stocks as much as the numbers do. With drug prices and bank stability both in the political spotlight, investors are watching headlines and regulatory moves just as closely as earnings, signaling

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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch weekly wins after volatile week as Trump signals China talks back on track

US stocks rose on Friday as President Trump eased worries of further trade escalation with China, while regional bank stocks began to recover from significant losses amid investor jitters over bad loans and US credit quality. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) gained more than 0.5%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose around 0.5%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) also gained about 0.5%. All three major averages closed out the week with gains. Trump on Friday said talks with China were going well and his meeting with Chinese leader XI Jinping would go forward. The remarks followed earlier comments in which he said the 100% tariffs he has threatened to add to existing duties on Chinese goods from Nov. 1 would not be a “sustainable” level for each side’s economy. Meanwhile, US regional bank stocks turned positive after a slew of upbeat earnings updates on Friday from those lenders, including Truist Financial Corp., (TFC), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), and Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB). Wall Street jitters had grown Thursday after two US regional lenders disclosed problems with loans, allegedly linked to fraud. Those troubles deepened concerns sparked by JPMorgan (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon’s “cockroach” warning, seen as further signs of cracks in the creditworthiness of US borrowers. Stocks’ back-and-forth Friday capped a turbulent week for markets, plagued by the rising US-China trade tensions as well as the prospect of a prolonged US federal shutdown. The shutdown is dragging on, now tied for the third longest in history, with some lawmakers now worried the stoppage could extend into November and even past Thanksgiving. Federal workers’ paychecks remain suspended as Trump threatens to block back pay and the courts consider his effort to fire thousands. LIVE 22 updates Stocks notch weekly wins as Trump downplays China tariff threats, regional bank fears ease Stocks

Regional banks and credit concerns: Here's what to know

How a string of bad loans has bank investors hunting for hidden risks

Signage outside Western Alliance Bank headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, March 13, 2023. Caitlin O’Hara | Bloomberg | Getty Images Big banks including JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs had just finished taking victory laps after a blockbuster quarter when concerns emerged from an obscure corner of Wall Street, sending a collective shiver through global finance. Regional bank Zions late Wednesday disclosed a near total wipeout on $60 million in loans after finding “apparent misrepresentations” from the borrowers. The next day, peer Western Alliance said that it had sued the same borrower, a commercial real estate firm called the Cantor Group, for alleged fraud. The result was a sudden and deep selloff among regional banks, drawing comparisons to the churn of the 2023 banking crisis that consumed Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic. This time around, investors are focused on a specific type of lending made by banks to non-depository financial institutions, or NDFIs, as the source of possible contagion. “When you see one cockroach, there are probably more,” JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said this week. “Everyone should be forewarned on this one.” Concerns over credit quality had been simmering for weeks after the September collapse of two U.S. auto-related companies. JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, this week reported a $170 million loss tied to one of them, the subprime auto lender Tricolor. But it wasn’t until a third case of alleged fraud around loans made to NDFIs that investors were jolted into fearing the worst, according to Truist banking analyst Brian Foran. “You now have had three situations where there was alleged fraud” involving NDFIs, Foran said. Dimon’s comments “really resonated with people who were like, ‘Oh, man, the tide went out a little bit, and now we’re seeing who was lacking their swim trunks,” Foran said. What are

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Wall Street Roundup: Financial Earnings, Golden Highs, Data Dearth

J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Big week for financial earnings (0:20). Dearth of economic data given government shutdown (3:20). AI dealmaking (6:50). CAT’s valuation (10:40). Gold hitting new highs (13:30). Bitcoin and crypto liquidations (15:20). Bond update (17:15). Transcript Rena Sherbill: Brian Stewart, our Director of news at Seeking Alpha, we’ve been away for a couple weeks. Welcome back. Brian Stewart: Great to be back. RS: We’ve got trade war considerations. We’ve got some bank earnings. We’ve got a prolonged government shutdown. Where are we starting this week? BS: I think financial stocks is the best place to start. As you point out, it was a big week for financial earnings. That’s usually the leading edge of the earning season is the financial stocks release their results. So that was the theme this week. And we actually saw a lot of love for the big financial names when they released earnings earlier this week. So Wells Fargo (WFC) was one of the biggest upside results from that. It jumped 7% in the day after its results. Meanwhile, you saw Morgan Stanley (MS) up 5%, Citi (C) up 4%, Bank of America (BAC) up 4%. You saw strength in deal making and investment banking, which tracks with the overall anecdotal evidence that we have. IPO market has been opening up. You see a lot of deals being announced. So I think that that fits with the general themes that we’ve been seeing lately. Also on the economic front, you didn’t see a huge dent in consumer credit that the big banks were announcing. So it’s a sign that the consumer is holding up. Their loan delinquencies are not going up dramatically. That was a positive view. But then later in

The $1.5 Trillion Answer To Today's Brutal Stock Market Environment

The $1.5 Trillion Answer To Today’s Brutal Stock Market Environment

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UK stock markets tumble and banks impacted amid concerns over US credit

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Britain’s major banks are navigating the “eye of the storm” as they prepare to unveil their latest financial results, facing dual pressures from mounting credit stress in the US and the looming £11 billion car finance compensation scheme. Investors are poised to scrutinise Barclays‘ third-quarter earnings on Wednesday, followed by Lloyds Banking Group on Thursday and NatWest Group on Friday. The anticipation comes after shares in British banking giants experienced significant drops on Friday, weighing down the UK’s FTSE 100 index. Barclays, with its substantial US operations, saw its stock fall by over 6 per cent. Richard Hunter, head of markets for Interactive Investor, noted that UK banks were in the “eye of the storm following the US regional bank read-across, ahead of their own third-quarter reporting season which begins next week”. He added that investors were on “high alert” after two US regional banks disclosed issues with bad and fraudulent loans, intensifying concerns across the sector. This sent shares in the sector falling sharply and triggered a sell-off across global stock markets amid concerns it could signal wider credit weakness. Lloyds told investors it was having to set aside an additional £800 million to cover estimated costs related to the UK regulator’s motor finance compensation scheme Meanwhile, Lloyds is coming under pressure from its exposure to the motor finance market in the UK. Earlier this week, it told investors it was having to set aside an additional £800 million to cover estimated costs related to the UK regulator’s motor finance compensation scheme – bringing its total provision for the issue to £1.95 billion. The

Antonio Conte, Napoli head coach, looks on during a Champions League game with Porto this season.

Antonio Conte says Napoli signed ‘too many’ players: ‘We’ve a lot of work to do’

Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images Antonio Conte says his Napoli squad have “a lot of work to do” to rebuild chemistry after the club signed nine new players over the summer. The Italian head coach was speaking after Napoli’s 6-2 defeat at PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Tuesday — their second loss in four days after a league defeat to Torino on Saturday. “It’s definitely disappointing. When these situations happen, they never happen by chance,” Conte said after the match to Sky. “Last year we won the league with just a few players. They outdid themselves by being compact and staying united as a team. This year we have more games and brought in more players. “Nine (signings) was too many for me but we had to do it. There’s no need to despair. “We’ve a lot of work to do. We have to try to recreate the chemistry that we had last year. When you bring nine new faces into a dressing room, it’s going to take time.” Seven of Napoli’s 16 players that featured against PSV were summer signings. Former Manchester City captain Kevin de Bruyne started alongside Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Sam Beukema and Lorenzo Lucca. Fellow newcomers Eljif

Barcelona vs Villarreal in Miami was suddenly cancelled. What happened?

Barcelona vs Villarreal in Miami was suddenly cancelled. What happened?

The advanced plans to stage a La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona in Miami in December spectacularly and suddenly crumbled on Tuesday. Villarreal executives learned the game would no longer take place in the middle of their 2-0 home Champions League defeat by Manchester City, while Barcelona were shocked out of their celebrations having just beaten Olympiacos 6-1. As the news broke, first reported by The Athletic’s Adam Crafton, there were scenes of great confusion as Barca’s players picked up the story on their mobile phones. Some of them had already started making plans to stay out in the United States on holiday after the Villarreal game, which was set for December 20 at Hard Rock Stadium. Now, it was all finished in a flash. How did all this happen? It’s a story that takes in various factors, including, most significantly: Last weekend’s dramatic protests across Spanish football’s top flight, where players collectively stopped on the pitch for 15 seconds after kick-off The strong opposition and legal maneuvering of Real Madrid, Barcelona’s bitter rivals, and their rancorous relationship with La Liga’s leadership Allow us to explain the full picture — and what we can expect to happen next. We’d

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Serie A should be next to ditch overseas match – Football Supporters Europe

Get the Adam Clery Football Column. A newsletter that unpacks the absurdities and oddities of the beautiful game The ACFC newsletter: unpacking football’s absurdities Unpack football’s oddities with the ACFC newsletter Serie A must follow La Liga in scrapping plans to play a match overseas, Football Supporters Europe has said. The Spanish league announced on Tuesday evening it had abandoned plans to stage the Villarreal v Barcelona fixture in Miami in December, a decision which came in the wake of fan and player protests against the move. A spokesperson for Serie A declined to comment when contacted by the PA news agency on Wednesday, but for now at least it is believed the league remains in the process of seeking approval to play the AC Milan v Como match in Australia in February. FSE welcomed the fact it was “game over” for the Miami match and said Serie A “must be next”. “Common sense and the rules of the game have prevailed,” the organization said in a statement. “This is a seismic victory for European football and everyone who believes the game belongs at the heart of our communities – now it’s time for Serie A to drop its plans

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Serie A Preview: Milan vs Fiorentina – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

Stadio San Siro sets the stage for a handsomely-looking Serie A showdown between early title contenders Milan and out-of-sorts Fiorentina. Despite their visitors’ disastrous league start, the Rossoneri would be naive to take anything for granted. Milan started the 2025/26 Serie A season with a dismal 2-1 home loss to newly promoted Cremonese. However, returning manager Massimiliano Allegri has since steadied the ship, inspiring his side to five consecutive league matches without losing (W4, D1). After winning four top-flight outings in a row, Milan slumped to a scoreless draw at Juventus on the eve of the international break. Christian Pulisic squandered a second-half penalty and, thereby, a chance to fire the San Siro giants to the top of the standings before the pause. Visiting Fiorentina would probably trade places with Milan any day of the week after starting the new season with a whimper rather than a bang. Back to Italian football after a year in Saudi Arabia, Stefano Pioli couldn’t have imagined a worse way to kick off his second tenure in Florence. Fiorentina have gone winless in all six Serie A matches this season (D3, L3), with only four sides scoring fewer goals than their four pre-round. Despite

'I'll be back' | Djokovic vows return after retiring from Six Kings Slam

Jack Draper: British No 1 calls on tennis to adapt its calendar to avoid injuries that have plagued game’s top players | Tennis News

Jack Draper says tennis must adapt its annual calendar in order to avoid the volume of injuries sustained on tour. Draper, along with a host of other elite players including compatriot Emma Raducanu, Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune, is recovering from injury. “Injuries are going to happen,” the 23-year-old Briton said on social media. “We are pushing our bodies to do things that they aren’t supposed to in elite sport. We have so many incredible younger guys on the tour right now and I’m proud to be a part of that. “However, the tour and the calendar have to adapt if any of us are going to achieve some sort of longevity.” Recently 24-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic had to retire from his third-place play-off match with America’s Taylor Fritz at the Six Kings Slam exhibition. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Novak Djokovic apologises to the Riyadh fans after retiring from his Six Kings Slam third-place match with Taylor Fritz after losing a 75-minute first set on a tie-breaker Djokovic is 38 years old and nearing the end of his career but Danish superstar Rune is only 22 and withdrew from the Nordic Open with

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DP World India Championship: Tommy Fleetwood claims two-shot victory as Ryder Cup colleagues impress in New Delhi | Golf News

Tommy Fleetwood produced a brilliant final-day birdie burst to win the inaugural DP World India Championship with an impressive two-shot victory in New Delhi. Three weeks on from finishing top scorer for Team Europe in their historic Ryder Cup win on American soil, Fleetwood continued his memorable season by delivering an impressive victory at Delhi Golf Club. The FedExCup champion overturned a two-stroke deficit in an eventful final round, where five birdies in a seven-hole stretch helped him move top of a congested leaderboard and closer to victory. Image: Fleetwood made four consecutive birdies from the seventh hole Fleetwood mixed eight birdies with a lone bogey to end the week on 22 under, two strokes clear of overnight leader Keita Nakajima, with Shane Lowry finishing three strokes back in tied-third alongside Alex Fitzpatrick and Thriston Lawrence. A chip-in eagle on the final hole lifted Viktor Hovland to tied-sixth alongside Jayden Schaper and Joost Luiten, while Daniel Hillier – briefly two ahead after seven birdies in his first 10 holes on Sunday – dropped back to tied-ninth after two bogeys and a double bogey in his final five holes. Datawrapper This content is provided by Datawrapper, which may be using cookies

Three Chelsea players in top 10 most valuable U21 players in Premier League

Three Chelsea players are considered to be among the top 10 most valuable Under-21 players in the Premier League. Per Transfermarkt, Chelsea have the youngest squad in the Premier League this season, with the average age of just 23.2. It is therefore hardly a surprise that some of these Chelsea stars have made their list of the top 10 most valuable young talents in the competition. Topping the list is Estevao, valued at €60m (£52m). 🇧🇷 Estevao makes his ninth appearance for the Brazilian national team. 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/geMumemgv4 — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 14, 2025 The 18-year-old’s strong start to the season has certainly contributed to his high valuation, as he has already provided a goal and an assist for Chelsea this season. Estevao has also impressed for the Brazil national team, having recently scored twice against South Korea in a friendly during the October international break. This suggests that he is close to doubling the initial value that Chelsea reportedly spent for him (£29m plus add-ons) in 2024. IMAGO / Ball Raw Images The other two Chelsea players on the list are Jamie Gittens and Alejandro Garnacho, both valued at €45m (£39m). Neither has hit the ground running since

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Almada strike guides Atletico Madrid to vital win over Osasuna in LaLiga

Atletico Madrid moved up to fourth in the LaLiga table after edging to a hard-fought 1-0 win over CA Osasuna, who have now lost their first five away league games to equal their worst start on the road in 13 years. All eyes were on Antoine Griezmann ahead of kick-off, with the Frenchman one goal shy of reaching 200 in LaLiga. The Atlético star would have an early say in proceedings here, but not in the way he would have wanted. Alex Baena thought he had fired the hosts in front with a superb angled finish from Julian Alvarez’s excellent through ball, but Griezmann was deemed to be interfering with play from an offside position, and the effort was overturned. Undeterred, Griezmann was denied by Sergio Herrera from close range moments later, as Atleti looked to turn the screw. Alessio Lisci’s side grew into the contest, though, and Víctor Munoz was not too far away from giving the visitors the lead when he made a surging run towards goal and rifled a long-range strike just wide. Jan Oblak was then forced into action for the first time, denying Lucas Torro with an outstretched leg at his near post after the

MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 23: Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan celebrates with teammates after scoring to give the side a 1-0 lead during the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16 match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)

Serie A: Milan vs. Fiorentina – Probable line-ups and where to watch

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan celebrates with teammates after scoring to give the side a 1-0 lead during the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16 match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images) Rafael Leao could return to the Milan starting line-up, but Massimiliano Allegri will have to do without several key first-team players when Stefano Pioli returns to San Siro with his winless Fiorentina side on Sunday evening. Kick-off is due at 19.45 BST. The international break has not been kind to the Rossoneri, who will have to do without Christian Pulisic, Adrien Rabiot, Christopher Nkunku and possibly Pervis Estupinan and Ruben Loftus-Cheek against Fiorentina on Sunday. That means several enforced changes for Allegri.  AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: Christian Pulisic #10 of United States warms up before the international friendly match between United States and Ecuador at Q2 Stadium on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images) The more positive news is that Rafael Leao is back and available, and is expected to replace Pulisic in attack for Milan on Sunday. There could

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Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Amorim Defiant As Man Utd Search for Premier League First

Bruno Fernandes and Ruben Amorim formed a united front ahead of Manchester United’s almighty Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. The two Portuguese figureheads of the club, captain and head coach respectively, were full of support for one another as United had their sights set on a first pair of consecutive Premier League victories under Amorim almost a year into his tenure. Echoing the sentiment recently expressed by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Fernandes insisted that the last thing United needed was a change of head coach. “I think the club needs stability,” he told Sky Sports. Liverpool Man Utd key battles October 2025. Three Key Battles That Could Decide Ferocious Rivalry. dark. Liverpool vs. Man Utd “Sometimes you need to look at the bigger picture and as a group of players we believe that the manager can help this club to get back where it belongs.” Second vs tenth in the Premier League, but Man United’s form is better than Liverpool’s going into their weekend clash… pic.twitter.com/qP9fdfksbO — Sports Illustrated FC (@SI_FootballClub) October 16, 2025 Fernandes has been at United long enough to know the toxic torrent of speculation surrounding every setback. “Any manager that comes here will

Almada secures Atletico Liga win over Osasuna

Almada secures Atletico Liga win over Osasuna

Almada secures Atletico Liga win over Osasuna MADRID, Oct 19, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Thiago Almada earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory over Osasuna on Saturday in La Liga to climb to fourth with his first goal for the club. The Argentina international netted after 69 minutes, set up by Atletico coach Diego Simeone’s son Giuliano Simeone to take the Rojiblancos six points behind leaders Barcelona. Goalkeeper Jan Oblak made a superb save late on to deny Ante Budimir and secure his side their victory. Atletico started the season poorly but are now unbeaten in their last six games across all competitions. “I’m very happy for my first goal but the most important thing is that the team won,” said Almada. The 24-year-old joined from Botafogo this summer as part of a big squad overhaul. “We are going step by step to complete our objective, we have to get it into our heads that things will go well.” Atletico thought they had taken an early lead through Alex Baena but his goal was ruled out for offside against Antoine Griezmann, who was deemed to be interfering with play. Despite enjoying the better of the game Atletico could not find a way

Edon Zhegrova arrives for his Juventus medical.

Juventus’s Zhegrova at risk of missing Real Madrid with latest injury

Edon Zhegrova arrives for his Juventus medical. Juventus winger Edon Zhegrova is reportedly at risk of missing out on Juventus’s upcoming Champions League match away against Real Madrid on Wednesday evening due to his latest hip injury.  Where Zhegrova and Juventus stand after latest injury set-back The Kosovo international has featured for just 36 minutes across three substitute appearances since joining Juventus for a total fee of €18m from Lille at the end of the summer transfer window.  He has not started in a competitive fixture for club or country since last December due to a hip adductor injury that kept him out of the second half of the 2024-25 campaign.  Edon Zhegrova of Lille in action during the UEFA Champions League league phase match between Lille OSC and Juventus FC, in Lille, France, 05 November 2024. EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON The Old Lady decided to proceed with the Zhegrova signing regardless of his medical history, but his injury issues have not yet entirely cleared up in Turin.  Zhegrova was called up for international duty with Kosovo during the October break, made two further substitute appearances for a total of half an hour, but has since picked up another issue

Sei Young Kim of South Korea

LPGA Tour: Sei Young Kim claims four-shot victorty a BMW Ladies Championship to end five-year winless run | Golf News

Sei Young Kim ended a five-year winless run on the LPGA Tour with a four-shot victory at the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea. The former major champion took a four-shot lead into the final day at Pine Beach Golf Links, with Kim retaining control – on home soil – by mixing six birdies with a lone bogey during a final-round 67. Kim recovered from an early bogey at the par-three third to register four birdies in a five-hole stretch from the fifth, seeing her turn in 33, then extended her advantage with back-to-back gains from the 14th. Image: Kim carded rounds of 62, 66, 69 and 67 to complete victory A three-par finish kept Kim on 24 under and comfortably ahead of closest challenger Nasa Hataoka, who matched her five-under 67, while A Lim Kim ended six strokes back in tied-third alongside Celine Boutier. Victory is Kim’s 13th on the LPGA Tour since joining in 2015 but first since winning the inaugural edition of The Annika, formerly known as the Pelican Women’s Championship, in November 2020. Twitter This content is provided by Twitter, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your

Atletico Madrid players applaud at the end of the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and CA Osasuna at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Atlético have more to prove following Osasuna triumph

Atlético Madrid returned from the international break to host Osasuna, with the opportunity to ease themselves into a tricky month of fixtures to come. As we all know though, ease is a word that is rarely associated with Atleti. It was a fairly straightforward game on paper. The visitors were winless away from home so far this season and had scored just once on their travels. The Rojiblancos, on the other hand, have been near-perfect at home and yet to drop points at the Metropolitano since the draw against Elche. So, of course, Saturday night’s match ended in a tense 1-0 victory, with a magnificent Jan Oblak save at the death sealing the three points for the home side. What else did we expect? Atletico Madrid players applaud at the end of the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and CA Osasuna at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images Difficult though it may have been, this victory means Atleti now have 13 points from a potential 15 at home. It has also pushed the side within three points of

Football: German Bundesliga results - collated

Football: German Bundesliga results – collated

Football: German Bundesliga results – collated BERLIN, Oct 19, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – German Bundesliga results on Saturday: Bayern Munich 2 (Kane 22, Olise 78) Borussia Dortmund 1 (Brandt 84) Heidenheim 2 (Schimmer 67, Foehrenbach 83) Werder Bremen 2 (Grull 50, Stage 69) Cologne 1 (El Mala 76) Augsburg 1 (Rieder 54-pen) Wolfsburg 0 Stuttgart 3 (Tomas 35, Mittelstaedt 55, Stiller 80) RB Leipzig 2 (Baumgartner 45, 50) Hamburg 1 (Sambi Lokonga 48) Mainz 3 (Lee 34, Amiri 71-pen, Sieb 90) Bayer Leverkusen 4 (Grimaldo 11-pen, 45+3, Kofane 24, Terrier 87) Playing Sunday Freiburg v Eintracht Frankfurt (1330 GMT), St Pauli v Hoffenheim (1530) Played Friday Union Berlin 3 (Doekhi 3, 26, Khedira 81) Borussia Moenchengladbach 1 (Tabakovic 33) Source link

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United States GP: Lando Norris vows no change to start approach after Oscar Piastri collision in bid to beat Max Verstappen to win | F1 News

Lando Norris insisted the collision with Oscar Piastri that saw both McLarens retire from the Sprint will not change his approach to the start of Sunday’s United States Grand Prix as he vowed to go for the win on what could a prove a crucial day in F1’s title race. At the end of a tumultuous Saturday for McLaren after their title-contending drivers collided for the second successive weekend – this time to race-ending effect – at the first corner of the Sprint race, Norris bounced back to a greater degree than Piastri in the later qualifying session for the Grand Prix to take second on the grid behind Max Verstappen. Championship leader Piastri struggled to sixth place, a starting position which opens the door for both Verstappen and Norris to take more points out of the Australian’s dwindling title lead in Sunday’s 56-lap race. And Norris, who trails his team-mate by 22 points having outscored him in the previous three grands prix, says what happened in the Sprint has no bearing on his mindset for the race. Asked by Sky Sports F1 if he would approach Sunday’s start to the uphill Turn One any differently, Norris said: “No, because

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United States GP: How will McLaren handle latest Lando Norris-Oscar Piastri collision after Austin Sprint | F1 News

With McLaren’s handling of the Drivers’ Championship battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris already in the spotlight, disaster struck as the pair both retired from Saturday’s United States Grand Prix Sprint after another first-lap collision. Almost two weeks on from Norris making contact with Piastri during an opening-lap overtake at the Singapore Grand Prix, an incident which the Brit would later be sanctioned for by the team, the roles were somewhat reversed in Austin. Piastri, who leads Norris by 22 points at the top of the standings, attempted to cut back underneath and overtake his team-mate at the first corner of the Circuit of The Americas, but found Nico Hulkenberg in his path, suffering a heavy collision with Sauber that sent the McLaren flying into his team-mate, leaving both papaya cars with terminal damage. Pole-sitter Max Verstappen cruised to victory for Red Bull in a result that brings him within 55 points of Piastri and just 33 points back from Norris going into Sunday’s full-length race in Texas. It was a nightmare scenario for McLaren, gifting Verstappen a decent points gain in a race that he likely would have struggled to keep them behind in had they made it

Nathan Jones

The 10 Shortest Manager Reigns in Premier League History

At the highest level of football, patience is a rare commodity. Managers are under constant pressure to deliver results immediately, and in the Premier League—the most-watched league in the world with vast sums of money at stake—failure simply isn’t tolerated. Miss expectations, fail to impress the board or sometimes do nothing more than fall short of the unpredictable standards set for you, and you can be out the door before you even realise it, regardless of your reputation or whether it’s fair. That’s exactly what happened to these 10 managers, who lead the way for the shortest reigns in Premier League history. Nathan Jones attracted plenty of criticism at Southampton. / Robin Jones/Getty Images Nathan Jones forged quite the reputation at Luton Town as he helped the resource-shy Hatters compete towards the top of the second tier. His impressive work in the EFL saw him earn a Premier League gig at Southampton, but Jones’s 95-day reign on the south coast is regarded as among the most unique in the division’s history. The Saints boss quickly became unpalatable, with supporters finding it hard to get behind a manager seemingly incapable of taking responsibility. He’d fight back against fan and media criticism

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Unai Emery interview: Football is changing tactically, says the Aston Villa manager, and the challenge is to adapt | Football News

With the number of passes per Premier League game having plummeted to a 15-year low, football has looked a bit different this season. Teams are more direct. Long throws are all the rage. And Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has an explanation. “I think this is a consequence of how it is changing tactically overall in football,” Emery tells Sky Sports as he is shown a graphic highlighting these passing numbers in an office at the club’s training ground. “Football is becoming man-to-man all over the pitch.” He explains: “With teams playing man-to-man, pressing against their direct opponent, even in a medium block, trying to jump man-to-man, we are seeing a lot more of this than last year. It is because teams in England, and in Italy are performing well doing it. Datawrapper This content is provided by Datawrapper, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Datawrapper cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options. Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if

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Papers: Marco Silva’s Fulham release clause ‘revealed’ as Nottingham Forest eye Postecoglou replacement | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers… PREMIER LEAGUE Marco Silva’s release clause at Fulham is believed to be £8 million as he emerges as a potential candidate for the vacant Nottingham Forest job – The Guardian. Real Madrid have identified Premier League duo Marc Guehi and Ibrahima Konate as their top defensive free agent targets, along with Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano – talkSPORT. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports News’ James Green provides the latest update on Marc Guehi’s future after Oliver Glasner confirmed he will not sign a new contract and will depart the club next year Liverpool director of scouting and recruitment Dave Fallows has been lined up for a senior sporting leadership role at Chelsea – The Athletic. Bruno Fernandes will not be taken off penalty-taking duties despite missing two of his last three in the Premier League for Manchester United – The Daily Mail. Former Olympiakos boss Pedro Martins has emerged as a potential replacement for Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest, having worked under Evangelos Marinakis for four years at the Greek club – The Daily Mail. Manchester United defender Matthijs De Ligt has insisted that Ruben

