Skift Take Singapore and Hong Kong were once seen by many travelers as shopping-centric destinations. But Singapore has recast itself as an experience destination with many live events, widening its lead against Hong Kong in tourism. Sean O’Neill Singapore’s hotel market is surging ahead of Hong Kong’s, capitalizing on travelers attending the city-state’s major events…
Tel Aviv: In a targeted airstrike on Saturday, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) struck Beirut, resulting in the death of Eid Hassan Nashar, a high-ranking commander of Hezbollah’s Medium-Range Rocket Unit. Sharing a post on X, the IDF wrote, “Dismantled: Hezbollah’s Missiles and Rockets Force. IAF fighter jets struck and eliminated commanders and infrastructure over…
John Ryan (Image credit: Actus Digital) Ryan, who spent nearly 15 years at Volicon where he was senior technical support manager, will serve as Actus senior technical support engineer. He will be instrumental in helping the company’s customers, offering hands-on technical support, Actus said. “From our work together at Volicon, I already know John will…
A report by Congressional Republicans said partnerships between the U.S. and China at universities have aided Beijing and given China an edge in developing critical technology. (Greg Baker / AP Photo) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Partnerships between the U.S. and China at universities over the past decade have allowed hundreds of millions of dollars in federal…
In the 1990s, at China’s southern port of Xiamen, containers loaded onto ships were declared to customs as holding valuable export goods. At a time when China was striving to expand global trade in a bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), Beijing provided substantial tax rebates for logistics companies, turning many into millionaires….
Key Takeaways Stocks this year have had their best first three quarters of the 21st century, with the S&P 500 up more than 20%. Wall Street will be focused on labor market data and how it could impact future Federal Reserve rate cuts. Stocks tend to rise when the Fed cuts rates outside of a…
Beirut CNN — Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have killed at least seven high-ranking Hezbollah commanders and officials in recent weeks, including the militant group’s chief Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated in a strike on his underground headquarters in Beirut on Friday. The strikes have dealt the most significant blow to the Iran-backed militant group since its…
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died aged 58 after being diagnosed with brain cancer, the NBA has announced. Mutombo was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a long-time global ambassador for the game. His family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment in Atlanta for a brain tumour….
Chinese tech is driving Africa’s electric vehicles (EVs) industry, but partnerships and collaborations between African players are making more significant advances in the nascent industry. However, the success of these collaborations lies in the personalized relationships between Chinese suppliers and EV dealers on the continent. Across Africa, Chinese companies have made inroads in the EV…
IN LATE SEPTEMBER workers erected a structure in Tiananmen Square. It is 18 metres tall, resembling a basket of fruit and flowers. Displays have sprung up across Beijing in celebration of the 75th anniversary on October 1st of the founding of Communist China. This one bulges with giant peaches and gourds—symbols of long life. But…