NAPLES, ITALY - OCTOBER 01: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates with Frank Anguissa after scoring his side first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between SSC Napoli and Sporting Clube de Portugal at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 01, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Serie A: Torino vs. Napoli

NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 01: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates with Frank Anguissa after scoring his side first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between SSC Napoli and Sporting Clube de Portugal at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 01, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Rasmus Hojlund will lead the Napoli attack in an away game at Torino, while the Granata are expected to rely on Giovanni Simeone and Ché Adams up front. It kicks off at 18:00 CET (17:00 BST) at the Stadio Grande Torino. TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 23: Che Adams of Torino celebrates the opening goal during the Serie A match between Torino and Udinese at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on April 23, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) The home side are without Zakaria Aboukhlal, Tino Anjorin and Perr Schuurs, while the Partenopei have travelled up north without Nikita Contini, Romelu Lukaku, Amir Rrahmani and Stanislav Lobotka. Multiple sources, including Sky Sport Italia, claim that Torino will slightly change their system, picking two centre-forwards: Simeone, a former Napoli striker, and Scotland international Adams. NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 01: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC

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Premier League Soccer: Livestream Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea From Anywhere

When to watch Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 a.m. ET (4:30 a.m. PT). Where to watch Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea will air in the US on USA Network. See at Sling TV Watch the Premier League on USA Network from $46 a month Sling Blue 73% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months). Now only $3.49/month See more details See at TNT Sport Watch over 50 Premier League games live in the UK with TNT Sports TNT Sports See at Fubo Watch the Premier League in Canada Fubo Canada See at Stan Sport Watch every Premier League match live in Australia from AU$32 a month Stan Sport Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou will be hoping for a much-needed home win Saturday, as the Tricky Trees host an injury-hit Chelsea. Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch English Premier League games as they happen, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it’s not available where you are.  Former Spurs boss Postecoglou has been under pressure after a nightmare start to life at the City Ground. Forest is currently on a winless run of seven matches across all competitions and

Premier League faces 'salary cap' rule change: Execs fear plan to rein in football's mega-salaries will 'kill the best league in the world'

Premier League faces ‘salary cap’ rule change: Execs fear plan to rein in football’s mega-salaries will ‘kill the best league in the world’

A controversial new ‘salary cap’ – which some believe will destroy the Premier League – could become a reality as early as next month. Top-flight clubs are set to vote on anchoring, which limits the amount of money any side can spend to a multiple of the amount the bottom side received in broadcast revenue and prize money, in the coming weeks. Both Manchester clubs are known to be opposed to the system, which would run on top of new ‘squad cost ratio’ rules. They believe it would rob the Premier League’s of its status as the best on the planet and see the world’s top players abandon the competition in their droves. Some also feel it would wreak havoc with the Championship and make it even harder for promoted sides to survive in the top-flight. ‘This will kill the status as the best league in the world and all the money that brings,’ said one exec. ‘It feels like we are being sleepwalked into disaster.’ Known as the ‘top to bottom anchor’ the rule would mean all clubs could only spend five times the amount paid to the side that finished bottom on their ‘football squad costs’ which include

Dismal iPhone Air Sales Suggest Skinny Phones Are in Trouble

In summary iPhone Air sales reportedly in the toilet Orders at ‘end of life’ levels Motorola offers hope with potentially cheaper option The skinny smartphone format may need to be considered dead on arrival following a dire report on Apple’s iPhone Air. According to respected Japanese publication Nikkei, Apple has slashed orders to suppliers for its newest handset to a level you’d typically expect to see at the very end of a phone’s life. According to the report, Apple is “drastically cutting” iPhone Air orders whilst boosting those of the iPhone 17 family, which remain strong overall. The result of these contrasting fortunes for the new range is that Apple’s sales forecasts remain at 85 million to 90 million units. It’s just that the iPhone Air is set to make up much less of that figure than anticipated. One supply chain source claims that the iPhone Air orders for November are less than 10 percent of what they were in September. Anyron Copeman / Foundry Is the skinny phone done for? All in all, it’s yet another indicator that the skinny phone format just isn’t the one. Last week, following reports of terrible Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge sales, a South

Hull MP tours showpiece UK Technology Centre as Ideal Heating prepares for R&D facility opening

Hull MP Dame Diana Johnson has visited Ideal Heating’s UK Technology Centre (UKTC) as development of the industry-leading facility enters its final stages. Hull North and Cottingham MP Dame Diana Johnson, centre, with Ideal Heating’s Chief Operations Officer Jason Speedy and Engineering Director Helen Villamuera. Photo by Hull News & Pictures. The UKTC is a purpose-built centre, at Ideal’s headquarters site in National Avenue, Hull, focused on pioneering low carbon heating technologies. The £19.2m facility is an integral part of Ideal’s pivot towards heating solutions which will help to decarbonise UK homes and business premises. It will house more than 100 Ideal specialists, in roles ranging from R&D and product management, to design engineering and software development. Ahead of the completion of the building’s fit out, Ideal invited Hull North and Cottingham MP Dame Diana Johnson for a tour of the showpiece facility in her constituency. Dame Diana was shown state-of-the-art facilities, including climatic chambers, where heat pumps are tested in a range of temperatures and conditions, and anechoic chambers, designed to monitor acoustic levels. Dame Diana, who is also Minister of State in the Department for Work and Pensions, said: “It’s fantastic to see such a significant investment being

Pixel Phone Always-on Display Set for Smart Battery Boost

In summary Always-on Display to get more nuanced on Pixel Code found in early Android build Pixel fans set to test early hardware Google is developing a new, smarter take on the Always-on Display that could offer significant battery life gains to future Pixel smartphones. We often associate Pixel phones such as the Google Pixel 10 with smart features, but its AOD provision is one of the dumbest on the market at present. You can either turn it on or off, with no provision to schedule when its heads-up function is available. Google looks set to change all that, according to a piece of code discovered by Android Authority within the latest Android Canary release – Google’s earliest pre-release Android build. Within the Settings app, there’s mention of an AOD-labelled option to “turn off display on inactivity”. This will then “powers down the display when no user activity is detected to save power.” Foundry | Alex Walker-Todd To be clear, the option itself isn’t available at present, suggesting Google is in the early stages of developing it. If we were to speculate, it would probably be analogous to Samsung’s automatic AOD option, which deactivates the Always-on Display when a phone

Meta Shutting Down Messenger Desktop Apps—What’s Next?

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It’s one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more. Meta will officially shut down its stand-alone Messenger desktop apps for Windows and Mac on December 15. That means if you try to log into Messenger on your computer after that date, you’ll be redirected to the Facebook website, where you can continue your chat adventures in-browser, whether you like it or not. Users won’t be caught off guard. As reported by TechCrunch, Meta is sending in-app notifications to warn people that Messenger’s days as a desktop app are numbered. “You will have 60 days to use the Mac Messenger app before it is fully deprecated,” reads the official help page, encouraging users to delete the app before it becomes a useless icon taking up space on your dock or taskbar. The plan to wind down Messenger’s desktop apps was first spotted by AppleInsider, who also points out that Meta swapped the native app for a Progressive Web App (PWA) back in September 2024. That switch quickly earned a reputation for being flaky and unreliable,

Chinese EV maker Li Auto eyes global market with Hong Kong headquarters

The Hong Kong operations would serve as a strategic base for the Beijing-based carmaker to “oversee its research and development [R&D], intellectual property management and international supply chain functions”, said InvestHK, the Hong Kong government’s investment promotion arm, in a statement on Thursday. Li Auto, one of the few profitable EV makers in mainland China, is the latest car company to set up operations in the city, which is increasingly viewed as a stepping stone for their global ambitions. Domestic rivals such as BYD, the world’s largest EV builder, and Zeekr, a unit of Geely Auto, sell their smart EVs in Hong Kong, while BeyonCa, a start-up backed by Renault, plans to assemble EVs in the city soon. A Li Auto L6. The company is one of the few profitable EV makers in mainland China. Photo: Reuters Hong Kong-listed Li Auto was actively planning to further expand its presence in the city and grow its local team before further developing its global businesses, according to InvestHK. “This is a strong testament to Hong Kong’s dual advantages as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub and a leading global financial centre,” said Loretta Lee, InvestHK’s associate director general of investment promotion.

EV Market Monitor – September 2025

September marked a third consecutive strong month for the electric vehicle (EV) market, helping push Q3 sales to a record high. As buyers rushed to take advantage of the final days of the federal EV tax credit, demand remained elevated, inventory tightened sharply, and incentives continued to shape sales across both new and used segments. New and Used EV Sales – September New EV Sales: Estimated September new EV sales totaled 147,716 units, down slightly – 0.6% from August – but up 44.4% from a year earlier. EV share of total sales in September reached a record of 11.7%. Several brands posted their highest monthly volumes of 2025, including Tesla, Ford, Hyundai, Cadillac, Kia, GMC, and Rivian. The top five market leaders by unit volume were Tesla (62,834), Chevrolet (11,402), Ford (11,057), Hyundai (10,556) and Cadillac (7,570). Estimates show Tesla sales grew 6.1% month over month, lifting its share of total EV sales to 42.5%, up 2.7 points. Among luxury brands, Cadillac posted the strongest growth, up 25.5% to 7,570 units, gaining 1.1 points of share. GMC also surged 48%, driven by strong demand for utility EVs, while Kia climbed 15.6%, reinforcing its position in the non-luxury segment. Used EV Sales: Used EV sales

Oppo’s Find X9 Pro Gets 200MP Camera, Huge Battery, and a Hasselblad Add-On

Don’t miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Android phone season continues, and today we’re getting new flagships from Chinese manufacturer Oppo. The Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro each sport a powerful camera, top-end chipset, and a huge battery. Unlike Oppo’s sister company, OnePlus, the brand has kept its partnership with Hasselblad for fine-tuning its camera experience. This time, the Find X9 Pro features a 200MP telephoto camera, and it’s all powered by Oppo’s Lumo Image Engine. The telephoto camera is a major battleground for Android phone makers this year, with handsets from Honor, Vivo, and Xiaomi all featuring similar tech for long-distance shooting. For Oppo’s Find X9 Pro, that’s paired with two 50MP cameras, one of which is a wide-angle lens and the other an ultra-wide lens. The Find X9 features three 50MP cameras on its rear. The phones are powered by a top-end MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, which debuted in September, and both phones run on ColorOS 16 software. That’s the brand’s own version of Android 16, featuring Oppo’s own enhancements. The batteries in both phones are massive—7,025mAh in the Find X9 and 7,500mAh in the Find X9 Pro—which Oppo

Meta is killing off Messenger’s Mac app for unknown reasons

Do you use Facebook Messenger on the Mac? Soon, your app’s going to stop working. Meta has announced that its Messenger app for Mac is being killed off entirely. Messenger for Mac will stop working altogether within 60 days Meta has published a support doc that states its Messenger app for Mac is being discontinued. New users won’t be able to download the app at all, and existing users have about 60 more days of use before it stops working altogether. Why the change? Unfortunately, no reason has been given. But users are being pushed to the Facebook website for all their Messenger needs instead. From the support page: What’s happening to the Messenger app on desktop? The Messenger app for Mac is being deprecated. After deprecation, you won’t be able to log into this app and will be automatically redirected to use Facebook website for messaging. Will I get notified about this change? Yes. If you’re using the Messenger desktop apps, you’ll get an in-app notification once the deprecation process begins. You will have 60 days to use the Mac Messenger app before it is fully deprecated. Once the 60 days are over, you’ll be blocked from using the

Can Tesla keep its unparalleled lead in Europe’s EV market?

16 October 2025 Read next The winners of the 2025 Residual Value Awards 15 October 2025 Read next The road ahead: Residual value trends and the next market shift 14 October 2025 Read next Electric UK LCV market marches on as wider declines prevail 13 October 2025 As plug-in hybrid (PHEV) deliveries continue to soar, Tesla is quietly running away with Europe’s best-selling battery-electric vehicle (BEV) title. But is it too late for domestic rivals to catch up? Tom Hooker, Autovista24 journalist, analyses the data from EV Volumes. The latest data from EV Volumes shows that the European PHEV market grew by 53.9% year on year in August. This equated to 82,308 new units featuring the technology hitting the roads. This was an improvement on July’s result, which itself was the best volume improvement since June 2021. The result marked a sixth month of consecutive double-digit improvement, highlighting the powertrain’s growing appeal.  Meanwhile, 158,225 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) were delivered in the month. This equated to a 24.6% jump in sales, as its streak of double-digit increases extended. All-electric model deliveries have seen volume growth every month so far in 2025. These unwavering performances meant BEVs saw a larger cumulative improvement

OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Launch: 7 New Features Coming to Your Phone

The rollout of Android 16 is well underway.  Every Google Pixel phone since the Pixel 6 has received the update, while many other Android phone makers have already released their own versions.  Next on the list is OnePlus, whose OxygenOS skin is known for its smooth performance, extensive customisation and strong privacy controls. With OxygenOS 16, the company is continuing to focus on the area every phone maker is talking about right now – AI – but via some new functionality that we haven’t seen before.  In total, seven new features are worth exploring in more detail. If you own a recent OnePlus phone (see the bottom of this article for a full list), you’ll get all these new features via a free update very soon.  A Gemini-powered second brain In May, OnePlus introduced Plus Mind, a dedicated portal that uses AI to analyse, organise and provide suggestions based on any information you capture.  OxygenOS 16 is taking this further, with support for audio capture via the dedicated Plus Key on supported phones. Screenshots that you’ve already taken can be imported, while similar content is automatically grouped into Collections.  But the big upgrade is Gemini integration. If you give Google’s

World’s first truly free software phone? That’s the FSF’s new ‘long game’

klyaksun/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways No one has managed to make a fully free software smartphone. Open-source and free software projects have had limited success. The problem is proprietary tech with no public documentation. The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has unveiled a new initiative called LibrePhone, with the ambitious goal of a completely free software smartphone ecosystem. Good luck with that, because this aim is not — in any way, shape, or form — an easy thing to achieve.  Zoë Kooyman, the FSF’s executive director, acknowledged this fact, saying, “Given the complexity of the devices, this work will take time, but we’re used to playing the long game.”  Also: 10 open-source Windows apps I can’t live without – and they’re all free Project LibrePhone wants to remove all proprietary code from mobile devices. That code includes firmware, drivers, and the binary “blobs” that phones must have to operate. Although several projects, such as GrapheneOS, postmarketOS, and /e/OS, have removed Google-specific software from the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) codebase, the devices still rely on closed components for hardware support. Kooyman said that mobile computing has long been “the last

Don’t Tell Anyone, but Here’s How to Lock and Hide Apps on Your iPhone

Sometimes my nephew wants to watch monster truck videos on my iPhone so I’ll pull up a video on YouTube and hand him my phone. But if I get distracted by something else, he’s suddenly looking through my Amazon app and about to buy a monster truck toy — or five. Luckily, Apple lets you lock and hide apps so I can keep my nephew out of my shopping apps so I don’t suddenly have a $500 charge for various monster truck memorabilia. When Apple released iOS 18 in 2024, the tech giant introduced a feature to lock certain apps on your iPhone. That way you can keep kids and others out of your apps. You can also hide certain apps in their own hidden folder so others are not tempted to open them and invade your privacy. So now I can hand my nephew my iPhone and not worry that he might get into something he shouldn’t be in. Here’s how to lock and hide your iPhone apps for an extra layer of security.  Don’t miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source. How to lock your iPhone apps 1. Long press an app.2.

Wi-Fi Mobile Phone Market Evolves with Smart Innovation

Wi-Fi Mobile Phone Market New York, US – October 16, 2025 – The global Wi-Fi Mobile Phone Market is poised for a new era of innovation and expansion, driven by disruptive advancements in AI integration, superior chipset performance, and faster wireless communication standards. According to the latest market report from The Insight Partners, the market is forecasted to witness sustained upward momentum through 2031, as leading manufacturers enhance device functionality with smarter, more responsive technologies. Check valuable insights in the Wi-Fi Mobile Phone Market report. You can easily get a sample PDF of the report – https://www.theinsightpartners.com/sample/TIPRE00003287?utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=10457 With AI becoming embedded in everyday mobile use and Wi-Fi technology accelerating toward Wi-Fi 7 and beyond, mobile phones are evolving into intelligent hubs for personal and professional ecosystems. Strategic collaborations and platform convergence are further reshaping the market landscape, boosting competitiveness and deepening global market penetration. AI-Driven Smartphones Dominate the 2025 Lineup The Wi-Fi Mobile Phone Market growth is largely being powered by a new generation of AI-centric smartphones. These devices offer advanced user interfaces, automated features, and adaptive connectivity, all aimed at delivering high-performance experiences tailored to individual users. In September 2025, Apple Inc. launched the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and

EV Charging Infrastructure Market Growth Outlook: Smart

EV Charging Infrastructure Market Size The latest research report by Straits Research reveals that the Global EV Charging Infrastructure Market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the accelerating adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide, government initiatives supporting clean energy, and increasing investments in public and private charging solutions. Enhanced urban mobility, rising environmental awareness, and technological advancements in wired and wireless charging systems are further fueling market expansion across public spaces, commercial hubs, and residential locations. According to Straits Research, the global EV Charging Infrastructure Market size is estimated at USD 38.88 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 199.77 billion by 2033, registering a robust CAGR of 22.7% over the forecast period (2025-2033). Explore Full Report: https://straitsresearch.com/report/ev-charging-infrastructure-market Market Dynamics: Powering the EV Revolution The EV charging infrastructure sector is evolving rapidly as governments and private enterprises expand charging networks to support growing EV adoption. Key growth factors include regulatory incentives for EV adoption, investments in renewable energy-powered charging stations, and rising consumer demand for fast and convenient charging options. Technological innovation in high-speed chargers, wireless charging pads, and smart network solutions is improving operational efficiency and reducing charging time, while integrated software platforms enable real-time monitoring, energy

Top 6 Work Chat Apps for Small Businesses

Operations Is your small business outgrowing its chaotic group chat? Discover the top 6 work chat apps that bring clarity, accountability, and professionalism. Photo: Zenzap October 16, 2025 But now, you’ve hired more people. You’re juggling more clients and projects. And that once-simple group chat has become a source of chaos. Important files are impossible to find, you’re not sure who is handling what, and the line between a quick work question and a late-night notification has disappeared. These are the growing pains of a successful business, and they are a sign that it’s time to upgrade from a personal chat app to a professional tool.  But which one is right for a small business? This guide breaks down the top 6 work chat apps for small businesses to help you find the perfect fit. What Really Matters in a Team Chat App for Small Businesses A great work chat app for a small business isn’t just about sending messages. It’s about solving the three biggest challenges of a growing team: Clarity, Accountability, and Boundaries. Clarity:Does the work chat app make it easy to organize conversations by project or client, so everyone can find what they need without endless scrolling?

Two Of Google’s Best Android Apps Now Work Better Together

Ascannio/Shutterstock There are two apps I almost always install on my new Android devices: Google Keep and Google Tasks. Keep is a super simple but very effective note keeping app, while Tasks lets me keep my to-do lists under control. Despite both sharing the Google name, these apps haven’t always worked together that nicely. Thankfully, that’s now changing. Google originally introduced these changes in April of 2024. However, it has taken a bit of time for them to officially start rolling out. The good news, though, is that Google says it will be rolling out the changes quickly, as part of its Rapid Release, with an extended rollout no longer than 15 days from October 13. As for what the changes bring, Google says that Google Keep and Google Tasks will now communicate together much more effectively, allowing any Keep reminders to appear in Google Tasks as well as across Google Calendar. This is a huge boon for anyone that uses both apps, giving them the ability to easily manage reminders and tasks across both apps without having to swap back and forth between them. Another win for Google

5 iPhone Apps supercharged by Apple Intelligence you can download right now

In iOS 26, Apple has given app developers access to Apple Intelligence’s Foundation Models via a framework they can incorporate into their apps. What does that mean exactly? Some of your favorite apps can now run Apple Intelligence-powered tasks directly, allowing developers to supercharge the user experience with the power of AI. I’ve looked through the impressive catalog of apps that already take advantage of Apple Intelligence and picked my five favorites to share with you. You may like All of these apps use Apple’s AI in some way, and the functionality can be accessed on any of the best iPhones built for Apple Intelligence. Why is this a big deal? Apple says this new Foundation Models framework gives developers access to the same on-device intelligence powering features like Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Genmoji. The key difference, however, is control. Instead of relying on cloud-based APIs or generic chatbots, apps can now call Apple’s on-device model directly, integrate it with their own features, and even combine it with Apple’s system tools like Vision, Speech, and Translation. It keeps your data private, runs locally for speed, and opens the door to AI features that feel deeply integrated instead of bolted

GM Stock Looks Undervalued After $1.6B EV Reset

General Motors Today GM General Motors $57.88 +0.73 (+1.27%) As of 03:59 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. 52-Week Range $41.60 ▼ $62.14 Dividend Yield 1.04% P/E Ratio 9.19 Price Target $65.00 General Motors NYSE: GM announced on Oct. 14 that it will take a significant $1.6 billion charge in its third-quarter earnings report results, a move directly tied to a strategic realignment of its electric vehicle (EV) production plans. On the surface, a billion-dollar write-down often signals trouble, and the news caused initial hesitation among investors. However, the story runs much deeper for a company trading at a modest nine times trailing earnings with a steady 1.05% dividend yield. Get General Motors alerts: Sign Up This move is not a sign of failure but a display of proactive leadership, adapting to a fluid market. Investors should consider this a hallmark of a resilient and well-run company. While the headline number is substantial, the logic behind it suggests a disciplined pivot toward profitability that benefits shareholders in the long run. For investors, understanding the reason behind this charge is key to recognizing the opportunity this strategy change presents. A Strategic Retreat: Prioritizing Profit

I Need Honor’s Outlandish Robot Phone With a Self-Aware, Pop-Up Camera to Be Real

What do you get if you cross an AI-powered phone with a DJI Osmo camera? The answer is something akin to the Robot Phone, which Chinese tech company Honor is developing. The phone-maker teased the concept device in a video it released on Wednesday, promising more to come at MWC in March. I was immediately intrigued by this phone design, which appears to include a self-aware robotic camera. The less said about the video itself, the better. But if you can overlook the fact that it’s very obviously AI-generated with stock music that sounds lifted from a Netflix Christmas sequel, it’s worth a watch simply to get your head around the concept. The design features a pop-up camera that swings out from the rear of the phone, perched atop a gimbal-like robotic arm.  This is no mere selfie camera. The video shows the camera nodding in approval at an outfit the person holding it is trying on, and playing peekaboo with a baby when the phone is face down on a desk. Honor says in a press release that it wants to transform phones into devices that function as “emotional companions that sense, adapt, and grow with their users.” Already,

Norway Shows How To End EV Subsidies Without Killing The Market

Eidford village Norway, Volkswagen ID4 SUV electric vehicle being charged by a 360kw vehicle charging station with cruise ship MS Rotterdam in port. (Photo by: Martin Berry/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images At first blush, it seems Norway just committed the ultimate heresy in clean tech policy: it laid out plans to begin shutting off the subsidy tap. But the Norwegian market likely won’t blink—because Norway waited until after the EV market had matured. In its latest budget release, the Norwegian government announced it would begin phasing out the country’s value-added tax (VAT) exemption for electric vehicles. The exemption will be scaled back in 2026 and completely phased out by 2027. This isn’t a trial balloon or a policy rumor, it’s formal policy. But here is the important bit: electric vehicles accounted for 98% of new car sales in Norway last month. Over the last year, they’ve accounted for 95%. Norway is about to show the rest of the world the foolishness of believing EV markets are too delicate to function without government crutches. Norway’s EV Policy in Context What Norway is doing isn’t reckless, it’s rational. The government is acknowledging the basic principle

Eddie Kinuthia murder accused ‘ditched phones after stabbing’

Tess de la MareBristol, Bristol Crown Court Family photo Eddie Kinuthia, 19, died after being stabbed near his home in July 2023 Two men accused of stabbing a teenager to death used temporary phone numbers in a bid to stop mobile network data linking them to the crime, a court has been told. Zachariah Talbert-Young, 27, of Easton, and Paul Hayden, 22, of Hanham, are on trial for the murder of Eddie Kinuthia, 19, who was attacked in the Grosvenor Road area of St Pauls, Bristol, on 21 July 2023. The defendants are also charged with the attempted murder of another 19-year-old man in February 2024. A third man, Remi Hitchcock, 30, Mr Talbert-Young’s cousin, is on trial accused of assisting an offender for allegedly helping his co-defendants dispose of an e-bike used in the attack on Mr Kinuthia. On Wednesday, the jury at Bristol Crown Court heard that investigators built a picture of Mr Talbert-Young and Mr Hayden’s movements on the night of the attack on Mr Kinuthia using mobile phone data, despite never recovering sim cards or handsets used by either defendant. Georgina Jones, a criminal intelligence analyst with Avon and Somerset Police, told the court investigators can

Wallbox Brings Bidirectional EV Chargers to U.S. Homes

Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, announced the successful completion of the first U.S. residential installations of its Quasar 2 bidirectional charger. American households can power their homes directly from their Kia EV9, turning the car in the driveway into a reliable and sustainable source of energy. Six Quasar 2 units were deployed in Menifee, California, through a collaboration with Kia America and the University of California, Irvine (UCI). The project brought vehicle-to-home (V2H) technology into real residential settings, showing how EVs can deliver benefits far beyond mobility by powering homes, reducing costs, and strengthening the grid. Quasar 2 enables compatible electric vehicles not only to charge but also to discharge energy back into the home. This allows homeowners to lower electricity bills by using stored energy when rates are highest and contribute to grid stability during peak demand. “This is more than a technology milestone. It is a glimpse of a future where every EV is an energy asset,” said Douglas Alfaro, Chief Business Development Officer at Wallbox. “Quasar 2 puts homeowners in control of their energy, helping them achieve resilience, independence, and sustainability in their daily lives.” The project is part

Pokémon Legends Z-A release time build up – here’s what you need to know about the launch of the new Pokémon game

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Flying Taxi is coming ..

As the world grapples with the challenges of worsening traffic congestion and the need for more sustainable transportation solutions, a new era of urban air mobility is on the horizon. At the forefront of this revolution is Hyundai, the global automotive giant, which has unveiled its ambitious plans for an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that could transform the way we move through our cities. In recent years, many manufacturers have been preparing flying taxis, which may become the next important development direction of travel vehicles. So nowadays, in major exhibitions, you can always see some of these products. Hyundai released a prototype of the SA-1 aircraft , in CES 2020, built with Uber in the pavilion. It has a huge propeller that can seat a total of four passengers, which is quite pompous in terms of styling (at least on the ground). This year’s CES, Hyundai unveiled a new “flying car” concept called the S-A2. This is a continuation of the S-A1 concept that debuted at CES 2020, and its purpose is roughly the same, which is to carry out short-distance point-to-point transportation within the city, which is the concept of air taxis. The S-A2 has a cruising speed

How your morning breakfast could protect you from colon cancer

How your morning breakfast could protect you from colon cancer |

Your first meal of the day does more than fill you up. A growing body of research suggests that eating a healthy breakfast could play a role in lowering your risk of colon cancer. Skipping breakfast is increasingly common, especially among young adults, but scientists now believe that habit may have deeper health consequences than we think.A peer-reviewed study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology analysed data from over 475,000 adults in the UK and found that people who consumed more dietary fibre from breakfast cereals and bread had a 14% lower risk of developing colorectal cancer compared with those who ate the least fibre. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in India and it’s fully treatable Peer-reviewed study links fibre-rich breakfast to lower colon cancer risk The study revealed that it is not just eating breakfast that helps, but what you eat. Breakfasts that include whole grains, oats and fruit are packed with fibre, which plays a key role in digestive health. Fibre helps move waste through the intestines more efficiently, reducing the time that potential carcinogens stay in contact with the colon lining.Researchers from Imperial College London also observed that high-fibre diets promote a healthier

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‘I’m a sleep specialist and one breakfast food will ensure good night’s sleep’

If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, there are a few things you can do to help ensure you get a decent slumber including what you eat for breakfast This one food will help you get a good night’s sleep(Image: Getty) Sleeplessness and disrupted rest is a problem that affects millions of people across the globe, with individuals constantly seeking simple solutions to tackle this widespread issue. Fortunately, a sleep specialist has revealed the single food item people should consume immediately upon waking to guarantee a proper night’s rest and rise feeling revitalised and prepared to face the day ahead. Premium bedroom furniture company Comfybedss recently discovered the search term “how to wake up less tired” garners over 1,000 monthly searches on average, with the inquiry typically spiking during Autumn and Winter months. Working alongside the firm, Dr Deborah Lee, Sleep Expert at Doctor Fox, has disclosed the one food item people can consume in the morning to achieve a peaceful night’s slumber. She’s also outlined how people can assist themselves in waking up feeling less lethargic in the mornings and considerably more energised to tackle the day, reports the Express. Morning meal is essential Eggs are a

Endocrinologist reveals 3 ‘healthy’ breakfast foods that cause high blood sugar spikes

Endocrinologist reveals 3 ‘healthy’ breakfast foods that cause high blood sugar spikes |

Many people assume that only sugary treats like chocolate, cakes, or pastries cause blood sugar spikes, but research and expert insights reveal otherwise. Seemingly healthy foods, particularly popular breakfast choices, can raise glucose levels just as quickly, or even more than dessert. Endocrinologist Dr Alessia Roehnelt, who shared her advice on Instagram, highlights foods such as instant oatmeal packets, oatmilk lattes, and acai bowls as common culprits of rapid blood sugar rises. She also provides practical tips to make these meals more balanced and blood sugar-friendly. Understanding how these foods affect glucose levels is crucial for maintaining steady energy, avoiding mid-morning crashes, and supporting long-term metabolic health. Making informed breakfast choices can help sustain focus, mood, and overall wellness throughout the day. Healthy breakfasts that can spike blood sugar and how to make them safer Oats are widely regarded as a healthy breakfast choice, but not all oats have the same effect on blood sugar. Instant oatmeal packets, in particular, are highly processed and digest quickly, resulting in a rapid rise in glucose levels. According to Dr Roehnelt, the glycemic spike from instant oatmeal can reach between 79 and 83, which is considerably higher than that of a chocolate treat.To

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Some foods are marketed as ‘healthy’ options but are full of sugar Even cereals that are marketed as ‘healthy’ may be hiding a high sugar content(Image: Xavier Lorenzo via Getty Images) A woman has shared how cutting certain ‘healthy’ foods from her diet led her to drop four dress sizes in just five months. Michelle Cooper revealed she gave up three foods typically considered beneficial after struggling to lose weight. TikTok user Michelle, who uses the handle @michellecooper1000, said that after making the switch, she managed to shed the weight, despite eating more than before. In the TikTok video, Michelle, who is based in Shrewsbury, detailed how she lost 45 pounds and went from a size 20 to a size 12 in 2023, achieving this weight loss postpartum ‘while working and without dieting’, following the birth of her twins. She said: “No calorie counting and no starving myself, but before that I was eating “healthy” food often and they were actually keeping me overweight, so let me explain.” Michelle suggested that eggs are a better choice for a filling breakfast(Image: Olena Malik via Getty Images) Breakfast cereals and granola bars Firstly, Michelle said she would eat Special K cereal often,

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15 Foods Dietitians Say You Should Eat for Better Brain Health

These days, getting older no longer means slowing down. With the right lifestyle strategies, it’s possible to stay fit, mobile, social, and energetic well into your later decades. What’s more, what you eat plays a huge part in not only your physical health as you age, but also your cognition. While research in Nutrients shows that exercising and maintaining a well-rounded and nutritious diet can help combat cognitive decline, adding the best foods for brain health to your plate is an excellent place to start. What do these brain healthy foods have in common? Maggie Moon, M.S. R.D., a LA-based registered dietitian and author of The MIND Diet: 2nd Edition, said a variety of nutrients work towards better brain health. Omega-3s, found in fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, “are essential fatty acids that the body can’t produce on its own,” she explained. “These healthy anti-inflammatory fats are literally part of the structure of brain cells, keeping their cell membranes flexible and healthy.” B vitamins also support brain health. “In particular, B6, B9 (folate), and B12, work together to reduce levels of neurotoxins associated with cognitive decline,” explained Moon. Choline, lutein, polyphenols, and potassium are a few more that help

Bowl Me Up

Staten Island restaurant says it makes healthy food that ‘you’ll think is unhealthy’

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A young Staten Island couple is making waves in Eltingville with the launch of Bowl Me Up, a health-focused restaurant offering fresh, customizable bowls and clean eating options. Located at 3848 Richmond Ave., the eatery is the brainchild of Naser Kolar, a South Shore native, who opened the business earlier this year with his wife Ardiana to meet the community’s growing appetite for healthy dining. Located at 3848 Richmond Ave., Bowl Me Up is the work of Naser and Ardiana Kolar, who opened the eatery to meet the borough’s growing appetite for wellness-driven dining.(Advance/SILive.com | Pamela Silvestri) “I’ve wanted to do this for a long time—and I’ve always envisioned doing it in Eltingville. I know the area, I know the people,” said Naser, a Tottenville High School graduate. “Ever since COVID, everybody wants to stay healthy, be healthy—and it’s this lifestyle of feeling good and well-being that we’re really appreciating in these times.” He added, “It’s fast food but healthy fast food.” The Mexican bowl is the most popular selection, although this version includes all greens without the rice to eliminate the carbs. (Advance/SILive.com | Pamela Silvestri) A Menu Built Around Wellness The restaurant specializes in

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手機先吃!香港 5 大主題自助餐太誘人,泰國星級料理、懷舊港味一次擁有! – POPBEE

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Culinary Medicine Program Launch

A new recipe for healing: How Rady Children’s Health is using food as medicine – CHOC

The scent of fresh ginger and warm chocolate muffins wafted across the patio of Rady Children’s Health’s Orange campus. Laughter mingled with the clinking of mocktail glasses. Children tasted healthy food samples alongside clinicians and hospital staff, their curiosity as vibrant as the colors in their cups. It felt more like a family gathering than a hospital event, and that was the point. On a bright August morning, Rady Children’s Health in Orange County officially launched its Culinary Medicine Program. This first-of-its-kind initiative places food where it belongs: at the very heart of pediatric healing. The program isn’t just about recipes. It’s about restoring joy, building connections, and teaching families that what’s on their plate can make a real difference in how they feel. Culinary Medicine Program Launch A vision cooked with care “This program began with a simple dream: to make food a true part of our treatment repertoire,” said Dr. Ashish Chogle, medical director of gastroenterology, as he welcomed guests to the event. “Nutrition is not just about eating, it’s about healing, prevention, and lifelong wellbeing.” Thanks to the vision of Rady Children’s GI team and a generous gift from Sherry and John Phelan, the GI Integrative Health

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Health-Conscious Teen Bought A Mini Fridge To Protect Her Healthy Meal Prep, But Her Parents Accused Her Of Hoarding Food From The Rest Of The Family » TwistedSifter

Pexels/Reddit Food and personal space can become surprisingly contentious in a household, especially for a teenager. One teenage girl tried to keep her meal-prepped food separate from the main fridge, but when her family accused her of hoarding, it created an awkward standoff. Read on for the full story. I (16F) bought a mini fridge for my room. My lifestyle is fairly healthy; I work out, eat well, and plan my meals carefully. She takes careful measures to make this lifestyle sustainable for her. I store my meal-prepped food in my mini fridge, including some fruits and vegetables that I don’t want my family eating. I recently bought a watermelon, cut it up, and put it into containers. But her family doesn’t exactly approve of her approach. I feel a little guilty about putting it into my mini fridge. My mom called it hoarding food, but I don’t think that’s accurate. To her, there’s a very clear purpose for all of this. I just don’t want my family eating my 0% cottage cheese, which is a couple of dollars more than the regular 2%, and food that I use for meal prep. My dad was looking for cottage cheese yesterday,

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The Classic Breakfast Food Travis Kelce Eats Before Every Game

The breakfast of champions has changed since the days of eating Wheaties or drinking a big glass of raw eggs, made popular by the one and only Rocky Balboa. But those hours of practice and watching film also call for a little something more than an energizing kale smoothie, especially if you are the famous tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. Travis Kelce shared with comedian Rob Riggle via X that he opts for classic French toast, and a year later, in an interview with InsideHook, Kelce reaffirmed his breakfast go-to and revealed he likes this kid-approved favorite with strawberries. The New Heights host’s meal choice may be surprising, but French toast is carb-heavy, and loading up on this critical source of energy is a good strategy when you are playing an endurance sport. In fact, according to the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital pediactric gastroenterologist and nutritionist Timothy A. S. Sentongo, MD, “If you want to be at the top of your game, you need good hydration, a meal of complex carbohydrates the day before, and a high-protein diet after.” While the strawberries may be a subtle nod to his team’s colors, this fruit is also rich in

Vanessa Sena, far right, founder of MLC Nutrition, poses with some of the other promising entrepreneurs following the CCEI Summer Fellowship Accelerator.

Startup Delivers Healthy Meals to Reduce Hospital Visits

Imagine the stress of just being discharged from the hospital–still feeling weak, vulnerable, and shaken by a serious diagnosis-only to be told that you now have to completely overhaul your diet. That is a daunting task for many, but fortunately food expert Vanessa Sena and two colleagues from UConn Health have a solution. They’ve started a business called MLC Nutrition, which provides delicious, healthy, chef-prepared meals for recently hospitalized patients, with the goal of optimizing their health and preventing rehospitalization. They serve clients with serious medical conditions, including gestational or uncontrolled diabetes, kidney failure, heart disease, and chronic mental health problems. The patients are referred to MLC Nutrition by physicians and case managers. “I told my colleagues last week that if I won the Powerball jackpot, I’d still keep doing this,” says Sena, the company CEO. “The impact we’re making, and the lives we’re changing, is incredible.” Vanessa Sena, far right, founder of MLC Nutrition, poses with some of the other promising entrepreneurs following the CCEI Summer Fellowship Accelerator (Adonis Giantomidis / Defining Studios) Her partners in the venture are Helen Wu, Ph.D., associate professor in The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering and the Departments of Psychiatry and

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New Research Links Earlier Breakfast Time To Longer Life

A new study has connected eating breakfast earlier in the day with living longer. Breakfast timing may reflect underlying health problems, experts say. Here’s the most optimal time to eat your first meal of the day. Most of the time, your breakfast schedule is based on whenever you have time to pause for a second during your busy schedule (and how hungry you tend to be after waking up). But buzzy new research suggests that in older adults, the timing of that first meal of the day may be associated with mortality. This association is obviously a little more complicated than simply deciding between sunrise breakfast or an 11 a.m. brunch. But the findings are raising a lot of questions about what your breakfast timing might signify about your future health. Here’s what the new study found, plus what a doctor and dietitians want you to keep in mind about what they might mean for you. Meet the experts: Hassan S. Dashti, PhD, RD, is the lead study author, an assistant professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medical School, and assistant professor of anesthesia research at Massachusetts General Hospital. Scott Keatley, RD, is co-founder of Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy. Mir Ali,

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I ditched these ‘healthy’ foods and went from a size 20 to a size 12

After struggling to lose weight for years, one woman managed to drop five dress sizes in five months thanks to ditching foods people usually assume are ‘healthy’ She claimed she stopped turning to ‘healthy’ food to lose weight (stock photo)(Image: Getty) A woman has revealed how cutting out certain ‘healthy‘ foods has led her to shedding four dress sizes in just five months. Michelle Cooper said she ditched three foods people would usually assume were good for you after she said she ‘struggled’ to lose weight. Michelle, from Shrewsbury, said after she’d made the switch, she managed to drop the weight, despite eating more than she was previously. In a video posted to TikTok, Michelle, who goes by the username @michellecooper1000 detailed how she lost 45 pounds and went from a size 20 to a size 12 in 2023 achieved the weight loss postpartum ‘while working and without dieting’, after she gave birth to her twins. READ MORE: Coca Cola fans are only just noticing ‘hidden message’ in iconic logoREAD MORE: M&S selling new Halloween crisps but some shoppers point out ‘revolting’ detail Michelle said she’s ditched ‘healthy’ breakfasts (Image: Arx0nt via Getty Images) She said: “No calorie counting and

Greek yoghurt, chia seeds and berries can be a great source of protein. Photo / 123rf

We asked dietitians for healthy high-protein meals. Here’s their list

Registered dietitians told us that most adults should aim to eat between 25 and 30g of protein at every meal. Keep in mind that appetites and nutritional needs vary, so think of this as a general goal. “For most people this a pretty good range,” said Jason Ewoldt, a registered dietitian nutritionist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. “Now obviously if you’re an athlete or someone who’s recovering from surgery, then we’re going to want to increase that amount. But for the average person, 25 to 30 grams of protein at every meal is a good place to live.” Ewoldt and other dietitians emphasised that protein shouldn’t be your only focus. You should prioritise meals that also provide plenty of fibre, healthy fats, vitamins and other important nutrients that can protect your overall health. That takes some strategising, but it’s not as difficult as it might sound. To help you, we asked the dietitians to give us a sample meal plan. Here’s what they told us. Breakfast Greek yoghurt, chia seeds and berries can be a great source of protein. Photo / 123rf This tends to be the meal where people eat the least amount of protein – if

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How Much Fruit and Vegetables Should You Really Be Eating? The Public Health “Lie” Everyone Believed for Two Decades

Studies following millions of people reveal that higher fruit and vegetable consumption is linked with significantly lower risks of chronic disease and early death. Evidence points to the biggest gains appearing at seven to ten portions daily, with diverse, colorful diets offering even greater benefits. Credit: Shutterstock Five-a-day was never meant as an ideal, and research now shows ten portions of fruit and vegetables daily give the best health outcomes. Practical adjustments can help make higher intakes achievable. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has sparked debate by labeling the well-known five-a-day guideline “a lie.” In an interview with the Times, he argued that the real health advantages of fruits and vegetables only become significant at seven, eight, or even 11 portions daily. He is correct that higher intake leads to greater benefits. Studies consistently show that the more servings of fruit and vegetables people consume each day, the more their overall health improves. However, the choice of five portions as the standard recommendation was never about representing the optimal amount but rather a balance between scientific evidence and what public health experts believed was practical for most people. Widespread message, limited impact When the five-a-day initiative was introduced in the UK

Natural foods for affordable nutrition: Healthy eating without overspending

Natural foods for affordable nutrition: Healthy eating without overspending

In recent years, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of people in India have turned toward natural foods and herbal remedies. Rising healthcare costs, gym closures, lockdowns, and a strong focus on boosting immunity have encouraged consumers to explore affordable, home-based, and traditional health options. Today, natural and herbal approaches are no longer viewed as luxury choices but as practical, accessible pathways to better health.Growing use of AYUSH and herbal remedies According to the 79th round of the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), conducted between July 2022 and June 2023, 46 percent of rural Indians and 53 percent of urban Indians used the AYUSH system in the past year. AYUSH includes Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, and is increasingly used for both prevention and treatment of ailments.Awareness of AYUSH is remarkably high, with 95 percent of rural and 96 percent of urban respondents reporting familiarity with the system. In certain states, such as Kerala, the adoption rate is even more pronounced. Over 50 percent of Kerala’s population, both rural and urban, reported using AYUSH services in the previous year.Role of brands in awarenessMajor Indian brands like Patanjali have played a transformative role in increasing the

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Navratri 2025: Nine-Day Healthy And Tasty Fasting Meal Plan To Boost Energy, Manage Weight | Food News

Last Updated:September 22, 2025, 13:48 IST Discover a healthy and tasty 9-day Navratri meal plan for 2025 that boosts energy, supports fasting, and helps manage weight effectively Choose sabudana, water chestnut flour, kuttu flour, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products during Navratri fasting. (AI Generated) Navratri 2025 Vrat Meal Plan: Navratri is not just about fasting and prayers! Think of these nine days as a good chance to reboot your body, boost energy, and glow from within. Forget the myth that fasting means bland or boring food. With smart meal planning, you can feast on tasty, nutritious dishes that keep you vibrant and balanced throughout the festival. As dietitian Simrat Kathuria puts it, Navratri fasting isn’t about feeling weak — it’s a celebration of positive energy and a healthy mind. Ready to transform your Navratri experience? Let’s dive in! What To Eat And What To Avoid During Navratri Wheat, rice, onion, garlic, and packaged foods should be avoided during the fasting period. Instead, you can eat these healthy options: Sabudana – light and energizing, best for making khichdi or vada Water chestnut flour – perfect for puris, pancakes, or khichdi Kuttu flour – rich in protein and fiber, excellent for making

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15 One-Dish Comfort Food Recipes to Make on Repeat

As fall comes around, cozy casseroles and bakes are the comfort food recipes I most look forward to. Once I pop them in the oven and their aroma fills the kitchen, there’s nothing better, especially with one-dish dinners like these that don’t need any sides or salads. When you’re craving comfort food like I am, let this collection of the best pot pies, shepherd’s pies, cozy rice bakes, and more deliver what you’re craving. And remember, you can always save favorites to your MyRecipes account so they’re handy anytime. Just click through to the recipes and tap the heart icon located near the recipe title. 01 of 15 Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon Get Recipe: Easy Shepherd’s Pie “To make it cheesy, sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the top of the mashed potatoes before baking.”—Elise Bauer, Founder 02 of 15 Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Get Recipe: The Easy Chicken Pot Pie I Make on Weeknights “Spices are important here, but substitute a different combination of flavors if you prefer. Rosemary, sage, tarragon, or even a teaspoon of curry powder will liven things up even further.”—Lou Perseghin, Recipe Developer 03 of 15 Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio

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Man who’s visited every country in the world reveals the one place that was most scary

A man who has visited every single country in the world has detailed the one place which he found the most scary. Drew Binsky’s travels are well documented on his YouTube channel, having told many incredible stories to his millions of followers. The content creator has previously told UNILAD about the best place in the world that has ‘everything you could want’, but given Drew has visited every single country on the planet, he has also had some unpleasant experiences. There is, of course, no doubt that to travel every single corner of the globe, you’re going to run into some sketchy places at one point or another. In a video titled ‘Top five places where I felt the most unsafe as a traveller’, Drew revealed the one place he personally found to be the scariest to visit. Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia (Gokhan Kavak/Anadolu via Getty Images) He said: “I travelled to every country in the world. Here are the five places I felt most unsafe. Number one is Mogadishu, which is the capital of the East African country Somalia.” He went on: “This place has no rules, no laws. Al-Shabaab is present, which is an off-shoot of Al-Qaeda.

Rowan Jacobsen follows a young sperm whale as it swims behind its mother off the coast of Dominica, home of the first sperm whale reserve in 2026.

‘Best of the World’: National Geographic reveals the top 25 travel destinations for 2026

National Geographic’s top destinations annual list is back for “Best of the World 2026.” Twenty-five locations, from all around the world, have been selected as the top picks for the most unique travel experiences next year. Travel editors, contributors and international partners, alongside the Nat Geo team, consulted on the world’s best food, beaches, architecture and more to visit in the upcoming year. Rowan Jacobsen follows a young sperm whale as it swims behind its mother off the coast of Dominica, home of the first sperm whale reserve in 2026. Katie Orlinsky/National Geographic National Geographic’s “Best Of The World 2026” features unique destinations, from giraffes and zebras in an East African national park, to snorkeling with manta rays in Fiji, and Maui’s famous black sand beach in Hawaii. The list has incredible suggestions to satisfy any “travel bug.” Nathan Lump, editor-in-chief of National Geographic, explained how “travel has the power to inspire and transform us.” Check out the Little Missouri National Grassland, the largest grassland in the United States and ideal for hiking and biking along the Maah Daah Hey Trail. Chuck Haney/National Geographic “In this year’s ‘Best of the World,’ we especially wanted to highlight unexpected destinations that the

Diwali 2025: How Post-Diwali Pollution Affects Your Health | Lifestyle News

Diwali 2025: How Post-Diwali Pollution Affects Your Health | Lifestyle News

Every year, Diwali lights up the skies with brilliance, joy, and celebration. Families come together, homes are adorned with lamps, and fireworks mark the festive spirit. However, once the celebration subsides, a darker reality emerges — a sharp increase in air pollution. In 2025, this post-Diwali pollution is once again under scrutiny, as many Indian cities continue to experience alarming levels of smog and particulate matter. While the sparkling festivities last for a night, the health effects of pollution linger far longer. What Causes the Post-Diwali Pollution Spike? Add Zee News as a Preferred Source The primary contributor is the widespread use of firecrackers, which release a cocktail of harmful gases and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) into the atmosphere. These fine particles are capable of penetrating deep into the lungs and even entering the bloodstream. Additional factors that amplify pollution around Diwali include: Stubble burning in northern states like Punjab and Haryana Cold weather that traps pollutants closer to the ground Increased vehicular emissions during holiday travel and shopping Dust from construction and urban congestion Combined, these elements lead to a visible layer of smog that hangs over cities like Delhi, Lucknow,

I tried Neko Health’s sci-fi scan to check if my lifestyle tweaks are paying off

I tried Neko Health’s sci-fi scan to check if my lifestyle tweaks are paying off

Every so often, buzzwords rocket into virality, get plastered all over TikTok, and enjoy their five minutes of PR fame. But only a handful actually stick. In the past few years, the rave has been biohacking and longevity – and, fittingly, longevity doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere (a bit like the definition itself). Now, I’ve always been a bit of a health nerd – or, more accurately, a health-anxious hypochondriac disguised as one. If I so much as had a cough, I’d declare it the beginning of the end, skip school, and opt to spend my ‘final days’ at home. Spoiler: I’m still here, miraculously alive, and (thankfully) a lot more rational about my health spiralling these days. Rest, exercise and hydration, people – it really does work. A few years back, I decided to take my health a bit more seriously – not to chase ‘before and after’ pictures, but to get a handle on the anxiety that was sending my nervous system into overdrive. I tweaked what I ate, cut back on doom-scrolling, paid more attention to what I consumed (on and offline), and stepped back from a few relationships that weren’t exactly helping my stress levels.

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Garmin Lifestyle Logging feature rolling out now to older watches

Garmin has started rolling out Lifestyle Logging, a new feature in the Connect app that lets users track daily behaviors such as caffeine intake, alcohol use and meal timing. First announced alongside the Venu 4, the update is also reaching users of older watches, making it widely available through Garmin Connect. To start off, make sure you are on the latest version of Garmin’s smartphone app. If the feature has rolled out to your device, you’ll find it in the Health Section of the app. This is about behavior, not diagnosis Once you accept the terms, Lifestyle Logging appears as a new feature that lets you tag certain habits throughout the day. It’s made clear this is not a medical tool. Garmin’s disclaimer states the feature is not intended for diagnosing or treating health issues and all responsibility lies with the user for what is input. That said, this kind of daily behavior tracking is an obvious step in helping users correlate lifestyle choices with broader wellness trends. It fits neatly alongside things like Body Battery, HRV Status and Sleep Score, offering a new behavioural layer to explain fluctuations. When setting up the feature, Garmin prompts users to choose a

Everything You Need to know

Everything You Need to know

 Amidst Garmin’s rush of new watch products yesterday (even including super-interesting new Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses integration), there were also two new features that launched for all Garmin users, regardless of which watch you have. There is no Connect+ required here, one of the first times we’ve seen a notable new-to-everyone feature launched on Garmin Connect since Connect+ was announced. These new features are available on Garmin Connect, though over the coming months, some watch users will also get supporting widgets on their watches. Both of these features have strong similarities to features that Whoop has offered for years, though at the same time, Health Status is effectively a more useful do-over of the Health Snapshot feature that Garmin had back in 2021. Anyways, let’s quickly dive into it. Lifestyle Logging: The first is the most Whoop-like, in that it’s a daily journaling feature that lets you log various things, and then over longer-term timeframes, Garmin will give you insights into how those things have affected your data. For example, if you log drinking an evening coffee, how that might impact your sleep that night. Given that a single data point often doesn’t mean much, the idea here

Urban landscapes around the world are being reimagined with sustainability, technology, and innovation at their core. Cities are no longer just expanding horizontally or vertically, they are evolving intelligently, with smart technology. These next-generation spaces will prioritise environmental responsibility, incorporating green energy systems, climate-positive planning, and zero-emission transport. (Image: Shutterstock)

Top 10 futuristic cities in the world: Where would you want to live? Check where they’re located

1 / 12 Urban landscapes around the world are being reimagined with sustainability, technology, and innovation at their core. Cities are no longer just expanding horizontally or vertically, they are evolving intelligently, with smart technology. These next-generation spaces will prioritise environmental responsibility, incorporating green energy systems, climate-positive planning, and zero-emission transport. (Image: Shutterstock) 2 / 12 Here, cutting-edge architecture meets eco-conscious design, while artificial intelligence and where automation will guide public services and infrastructure. From smart sensors managing city traffic to driverless vehicles and high-speed transit systems, these places will shift towards functionally efficient and sustainable living environments. Parallelly, these spaces are being developed with vertical gardens and energy-generating structures. Some of these projects are exploring possibilities of life in extreme conditions, like on Mars. Take a look at these 10 futuristic places and decide, where would you want to live. 3 / 12 No 10. Songdo | Country: South Korea | Songdo is a master-planned smart city built from scratch on reclaimed land, integrating cutting-edge technology into daily life. The city features sensors that monitor everything from traffic flow to waste disposal, aiming to create maximum efficiency and sustainability. With its high-speed connectivity and eco-friendly infrastructure, this is one

Fatty liver diet: 10 best foods to eat, what to avoid, and lifestyle tips for liver health

Fatty liver diet: 10 best foods to eat, what to avoid, and lifestyle tips for liver health |

Maintaining liver health is essential for overall well-being. The liver is responsible for detoxifying the body, metabolizing fats, producing bile, and storing nutrients. When the liver is damaged, as in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), it struggles to perform these vital functions. NAFLD occurs when excess fat accumulates in the liver, and it is increasingly common in people with obesity, type 2 diabetes, or metabolic syndrome. Unlike alcohol-related liver disease, NAFLD develops without heavy alcohol consumption. There are two main types of NAFLD:Nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL): Fat builds up in the liver without inflammation. Liver enlargement may occur, sometimes causing discomfort.Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH): Fat accumulation is accompanied by inflammation, which can progress to cirrhosis and liver failure if untreated.A well-balanced diet, combined with exercise and lifestyle modifications, is the cornerstone for improving liver health, slowing disease progression, and supporting healthy weight management. Fatty liver: 10 foods to eat for better liver health and natural healing The study published by PubMed-“Dietary Patterns, Foods, and Nutrients to Ameliorate Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Scoping Review” by Montemayor et al., published in Nutrients in September 2023, systematically reviewed dietary strategies to manage non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The review identified the hypocaloric Mediterranean

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Can lifestyle changes improve fertility? 5 ways to increase your chance of getting pregnant

Fertility problems affect one in six people worldwide, equating to around 17.5 per cent of the global population, and while the causes of infertility aren’t always known, there are some lifestyle changes that can optimise chances of conception for many couples. From managing stress to supporting sleep, fertility coach Alexandria Smith reveals how to change your lifestyle to get pregnant. Not only will these habit changes support increased fertility, but they can also improve your overall health and well-being. Can lifestyle changes improve fertility? Lifestyle changes can be effective in improving fertility. Things like reducing stress, changing your diet and minimising your exposure to environmental toxins can all support hormonal health and may help to restore balance in the body. How to change your lifestyle to get pregnant? © Getty ImagesIt’s important to make changes as a couple There are many ways a healthier lifestyle can support your chances of conception, as explained by fertility coach Alexandria. However, she says it’s important to note that fertility can impact both men and women, so making changes as a couple can also be beneficial. “Fertility isn’t just on your shoulders. Your partner’s health has a huge impact on conception. Encourage him to

Kaiser Wilhelm II and Empress Auguste Viktoria during their state visit to London, 1907 (Picture: Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo/Alamy)

Surprising places Britain’s monarchs have welcomed world leaders

Nowadays, British monarchs typically welcome visiting state leaders at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle – but that hasn’t always been the case The UK is set to host US president Donald Trump for a historic second state visit, during which time he will benefit from all the pomp and pageantry the military has to offer – from royal salutes fired at Windsor Castle to performances by Army, Navy and RAF bands. These form part of a practised state visit format, commencing with a military parade known as the “official welcome”, led by Britain’s head of state, His Majesty the King. In modern times, the world’s most important figures have typically been welcomed in London or Windsor, thanks to the proximity of transport hubs like Heathrow Airport or military air bases such as RAF Northolt. However, that hasn’t always been the case. Planes, trains and no automobiles Airports are, in the context of the long history of international diplomacy and tradition, a relatively modern matter. Prior to the advent of air travel, visiting heads of state would arrive at England’s shores via the sea – meaning the location of the official welcome, marking the start of a state visit, was often very different to

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Cardiologists say ‘even few extra kilos can impact cholesterol levels,’ share tips to reduce LDL and boost heart health

Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health, as high LDL cholesterol can raise the risk of heart disease. Small lifestyle changes and awareness can make a big difference. HT Lifestyle has reached out to medical experts to bring you insights and practical tips for managing cholesterol effectively and promoting a healthier heart. (Also read: Cardiologist says ‘stress is always a factor’ in heart attacks; shares 9 simple lifestyle tips to safeguard your heart ) Exercise alone not enough to manage high cholesterol, experts warn.(Freepik) How to manage high LDL cholesterol Dr. PLN Kapardhi, Cath Lab Director, Senior Consultant, Cardiologist, Care Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad says, “When it comes to treating high LDL cholesterol, the first and most vital step is education. Patients must understand that cholesterol is not simply a number, but a key driver of heart disease. For many with mild elevations, lifestyle changes alone can bring LDL within healthy limits. However, for the majority of patients, particularly those with diabetes, obesity, or prior heart health events, lifestyle must be complemented by medical therapy. He adds, “The targets will be set by the doctor as LDL goals vary. Repeated testing and timely dose adjustments are necessary; therefore,

Top 20 Fitness Influencers in Singapore in 2025

Top 20 Fitness Influencers in Singapore in 2025

All real-time rankings of all platforms and countries are available here. ‍ ‍ Here’s the list of the Top 20 Fitness Influencers in Singapore in 2025: ‍ 20. Fyona W. Female fitness creator Fyona W. shares training progress across calisthenics, weightlifting, and endurance workouts, with emphasis on core strength, community, and balanced nutrition. Content features personal records, training diaries, deload phases, and occasional gym and travel updates, appealing to fellow lifters, Hyrox enthusiasts, and wellness-minded followers in Singapore and beyond. Authority Score : 2 611 pts ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍View the AI Powered Profile‍‍‍ ‍ 19. Kelyn Lau Singapore-based fitness enthusiast and former graphic designer sharing workouts, health tips, and a dog-loving lifestyle. Posts cover training progress, nutrition offers, and occasional sponsored content with MyProteinSG and BIO & ME, plus design throwbacks and photography. Built on personal storytelling and practical wellness advice for a global audience. Authority Score : 3 313 pts ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍View the AI Powered Profile‍‍‍ ‍ 18. May Phua Singapore-based ACE-certified personal trainer and STOTT Pilates instructor May Phua shares evidence-based Pilates and strength training guidance, focusing on mobility, hip and spine health, and age-inclusive fitness through informative posts and private coaching. Authority Score : 3 553 pts ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍View the AI

World's Most Beautiful Places, From Solo Traveler Visited 90 Countries

World’s Most Beautiful Places, From Solo Traveler Visited 90 Countries

2025-09-15T15:22:06Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. I’ve visited 90 countries and seen a lot of beautiful places around the world. Wānaka, New Zealand, has an incredible natural landscape. I loved the architecture in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. In January 2016, I took my first solo trip to Hawaii and instantly fell in love with this form of travel. Now, nearly 10 years later, I run a travel blog, No Man Nomad, and have solo-traveled to 90 countries across all seven continents. Throughout my travels, I’ve been lucky enough to visit some truly beautiful locations. From the second-largest canyon in the world to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, here are five of the most beautiful destinations I’ve been to. Valle d’Aosta is one of the most underrated regions in Italy. I visited Valle d’Aosta, Italy, in September 2024. Kaitlyn Rosati Valle d’Aosta, Italy’s smallest and least populated region, took my breath away when I visited in

Japan’s new longevity record set: Nearly 100,000 people living beyond 100; unveils surprising lifestyle secrets

Japan’s new longevity record set: Nearly 100,000 people living beyond 100; unveils surprising lifestyle secrets | World News

Japan has once again broken its own record for longevity, officially counting nearly 100,000 people aged 100 or older. Figures from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare confirm that as of September 2025, 99,763 Japanese citizens are centenarians as reported by The Japan Times. This remarkable achievement represents not just personal triumphs of survival but also the outcome of decades of investment in healthcare, nutrition, and cultural practices that promote healthy ageing. It is also the 55th consecutive year that Japan has seen an increase in its centenarian population, a testament to both national resilience and demographic shifts. While the milestone highlights Japan’s global leadership in life expectancy, it also draws attention to the pressing challenges of an ageing society. Japan’s centenarians: Longevity, strength, and active lives beyond 100 For more than half a century, Japan has seen uninterrupted growth in the number of people living to 100. As reported, in 2025, the country reported 4,644 more centenarians compared to the previous year. Interestingly, women overwhelmingly dominate this demographic, making up 88% of the total. This gender imbalance is consistent with global patterns where women typically live longer than men, though the scale in Japan is particularly striking. Such

On February 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order establishing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, chaired by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The order directs the commission to study “the childhood chronic disease crisis,” explicitly citing autism spectrum disorder. According to the executive order, “ASD now affects 1 in 36 children.” Photo by @SecKennedy via Facebook

Trump Administration Launches Autism-Focused Health Commission

On February 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order establishing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, chaired by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The order directs the commission to study “the childhood chronic disease crisis,” explicitly citing autism spectrum disorder. According to the executive order, “ASD now affects 1 in 36 children.” Photo by @SecKennedy via Facebook Mega Doctor News – Advertisement – Mega Doctor News On February 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order establishing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, chaired by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The order directs the commission to study “the childhood chronic disease crisis,” explicitly citing autism spectrum disorder. According to the executive order, “ASD now affects 1 in 36 children.” The order tasks the commission with producing a Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment within 100 days, followed by a Strategy within 180 days. It emphasizes examining “any potential contributing causes, including diet, absorption of toxic material, medical treatments, lifestyle, environmental factors, government policies, food production techniques, electromagnetic radiation, and corporate influence or cronyism.” [White House, Feb. 13, 2025] In his March 4, 2025,

Apollo Hospitals to secure IFC's stake in Apollo Health and Lifestyle

Apollo Hospitals to secure IFC’s stake in Apollo Health and Lifestyle

Apollo Hospitals announced a new 100-bed oncology centre with a $64.9m investment. Credit: Alexander Steamaze / Shutterstock.com. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (AHEL) in India has announced its plans to acquire International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) 31% equity stake in its retail healthcare subsidiary, Apollo Health and Lifestyle (AHLL). This move involves a Rs12.54bn ($142m) transaction, making Apollo Health and Lifestyle a wholly owned subsidiary of AHEL. The acquisition requires approval from the Competition Commission of India. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The definitive share purchase agreements involve Apollo acquiring a 30.58% equity stake held by IFC and IFC EAF Apollo Investment Company. The deal includes purchasing over Rs410m ($4.64m) in equity shares at Rs301.09 ($3.14) per share. Post-acquisition, Apollo will hold a 99.42% share, with the remaining 0.58% under the employee stock option pool. Apollo Health and Lifestyle, incorporated in 2000, operates multispecialty clinics under the Apollo Clinics brand in India and the Middle East. These clinics offer diabetes management, diagnostics, women and children services, and planned surgery centres. In fiscal year 2024-25, the company reported a turnover of Rs15.53bn ($175.9m), up from Rs13.65bn

Earables transforming earbuds into health companions - Timekettle - 1

How earables are evolving into health and lifestyle assistants

In the past, wireless earbuds were seen primarily as audio accessories. Today, they are quickly evolving into multifunctional health companions. This shift is largely driven by advances in miniaturised sensors, AI, and edge computing—allowing devices worn in the ear to monitor everything from heart rate and stress levels to posture and ambient awareness. According to a recent academic survey published on arXiv, the term “earables” now refers to a class of smart devices capable of much more than just delivering sound. The global wearable sensor market is projected to reach approximately US$2.5 billion by 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 20% through 2034. Therefore, the transformation of earbuds into intelligent personal assistants is becoming a standard in the industry. This shift is creating opportunities across health, productivity, accessibility, and localisation, particularly in Southeast Asia, where demographic and infrastructural factors make the region a fertile testing ground. New applications beyond audio playback The most exciting development in wearable technology is its expanding range of use cases, extending beyond entertainment. Thanks to inbuilt accelerometers, gyroscopes, temperature sensors, and even electroencephalography (EEG) capabilities, earables are now being deployed for health and lifestyle monitoring. Stress detection is one notable

When low appetite becomes a concern: Signs not to ignore - Lifestyle News

When low appetite becomes a concern: Signs not to ignore – Lifestyle News

Appetites vary among people. While no one is concerned if you eat full meals, people eating less are made to feel they are not well. Is it normal not to feel hungry, yet still be healthy? Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, senior consultant, internal medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, says: “Yes, it is possible for some people not to feel hungry very often and still remain healthy, as long as they are getting adequate nutrition and maintaining energy levels. Hunger signals vary from person to person depending on metabolism, activity level, sleep, stress, and even emotional state. For example, people with slower metabolism or those leading less physically active lifestyles may feel hungry less frequently. If weight, strength, mood, and overall health remain stable, low frequency of hunger does not always mean something is wrong. However, if lack of hunger is persistent and leads to fatigue, weight loss, or nutritional gaps, it may indicate an underlying issue such as thyroid problems, digestive concerns, stress-related conditions or other serious medical conditions. In general, as long as meals are balanced and the body’s needs are met, not feeling hungry often can still fall within a normal healthy range.” Some people eat very less, and frequently.

Breathe Easier: NIHD Healthy Lifestyle Talk explores Allergic Rhinitis with Dr. Anne Gasior - Sierra Wave: Eastern Sierra News

Breathe Easier: NIHD Healthy Lifestyle Talk explores Allergic Rhinitis with Dr. Anne Gasior – Sierra Wave: Eastern Sierra News

September 11, 2025News Release  Contact:Barbara Laughon(760) 873-5811 ext. 3415 [email protected]  Breathe Easier: NIHD Healthy Lifestyle Talk exploresAllergic Rhinitis with Dr. Anne Gasior Northern Inyo Healthcare District invites the community to its next Healthy Lifestyle Talk on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 6 p.m., at the NIHD Birch Street Annex, 2957 Birch Street in Bishop. Family physician Dr. Anne Gasior will present “Breathe Easier: Diagnosing and Treating Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever).” The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments, prepared by NIHD’s Dietary Team, will be served. Allergic rhinitis, often called hay fever, affects millions nationwide, but in the Eastern Sierra it carries a unique challenge. Local winds, sagebrush, rabbit brush, juniper, and other native plants produce heavy seasonal pollen that can trigger sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes. For many in our region, symptoms intensify in the fall when grasses and weeds peak. Left untreated, allergic rhinitis can interfere with sleep, school, and work, and may worsen asthma or sinus conditions. Dr. Gasior is uniquely prepared to help local patients navigate these challenges. She trained with the late Dr. William Beck, a respected Bishop allergist, to continue providing allergy testing and treatment tailored specifically to the region’s environment. “Eastern Sierra

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Weight Loss Tips: GP’s Guide to September Reset

Summer in Britain has a way of unravelling even the best-laid health plans. Between the barbecues, the pub gardens, and the “just one more” holiday cocktails, weight loss often takes a back seat. But with autumn setting in, one GP says it’s the perfect time to stop making excuses and start regaining control. Dr Donald Grant, GP and Senior Clinical Advisor at The Independent Pharmacy, has revealed six straightforward tips designed to help people reset their routines and make weight loss achievable again. “The summer season often gives way to many unhealthy habits. The combination of holidays, unhealthy eating, and alcohol consumption can impact weight management goals and make it difficult to prioritise a healthy lifestyle. With summer coming to a close, here are five tips for reestablishing healthy habits that can increase weight loss,” said Dr Grant. 1. Swap Ultra-Processed Foods for Seasonal Goods “Firstly, one of the most effective ways to manage weight is by addressing unhealthy diets. For many, this can mean limiting the number of ultra-processed foods and replacing them with healthier alternatives. Ultra-processed foods are harmful due to their high sodium and sugar contents, so I recommend swapping these for some seasonal snacks instead. During

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Apollo Hospitals to acquire 31 pc stake held by IFC in arm Apollo Health & Lifestyle for Rs 1,254 cr

Healthcare chain Apollo Hospitals Entreprise Ltd on Friday said it will acquire 31 per cent stake held by International Finance Corporation in its arm Apollo Health and Lifestyle Ltd for Rs 1,254.07 crore. The company’s board at its meeting held on Friday, approved execution of definitive share purchase agreements for the acquisition of a little over 41.65 crore equity shares aggregating to a 30.58 per cent equity stake held jointly by the International Finance Corporation, Washington (IFC) and IFC EAF Apollo Investment Company (IFC EAF) in Apollo Health and Lifestyle Ltd (AHLL), Apollo Hospitals Entreprise Ltd (AHEL) said in a regulatory filing. The board has also approved setting up a comprehensive oncology facility at Gurugram at an investment of Rs 573 crore, it added. Upon completion of the proposed acquisition of shares, AHLL will become a 100 per cent subsidiary of AHEL with 99.42 per cent held by AHEL and balance in the ESOP pool. The object of the acquisition is to consolidate ownership and have full control over AHLL’s operations, enabling better integration with the company’s diagnostic services and improving operational efficiencies, the filing said. Live Events “This acquisition is a decisive step that will allow for sharper capital

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January comes creeping into the UK in a grey and often miserable manner. After the fairy lights of Christmas have faded and new year’s festivities have fizzled out, there isn’t a lot to look forward to. But while British January is often full of rain and grim resolutions, elsewhere in the world it’s a month of festivals, snow sports, and sizzling austral summer. Those wanting to revel in a more picturesque winter can witness aurora borealis in the darkest days of northern Norway, swoop down the ski slopes of the Japanese Alps, or festival-hop through Canada’s eastern cities while stopping to skate along frozen canals. Had enough of the cold? Go wine-tasting and horse riding in Argentina’s summery Mendoza, spot lions and elephants on safari in Kenya, or simply lie back and bake on the quiet, brilliant beaches of Koh Lanta in Thailand. If you’re planning ahead there are plentiful options from day one, when you could welcome in the new year with fireworks over Table Mountain. But if you find yourself overcome with a sudden urge to escape your desk, there are lots of last-minute deals at this time of year. There’s nothing to hold you back — here’s

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佘詩曼請TVB幕後舊同事打邊爐 近日有TVB幕後攝影師在社交平台上分享佘詩曼請幕後同僚打邊爐的相片,並寫道:「約了2年,又上次打10颱風取消,難得舊同事聚餐,大家很多認識30年以上,同時多謝阿餘出心出錢請客」相中可見,在場有近60位幕後工作人員,足足坐滿了5圍枱,當中又有湯盈盈、周嘉洛等人,而佘詩曼本人亦有出席。 視后兌現隨口承諾 驚喜招待數十位幕後人員 據該名幕後工作人員透露,早前他只是在電視城偶遇佘詩曼時隨口問了一句「幾時食飯」,當時佘詩曼只回應最近工作較忙,承諾遲點再約。沒想到事隔不久,佘詩曼竟兌現了這個隨口許下的承諾,真的邀請了一大班幕後工作人員,括梳化服、攝製團隊等,一起打邊爐聚舊,讓所有人都大感驚喜。 阿佘大方割愛贈Labubu公仔 之後該名攝影師再次發文,分享了佘詩曼贈送的灰色Labubu公仔。他透露,當時只是表示喜歡這隻公仔,沒想到佘詩曼「二話不說馬上從自己手機解開送給我」,令他直呼「真的愛你呢」,大讚佘詩曼為人大方又親民。帖文一出,立即引來大批網民留言力讚佘詩曼的暖心舉動:「阿佘超級好」、「姐真的,好好,無話可說的好」、「她真的好好,太值得喜歡啦」、「羨慕啦」,一致肯定佘詩曼的真誠和好人緣。     Source link

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八両菜的左腳需要不停植皮,現時長期要用機器抽出血水。 八両金的前妻八両菜(何顓彤)因為前往一間經歌迷會朋友介紹的理療中心醫治腳患,最後導致腳部發黑,腳掌嚴重潰爛,僇口更深至見骨,恐怕面臨截肢問題。她了追討涉事中心,於是向《東張西望》求助。八両菜於節目播出前,接受傳媒訪問,透露自己3年前有糖尿病,又因為被蟲咬,受到細菌感染搞到要做手術。禍不單行的她去年左眼被驗出有機會視網膜脫落,但手術失敗,之後情況更嚴重,現時左眼變了青光眼。 歌迷會介紹到理療中心 《東張西望》播出時,未有提及她是八両金的前妻,全程以何小姐稱呼對方。八両菜表示今年8月出席一個類似商界飯局,認識到是梅艷芳歌迷會的A小姐,對方得知她3年前做過手術,又有糖尿、高血壓等問題,於是聽從對方建議前往一間理療中心做治療。由於她是歌迷會成員,所以可以免診金,之後在中心的「陳醫師」安排下登上一座磁療機做療程。 畫面見到八両菜的腳有植過皮,皮膚更出現脫皮問題,同時也播出她當時拍下接受治療的情況,見到她赤腳放在磁療機上。她稱做完療程之後,全身出汗,而她表示自己3年前做完手術之後,行路慢了,希望可以舒緩筋絡行得好些。 「陳醫師」著八両菜自行刺破水泡 第二次她再上去做療程時,左腳出現水泡,「陳醫師」指她濕氣重,僅提供她一些工具,著她自行處理,對方更錄音著她刺破水泡及自行消毒。到第三次再去時,她的左腳水泡仍未痊癒,「陳醫師」更加大了磁療機的強度,令她非常不舒服,與此同時她的傷口惡化。其後對方著她再到中心,聲稱有把槍可以幫她加速傷口服元。八両菜指今次療程更需要照燈,而「陳醫師」更在她的傷口上噴上聲稱是艾草的噴霧,但今次就令她的左腳傷口惡化的更犀利。 八両菜表示忍痛數日後到急症室求助,經評估後傷口受到細菌感染,需要即時做清創手術。她哭著表示當日手術後見到自己腳掌有部份肉被刮掉,她直言當下呆了,只能在床上不停哭。其後播出的畫面見到八両菜的腳要包住紗布,以及醫護人員為她清洗傷口的照片。她指其中一次護士幫她檢查時,發現她的左腳不停出血水。她說︰「一打開噴到佢周身係,姑娘㩒住條血管搵其他救兵。」她更指其後要接受輸血,更輸了兩大包。她亦把情況告訴給「陳醫師」及介紹她去的女士知,但二人均沒有任何表示。 慎入!八両菜左腳潰爛情況︰ 遭歌迷會要求息事寧人 八両菜其後報警,唯「陳醫師」否認她自稱醫師的身份,而介紹給她的女士竟事後向八両菜表示「可能誤會了,沒有中醫」。最令人難過的是,八両菜被踢出歌迷會的群組,她稱10月5日收到友人代歌迷會傳話,歌迷會成員著她不要搞大件事,指事件會影響到她認識的商界人士,著她息事寧人,不要張揚。 陳醫師不在登記名冊 《東張西望》就發現「陳醫師」不在名冊上,而他們先後派出梁敏巧等上門拜訪,但理療中心均沒有開門。他們亦嘗試用WhatsApp跟理療中心約時間,均不成功。最耐人尋味的是,該中心事後有貼出告示,表示沒有提供任何醫療服務。《東張西望》也有聯絡涉事的歌迷會成員,但他們全都拒絕回應,原本介紹給八両菜到中心治療的女士亦被其他歌迷會成員阻止回應。 歌迷會與理療中心關係非淺 《東張西望》發現歌迷會曾多次接受該中心的贊助,歌迷會亦多次宣傳中心的活動,「陳醫師」更一直在歌迷會的群組內。由於歌迷會知道被《東張西望》了解時,也刪除與涉事中心有關的帖文。 《東張西望》曾到醫院探望八両菜,見到她受感染的腳需要由機器不停抽出血水,腳部瘀黑,更要接受無數次的植皮。八両菜表示最希望得到他們的道歉及合理賠償。從節目透露出來的畫面見到,涉事的歌迷會近年捲入一單「走數」官司,被音樂製作單位入稟法院追討製作費及演奏費用。   Source link

修杰楷認逃兵役發聲明道歉 被女兒目睹被捕 讓賈靜雯擔心感自責 | am730

修杰楷認逃兵役發聲明道歉 被女兒目睹被捕 讓賈靜雯擔心感自責 | am730

42歲的修杰楷在女兒面前被警方上銬帶走,稍晚以50萬元交保並發表道歉聲明,承認閃兵行為。(圖/翻攝畫面) 台灣檢警21日針對藝人閃兵案發動第三波搜索行動,知名藝人修杰楷、陳柏霖、Energy張書偉遭拘提到案,震驚演藝圈。42歲的修杰楷在女兒面前被警方上銬帶走,稍晚以50萬元(12.7萬港元)交保並發表道歉聲明,承認閃兵行為。 修杰楷透過經理人公司發表聲明表示,針對檢方的一切調查將全力配合,對於過去一時失慮深感抱歉,後續會虛心接受司法機關的審查。他特別提到身為丈夫和父親,讓妻子賈靜雯、孩子受到驚嚇和擔心,感到十分自責。 修杰楷透過經紀公司發表聲明表示,針對檢方的一切調查將全力配合,對於過去一時失慮深感抱歉,後續會虛心接受司法機關的審查。(資料圖/《修TIME》提供) 根據資料顯示,修杰楷於2016年5月12日入伍,被分發到新北市民政局服替代役,當時因妻子賈靜雯懷孕,僅服役5個月便提前退役。修杰楷在聲明中強調,深知身為公眾人物言行舉止皆受社會關注,因事件造成不良示範非常抱歉,認為兵役制度是國民義務,應以誠信面對,共同維護制度的公平與正義。 修杰楷所屬的星藝象經理人公司也同步發表聲明,針對旗下藝人涉入逃避兵役一事,造成社會大眾疑慮與失望真誠致歉。公司表示將盡力協助釐清事實、提供正確資訊,並在後續過程中陪同藝人一同面對。 此次藝人閃兵案自今年2月、5月發動搜索後,21日為第三波行動,除修杰楷外,陳柏霖、Energy張書偉也同時遭到拘提。修杰楷在聲明最後感謝社會各界關心,懇請媒體給予空間讓司法程序順利進行,並向所有受到影響的單位與支持者致上最深歉意。 【星藝象經紀公司聲明】 針對星藝象所屬藝人修杰楷涉入逃避兵役一事,此事造成社會大眾疑慮與失望,我們真誠致歉。 身為經紀公司,我們會盡力協助釐清事實、提供正確資訊,也會在後續過程中陪同藝人一同面對。 感謝各界關心,再次向所有受到影響的單位與支持者致上最深的歉意。 【藝人修杰楷聲明如下】 關於檢方的一切調查,我全力配合,針對過去一時失慮,我深感抱歉,後續會虛心接受司法機關的審查。身為丈夫和父親,讓妻子、孩子受到驚嚇、擔心,我感到十分自責 我深知身為公眾人物,言行舉止皆受社會關注,因為事件造成不良示範,非常抱歉。兵役制度是國民義務,應以誠信面對,共同維護制度的公平與正義。 感謝社會各界的關心,懇請媒體朋友給予空間,讓司法程序順利進行,最後再次向所有受到影響的單位與支持者,致上最深的歉意。 文章授權轉載自《中天新聞網》,按此查看原始文章 Source link

剪裁魔法師2|11位本地設計師資料起底!星級模特兒雲集4大港姐+聲夢小花+3位小生

剪裁魔法師2|11位本地設計師資料起底!星級模特兒雲集4大港姐+聲夢小花+3位小生 | UHK 港生活

剪裁魔法師2|星級評審陣容曝光   《剪裁魔法師2》第二季星級評審陣容包括資深模特兒樂基兒、「溫暖型男」陳豪、曾任模特兒的「瑜伽美容達人」倪晨曦、知名本地時裝設計師何國鉦Dorian Ho、馬天佑及劉志華Henry Lau。 首度以時裝設計比賽評審身份降臨無綫綜藝節目的樂基兒,在宣傳片中大讚每位設計師及星級模特兒之餘,並大嘆做評審很難:「因為其實佢哋個個都好好,要做評審唔係咁容易。」 陳豪則認為《剪裁2》能讓無綫藝人多一個平台去展現另一面的Talent:「有機會畀我哋嘅Artist,去試吓模特兒嘅行業,我相信觀眾會想睇到更加多中間演變出嚟嘅嘢。」至於在新一輪宣傳片中曝光的藝人Image同樣有驚喜,當中以葉靖儀的「鋼管舞」及潘靜文的「白馬公主」最有期待值。   4大港姐+聲夢小花+3大隻小生獲潛力本地設計師打造全新形象 首條官方宣傳片中,兩大主持及八位「星級模特兒」首輪Magic時尚造型曝光,同為港姐冠軍兼身為師姐師妹的馮盈盈及莊子璇、分別以一復古一前衛造型亮相,馮盈盈水晶上身加露肩設計、配以復古髮型,恍如中古貴族。而莊子璇身穿超級短打配網狀黑絲、再外搭超闊身長褸,感覺前衛又狂野,與盈盈成強烈對比! 而《聲夢》畢業生潘靜文、及2021年港姐亞軍梁凱晴亦同樣展現了亮麗新鮮的造型,前者難得的中性性感令人眼前一亮、後者的高衩仙子裝時尚又別具仙氣。男Model方面,則以何廣沛的全新白色skin head造型雖然搶眼,但許俊豪的冷酷「廢土風」Look亦不能忽視。 今季參賽的8位本地時裝設計師,是先由11位參賽者進行「盲選」初賽,評審除有本季8位「星級模特兒」,還有上季冠軍姚子裕(Kev Yiu)、亞軍羅宇豪(Kyle Luo)及季軍王竣鋐(Jackson Wong)選出8位晉級決賽。決賽共分三個回合進行,8強參賽者需因應每個回合指定主題,為配對藝人設計比賽服飾。評審團會在第一及第二回合淘汰共3名參賽者,並於終極回合中從五強中選出冠、亞、季軍,而本季冠軍得主將可獲得港幣20萬元獎金。 11 位入選參賽者簡單個人Profile 鍾梓浩 Tiger Chung YDC香港青年時裝設計家創作表演賽2024 – 冠軍/YDC香港青年時裝設計家創作表演賽2023 – 我最喜愛系列 入行4年,擅長高級時裝工藝解構並融入現代設計,呈現玩味、詼諧的衝突感與反叛風格 方思敏 Mandy Fong 2023年度Redress設計大賽 – 最佳香港設計師 YDC香港青年時裝設計家創作表演賽2022 – 入圍 入行4年,擅長復古浪漫風及東方美學 何心怡 Samantha d’ Arbonneau 入行22年,專長女性晚裝與運動服飾設計 羅巧蒨 Hasina Law 入行15年,擅長創作婚紗、晚裝及舞台感服飾 霍穎妍 Christy Fok 入行4年,擅長中性、型格、低調、細節與設計感兼備的服裝 梁皓琳 Jasmine Leung 入行5年,擅長回收及升級改造,讓時尚廢棄物重生 王業凡 Nigi Wang 入行14年,擅長創作舞台演出服飾 林華源 Kay Lin 入行17年,專注於簡約中性與低調奢華風格   葉陽陽 Bicy Yip YDC香港青年時裝設計家創作表演賽2018 – 亞軍 YKDC青年毛織設計師大賽2024 – 最佳針織人才獎(香港區) 入行6年,擅長手作服及針織服飾,作品兼容童趣與時尚風格 邢鈞城 Jason Ying YDC香港青年時裝設計家創作表演賽2023 – 冠軍、最佳設計圖及視覺效果演繹奬 入行4年,擅長立體剪裁 劉夢曦 Hei Lau 入行近20年,主打立體裁剪及絲綢面料       Source link

Shu Qi Girl Busan International Film Festival Best Director 

首次執導就奪得大獎!舒淇《女孩》在釜山影展拿下最佳導演:「這座獎屬於大家!」 – POPBEE

相信不少影迷也注意到,首次擔綱導演的舒淇,在這段時間陸續帶著自編自導的新作《女孩》闖入各大影展,電影以女性的家庭成長為核心,結合了她多年的表演經驗與人生體悟,先後入圍了威尼斯影展主競賽片以及多倫多國際影展焦點單元,更在近期展開的釜山影展中備受矚目,同時更於不久前帶來拿下「最佳導演獎」的好消息,為舒淇從演員跨足導演之路寫下新的里程碑。 甲上娛樂 Applause entertainment Photo by Primo Barol/Anadolu via Getty Images Photo by Laurent Hou / Hans Lucas via AFP、Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images 接到劇組的通知時,正在為忙碌行程準備飛往米蘭工作的舒淇,立即調整航班返回釜山出席,作為個人首部自編自導的劇情長片,《女孩》成功拿下最佳導演獎,讓她難掩激動的情緒,不斷表示對於評審、老師與工作人員的感謝,同時也提及沒有侯導就不會有這部電影,更謝謝老公對自己常常不在家的包容,將自己多年來累積的表演能量轉化為電影,舒淇最後感性的說:「希望所有受傷的女孩們都能走出自己美好的未來。」 甲上娛樂 Applause entertainment Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images 時間回到 1980 年代末隨時代進化而煙塵蔽日的基隆港,女孩林小麗在迷惘中長大,直到遇見了無懼眼光、自在生活的李莉莉,才第一次看見世界的色彩,對於逃離黑暗的嚮往,也觸動了母親阿娟的過往創傷,當年曾憧憬未來的她,卻被現實困住,女孩與女人,在交錯的命運中互相映照,像一面鏡子照出彼此的傷痛卻無能為力。 《女孩》 《女孩》 《女孩》 《女孩》 《女孩》 電影《女孩》由舒淇與金獎監製葉如芬攜手合作,找來了邱澤、9m88、白小櫻、林品彤等實力派卡司出演,講述了一段跨時代、女性成長與家庭和解的故事,從少女到母親的心路歷程真摯細膩,映照出當代女性在愛、責任與自由之間的掙扎與追尋。 加入 Popbee Circle 和訂閱 Popbee 電子報,即時閱覽最新情報,更可快一步了解精彩的尊享禮遇及折扣優惠!除了這篇外,最近還有以下的報導值得你留意: Source link

俠醫|丁子朗世界級演技表情極猙獰演衣冠禽獸 被批評力度過猛未能駕馭角色

俠醫|丁子朗世界級演技表情極猙獰演衣冠禽獸 被批評力度過猛未能駕馭角色 | UHK 港生活

丁子朗辱罵劉佩玥「地產雞」獲熱捧名場面 劇集開播初期一集講道到,阿Nat妒忌世鏗因Rachel(張曦雯飾)冷待自己,遂以世鏗半裸照威脅男方到夜店見面;豈料世鏗不但冇有怕、還囂張地高舉自己的半裸照任人欣賞:「大家過嚟吖,我張相嚟架,好唔好J呀?英唔英偉呀?」 之後再拿出阿Nat裸照益街坊兼辱罵阿Nat,樣子極盡瘋狂賤格:「你唔夠玩嘅唔好同我玩,我驚到時蝕底嗰個係你咋,地~產~雞!」凌辱完阿Nat後,世鏗露出一副極度不可一世的奸險樣,再有型地攤開雙手表示萬歲,令不少網民看至咬牙切齒的同時,又忍不住大讚丁丁好有型兼演衣冠禽獸入型入格! 丁子朗今年三部作品角色大不同  今年先後推出作品《奪命提示》、《執法者們》及《俠醫》的丁子朗,還獲網民大讚可塑性高,無論是機智熱血刑警、活潑開朗義氣線人,或是超級衣冠禽獸,丁丁都演得入木三分,三部劇集演出了截然不同的感覺,而且每次造型亦能帶出新鮮感! 不過今次首度挑戰大奸角,丁子朗雖然「戚眉」動作有心思,但是在劇集熱播後期,就因為演技表情太過猙獰,加上表演力度過猛,令不少網民及觀眾都狠批太過「奸得表面」! 丁子朗角色造型似衣冠禽獸   至於談到角色造型,丁子朗感恩監製給予了他很大信任及自由度,並坦言自己在眼鏡及西裝造型上確是花了不少心思:「我睇完劇本覺得呢個角色需要一副眼鏡,我就摷咗副眼鏡出嚟,監製話我覺得舒服就得,造型嘅嘢可以自己決定,好多謝佢畀咗好大自由度同信任我去創造呢個角色。至於西裝造型就係同公司服裝同事夾出嚟嘅,我哋做咗兩次造型,因為想望落去官仔骨骨啲,起碼睇落個樣要唔似壞人。」 問到拍攝強吻Kelly場口會否很大壓力時,丁子朗直認不諱,並感激Kelly予以百分百信任及支持:「佢好好,佢叫我放心,仲話『你隨便做啦,我一定會隨時配合你』,好開心佢畀到呢個信任我,阿Moon都係畀咗101%信任我。」 為演好「智慧型奸仔」激瘦10磅保身形最佳狀態 劇中要應付不少除衫場口、大晒超結實背肌、麒麟臂及朱古力腹肌,丁丁坦言為了保持Body在最佳狀態,每次拍晒肌場口前必先餓足兩日,並因而瘦了十磅:「每次拍除衫戲前,我都會兩日唔食固體食物、主要飲流質嘢,將身體多餘嘅嘢排走佢,然後再去做gym。所以每次拍完除衫戲都好攰好攰,想即刻食番包糖,平時我係完全唔食零食嘅人…可能就係因為太辛苦,我就慢慢變瘦咗,拍完套劇前後瘦咗成十磅左右。」           Source link

張振朗前女友生B後補搞婚宴大日子 同屆港姐閨蜜大DeepV曬巨胸搶盡風頭

張振朗前女友生B後補搞婚宴大日子 同屆港姐閨蜜大DeepV曬巨胸搶盡風頭 | UHK 港生活

陳芷尤生B後補搞婚宴大日子 現年35歲的陳芷尤,在今年3月公布結婚喜訊,不過由於她懷孕腹大便便,所以一直都未有舉行婚宴;9月頭陳芷尤透露BB「小龍果」已經順利出生。日前,她亦終於與圈外老公補搞婚宴,相中見陳芷尤雖然生B後不久,但亦已經全面修身,身材與懷孕前分別不大,而她亦與圈外老公穿上傳統裙褂禮服,一臉幸福洋溢! 同屆港姐閨蜜到場祝賀 而同屆2011年參選港姐出身、兼且同樣落選的閨蜜白雲亦有到場,並在社交平台撰文祝賀:「👰🏼🤵🏼Congratulations babe ❣️2011 我們幾個人識於微時,你們就是我參選港姐得到的其中一份禮物🎁 好感動見證了你的大日子、好感動我們又聚在一起,彷彿又回到了十幾年前❣️𢥧你一直幸福❣️𢥧我們友誼長存、永遠青春靈動 ❣️」 白雲大DeepV曬巨胸搶盡風頭 不過從相中可見,雖然婚禮女主角陳芷尤身穿橙粉色低胸婚紗禮服,但一向出名好身材的她,卻被閨蜜白雲搶盡風頭。當日白雲身穿黑色大DeepV連身裙,大晒豐滿上圍巨胸,性感程度比陳芷尤更高出幾倍。不過一向姐妹情深的二人就似乎沒有太在意,更瘋狂合照,記錄美好時刻!     Source link

俠醫|陳豪好腰好腎好男人8秒場口竟10次NG!親揭有心有力秘訣晒驚人Core力

俠醫|陳豪好腰好腎好男人8秒場口竟10次NG!親揭有心有力秘訣晒驚人Core力 | UHK 港生活

  陳豪晒驚人Core力教做高難度「健盆腔操」 雖然相關片段只有8秒,但由於陳豪要應付的動作相當高難度,除了要大半個人離地趷起、僅剩上背及頭部緊貼地面展現驚人腰力,還要不斷高舉雙腳「踩空中單車」,加上配合的宣傳語句相當翹口,前後一共吃了超過十次NG! 陳豪示範「健盆控操」辛苦到走音 根據無綫官方社交平台發布的NG花絮片,陳豪拍攝場口時不但辛苦時使出招牌經典「高八度破音」+「紅都面晒」,還全程忍不到笑兼做幾吓便整個人碌回地面,期間陳豪還一度了無生趣高呼:「呢套動作,呀~」事後,監製轉發相關NG片,並搞笑留言:「俠醫劇組虐老,但陳豪寶刀未老。」 陳豪親揭有心有力秘訣 陳豪受訪時,笑言相關「片中片」由於涉及大量資料性學術語言,加上要同步示範高難度動作,他也直言是「難上加難」。談到拍攝《俠醫》不時要應付打鬥場面、不但要武動重達8磅的7呎長「白蠟桿」、還要大晒踢腿功;年過50的陳豪每次都踢出令人驚艷高度、身手獲認證。 問到陳豪為何如此有腰力兼好身手時,陳豪謙稱全靠「日子有功」:「慶幸自己過往一直比較注重體能訓練,core都算強壯,同埋慶幸日子有功還能夠應付一般基本動作。」除了動作多多,陳豪今次拍攝《俠醫》還要應付大量資訊性對白,他坦言確實難入腦:「由醫學到醫藥,人體的穴位、治療方式、藥物療效,坦白說,比起演醫生的戲劇,還要有挑戰性;尤其是當精神狀態不理想、硬資料的對白會比較難入腦。」 陳豪為Kelly施針醫治乳房增生 陳豪還有一幕為張曦雯施針醫治乳腺增生的場口頗為特別,為了照顧Kelly感受,劇組全程只close up了Kelly的表情交代劇情,並沒有刻意拍攝陳豪手部動作、或是Kelly胸部特寫,拍攝安排相當體貼。 Source link

王喜FB撰千字文留低「遺言」陷被迫害死局 絕望聲明「記得諗起我係點樣死」

王喜FB撰千字文留低「遺言」陷被迫害死局 絕望聲明「記得諗起我係點樣死」 | UHK 港生活

王喜發文自曝處境危險 王喜近日在其社交平台發布一篇《遺言一大版》的長文,詳述了自己目前在台灣面臨的困境,直指身邊有人正對他進行跟蹤與監視,並意圖陷害他,如同一個難以逃脫的「死局」。王喜指出其居留證將於9月24日屆滿,而他在23日前往移民署續證時,舊證會被收回,新證發出前他將無法離境。他認為,有人正藉此機會,企圖在他無法離開台灣的情況下,捏造人證物證來指控他違反當年的「緩起訴」條件,進而將他判處長期監禁。 遺言式長文曝在台陷死局 王喜解釋,當年緩起訴的條件包括「在指定期間內不得接觸一、二類危險藥物」及「完成六次心理輔導」。他坦言,自己明知處境可能危險,仍為履行心理輔導的承諾而回到台灣,卻也因此走入他所形容的「死局」。 稱遭跟監意圖陷害 他續稱,身邊的「跟監男女」已經不再躲藏,而是「明刀明槍」地監視他,這讓他感到對方「有嘢揸手,仲越揸越大條」,因為他「人在台灣,肉在砧板」,要DNA有DNA,要血有血。 稱對方等待三時機逮捕 王喜認為對方正等待三個關鍵「時機」來對他採取行動:第一,是在他持居留證出境前,以違反緩起訴條款為由將他逮捕,改判終身監禁;第二,是在舊居留證屆滿日後、新證簽發前,因為他將成為沒有身份證件的「無證人」,無法工作、租屋或使用銀行服務,最終「自動觸發拘捕」。王喜更悲觀地預測屆時他將身無分文,無法聘請律師為自己辯護。 而當中王喜提到的第三個時機,則是他嘗試提告誣告者的時候。他寫道,無論他提告曾迷姦他、偷拍他的人,還是指控在機場被插贓嫁禍的男女,甚至是在醫院被下藥迷姦的經歷,都可能在提告前,就被對方「上手扣、黑頭笠、記者會鞠躬」。 悲觀預言將被判監禁 王喜以充滿無助與絕望的千字長文,悲觀地預測在9月24日之後,他將因居留證問題而無法使用銀行、工作或租屋,最終成為一個身無分文的「無證人」,屆時將沒有能力聘請律師為自己辯護或提告。 絕望聲明「記得諗起我係點樣死」 最後,王喜寫道「下次嚟呢度玩嘅時候,記得諗起我係點樣死喺呢度」作結,字裡行間流露出的絕望情緒,情況惹來擔憂。 Source link

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《死亡回歸》團隊第三人稱科幻動作《SAROS》實機曝光,明年3/20發售 | 4Gamers

  索尼互動娛樂(Sony Interactive Entertainment)於 9 月 25 日東京電玩展首日「State of Play 2025.9.25」線上發表會釋出 PS5 科幻動作《SAROS》實機影像,並宣布遊戲將於 2026 年 3 月 20 日上市,同時針對 PS5 Pro 進行強化。   本作由 PlayStation Studios 旗下、以《Returnal(死亡回歸)》聞名的 Housemarque 負責開發,並結合 Unreal Engine 5 打造。   製作團隊表示,《SAROS》是一個「夢幻團隊的夢想企劃」,承襲並深化了《Returnal》的核心戰鬥,再進一步進化,帶來更多層次的遊戲體驗。     故事舞台設於神祕而危險的外星行星「Carcosa」,在日蝕逼近之際,環境會隨死亡而不斷變化,帶來不同的地形、生物群系與敵人。玩家將扮演 Soltari 執法者 Arjun Devraj(由英國演員 Rahul Kohli 飾演),在探索古代失落文明的同時,遇見多位關鍵角色。     遊戲以第三人稱動作為核心,並導入更多元的武器與技能: Soltari 戰鬥服:可進行衝刺、跳躍、近戰等機動動作。 武器組合:每次輪迴開始時可從人類武器與 Carcosa 外星武器中選擇裝備。本次影像中展示了 Soltari 磷光霰彈槍 對抗敵方機械。 敵人彈幕:戰鬥呈現高強度彈幕射擊與殘酷火力,營造科幻戰鬥的壓迫感。     主角具備多個特色能力與武器系統,如Soltari 護盾可吸收敵方投射物能量,再進行反擊;Carcosan 力量武器讓 Arjun 的右臂能轉化為受日蝕能量侵蝕的武器,帶來爆發性攻擊,但同時也腐蝕自身。     Second Chance(二次機會)讓主角死亡後可借助「日蝕腐蝕能量」復甦一次,是遊戲永久成長系統的一環。玩家能逐步升級戰鬥服與技能,讓角色在每次死亡後更強。     《SAROS》將帶來比《死亡回歸》更完整的敘事體驗,遊戲收錄過場動畫、角色語音對話、音訊記錄,以及「Soltari 全息影像」等敘事元素,揭開 Carcosa 的真相。   本作音效與音樂由 PlayStation Studios Creative Arts 與 Housemarque 共同製作,預告揭露的暗黑電子 × drone metal 配樂,由 兩度葛萊美獎得主 Sam Slater 負責創作,他曾參與《核爆家園》(Chernobyl)、《小丑》(Joker)等知名影視作品。 Source link

《女神配對計劃》最後晚餐輪住喊 葉蒨文甜蜜分享GM連說3次「我愛你」感受 關嘉敏揭虐心棄愛宣言背後想法

《女神配對計劃》最後晚餐輪住喊 葉蒨文甜蜜分享GM連說3次「我愛你」感受 關嘉敏揭虐心棄愛宣言背後想法

《女神配對計劃》經已圓滿結束,連日來不少網民留言大嘆不捨、並希望監製能發放更多《女神》未曾播出的花絮及絕密片段。有見及此,本周日(28日)將推出《女神配對計劃 金牌媒人的最後晚餐》,《女神》金牌媒人阿Bob林盛斌將在節目中與5位女神葉蒨文(Sophie)、關嘉敏(Carman)、梁敏巧(Maggie)、李芷晴(Stephanie)及羅毓儀(Yuki)邊食邊盡訴心中情。5位女神一如既往真情流露、極盡坦白,令最後晚餐淚點處處,堪稱淚之飯局。 葉蒨文甜蜜分享GM連說3次「我愛你」感受 在最後晚餐中,幾乎所有女神輪流爆喊,場面感人。葉蒨文甜蜜分享與GM曾展望的互動細節,透露當GM連續3次說出「我愛你」時,她內心其實有一個微小的回應,但當時未能公開表達,如今希望藉此機會補回。她坦言與GM交往是以結婚為前提,並希望對方能有共同決心,強調自己不願意輕率談戀愛,因上一段感情長達6年半。 關嘉敏揭虐心棄愛宣言背後想法 關嘉敏則揭露在節目中做出「虐心棄愛宣言」背後的真實想法,表示其實內心十分不捨,但認為長痛不如短痛,因而選擇放手。她亦談及與黃家俊(Matthew)未能配對成功的原因,指出雙方溝通上存在隔閡,感覺如同與人工智能對話,缺乏真實互動。她強調無法與不了解自己的人在一起,並透露與「細John」姜卓文之間雖有默契,但對方似乎尚未準備好開展一段關係,因而感到遺憾。 李芷晴難忘《女神》初期受盡抨擊 李芷晴在節目中回憶起初參與《女神配對計劃》時受到的批評,坦言當時十分在意網民意見,但隨着節目進行,她學會以更輕鬆的態度面對,並感激這段經歷讓自己成長。她亦分享現階段對愛情的看法,透露對戀愛仍存有陰影與恐懼。 透過直播與粉絲互動延續節目熱度 節目結束後,梁敏巧與關嘉敏積極透過直播與粉絲互動,延續節目熱度。梁敏巧與劉啟進(Matt)在直播中的甜蜜互動,以及葉蒨文與GM的約會動態,均成為網民熱議話題。《女神配對計劃 金牌媒人的最後晚餐》由金牌媒人林盛斌主持,他與5位女神共進晚餐,暢談節目中的點滴,女神們亦坦誠分享心路歷程,氣氛溫馨感人,為節目畫下圓滿句點。 延伸內容:女神配對計劃│ 關嘉敏打風直播被 網友狂問情書內容 Matthew嘴角含春 延伸內容:葉蒨文曾展望合體欣賞周興哲演唱會 突登紅館大電視全場起哄 被捕捉一物證二人親密關係 延伸內容:女神配對計劃|李芷晴拒愛Jacob揀單身 被斥「戲弄男方」 唔畀機會周嘉全被斥「太無情 」 延伸內容:女神配對計劃|梁敏巧情定律師劉啟進Matt為城中筍盤 華仁畢業英國名學府深造 任美國金融巨頭法律顧問 《東周網》訪談系列節目《星桄伴我心》9月重磅嘉賓:即睇:羅毓儀淚眼訴說4段情 冧數林俊其出「七連招」追求 甜蜜剖白:我想出年結婚! 立即追蹤《東周刊》全新WhatsApp頻道,緊貼全城熱話、突發猛料、獨家消息! Source link

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林欣彤深夜直播驚慌哭喊鬍鬚男係殺人兇手 影片瘋傳聲線抖震崩潰:「佢想殺死我」 | UHK 港生活

林欣彤直播崩潰喊「殺人兇手」 從林欣彤的IG直播畫面可見,林欣彤身處一個醫院的房間,她聲音顫抖地拍攝一名留有鬍鬚的男子,並高聲呼喊:「得返我哋兩個人知道,總之呢段片你哋Save咗佢!呢段片你哋Save咗佢!如果我有咩事死咗唔緊要,我死咗唔緊要,你認住呢個係殺人兇手!認住邊個係殺人兇手,佢想殺死我呀……佢想殺死我呀……」 網民推測身處英國醫院 期間男子試圖安撫她:「Calm down, calm down, OK啦。」但林欣彤表現非常驚恐,仍然無法平復情緒。由於畫面背景以及她提到「有咩事死咗唔緊要」等字句,讓不少網民感到極度不安,並從畫面中的環境推測她身處英國的醫院。 經理人證實情緒激動 因未能返港而入院 事件發生後,有傳媒向林欣彤的經理人求證,獲回覆表示林欣彤目前身在英國,狀況安全,但情緒非常激動。經理人解釋,由於擔心颱風來襲,林欣彤原本希望能盡快返回香港,但最終未能上機,情緒因此大受影響,被安排入院急診室。 近年轉型獨立發展 曾自揭擺脫情緒病困擾 自2010年以《超級巨聲2》冠軍身份出道以來,林欣彤的事業發展並非一帆風順。她曾因聲帶受損和情緒問題而暫停工作,直到近年才逐漸走出陰霾。2024年,她與華納唱片結束五年合作關係,轉為獨立歌手發展。雖然她曾在年初的訪問中透露已擺脫情緒病藥物,但今次的直播卻再次讓粉絲擔心她的身心狀況。   Source link

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44歲鄭希怡跳崖式衰老滿面皺紋嚇窒網民 拍片反擊︰老得仲快過颱風樺加沙 | UHK 港生活

鄭希怡「急速衰老」驚變伍詠薇? 近日,鄭希怡在IG上分享一段影片,片中的她一開始竟然露出深邃的法令紋,肌膚失去昔日的光彩,光速衰老的容貌,嚇壞不少網民形容她與伍詠薇有幾分相似。直到後來鄭希怡靠向鏡子,才發現原來她只是使用了濾鏡,鏡中的她仍然如以往般美麗動人,肌膚白滑無瑕,完全看不見法令紋的蹤影,保養得非常好。 親自拍片反擊自嘲 事後,鄭希怡再使用相同濾鏡並緊貼鏡子拍片,不但親自展示自己保養得宜且沒有老去的美貌,更同時反擊指在看到有人說她「斷崖式衰老」後,自嘲她的衰老速度「其實何止斷崖,簡直係跳崖式⋯老得仲快過颱風樺加沙🌀」。   網民笑言︰秒變鄭希姨 不少網民看到使用濾鏡變老的鄭希怡後,笑言「係咪楊千嬅filter 😌」、「點解有D似伍姑娘🤣」、「打風既相對濕度幾多?😂」、「唔好嚇親你相公同千金」告「秒變鄭希姨」,亦有網民安慰女神美貌十年如一日,表示「無論你點樣都係我女神」、「都係咁靚女!」和「靚到爆啊系🔥❤️」。     來源︰IG@yumiko.chengy 鄭希怡囡囡暴風成長 鄭希怡與老公梁學儲只育有一名女兒梁浸浸,日前是她的10歲生日,Yumiko亦為她準備了生日派對,並在社交平台分享當日的相片。相中可見,梁浸浸已經高到了Yumiko膊頭位置,十分高挑,相信很快就會高過媽媽。而梁浸浸的五官亦與小時侯分別不大,不過一向有包包面的她,身形明顯變得圓潤。     Source link

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美國名嘴Jimmy Kimmel節目被停播六天後 美國廣播公司宣布周二復播 | 無綫新聞TVB News

發佈日期: 2025-09-23 13:04 國際 粵 已複製連結 美國名嘴Jimmy Kimmel節目被停播六天後,美國廣播公司宣布,節目將於周二復播。 美國廣播公司母公司迪士尼周一發聲明,表示將於周二復播名嘴Jimmy Kimmel的節目。聲明稱,上周三決定停播節目,是為了避免在全國情緒緊張之際,進一步激化局勢,而過去幾天,跟Jimmy Kimmel深入對話後,決定復播節目。 外媒分析認為,迪士尼公司此舉標誌著主流媒體,對特朗普政府的一次「反擊」,是私營部門採取的高調舉措,挑戰美國總統特朗普通過訴訟和監管一系列行動的威脅。 特朗普早前在社交平台上發文稱,停播節目「對美國來說是個好消息」,他還呼籲解僱其他深夜節目主持人。特朗普暫未就復播節目一事作評論。 廣播營運商Nexstar和Sinclair方面,未回覆外媒查詢其附屬電台,是否會在Jimmy Kimmel回歸後,恢復播出其節目。 Jimmy Kimmel為美國廣播公司主持清談節目超過二十年。早前在節目中,發表涉及保守派政治人物柯克被槍殺的言論,引發爭議。隨後美國廣播公司宣布,無限期停播該節目。 在節目復播消息公布前,一班國會議員聚集在荷李活,Jimmy Kimmel節目的劇院外,繼續聲援他,並抗議言論自由受損。早前節目被禁播後,有超過430名演藝界人士簽署公開信支持Jimmy Kimmel,包括荷李活影星湯漢斯、羅拔迪尼路、佩德羅帕斯卡、梅麗史翠普、珍妮花安妮斯頓等。 Source link

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32歲女藝人離巢TVB後願不計酬勞接job 曾於火鍋店表演!傳富爸爸擁6億身家 | UHK 港生活

何雁詩離巢TVB走出舒適圈 節目中,何雁詩坦言離開昔日的大公司TVB對她而言是一次重大的「覺醒」,她將在大公司的時期比喻為「溫室裡的小花」,認為當時的環境過於安逸與保護,讓她缺乏對外界世界的探索。雖然當時工作穩定,但她出於好奇心,毅然選擇離開,去探索更多的可能性。 何雁詩「成本價」巡演 談到巡演「Cosy Tour」的概念,何雁詩表示特別是在疫情後,能在小場地與粉絲近距離互動,氣氛特別好。她覺得香港的Live音樂氛圍正在回歸,許多小場地開始給原創歌手機會。她形容今次這個巡演是「成本價」甚至「友情價」運營,主要目的是讓樂隊有收入,而她自己則更享受音樂本身,直言「最重要係隊band有錢落袋,我自己冇乜所謂」。 何雁詩不計酬勞接job  此外,何雁詩也分享了她在不同類型場地演出的經歷,特別是在一間火鍋店表演的事。起初,她擔心在一個以用餐為主、氣味濃烈的環境中,觀眾是否會專心聽歌,更曾想到最糟糕的情況是,大家只顧著吃酸菜魚和打火鍋,而完全忽略了她的存在,這讓她感到有些害怕,幸而結果卻讓她感到驚喜,觀眾非常投入欣賞演出。何雁詩認為能夠重回舞台唱歌已是最大收穫,即使沒有豐厚歌酬,對她而言已經「賺到」! 傳何雁詩爸爸擁6億身家 提悉,何雁詩的父親有「物流大亨」之稱,其家族資產雄厚。外界傳聞她的父親白手起家,從事物流業生意,業務版圖廣泛,涵蓋香港及海外多個城市。除了本業外,何爸爸也擅長投資房地產,在香港持有數個物業,有指身家估計超過6億港元。因此,何雁詩自出道以來便被冠以「富家女」的稱號,生活無憂。即便如此,她仍積極發展音樂事業,並以「成本價」進行小型巡演,盡顯她對音樂的熱忱。 來源:[最緊要健康] 何雁詩 曾感受到社會輿論壓力 經歷情緒低谷|孩子患有罕見病「天使綜合症」|更學會細數恩典|感恩鄭俊弘的相伴|活在當下|情緒健康 坦誠了解自己最重要|陳志雲 Source link

聲秀|林錦興出局引爆侮辱爭議 吳浩康被重提吸毒舊事嬲爆要求公開對質

聲秀|林錦興出局惹侮辱爭議 吳浩康被重提吸毒舊事嬲爆要求公開對質 | am730

吳浩康在《聲秀》訓勉組員林錦興,引爆網絡「侮辱」爭議 。 無綫全新歌唱節目《聲秀》逢周日晚8點翡翠台播出,向來肉緊組員的導師吳浩康(Deep),在《聲秀》第三輪對決中因為組員林錦興(小林)獻唱《浮誇》表現不佳被淘汰,痛心疾首向對方說了一番話,希望對方日後更能珍惜及把握機會。可惜隨著網上陸續爆出不同聲音,有人聲稱播出的版本,與吳浩康於現場錄影時向小林所講帶有「侮辱」成份的訓話有分別,因而引發網民熱烈討論! 小林結果只得73分,於該集被淘汰後,小林在小紅書等平台上聲稱「有大瓜」(勁爆話題)被導師公開辱罵,直認將為人父的小林,被網民cap圖發現他在微信群組上直指吳浩康曾經涉毒被捕,根本沒有資格教仔。翻查小林的IG,他在出局發文有多謝各單位,唯獨卻未有提及吳浩康。是非成為網上熱話,吳浩康在社交平台上直言要跟小林「當面對質」。對此,《聲秀》昨日(19日)透過無綫官方社交平台公開一刀不剪的吳浩康完整「訓勉」片段,以正視聽!片段所見,吳浩康雖然是向小林「訓勉」,但全程不但帶著遺憾、無奈及壓抑的語氣,而且更邊說兼眼泛淚光、強忍淚水,言辭真摯、懇切又痛心。   片段開頭,小林先向導師道歉並承認是自己的問題:「Deep Sir,係我自己冇去做好咁多管理自己嘅方式,安排唔到自己嘅時間去練習,呢個係我嘅問題,對唔住。」隨後,吳浩康指出在整個訓練過程中,小林其實有很多時間及空間可以扭轉結果,但對方卻選擇了放棄,整個比賽期間完全沒有就阿Deep的建議爭取作出改善,白白浪費機會。 Deep除了一再點出小林比賽期間的不足外,還希望以自身父親的身份提醒即將為人父的小林、令對方更能因而深切體會「責任感」這項人生重要課題。Deep:「接落嚟要做人爸爸,要學識珍惜,要學識面對,唔好再解釋喇。解釋只係解釋之前點解我會做得唔好,唔好再創造遺憾。呢一刻見到,呢一刻就把握機會。」、「日後你要做人爸爸唔係做歌手咁簡單,唔係淨係浪費自己嘅機會,唔好再唔記得,知道嘛?否則日後仔仔要打疫苗,你都唔記得,就慘啦。」最後阿Deep還不忘祝福小林:「加油,且行,且珍惜。」片段播出後,亦有網民留言力撐吳浩康。 吳浩康「訓勉」完整版本 「你有空間接受真實回應㗎嘛?其實喺訓練嘅過程入面,有太多太多時間,係可以畀你扭轉呢個結果。而今日呢個遺憾,你當初已經揀咗。如果早兩個禮拜投入去練,會係點呢?我好難接受有人同我講忙,我好難,我忙到全香港都知,我一樣可以抽四個鐘擺低家爺仔乸嚟教你。結論呢?三個禮拜前同你講嘅嘢…Sorry…一個禮拜前同你講嘅嘢,你返番嚟上堂,我同你講番一個禮拜前嘅嘢,冇郁過。」 「所以嚟緊要做人爸爸,要學珍惜、要學面對,唔好再解釋喇。解釋只係解釋之前點解我會做得唔好,唔好再創造遺憾。呢一刻見到,呢一刻就把握機會。希望你透過呢一次嘅演唱,學識尊重,學識珍惜。尊重一啲為你付出嘅人,尊重你嘅舞台,尊重每一次機會。珍惜每一個為你付出嘅人,珍惜你嘅機會,珍惜你嘅時間,把握機會,日後你要做人爸爸唔係做歌手咁簡單,唔係淨係浪費緊自己嘅機會。」 「唔好再唔記得喇,知唔知呀?如果唔係第日個仔要打疫苗,你都唔記得,咁就慘,阿仔第日要返健康院架,知唔知呀?個仔嘅嘢唔可以唔記得,唔好唔記得幫佢報幼稚園,呢啲係好大件事。我能夠貢獻畀你嘅,係咁多。加油,且行,且珍惜。」 ADVERTISEMENT 立即更新/下載AM730手機APP 體驗升級功能 Source link

聲秀|吳浩康被屈後留11字反擊要求當面對質 參賽者私下聊天記錄曝光句句有火

聲秀|吳浩康被屈後留11字反擊要求當面對質 參賽者私下聊天記錄曝光句句有火 | UHK 港生活

林錦興疑私下聊天群組發言 指吳浩康出言不遜 根據流傳的聊天群組截圖,疑似林錦興的帳號發文指責吳浩康「做人品差」、「做導師誤人子弟」,更指控他「在台上直接說得很難聽,把我貶低的一文不值,說我以後怎麼做人父母」。截圖中還可見,該用戶指吳浩康說「你自己一個吸毒的,怎麼好意思說怎麼教小孩」、「你怎麼不教你娃吸毒」,甚至表示「大不了以後就不在香港發展娛樂」,言辭十分激烈和憤怒。 TVB公開「一刀不剪」完整片段 還原事實真相 面對網路上的爭議,TVB節目組隨後在官方社交平台公開了吳浩康「一刀不剪」的完整「訓勉」片段以正視聽。影片中可見,吳浩康雖然語氣嚴厲,但全程帶著遺憾與壓抑,甚至眼泛淚光。他指出林錦興在訓練中浪費機會,並以自己「忙到全香港都知」為例,強調自己仍能抽時間教導,希望林錦興能學會「珍惜、尊重」。他更以林錦興即將為人父為例,語重心長地勸他要「唔好再唔記得」,以免日後連兒子的事都忘記;可見吳浩康這段真摯的訓勉與林錦興所說的內容大相徑庭。 吳浩康強烈反擊「當面對質」 雙方關係陷僵局 影片公開後,吳浩康也立刻在自己的社交平台寫下11字:「強烈要求林錦興當面對質」,似乎對林錦興的指控感到相當氣憤,節目中的師徒關係也陷入了僵局。   Source link

聲秀|吳浩康被指當眾侮辱參賽者引爆爭議 TVB一刀不剪終極還原事實真相

聲秀|吳浩康被指當眾侮辱參賽者引爆爭議 TVB一刀不剪終極還原事實真相 | UHK 港生活

吳浩康「訓勉」組員林錦興 引爆網絡「侮辱」爭議 可惜隨著網上陸續爆出不同聲音,有人聲稱播出的版本,與吳浩康於現場錄影時向小林所講帶有「侮辱」成份的訓話有分別,因而引發網民熱烈討論!昨日(19日)節目組透過無綫官方社交平台公開一刀不剪的吳浩康完整「訓勉」片段,以正視聽!片段所見,吳浩康雖然是向小林「訓勉」,但全程不但帶著遺憾、無奈及壓抑的語氣,而且更邊說兼眼泛淚光、強忍淚水,言辭真摯、懇切又痛心。 無綫官方社交平台公開一刀不剪完整片段還原真相 片段開頭,小林先向導師道歉並承認是自己的問題:「Deep Sir,係我自己冇去做好咁多管理自己嘅方式,安排唔到自己嘅時間去練習,呢個係我嘅問題,對唔住。」隨後,吳浩康指出在整個訓練過程中,小林其實有很多時間及空間可以扭轉結果,但對方卻選擇了放棄,整個比賽期間完全沒有就阿Deep的建議爭取作出改善,白白浪費機會。 網民激讚忍淚吳浩康勁真誠:「一啲都無侮辱,仲好語重心長」 Deep除了一再點出小林比賽期間的不足外,還希望以自身父親的身份提醒即將為人父的小林、令對方更能因而深切體會「責任感」這項人生重要課題。Deep:「接落嚟要做人爸爸,要學識珍惜,要學識面對,唔好再解釋喇。解釋只係解釋之前點解我會做得唔好,唔好再創造遺憾。呢一刻見到,呢一刻就把握機會。」、「日後你要做人爸爸唔係做歌手咁簡單,唔係淨係浪費自己嘅機會,唔好再唔記得,知道嘛?否則日後仔仔要打疫苗,你都唔記得,就慘啦。」最後阿Deep還不忘祝福小林:「加油,且行,且珍惜。」 片段播出後,大批網民留言力撐吳浩康:「一啲都無侮辱佢,仲好語重心長地勸勉佢」、「只覺得好語重心長,最後一次去教佢(小林)做人之道,因為佢(Deep)潦倒過,亦可以堅強去面對同做實事」、「完全係恨鐵不成鋼Feel啦」、「其實吳浩康講得好好,好有道理」、「唔係侮辱,係袋錢落佢袋」、「一啲侮辱成份都冇,只係肺腑之言,好真誠」、「感謝TVB綜藝肯出番原片以正視聽」、「出這條片還Deep一個公道,好感動」。 吳浩康「訓勉」完整版本 「你有空間接受真實回應㗎嘛?其實喺訓練嘅過程入面,有太多太多時間,係可以畀你扭轉呢個結果。而今日呢個遺憾,你當初已經揀咗。如果早兩個禮拜投入去練,會係點呢?我好難接受有人同我講忙,我好難,我忙到全香港都知,我一樣可以抽四個鐘擺低家爺仔乸嚟教你。結論呢?三個禮拜前同你講嘅嘢…Sorry…一個禮拜前同你講嘅嘢,你返番嚟上堂,我同你講番一個禮拜前嘅嘢,冇郁過。」 「所以嚟緊要做人爸爸,要學珍惜、要學面對,唔好再解釋喇。解釋只係解釋之前點解我會做得唔好,唔好再創造遺憾。呢一刻見到,呢一刻就把握機會。希望你透過呢一次嘅演唱,學識尊重,學識珍惜。尊重一啲為你付出嘅人,尊重你嘅舞台,尊重每一次機會。珍惜每一個為你付出嘅人,珍惜你嘅機會,珍惜你嘅時間,把握機會,日後你要做人爸爸唔係做歌手咁簡單,唔係淨係浪費緊自己嘅機會。」 「唔好再唔記得喇,知唔知呀?如果唔係第日個仔要打疫苗,你都唔記得,咁就慘,阿仔第日要返健康院架,知唔知呀?個仔嘅嘢唔可以唔記得,唔好唔記得幫佢報幼稚園,呢啲係好大件事。我能夠貢獻畀你嘅,係咁多。加油,且行,且珍惜。」   Source link

馮德倫昨晚在啟德郵輪碼頭充當男模行騷。

Tyson Yoshi現身Hermès盛會讓半球 馮德倫自封Stephen Yoshi同場鬥波 | am730

馮德倫昨晚在啟德郵輪碼頭充當男模行騷。 法國著名品牌 Hermès愛馬仕昨晚(19 日)假啟德郵輪碼頭舉行2025冬季男裝系列時裝show,紀念1925年啟用的香港啟德機場100周年,今次時裝大騷以「Ready-Set-Casaque!」為主題,從騎師彩衣的美學中汲取靈感,巧妙地將品牌根深蒂固的馬術傳統,與融入香港的賽馬文化互相呼應。 兩代男神同框 Hermès曾於2017年同樣在舊啟德機場上映秋冬系列時裝騷「Men Upside Down Fashion Show」,當時請來本地明星名人如黃偉文、王敏德等一同行天橋,而今年Hermès則請來50歲的馮德倫(Stephen)行騷,並由男裝藝術總監Véronique Nichanian親自主理,嘉賓包括郭富城、古天樂、許志安、曾國祥、王敏奕、朱鑑然、胡卓希、湯君慈等,除了本地名人、紅星及潮流界人士出席外,更有來自海外韓劇男神朴炯植等參與盛會。 昨晚在啟德郵輪碼頭的派尚派對,香港歌手Tyson Yoshi偕愛妻Christy亦有恩愛到場,他與馮德倫兩代男神終於同框。今年7月,馮德倫為陳慧琳的紅館演唱會尾場任嘉賓,更與雷頌德世紀合體重組經典組合Dry,三人還一同合唱金曲《紀念日》,當時Stephen在台上笑言:「我咪要叫Stephen Yoshi,會型啲。」Kelly立即指住Stephen心口:「人哋露點㗎!冇露就唔係Yoshi。」之後,馮德倫在網上分享年輕時拍下的赤膊寫真,相中他露點曬身上腹肌,上面加上「Stephen Yoshi」,引來Tyson Yoshi留言搭訕。是次品牌活動上,Tyson Yoshi僅露半球已搶盡「峰」頭,獲不少賓客上前合照,更巧遇馮德倫,造就Tyson Yosh與Stephen Yoshi終可碰頭,兩人在派對即場「鬥波」,畫面搞笑。 ADVERTISEMENT 立即更新/下載AM730手機APP 體驗升級功能 Source link

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So Ching受問題困擾 半年未嚟M身體響警號 | am730

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機場貨機衝落海|美國派員來港助查 涉事飛機公司指已聯絡死者家屬

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Barclays Leads Latest Round Of Rate Cuts Ahead Of Bank Decision – Forbes Advisor UK

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Croatia Is Surging The Tourism Industry With New Visa Free Entry Policy For 90 Countries Including UK, USA and Schengen countries

Home » TOURISM NEWS » Croatia Is Surging The Tourism Industry With New Visa Free Entry Policy For 90 Countries Including UK, USA and Schengen countries Monday, June 24, 2024 Reading Time: 6 minutes Croatia presents a diverse array of experiences for every traveler. Whether you’re delving into ancient customs, indulging in local cuisine, or connecting with nature, experiential tourism in Croatia promises endless opportunities for remarkable adventures. Croatia, allows visa free access to 90 countries is a jewel situated on the Adriatic Sea, is where history and culture intertwine within breathtaking natural surroundings. Visa-Free Travel to Croatia: List of Eligible Countries for 2024 : As of 2024, regular passport holders from 90 countries visiting Croatia for tourism purposes do not require a visa and will be granted permission for a short-term stay upon arrival. These countries include Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Timor-Leste, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro,

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2 Chinese scientists to stay in jail, accused of bringing biological material to US

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Uniting for Impact: “United Against Dengue” Collaboration Launches to Elevate Education, Advocacy and Support across Asia

Led by The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Takeda, the regional collaboration is dedicated to supporting the World Health Organization (WHO) and ASEAN goal of eliminating preventable dengue deaths by 2030. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With dengue cases continuing to rise across Asia due to factors such as changing climate conditions, increased urbanization, and population growth, a new regional collaboration has been launched to contribute to ongoing efforts in addressing this growing public health threat. In conjunction with ASEAN Dengue Day, The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Asia Pacific and Takeda today unveiled “United Against Dengue” (UAD), a multi-year regional collaboration aimed at strengthening dengue prevention and management across the region. The collaboration aims to enhance community resilience, promote policy advocacy and support. L-R Dion Warren, Area head, India and Southeast Asia, Takeda; Professor Datuk Dr Zulkifli Ismail, Chairman, Asia Dengue Voice and Action (ADVA) and Chairman of Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia (DPAM); Ambassador Shikata Noriyuki, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia; Juja Kim, Deputy Regional Director for Asia Pacific, IFRC; Dr Deepa Gamage, Public Health Specialist, Disease Control WHO Representative Office for Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore

Agoda Unveils ‘Europe to Asia Summer Travel Trends’ – Thailand Tops the Charts, Vietnam Joins the Top 5

SINGAPORE, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Europe gears up for its summer holidays, digital travel platform Agoda reveals that Thailand remains the most searched Asian market by European travelers for the second consecutive year. Following closely are Indonesia, Japan, and Malaysia, with Vietnam making its debut in the top five. The findings from Agoda’s ‘Europe to Asia Summer Travel Trends’ are based on accommodation searches for travel during July and August, the peak summer months for European travelers. Among the top destinations, Malaysia saw the largest rise in interest, with a 20% increase in searches compared to last year. China, benefiting from visa waivers that have been introduced for several European markets, recorded a 14% rise, while Sri Lanka experienced a 13% uptick. The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands continue to lead as the European markets generating the most searches for travel to Asia. Meanwhile, Greece (+23%), Turkey (+21%), and Poland (+17%) emerged as trending origin markets, reflecting growing interest in Asian destinations from these regions. Top Searched Destinations in Asia Top Inbound Travelers Thailand United Kingdom Indonesia France Japan Germany Malaysia Spain Vietnam Netherlands Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President, Supply, at Agoda shared, “Asia’s allure

U.S. State Department tells consulates to resume processing Harvard visas

發佈日期: 2025-06-08 21:10 TVB News 粵 已複製連結 The U.S. State Department has reportedly instructed consulates to resume processing Harvard University-related visas. According to The Washington Post, the State Department on Friday told consular offices around the world to resume processing visas for Harvard University international students and exchange visitors, rescinding a guidance issued the day before. The directive came after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s proclamation that barred visas for foreign students of the Ivy League school. The order will reinstate their ability to enter the U.S. to attend Harvard, until a court hearing scheduled for June 16th. Source link

Harvard files legal challenge over President Trump’s ban on US entry for incoming foreign students

Harvard University is challenging President Donald Trump’s move to block foreign students from coming to the United States to attend the Ivy League school, calling it illegal retaliation for Harvard’s rejection of White House demands. In an amended complaint filed Thursday, Harvard called the president’s action an end-run around a previous court order. Last month, a federal judge blocked the Department of Homeland Security from revoking Harvard’s ability to host foreign students. The filing attacks Trump’s legal justification for the action — a federal law allowing him to block a “class of aliens” deemed detrimental to the nation’s interests. Targeting only those who are coming to the U.S. to study at Harvard doesn’t qualify as a “class of aliens,” Harvard said in its filing. “The President’s actions thus are not undertaken to protect the ‘interests of the United States,’ but instead to pursue a government vendetta against Harvard,” the university wrote. The amended complaint came in a lawsuit filed last month challenging the previous action from Homeland Security. A federal judge in Boston blocked the move after Harvard said it violated the school’s First Amendment rights. The new filing asks the same judge to block Trump’s latest action too. If

Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges more cooperation on education between China and U.S.

發佈日期: 2025-06-05 23:38 TVB News 粵 已複製連結 Comments by Lin Jian, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on education cooperation between China and the U.S. LIN JIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: “The education cooperation between China and the United States are mutually beneficial. China always opposes politicizing education cooperation. Relevant moves of the United States will only harm its own image and international credibility. China will firmly safeguard the legitimate interests of its students and scholars overseas.” Source link

TutorABC Appoints Polly Lai as Chief Financial Officer

(中央社訊息服務20250605 18:23:23)TutorABC, a leading global provider of online language education, is pleased to announce the appointment of Polly Lai as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Polly will lead the company’s Finance Department and join both the Senior Management Team and the Operating Committee. She will report directly to the Chairman’s Office and work closely with Co-Chairmen Rodney Miles and Samuel Yang, CFA. TutorABC, a leading global provider of online language education, is pleased to announce the appointment of Polly Lai as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Polly will lead the company’s Finance Department and join both the Senior Management Team and the Operating Committee. She will report directly to the Chairman’s Office and work closely with Co-Chairmen Rodney Miles and Samuel Yang, CFA. 【Extensive Global Experience】Polly brings more than 20 years of international experience in finance, audit, and corporate governance, having held senior roles across the U.S., Asia, and Europe. She has served in executive positions at a Japan-listed multinational software company, and a U.S.-listed global manufacturer. In these roles, Polly led regional and global finance functions and managed teams of over 100 finance professionals worldwide. “Polly’s ability to lead cross-border teams, manage complex financial systems, and drive operational excellence makes her

US President Donald Trump blocks Harvard University’s foreign students

發佈日期: 2025-06-05 09:59 TVB News 粵 已複製連結 U.S. President Donald Trump is moving to block nearly all foreign students from entering the country to attend Harvard University. In an executive order signed Wednesday, Trump declared that it would jeopardize national security to allow Harvard to continue hosting foreign students on its campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “I have determined that the entry of the class of foreign nationals described above is detrimental to the interests of the United States because, in my judgment, Harvard’s conduct has rendered it an unsuitable destination for foreign students and researchers,” Trump wrote in the order. Trump invoked a broad federal law that gives the president authority to block foreigners whose entry would be “detrimental to the interests of the United States.” The order applies to all students attempting to enter the United States to attend Harvard after the date of the executive order. It provides a loophole to allow students whose entry would “benefit the national interest,” as determined by federal officials. For foreign students already at Harvard, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will determine if visas should be revoked, Trump wrote. Source link

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Bill Gates to appear in Smriti Irani’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2; actor calls it ‘historic moment’

Updated on: Oct 22, 2025 05:22 pm IST The makers released a teaser promo from the upcoming episode, while several reports added the guest will be none other than Bill Gates. Actor-politician Smriti Irani made her comeback to the small screen with the reboot of her iconic show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi earlier this year. The show has gained popularity among viewers in the last few months. The makers have now teased the appearance of a special guest in an upcoming episode of the show with a promo. The special guest will be none other than Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates! Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates is all set to appear briefly on the popular Television show. Bill Gates in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi? In the teaser shared by Balaji Telefilms Limited on their Instagram account, Smriti aka Tulsi opened her laptop to get on a video call and said, “Jai Shree Krishna, bahut accha laga yeh jaanke ke aap seedha America se mere parivaar se judd rahe hai. Aapka hum sab besabri se intezaar kar rahe hai (We are grateful that you are connecting with us and our family directly from America. We

Musk criticizes Duffy amid NASA leadership debate

WASHINGTON — SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk hurled insults at NASA’s acting administrator a day after complaints that the company was behind schedule on its Artemis lunar lander. In a series of social media posts Oct. 21, Musk questioned the qualifications and intelligence of Sean Duffy, who also serves as secretary of transportation. “Sean Dummy is trying to kill NASA!” Musk wrote in one post responding to reports that Duffy was interested in folding the space agency into the Department of Transportation in some way. That was one of Musk’s milder comments. In another post, he shared a poll asking, “Should someone whose biggest claim to fame is climbing trees be running America’s space program?” — a reference to Duffy’s early career as a lumberjack. Musk’s attacks came a day after Duffy, in television interviews, said he planned to “open up” SpaceX’s existing Human Landing System contract for the Artemis 3 mission, citing delays in the company’s development of its Starship lunar lander. “I love SpaceX, it’s an amazing company. The problem is they’re behind,” Duffy said in an interview on CNBC. “So, I’m going to open up the contract. I’m going to let other space companies compete with SpaceX,

Celebrities in Prada for the 2025 Academy Museum Gala

Prada dressed seven celebrities for the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday evening — a night that saw the house balance minimalism with glamour. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Rich In Simplicity Demi Moore was easily one of the best of the entire night wearing a Prada burgundy satin gown. It’s the colour, the constructed bodice, and the asymmetrical hip with cascading georgette detail for me. It’s refined, sensual, and unapologetically luxurious — the kind of gown that reminds everyone why Demi remains a red carpet icon. Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images Retro Geometry Maude Apatow wore a Prada yellow satin gown decorated with black plissé grosgrain trim. The geometric patterns imbued the look with a charming retro feel, equal parts mod and modern. It’s one of those rare Prada moments that strikes a perfect balance between sweetness and structure, all without feeling too precious. Emma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Crease-Free Miracle I’m shocked — no, stunned — that there isn’t a single crease on Sebastian Stan’s Prada black satin tuxedo. He must have arrived standing in a van, or this is some superior-quality crease-free satin. I love how the white

2025 Academy Museum Gala Best Dressed Stars Red Carpet Photos

Live from Los Angeles, it’s the 2025 Academy Museum Gala. On October 18, the best-dressed stars arrived to fundraise for the Academy Museum’s exhibitions; celebrate a slate of special honorees for their contributions to film; and turn off-the-runway looks that demanded a Saturday night spotlight. While the evening draws comparisons to the annual Met Gala, the dress code isn’t quite as rigid. Instead, guests like Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Zoë Kravitz flexed their style muscles in rare runway pieces from their favorite designers. Last year, stars like Kaia Gerber and Ariana Grande leaned into the night at the museum aura with rare vintage dresses worthy of a dedicated exhibit. The 2025 Academy Museum Gala’s best-dressed tapped present-day fashion phenomenons: Tessa Thompson and Elle Fanning each made their picks from Balenciaga’s Spring 2026 runway, while Ayo Edebiri pulled from Matthieu Blazy’s debut Chanel collection. After a busy season of designer debuts from New York to Milan and Paris, it was A-listers’ way of staking their claim on a house’s new direction. And, continuing their own streak of enviable style. You may like Ahead, catch up on the best-dressed stars gracing the 2025 Academy Museum Gala red carpet. These fashion flexes

‘Empty shelves, higher prices’: Americans tell of cost of Trump’s tariffs | Trump tariffs

As a mother of two, Paige Harris has noticed a change in the way she shops for her family. “Items that I have bought regularly have gone up in price steadily,” she said. “From hair dye to baby formula, our grocery list has gotten smaller while our budget has had to increase. Meats like steak are a no-go for our household.” Harris, 38, lives and works as a teacher’s assistant in Stella, North Carolina, and is one of almost 40 people who spoke to the Guardian about how they’ve been coping with the price of goods in the six months since Donald Trump announced his sweeping tariffs. On Thursday, a study from S&P Global revealed that companies were expected to pay at least $1.2tn more in 2025 expenses than was previously anticipated. But the burden, according to the researchers, is now shifting to US consumers. They calculated that two-thirds of the “expense shock”, more than $900bn, will be absorbed by Americans. Last month, the Yale Budget Lab estimated tariffs would cost households almost $2,400 more a year. Harris says the tariffs’ impact on her daily life contradicts promises from the Trump administration to “cut prices and make living affordable for

Like Jeff Bezos and Howard Schultz, Chess.com’s cofounder says people doubted his vision—with a 225 million-user empire, he’s now having the last laugh

In any entrepreneur’s journey, there are bound to be naysayers and doors slammed in their face.  When Jeff Bezos was drumming up his early visions of Amazon while working as a hedge fund manager, his Wall Street boss questioned if he could achieve success and financial security by selling books on the internet. And when Howard Schultz was looking for money to back his coffee business, called Starbucks, more than 200 investors believed no one would pay $3 for a cup of joe.  The same goes for two of Chess.com’s founders, Danny Rensch and Erik Allebest, when they were shopping out their platform to potential investors. Rensch tells Fortune they were routinely overlooked and disregarded. “We were laughed out of VC rooms who said that chess would never be anything. Nobody invested early on, and it became the biggest blessing in disguise,” Rensch recalls.  No investor, no problem: Chess.com founder had his own back Instead of relying on the pockets of investors, the Chess.com founders dipped into their own. They bootstrapped the online business in 2009 with money from Allebest’s former chess ventures, also borrowing $70,000 from a mother’s friend, which Rensch says they paid back very quickly. Soon, the

Xi extends condolences over death of former Japanese PM

BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday extended condolences over the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama. In a message to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Xi also extended sympathy to the family of Murayama. Depicting Murayama as a Japanese politician with a strong sense of justice and an old friend of the Chinese people, Xi said that he had long been committed to the cause of China-Japan friendship. In 1995, then Japanese Prime Minister Murayama delivered a formal statement on historical issues, acknowledging and profoundly reflecting on Japan’s history of aggressive wars and colonial rule, and apologizing to the victim countries, he said. The spirit of “the Murayama Statement” should be upheld, said Xi, voicing hope that Japan will work with China, learn from history, look to the future, and safeguard the political foundation of bilateral relations in a joint effort to advance the China-Japan strategic relationship of mutual benefit in an all-round way. 

Donald Trump mocks ‘No Kings’ protesters with videos

U.S. President Donald Trump has mocked those who participated in Saturday’s No Kings protests by posting videos on social media depicting himself as a king. Trump posted two artificially generated videos of him on his social media platform Truth Social – one in which he puts on a crown, and another in which he flies a plane with King Trump written on the side, and drops a brown liquid on protesters. It came as the nationwide protests drew hundreds of thousands to the streets on Saturday in opposition to Trump on a number of policy issues. This is a developing story. More to follow.

Xi Jinping is preparing to go toe to toe with Donald Trump – and there will only be one winner | Simon Tisdall

Holding court for the cameras in Sharm el-Sheikh last week, a manically self-congratulatory Donald Trump, Gaza’s make-believe saviour, hailed his fellow “tough guys” – tame tyrants, such as Egypt’s Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, who helped fabricate his flimsy Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Yet later this month, the American pharaoh-president is due to face a far less biddable tough guy: China’s leader, Xi Jinping. Bookmakers may withhold odds on the outcome. In the US-China race for 21st-century primacy, Xi is sprinting ahead, assisted by spur-heeled Trump’s many missteps. It’s amazing that debate still rages, in the UK and US, about the character and aims of China’s expansionist regime. Its aggressive, worldwide economic empire-building, suppression of basic rights in Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet, regional sabre-rattling and ubiquitous cyber-espionage, allow only one conclusion. Even as British MPs argued over whether Beijing is an enemy or an investment opportunity, Xi was providing an unequivocal answer. China’s drastically expanded global export controls on rare-earth minerals and magnets, over which it exercises a near monopoly, are the deliberately damaging act of a hostile power. These materials are essential for manufacturing most electronic devices, including phones and cars. The security implications are alarming. Rare-earth products are used in

The Traitors and Celebrity Traitors: a blagger’s guide to the BBC TV show

It is time for me to confess — I have betrayed The Traitors. Or rather, I was never faithful to begin with. With 11.7m people watching, I feel like one of the few people in Great Britain who has never watched an episode in its entirety. But that means there’s 57.5m of us who only have a hazy idea about what goes on inside that castle. Even if you’re not tuning in, it’s now such a pop culture behemoth that you simply can’t escape it. For several weeks of the year I am doomed to blag my way through conversations about the heroes and villains of the series. Every pub trip or long car journey bluffing my way through gossip and hearsay, afraid of being rumbled like a proverbial Traitor. With that in mind, here’s my blagger’s guide to The Traitors extended universe: Contestants… they’re just like us (normally) Celia Imrie parped the fart heard round the world BBC My first mistake was presuming that everyone was some kind of famous personality from the jump. But no, in a normal season, the competitors are plucked from the general public. Presumably the BBC does a lot of scouting and interviewing to

SNL’s Donald Trump Tells Gen Z Why He’s Not Getting Into Heaven

Saturday Night Live‘s Donald Trump joined a Gen Z boys’ podcast about snacks in which he simultaneously dissected both Airheads and his chances of getting into heaven. On “Snack Homiez,” Trump (James Austin Johnson) told the podcast hosts—one of whom was played by Sabrina Carpenter—that “it’s been a long time coming with regard to snacks and friendship and from the standpoint of podcasts.” When asked by Braylor (Chloe Fineman) what he thinks about vegetables, Trump admitted he has “never been one for the veggies.” “Ding-dongs, I like a ding-dong,” he explained. “We love Little Debbie. She does tremendous work. It’s awful what happened to her. I like the Christmas tree cake. You know, it used to be seasonal. But I very smartly made a call, now we get it year ’round.” “Dang! That’s so fire, sir!” Braylor replied. “It is,” Trump agreed. “It’s very fire.” When Tayson (Carpenter) brought up Airheads, Trump naturally rambled about world affairs and kept exaggerating his questionable list of wars “solved.” “Airheads—very interesting taste. Look at China, look at Korea. You know, I’ve solved like seven wars at this point, right? And no one gives me credit. It’s like 100 wars I’ve solved, right?” he said. “Something like 200 wars, right?” he went on. “You know Zelensky, he asked for Tomahawks that could reach Moscow, and

Kamala Harris criticizes Joe Biden for snubbing Elon Musk in 2021

Former Vice President Kamala Harris took a swipe at her onetime boss, Joe Biden, calling his 2021 decision to exclude Elon Musk from a White House electric vehicle event a “big mistake” — comments that came as the 82-year-old former president undergoes radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Harris, who appeared Tuesday at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington, D.C., said she believed the snub — which was widely seen as a political favor to organized labor — was mishandled and had lasting repercussions. “I write in the book that I thought it was a big mistake to not invite Elon Musk when we did a big EV event,” Harris told Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell. Former Vice President Kamala Harris took a swipe at her onetime boss, Joe Biden. Getty Images for Fortune Media “I mean, here he is, the major American manufacturer of extraordinary innovation in this space,” Harris said of Musk. The former vice president has made numerous public appearances in recent weeks to promote the release of her memoir, “107 Days,” in which she criticized Biden for his “recklessness” in running for re-election despite his declining health. In August 2021, Biden hosted executives from General Motors, Ford

Alaska Federation of Natives calls for emergency declaration from Trump in wake of typhoon disaster

A home came to rest on a riverbank opposite the village of Kipnuk during Typhoon Halong. (Marc Lester / ADN) The state’s largest Indigenous group on Saturday urged President Donald Trump to declare a national emergency in the wake of damage to Western Alaska caused by Typhoon Halong. The Alaska Federation of Natives also named a new co-chair and passed measures: • Strongly opposing a proposal from U.S. Rep. Nick Begich III that opponents say would reduce protections in the Marine Mammal Protection Act for the seals, walrus, whales and other animals that Natives hunt for subsistence. • Urging protection of the federal subsistence program that helps Alaska Natives put food in the freezer, amid a review by the federal government prompted by a sport hunting group. • Calling on Congress to require that the state of Alaska disburse $81 million in impact aid to schools. Those actions and others came as the organization wrapped up its three-day convention in Anchorage. The resolutions spell out the Native group’s political plans for the coming year as it works with government leaders and others to protect Native rights. Some 1,400 delegates who attended the convention this year from communities across Alaska voted

John Cusack’s ‘No Kings’ Protest Message to Trump Goes Viral

Actor John Cusack delivered a fiery message to President Donald Trump during a CNN interview Saturday at Chicago’s “No Kings” rally, telling the president to “go to hell” over the deployment of Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to his beloved hometown. Speaking at one of over 2,600 coordinated demonstrations taking place across the United States and internationally, Cusack criticized what he characterized as Trump’s use of “masked goons” conducting immigration enforcement operations in Chicago. The High Fidelity star’s comments have circulated widely on social media as part of a broader wave of organized opposition to the Trump administration’s policies during the third major mass mobilization since the president’s return to office. Loading twitter content… Why It Matters Cusack’s high-profile condemnation during the “No Kings” demonstrations reflects escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Democratic-led cities over immigration enforcement and executive authority. The actor’s long-standing opposition to Trump—evidenced earlier this year when he urged followers to boycott the presidential inauguration, calling it a “totally meaningless” broadcast—underscores the depth of progressive opposition across the entertainment industry and activist circles. Chicago has emerged as a focal point in the national debate, with the city’s leadership vocally opposing federal

Notable People, Celebrities Show Out For Holy War In Provo

PROVO, Utah — Maybe the biggest, now annual, sporting event in the state of Utah is when the Utah Utes and BYU Cougars meet on the football field. That effect was on full display in 2025’s week eight, as many celebrities and other notable people attended LaVell Edwards Stadium to see the Holy War. RELATED: No. 15 BYU Cougars Vs. No. 23 Utah Utes: Live Updates & Analysis DAVE IS AT THE DESK I REPEAT DAVE IS AT THE DESK 🚨 pic.twitter.com/2kaV8kvxQd — Big Noon Kickoff (@BNKonFOX) October 18, 2025 Obviously, the entire FOX Sports Big Noon Kickoff crew was there, featuring names like Dave Portnoy, Mark Ingram, Urban Meyer, Matt Leinart, and Brady Quinn. Also attached to the college football show were two former BYU Cougars turned NFL stars: LB Kyle Van Noy and RB Jamaal Williams. Currently, Van Noy plays for the Baltimore Ravens. He mentioned that it was his first time back in Provo for a gameday in 12 years. Two BYU legends back home 💙 Kyle Van Noy and Jamaal Williams join Big Noon Kickoff in Provo 🙌@BYUfootball | @KVN_03 | @jswaggdaddy pic.twitter.com/nZQt2nfa0U — Big Noon Kickoff (@BNKonFOX) October 18, 2025 Another appearance that could’ve been assumed,

Man claiming to be Elon Musk stole nearly $600k from woman, police say

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) – A man in Florida who claimed to be Elon Musk stole nearly $600,000 from a woman, according to authorities. Jeffrey Moynihan pleaded no contest to charges against him. He received one year behind bars and nearly 30 years of probation. Jeffrey Moynihan sentenced to one year behind bars and nearly 30 years probation for scamming 74-year-old Texas woman(Source: Brandenton Police Department) Investigators say Moynihan impersonated Musk and befriended a 74-year-old woman from Texas on Facebook. They exchanged messages for months. Prosecutors say he scammed her out of $600,000, promising her $56 million in return. “A lot of times, people that are older may not have such a large social group,” said a representative. “And if you’re home alone, you know, for a day or two or whatever, and someone calls you or sends an email, and it’s a very friendly email, it can really trick people.” Bradenton Police have dedicated an Elder Fraud Unit to respond to these types of crimes. Copyright 2025 Gray Local Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

Celebrities Supporting No Kings Protests

Stars all across the country are out in the streets to support the “No Kings” protests. On Saturday, there were people all over the U.S., including major cities like Los Angeles and New York City, who participated in protests against President Donald Trump and his policies. The last “No Kings” protest took place on June 14, just hours before a military parade for the U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary in Washington. This time, Hollywood continued to show up and voice their support. Spike Lee took to Instagram to share a photo of a protester in NYC and encouraged his followers to “get up, stand up.” Related Stories Jamie Lee Curtis posted a carousel of photos to Instagram that show photos of participants. “SIGNS ‘O THE TIMES! Democracy in ACTION!,” she captioned her post. Ben Stiller re-shared a photo of a participant holding a sign that said No Kings except for Knicks player Jalen Brunson. And two days before the protests, Mark Ruffalo took to Instagram to share his support. “WE the People — WE have the power and together WE will win! Check out this inspiring video and share it with your family, friends and neighbors to join one of the over 2,500 No Kings

Hong Kong to open museums to commercial, private events in same vein as Met Gala

Hong Kong authorities plan to open up more public museums for commercial and private hiring to boost revenue, the culture minister has said, pointing to the use of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for events such as the Met Gala. Secretary for Culture, Sport and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui on Sunday expanded on proposals announced in last week’s annual policy address, with the planned measures including offering tailored luxury tours for high-spending visitors. “Museums are not a profitable business because the operation is expensive and the tickets are often free of charge or at a reasonable price … if we can have extra income to support the operation, the bureau will fully endorse it,” she said at a press briefing. “The Hong Kong Museum of Art in Tsim Sha Tsui has a good view of Victoria Harbour after it was renovated, and its quality is high – could it host fundraising galas and fashion shows like New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art?” Law said the government would open up more museums for commercial and private hire after they closed at night or on non-operating days, with events that could create synergy and align with the respective institution’s image to

DPO Conducts IT Tabletop Exercise to Ensure Smooth Operation for Upcoming National Sports Events in Hong Kong

DPO conducts IT system tabletop exercise to enhance co-ordination for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG The Digital Policy Office (DPO) today (October 15) conducted an information technology (IT) system tabletop exercise for the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) to further strengthen cross-departmental collaboration and response capabilities. As the responsible unit for planning and building the core IT systems and network infrastructure for the Hong Kong competition region, the DPO completed the development and testing of related IT systems in September. This tabletop exercise focused on simulating potential emergency IT incidents and urgent situations that may occur during the events, aiming to test the mobilisation efficiency of the participating departments and the effectiveness of the interdepartmental communication mechanism. Participating units included the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong), the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force, the IT system contractors, and cybersecurity experts. Through diverse simulated scenarios, the exercise enhanced co-ordination and rapid response capabilities among the departmental teams, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the events. The Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Tony Wong, said, “The

Hong Kong launches cybersecurity drill to safeguard major events

People participate in a three-day cybersecurity drill named “Hong Kong Cybersecurity Attack and Defence Drill 2025” in Hong Kong on Oct 10, 2025. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong initiated a three-day cybersecurity drill on Friday as part of an effort to bolster the city’s digital resilience ahead of major upcoming events, including the 15th National Games and the Legislative Council General Election. The exercise, officially named the “Hong Kong Cybersecurity Attack and Defence Drill 2025”, simulates a real-world cyber conflict. The “blue teams”, comprising 25 government agencies and nine public institutions, make up the defensive side. They are pitted against 15 “red teams” of cybersecurity experts from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, working alongside local college students, who are tasked with simulating sophisticated attacks. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong delivers a speech during an opening ceremony of a three-day cybersecurity drill named “Hong Kong Cybersecurity Attack and Defence Drill 2025” in Hong Kong on Oct 10, 2025. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY) Speaking at the opening ceremony, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong emphasized the drill’s proactive purpose. He said the exercise will help authorities remain vigilant against cybersecurity risks, enabling them

Live Nation launches a new live music venue in the iconic Whampoa ship

Get ready, music lovers! Live entertainment company Live Nation is unveiling Hong Kong’s first venue purposely dedicated to live music events, so it looks like we’ll have a great gig venue soon. Interestingly, this music destination designed entirely in-house by the Live Nation team will be housed in the iconic ship-shaped Whampoa complex. It only makes sense that they’ve named it Tides in a nod to the sea nearby and Whampoa’s maritime history. Once it fully opens, Tides will be a mid-sized music venue boasting fully integrated production capabilities with top-grade sound and lightning – perfect for touring music acts looking to perform in Hong Kong.  We used to have KITEC but that wasn’t a venue solely dedicated to music, so we’re excited to see the kind of artists and concerts that Tides will eventually host. Of course, it’s not only open to music events, but also welcomes all kinds of corporate functions, brand activations, and mid-scale productions. Apart from artist support areas, Tides also contains a VIP lounge with dedicated food and beverage services for pre- and post-show gatherings, which is very rare in Hong Kong’s music venues. Tides will be housed in 1/F and U1/F of The Whampoa,

Move over, Labubu – Chiikawa is the new craze in Hong Kong

HONG KONG – Step aside, Labubu – there’s a new sensation in town. Meet Chiikawa, a small and cute hamster-like character from a popular Japanese manga series whose creations and merchandise have now taken Hong Kong by storm. Chiikawa, the titular character, has a big round face and beady eyes. It is gentle, timid, and prone to tears. Its name is derived from a Japanese phrase that means “something small and cute”. It does not talk, but can sing “u uwawa uwa”. The manga series started as a web comic on Twitter in 2020, following the adventures of Chiikawa and friends – including Hachiware, a cheerful cat-like creature, and Usagi, a fearless rabbit-like character – as they navigate daily challenges at work and celebrate small wins. The story was adapted into a TV anime series in Japan in 2022. For Chiikawa fans like Ms Elizabeth Chow, the appeal goes far beyond its cuteness. While the cartoon might appear like it caters only to children, its storylines and characters address deeper issues that strike a chord with adults, said Ms Chow. Ms Elizabeth Chow (third from left) and her friends at the Chiikawa Days exhibition at K11 Musea in Tsim Sha

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CENTRESTAGE Gala Event Returns to Hong Kong in September

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, CENTRESTAGE – the annual gala event for the Asian fashion industry – takes place from 3 to 6 September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Unveiling a grand celebration of style for its 10th anniversary edition, this year’s CENTRESTAGE sees a record participation of some 260 brands from 24 countries and regions. The programme features more than 40 events, including around 30 fashion shows and parades – another record for the event. The four-day showcase is open to industry professionals and the public free of charge, welcoming visitors from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas to experience the charm and creativity of Asia’s fashion capital. Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “Over the past decade, CENTRESTAGE has become the perfect meeting point for fashion brands and designers from across the globe, and Asia in particular, to showcase their latest creations. As the event celebrates its 10th anniversary, we are truly privileged to welcome internationally acclaimed couturier Guo Pei to present a collection at CENTRESTAGE ELITES, marking her first solo couture show in Hong Kong. As the flagship fashion event for Asia, CENTRESTAGE not only celebrates virtuosity in design

ETFGI reports that assets invested in the ETFs industry in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) hit a new record of 1.41 trillion US Dollars with Strong July Inflows

Press Release LONDON — August 18, 2025 — ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reported today that assets invested in the ETFs industry in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) hit a new record of US$1.41 Tn at the end of July. During July the ETFs industry in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) gathered net inflows of US$28.54 billion, bringing YTD net inflows to US$142.83 Bn, according to ETFGI’s July 2025 Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)   Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) ETF Industry – July 2025 Highlights Record AUM: Assets invested in ETFs in the Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) region reached a new high of $1.41 trillion at the end of July 2025, surpassing the previous record of $1.37 trillion set in June 2025. Strong YTD Growth: Assets have grown 22.7% year-to-date, rising from $1.15 trillion at the end of 2024 to $1.41 trillion. July Net Inflows: The industry recorded $28.54 billion in net inflows during July 2025. YTD Net Inflows: Year-to-date net inflows stand at $142.83 billion, marking the second-highest on record. The highest

Live Nation’s new venue Tides makes waves in Hong Kong

A rendering of Tides’ exterior Live Nation has announced that Tides, a new 1,500-capacity live music venue in Kowloon, is set to open soon. Named in homage to the sea and the area’s maritime history, TIDES is located on 1/F and U1/F of the iconic, ship-shaped Whampoa complex and was designed entirely in-house by Live Nation. A rendering of Tides’ exterior The space is Hong Kong’s first purpose-built, mid-sized venue with fully integrated production capabilities, featuring built-in sound, lighting, and flexible staging to support touring artists. The venue also includes state-of-the-art artist support areas and a lounge for pre- and post-show gatherings. The venue is projected to host up to 250 events annually, including concerts, brand activations, and corporate functions. Source link

Editorial | Hong Kong must come together to ensure an unforgettable National Games

Excitement is building ahead of the National Games, with athletes making their final preparations for the eagerly anticipated sports festival. Strong demand is expected for tickets to the event, to be held in Hong Kong and other Greater Bay Area cities between November 9 and 21. The announcement of ticketing details was, therefore, closely watched. Sales, to be made in phases, will begin on August 28. More than five million tickets will be available for over 400 events involving 34 sports. It is good to see that spectators will pay as little as 30 yuan (US$4), rising to a top rate of 800 yuan for finals. The aim is to ensure that access to the games is affordable and that contests are well attended. Online sales will be made through an official platform, with offline purchases also possible. The introduction of real-name registration for tickets is welcome to help combat the scourge of ticket scalping. Transfers will be possible, but only if made in advance. Authorities must deliver on the promise to carefully monitor the process. Spectators are well advised to only buy tickets from official channels. Fans should be vigilant so they do not fall prey to scams. The

Kai Tak’s new climbing wall can bring global scene to Hong Kong, ex-pro says

Just Climb founder Danny Ho Sin-fai said on Friday he hoped the opening of a new facility at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park could attract the sport’s biggest events to the city. Climbing was first included as an Olympic sport at the Tokyo Games in 2021, when there was just one event that combined the three disciplines: lead, which sees the climber ascend while clipping the rope into protection; bouldering – without a rope or harness – and speed, where the athlete attempts to reach the top as quickly as possible. In Paris last year, speed climbing ran as a separate event, with lead and bouldering combined, but in Los Angeles 2028, all three disciplines will have individual medal potential. And Ho, a former member of the Hong Kong national climbing team, said this was the perfect incentive for young people in the city to take up the sport. “The Olympics has encouraged the sport to grow,” Ho told the Post. “Younger athletes now see climbing as a way to glory at the Olympics. Just Climb founder Danny Ho at the new climbing facilities at Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: May Tse “We want more young kids from different

Critical Communications Today – TCCA launches new event in Hong Kong

Discussing the event, a spokesperson said: “Critical Communications Asia will bring international information to the North Asia community. It will showcase Asian Pacific voices and perspectives on the business requirements for critical communications across public safety, utilities, transportation, energy, and ports.  “Hong Kong is the strategic gateway between China and the rest of Asia. It is uniquely positioned to host critical communications leaders at the intersection of innovation, policy, and regional interoperability.” The title of the event is ‘Global standards, regional impact: advancing critical communications capabilities and resilience in Asia.’ The announcement follows this year’s Critical Communications World, which was the largest and most successful in the history of the event. It took place in Brussels in June.  Critical Communications Asia will be the first TCCA show to be located outside of Europe or the Middle East since 2019, when Critical Communications World took place in Kuala Lumpur.  TCCA CEO Kevin Graham said: “TCCA is extremely pleased to announce the first of a series of regional critical communications events. The first, Critical Communications Asia, will be held in Hong Kong, a city that has previously hosted two of our highly successful annual international Critical Communications World events. “The Asian region

Lack of National Games tickets for groups a snag for Hong Kong’s tourism sector

Hong Kong tourism representatives have raised concerns that no tickets for the coming National Games will be allocated to travel groups, and that each buyer can only purchase six seats for any event, limiting the types of visitor packages that companies can offer. Yeung Sai-hing, general manager of culture, sport and tourism at China Travel Service, the designated offline ticket seller for Hong Kong events, said on Thursday that his agency was striving to create more travel products, but the organising committee had not made any block bookings available. “Currently, there is nothing specifically reserved for group tickets or packages,” he told a radio programme. “But I think, based on the ticketing situation, there is a great need, because the market has this need, and we must satisfy different customer groups … and we also want to launch [more] tourism products.” Timothy Chui Ting-pong, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Association, also noted a “mismatch” between the short-notice travel habits of Greater Bay Area tourist groups and the time needed to arrange tour packages that include attending competitions at the National Games. “As the tickets are mainly sold to individual travellers as separate tickets, it may not be possible

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Company that brought Coldplay to Hong Kong to open new concert venue this year

The organiser that brought popular bands Coldplay and Blackpink to Hong Kong will fill a “venue gap” by opening a new mid-sized concert space this autumn, adding to the city’s efforts to develop a mega-event economy. Live Nation’s president of venue development in Asia, Stephanie Bax, said on Wednesday that the company would convert a part of The Whampoa, the ship-shaped shopping centre in Hung Hom, into a live music venue with a standing capacity of 1,500 called “Tides”. “People come to Hong Kong for many reasons but they stay for the energy and that’s so important when you’re throwing live events,” she said. “We want to tap into that energy, so Hong Kong just seemed like an obvious choice.” Bax said Live Nation had initiated the project and would fund and operate the venue, with support from the city government. Joanna Yuen, the company’s managing director in Hong Kong, said the site addressed “a significant venue gap” in the city, as there were currently only small clubs for music performances or the new 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium, with few mid-sized options in between. The stadium was opened in March as part of the government’s efforts to boost the city’s

Editorial | National Games shaping up to be a milestone in Greater Bay Area integration

The role of sport in bringing people closer together is well recognised. It is not confined to international competition between countries and individuals. Sport can cement national and regional unity. The coming National Games in the Greater Bay Area, in which Hong Kong has a prominent role as a co-host, is a case in point. The 100-day countdown to the opening ceremony began at the weekend. The high-level observance and fanfare in Greater Bay Area cities is testament to elevated expectations of Hong Kong and other co-hosts. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, attending both the local and Shenzhen countdown ceremonies, pledged that Hong Kong would provide an “unforgettable experience”. The games, from November 9 to 21, will showcase more than 400 events across 34 sports, with Hong Kong hosting eight – fencing, men’s under-22 basketball, track cycling, golf, men’s handball, rugby sevens, triathlon and beach volleyball, plus two cross-border events – the marathon and road cycling – that will be co-hosted with Macau and Guangdong. In terms of cross-border arrangements and logistics involving athletes, officials and spectators, the games are looming as a bigger test than the mega-event debut of Kai Tak Stadium. The government expects 100,000 visitors from the

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Why Hong Kong Got So Much Rain So Quickly and So Suddenly

In this week’s Hong Kong Edition, we unpack how a perfect storm of events led to this week’s epic downpours and speak to a sex-shop owner about her new book. For The Review, we check out a restaurant elevating hawker classics that might delight even the most critical Singaporeans. Source link

WORLD London trans events, Hernández Romero, HIV meeting, Hong Kong

NOTE: This week’s column mentions details of torture. Hundreds of thousands of UK residents took part in London Trans Pride 2025 on July 26, per PinkNews. Marching from Langham Place to Parliament Square, activists held various signs that spread trans positivity and criticized institutions, including the Labour government, that have rolled back many of the community’s rights since taking office. Others chanted slogans of LGBTQ+ liberation and opposition to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s continued attacks on the trans community. Marchers also overwhelmingly expressed solidarity with the people of Gaza amid continued Israeli bombings in the region, with multiple Palestinian flags visible within the miles-long crowd. A group of young transgender activists have staged a “die-in” outside the Supreme Court to protest against transphobia in the UK, PinkNews noted. Dressed in black, the youths from direct-action group Trans Kids Deserve Better, placed a coffin with the trans flag painted along its sides and the word “dignity” written on the lid, outside the doors of the Supreme Court in London’s Parliament Square. Others stood behind them, holding flowers and waving flags. The protest happened after London Trans Pride and the court’s ruling which determined that the 2010 Equality Act’s definition of sex referred to

Editorial | Kai Tak football fest a win for Hong Kong as host of elite sporting events

Hong Kong’s football festival, featuring four top teams from England and Italy, thrilled fans, attracted visitors, boosted the economy and showcased the city’s credentials as a host for elite sporting events. The two matches capped a successful first five months for the spectacular new Kai Tak Stadium, which welcomed its 1 millionth spectator at the clash between North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham. The attendance for that match set a record for a football game in Hong Kong, as did the festival’s other contest, between Liverpool and AC Milan. Both enjoyed crowds just short of the 50,000 capacity. Kai Tak Sports Park passed a major test, with fans dispersing smoothly after each game. The turnout for the open training sessions particularly impressed the visiting clubs: a total of almost 60,000. The two friendly matches were competitive as the teams, full of stars, prepared for the season ahead. The fans created a vibrant atmosphere. Hong Kong supporters are generally civilised and sporting. The festival was no exception. Many were experiencing a top-level football match for the first time. The efforts of all four teams were appreciated. The stadium was variously described by visiting players and managers as “fantastic”, “incredible” and a

Opinion | Why US-China health and drugs cooperation must top Trump-Xi agenda

Last month, I joined a US think tank delegation to China, participating in a round table at a top university in Beijing. A remark by a leading professor of diplomacy struck me: “If China and the US can’t cooperate on health issues, they can’t cooperate on others.” His words underscore the dire state of bilateral relations. Even during peak Cold War tensions, public health challenges such as polio and smallpox transcended geopolitical rivalries and forged unlikely alliances. Yet between 2017 and 2024, there were no high-level US-China meetings on public health. These seven years spanned the Covid-19 pandemic, when no serious dialogue occurred; instead, arrangements for cooperation on disease surveillance and response were dismantled. In January last year, following the summit at Woodside between then US president Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the two nations established a working group to tackle illicit synthetic drugs, including fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, yielding real progress. But that mechanism has stalled under President Donald Trump. Unlike in previous eras, US diplomatic and health officials in Beijing now tread extremely cautiously when reaching out to their Chinese counterparts. Why the reluctance? Covid-19 baggage looms large. The US has criticised China for stonewalling

Explainer | Coronavirus: will flight bans stop the new Omicron variant from running rampant?

A new coronavirus variant identified in southern Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as globally many had finally begun to ease. The risks of the variant, called Omicron, are largely unknown. But the World Health Organization has called it a “variant of concern” and governments around the world are not waiting for scientists to better understand the variant to impose flight bans and other travel restrictions. The United States said on Friday it will ban travel from South Africa and seven other African nations by non-US citizens beginning on Monday. European Union nations agreed earlier in the day to impose a ban on travel from southern Africa to counter the variant’s spread. Britain, Canada and other places have imposed similar restrictions. 02:24 UK bans travel from South Africa after emergence of new heavily-mutated Covid-19 variant UK bans travel from South Africa after emergence of new heavily-mutated Covid-19 variant The moves have renewed a debate over whether flight bans and other travel restrictions work to prevent the spread of new variants. Some say at best the restrictions can buy time for new public health measures to be put in place. At worst, they do little to

South Korea to add more flights to China as Covid-19 travel curbs ease further

South Korea will increase the number of flights into the country from China to 80 from 62 per week by the end of this month, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said on Friday, in Seoul’s latest step to ease curbs on travellers from the neighbouring nation. “We will gradually expand the flights to 100 per week from next month as was agreed by the two countries and will review an additional increase,” Han said, speaking during a meeting on responses to the Covid-19 pandemic. The remarks come days after China announced it will resume issuing short-term visas for travellers from South Korea starting Saturday, following Seoul’s lifting of similar visa curbs last week. South Korea had imposed a number of border measures on travellers from China after Beijing’s decision to lift stringent zero-Covid policies, but has been easing some of them citing an improved Covid situation in its neighbour. Seoul will decide next week whether to drop remaining border restrictions, including mandatory Covid tests for arrivals from China, Han said. Source link

Chinese buyers throng Australia in ‘serious mood’ about buying luxury homes for investment, and to occupy

Flush with savings accumulated during the pandemic and free to travel internationally again, Chinese people are flocking to Australia determined to buy property, according to local agents who are seeing twice or three times as many enquiries from Chinese buyers as in previous years. “So far this year, Australia is the favourite country for Chinese buyers of overseas real estate, a dramatic improvement from its third-place ranking in 2021,” said Daniel Ho, co-founder and group managing director of property-tech firm Juwai IQI. “Buyer enquiries in the first three months are 127 per cent higher than in the prior quarter.” The increase in Chinese buyers, both Australian residents and foreign-resident buyers, is obvious to Peter Li, general manager of the Sydney and Shanghai real estate agency Plus Agency. “The number of Chinese buyers, conservatively, has tripled since this time last year,” he said. “In certain areas like [north-shore Sydney suburb] Chatswood, it has gone up by 500 per cent. When we do an open-for-inspection, last year we might have had one or two Chinese come through, while this year I’ll have five or 10.” Peter Li of Sydney and Shanghai real estate agency Plus Agency. Photo: Handout Mainland Chinese buyers are

Hong Kong shifts response level for Covid-19 pandemic from ‘emergency’ down to lowest ‘alert’ level

Hong Kong has shifted its response level for the Covid-19 pandemic from “emergency” down to “alert”, the lowest in the government’s three-tier system, and will continue to treat it as a common respiratory disease. Government pandemic advisers on Tuesday said the decision came at the right time, but continuous monitoring of new subvariants and severe cases remained necessary. The change indicates the government believes the immediate health impact of infection on the population is minimal, but a risk remains of the disease spreading locally through human-to-human transmission. “The lowering of the response level from emergency to alert is a major milestone in Hong Kong’s efforts to fight the epidemic in the past three years,” a spokesman for the government said. “Under the current new normal system, Covid-19 is managed in the same way as common upper respiratory diseases, and epidemic prevention measures also focus on protecting high-risk groups.” Source link

The world has fewer billionaires and they are poorer, with their wealth shrinking to US$11.1 trillion as a year of ‘heightened volatility’ punishes ultra-wealthy

The world’s billionaire population shrank by 3.5 per cent last year to 3,194 individuals, the first decline since 2018, with China seeing the biggest contraction, according to a report which said the total assets held by these affluent individuals posted the second-largest annual decrease in the past decade. In the top 15 jurisdictions that hosted the world’s largest billionaire populations, only Singapore and Russia added to their numbers. Cumulative wealth of the ultra-rich fell by 5.5 per cent to US$11.1 trillion, as surging inflation and global uncertainties eroded the value of their holdings, said the World Ultra Wealth Report published by New York-based Altrata which used data from its Wealth-X division. China, which has the second biggest billionaire population globally after the United States, led the decline in numbers. Its billionaire count fell 11 per cent to 357 while the aggregate value of their wealth diminished by 9.3 per cent to US$1.3 trillion. Singapore’s Sentosa Island. Singapore is seeing an influx of ultra-wealthy families from China looking to protect their wealth. Photo: AFP Hong Kong was accounted for separately from China in the list of the world’s largest concentrations of billionaires. It recorded a 1.8 per cent decline in its

Macau casinos hit the jackpot as return of mainland Chinese tourists fuels fourfold surge in revenue

The return of mainland Chinese tourists boosted Macau casino revenues to 15.6 billion patacas (US$1.93 billion) in May, more than four times what they earned a year ago. On a monthly basis, the latest earnings were about 6 per cent higher than the 14.7 billion patacas Macau’s most important industry generated in April, according to government data. Since the start of the year, Macau’s casino revenues have amounted to about 65 billion patacas, nearly three times the 23.8 billion patacas registered in the same period a year ago. The latest total, however, is still just about half of the 125.7 billion patacas that Macau’s casino industry earned in the same period in 2019, the last full year before the coronavirus pandemic struck. “The comparison with last year will be amazing because of the low base,” said Louis Tse Ming-kwong, managing director of Hong Kong-based broker Wealthy Securities. “In the medium term, the city and casino operators have to widen the business as encouraged by the central government. It will take time [for a full recovery of the gaming segment] and will require a stronger recovery by the Chinese economy. “Besides Chinese tourists, inflows of tourists from other countries should also

Coronavirus Hong Kong: sixth wave has peaked, caseloads to drop in ‘few more weeks’, government adviser says

The number of coronavirus infections in Hong Kong will drop in a “few more weeks” following the peak of the sixth wave, according to a leading government pandemic adviser who has also reassured residents Covid-19 has become endemic. Many Hongkongers had been infected for the first or second time in recent weeks amid a surge in coronavirus cases, Chinese University respiratory medicine expert Professor David Hui Shu-cheong on Saturday said. “It can be viewed as the sixth wave of coronavirus infections. But it already peaked last week and the wave is expected to linger for a few more weeks before it subsides,” he told a radio programme. “Among the cases, about 95.8 per cent were infected with XBB subvariant, which has rendered the first two generations of vaccines less effective. But for those who have been vaccinated, their infections were mostly mild with fewer serious cases and a reduced risk of fatality.” Speaking in a separate television show, health minister Lo Chung-mau said Hong Kong had passed a wave of Covid-19 infections. “The estimated number of infections was not low, but the impact on our healthcare system was insignificant,” Lo said. “The peak has also passed.” He added that the

CSRC vice-chairman expects more foreign fund flows into A shares although bleak economic outlook could upset picture

China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) vice-chairman Fang Xinghai said he expects greater capital inflows to the mainland’s A-share market after talks with international asset managers to soothe their concerns about the potential for further US-China decoupling. Fang told reporters on the sidelines of the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai on Friday that net inflows to the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges had reached 120 billion yuan (US$16.8 billion) so far this year, compared to 85 billion yuan for the whole of 2022. He added that foreign capital will continue to pour into mainland-listed equities as long as China’s economy and companies can continue to generate handsome investment returns, despite souring US-China relations. “The CSRC has constantly and actively been communicating with global investors, shedding light on what has been happening in China,” Fang said. “I believe the link [between China’s stock market and global investors] can be strengthened if we can get our [communication] jobs well done.” Fang Xinghai, vice Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Photo: SCMP/Simon Song The senior regulator’s remarks are in line with recent efforts by Beijing to bolster capital flows into the country’s US$11.5 trillion stock market, as policymakers grapple with stumbling growth in

‘Depressed moments’: Hong Kong fund seeks £1 billion from Asian investors to acquire UK pub, hotel, housing assets

Hong Kong-based asset manager Panda Residential is seeking to raise as much as £1 billion (US$1.2 billion/HK$9.4 billion) from outside investors in the region to bet on the recovery of the UK commercial property market. The fund, whose backers include the heir of the Sasa cosmetics retail chain in the city, deems it opportune to pick up pubs, hotels and student housing amid “depressed moments” which could deliver an additional 15 to 20 per cent upside in an industry upturn. “We are already negotiating with a few smaller landlords of pubs and hotels, pubs that have residential units, or a hotel with a master lease and some retail component,” co-founder Timothy Li said. The fund aims to exit from its investments and return the money to investors within six years, he added. The UK retail property segment had been on a decline even before the pandemic in 2020, according to property consultancy Carter Jonas on May 25. Average rental values dipped 17.4 per cent below their 2018 peak, while interest-rate hikes have also derailed home prices over the past two months, official data showed. The market pullback has attracted some of Hong Kong’s biggest property investors. CK Asset Holdings, tycoon

North Koreans who fled to China may be sent back to a harsh fate, US panel hears

The abating Covid-19 pandemic could result in up to 2,000 North Koreans being sent back to their country from China to face imprisonment or worse, US lawmakers heard in testimony on Tuesday. The experts who spoke urged the international community to pressure China and the United Nations to prevent their return. Witnesses told the Congressional-Executive Commission on China that the pandemic – along with China’s increasingly sophisticated security systems – has darkened the outlook for North Koreans fleeing their country to work, escape persecution or unite with family. “We have good reason to believe that such repatriation is imminent, as North Korea reopens its border following extended closure in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Representative Chris Smith, a Republican from New Jersey. “I share this with deep concern.” Representative Chris Smith, a Republican from New Jersey, speaks during a Congressional-Executive Commission on China hearing on Capitol Hill. Photo: Bloomberg Even as Pyongyang has refused to accept foreign vaccines, it has responded to the pandemic by shutting itself off from the world. That has resulted in a backlog of North Koreans arrested by China near their shared border. They are languishing as Pyongyang refuses to take them back, witnesses

China’s civil aviation recovery ‘difficult to achieve’ as coronavirus scars remain, industry calls for support

China’s civil aviation industry is still running at a loss, having been one of the hardest hit during the coronavirus pandemic, and is calling for government support as the ghosts of Beijing’s zero-Covid policy over the past three years continue to haunt the world’s second-largest economy. The struggles of the state-controlled industry, despite being among the first to recover from the pandemic, are in stark contrast with the rapid rebound seen in other services sectors and serve to reinforce market worries of an uneven recovery for an economy that is losing steam. Unlike their foreign peers, Chinese airlines are faced with complicated domestic and external challenges, including the growing competition from the country’s massive high-speed rail network and the increasingly complicated geopolitical climate, industry leaders said at a seminar hosted by the China Air Transport Association (CATA) last week. The number of flights on the China-US route will be hard-pressed to achieve significant growth by the end of the year “The number of flights on the China-US route will be hard-pressed to achieve significant growth by the end of the year,” said an article published by the CATA on Monday. “The prospects for Japan and [South] Korea routes are not

LVMH boss Bernard Arnault’s visit highlights growing importance of huge mainland Chinese market for luxury brands

Since mainland China dropped all its coronavirus travel curbs, the head honchos of the world’s most recognisable luxury brands have been making a beeline there, with French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH, the latest to make a high-profile visit. Arnault, who reportedly chose a shopping mall in Beijing as his first port of call on Tuesday, then swung by Chengdu, the capital of southwestern China’s Sichuan province, and Shanghai before making his way to Hong Kong on Friday, touring shops such as Dior, under the group’s banner. He was the second top executive of a French high-end fashion group to embark on an apparent charm offensive to tap the huge mainland Chinese luxury market after a visit in February by Francois Henri Pinault, chairman and chief executive officer of Kering, whose brands include Cartier, Saint Laurent and Gucci. Others CEOs of feted international brands to make the trip recently include Tesla founder Elon Musk, who visited his massive Shanghai plant in May, and JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon whose visit in the same month aimed to underline the US investment bank’s commitment to the country. These visits highlight how brands and businesses are increasingly relying on

US vaccine maker Moderna set to sign US$1 billion Shanghai deal in major inroad into China’s healthcare market

US vaccine maker Moderna is expected to sign an agreement with the Shanghai government as early as Wednesday to invest about US$1 billion in the commercial hub of China as it promotes mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid)-based products in the world’s second-largest economy. The company’s CEO Stephane Bancel has landed in Shanghai to seal the investment deal, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. The signing of the foreign direct investment (FDI) deal comes after Moderna set up a legal entity in Shanghai earlier this year for what it described as a preliminary step to engage in the Chinese market. The US$1 billion would be ploughed into several vaccine development and manufacturing projects, the sources said, without elaborating. A sign marks the headquarters of Moderna in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, pictured on May 18, 2020. Photo: Reuters Neither the Shanghai municipal government, nor Moderna has responded to queries by the Post yet. Source link

Singapore home rents catch up with Hong Kong’s as fortunes of rival business hubs diverge

Residential rents in Hong Kong and Singapore remain close to parity after the gap shrank dramatically over the past five years, signifying the diverging fortunes of the rival Asian financial hubs, official data compiled by property consultancy CBRE showed. In 2018, before Hong Kong was hit by an unprecedented wave of social unrest, the rental gulf between the two cities was as high as 82 per cent, with Hong Kong widely labelled as the world’s most unaffordable housing market. That chasm has shrivelled to about 12.8 per cent in May, with average Singapore rents at US$3.80 per sq ft while in Hong Kong rents averaged US$4.28 per sq ft. At one point – in the first quarter of the year – the gap had narrowed to as little as 6 per cent with rents in Singapore at about US$3.78 per square feet, nearly catching up with Hong Kong’s US$4 per sq ft. The Riverfront Residences residential project in Singapore, on Sunday, June 4, 2023. The government reiterated it expects 40,000 home completions this year – the highest in the last five years – and about 100,000 by 2025. Photo: Bloomberg “Rents are a function of demand and supply,” said Henry

Opinion | Social anxiety and wanderlust are among Covid-19 pandemic’s lingering impact on Hong Kong

A recent holiday in Thailand got me reflecting on just how much damage the Covid-19 pandemic has done to all of us. A series of studies and surveys are showing just how deep the hurt has been, and how the effects continue to linger for many people. The immediate purpose of the visit was to see my three grandchildren who live in Bangkok. Of course, we kept in touch over the phone during the period international travel basically shut down. But seeing a distant face on a small screen is not the same as seeing that person in the flesh, with the opportunity of a spontaneous hug. Checking the dates of the last visit from passport chops, I realised with a sense of horror we had not been physically close for more than three years. In the interim, two of the children had become teenagers and the third had reached double figures in age. I had missed out on some of their most formative years. But it’s not only me, and it’s not only Thailand. We have all had three years ripped out of our lives. That is time we will never get back. The ultimate loss was suffered by

How Chinese artist Song Dong’s exhibitions of Covid-era works remind us of a ‘universal desire for connection’ lost during the pandemic

The art of Song Dong has always been deeply personal. Born in 1966, the artist is known for using both his own body and his native Beijing as a canvas to explore ideas of change and impermanence. For example, he “froze” his own breath on the winter slabs of Tiananmen Square for the performance piece Breathing in 1996, and, like the old men who show off their calligraphy in local parks by writing on the ground in water, Song’s Writing Diary with Water (1995) evaporates soon after he records a fleeting moment on stone. His family also looms large in his world view. Waste Not (from 2005) is a series of emotional installations assembled from his frugal mother’s lifelong acquisition of humble possessions. And last year, at Pace Gallery’s Hong Kong space, he curated an exhibition of Yin Xiuzhen, his wife and frequent collaborator. Chinese artist Song Dong. Photo: Shanghai Glass Museum “Song Dong’s art always explores the experience and process of change in surrounding environments, the constant quest for discourse and stimulation, as well as the openness of possibility,” says Leng Lin, partner and president, Asia of Pace Gallery and, since 2005, his co-creator, along with artists Liu Jianhua,

Hong Kong’s empty retail space falls to 3-year low, though sector recovery is hobbled as more tourists leave than enter

Retailers have been opening new shops and expanding in Hong Kong, bringing the city’s empty commercial space to a three-year low of 9 per cent in the second quarter, according to the latest report by Cushman & Wakefield. However, the recovery of the sector after three disastrous years of sales diminished by the Covid-19 pandemic faces a challenge: while the number of visitors – particularly mainland Chinese – to Hong Kong has been increasing, more Hongkongers have been travelling outside the city, shifting their purchasing power elsewhere, the property consultancy said. “We have seen that following the border reopening, the travel outflow of locals is greater than the inflow of tourists to Hong Kong, which could diminish some local consumption power,” said Rosanna Tang, executive director and head of research in Hong Kong at Cushman. “As a result, the retail market during the long holidays such as Labour Day and the Buddha’s Birthday holiday periods was not as active as the market has hoped-for.” A V-shaped recovery or a sharp upswing in the retail property market is unlikely, the report said. The retail segment was one of the hardest hit in Hong Kong after the unprecedented social unrest of 2019

How Madame Gandhi’s new album Let Me Be Water sends out a loud environmental message

Madame Gandhi’s journey to creating her latest album, Let Me Be Water, has roots in an overflowing rubbish bin at her Los Angeles home during the pandemic. “There were stacks of takeout food containers,” she says. “This was my New York City upbringing, where we grew up being able to eat at any restaurant any time of day without any awareness of how that impacts our climate and sustainability.” That snapshot of her pandemic life became a potent symbol. “This is horrible,” she recalls thinking. “I don’t want to have to throw this anywhere. I don’t want to participate in this. “I can see this for what it is and this is sad. I’ve only lived in cities and I’ve only ever known this highly capitalist, highly unsustainable way of living.” Gandhi was born in Boston and is currently based in London. Photo: Lindsey Byrnes Gandhi – real name is Kiran Gandhi – is an award-winning musician, activist, DJ and international speaker known especially for her vibrantly percussive electronic music. Source link

Hong Kong targets elderly consumers with new ‘silver economy’ drive

Hong Kong’s leader has announced that a working group would unveil five measures to boost consumption among the older population on Tuesday afternoon, with an aim to address the needs of the city’s burgeoning elderly market. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu explained that the Working Group Promoting Silver Economy, led by deputy chief secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing, would coordinate various service areas within the emerging elderly consumption market to stimulate Hong Kong’s economy. “[The working group] would combine the strength of the government, society, commerce and other sectors to echo and serve the needs of the silver-haired, increasing their quality of life and bringing momentum to Hong Kong’s economic development,” Lee said ahead of his weekly meeting with the government’s top decision-making Executive Council. Lee said that the working group’s five policy areas would include bolstering elderly consumption, developing industries that cater to the needs of older people, promoting quality assurance in ‘silver economy’ products, establishing financial safeguards for the elderly, and unleashing productivity among older individuals. Cheuk and representatives from the working group were expected to outline their policies on Tuesday afternoon. Lee added that the silver economy represented a consumer market with significant potential, as the government estimates

French Lamarckism beats Darwinism in China’s groundbreaking study on evolution

In a fundamental challenge to more than a century of Darwinian dominance, Chinese scientists have revived a long-dismissed evolutionary theory by proving that acquired traits can shape heredity – no DNA changes required. According to a landmark study published in the esteemed scientific journal Cell, rice plants subjected to cold stress passed on an adaptive tolerance to low temperatures across five generations, bypassing the genetic mutations that are central to Darwinism. The breakthrough reignites the 19th-century rivalry between French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck – whose “giraffe theory” proposed that organisms can pass on learned survival traits – and Charles Darwin’s ideas about random genetic variation. The research not only mirrored Lamarck’s famed giraffe-neck parable, by pinpointing heritable DNA methylation changes as the driver of cold adaptation in crops, it also challenges modern biology to reconcile epigenetics with evolution’s core principles. The team, led by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, showed that rice varieties from China’s frosty northeast exhibited these stable, non-genetic adaptations – positioning Lamarckism as a potent, if partial, force in evolution’s playbook. “We demonstrate that environmentally induced epigenetic variation contributes to the inheritance of an acquired characteristic,” the team said, in a paper published in the peer-reviewed

China’s industrial profits grow in April despite US trade war

China’s large industrial enterprises posted modest but accelerating growth in April, despite an unprecedented trade war with the United States that drove up tariffs on both sides and intensified economic uncertainty. Industrial profits among larger firms, with an annual income of 20 million yuan ($US2.78 million) or above generated from their main businesses, recorded a 3 per cent year-on-year increase last month, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced on Tuesday, up from 2.6 per cent year-on-year growth in March. For the first four months of the year, industrial profits recorded 1.4 per cent growth – with private enterprises posting the highest growth rate while profits for state-owned enterprises declined. Zhang Zhiwei, president of Pinpoint Asset Management, said it was the second consecutive month that industrial profits grew and that the trend aligned with other data points for April such as China’s improved export figures. Industrial profit growth would likely remain positive through the first half of the year but the picture for the second half was blurred, he added. “The uncertainty is very high because the trade relationship between China and the US is not very clear.” The April data was the first indicator of the health of China’s

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp must tackle ‘inadequacies’ in contingency planning: John Lee

Hong Kong’s leader has criticised the MTR Corporation’s “inadequacies” in emergency responses and contingency planning following several recent blunders, including a five-hour suspension in rail services on the Tseung Kwan O line last week. Speaking to the media before a meeting with the key decision-making Executive Council on Tuesday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also laid down for areas that the rail giant needed to improve on, following its third disruption in four months caused by technical failure. The rail giant, which is nearly 75 per cent owned by the government, was slapped with a HK$19.2 million (US$2.4 million) fine on Monday, which was equivalent to a day of half-price fares that would be rebated to passengers. But Lee said the corporation needed to do more to prevent such incidents in the future. “[Last Thursday’s] incident, together with two other incidents that happened this year, reflects that there are inadequacies in the emergency response and contingency planning of the MTR Corporation,” he said. “Prevention is better than rectification, so [the] MTR Corporation has to comprehensively work in those directions,” he said. Source link