Home » ASIA » China Sees Record Travel Surge on New Year’s Day Holiday, Generating Billions in Tourism Revenue Published on January 4, 2026 The recently concluded New Year’s Day holiday in China saw an unprecedented increase in domestic tourism and travel expenses. From Thursday to Saturday, the country’s tourism market experienced an unprecedented surge,…
Home » Hong Kong News » Hong Kong Shines as Global Events Powerhouse in 2025, Revolutionizing Tourism and International Engagement with Iconic Sports, Cultural and Business Gatherings Published on January 4, 2026 In 2025, Hong Kong has solidified its position as an unparalleled global epicenter, transforming into a powerhouse of innovation, tourism, and world-class events….
Recent research suggests five everyday lifestyle habits may help maintain a younger brain age Fiona Callingham Lifestyle writer 04:00, 04 Jan 2026 A new study identified five lifestyle factors that could keep your brain healthy(Image: Getty) Five simple habits could help keep your brain “younger”, new research has suggested. The study found that following these…
Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday issued a warning in first comments over protests in the country and declared that “rioters must be put in their place” after a week of agitations that have shaken the Islamic Republic. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, January 3(REUTERS) At least…
The popular online brokerage Robinhood has given rise to a whole new generation of retail investors who are active and invested in the market, and this group has significantly more influence than it did a decade ago. Now, retail can influence stocks, which is why all investors need to keep tabs on where the retail…
Previously, I put forward the argument that Hong Kong’s relevance in China’s opening up lies less in guarding its gateway role and more in developing new forms of partnership. Since then, Hainan has set up distinct island-wide customs operations from December 18. This is a turning point – one that invites Hong Kong to think…
Jan. 4, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET The Premier League’s Sunday slate kicks off early when Leeds United welcomes Manchester United to Elland Road. The home side is in the midst of a six-match unbeaten run that includes only two wins. Leeds held Liverpool to a scoreless draw at Anfield on Thursday, entering the weekend sitting…
Created on January 04, 2026 The euro ended the week negative against the US dollar as the 1.18 level continues to be a major barrier. I suspect that the next week will probably see more of the same, but we do have the jobs number announcement coming out on Friday in the United States, which…
Fallout Season 2 Episode 4 release date and time are on the horizon. After premiering the first season in 2024, the show managed to impress not only the general audiences but also the fans of the game on which it is based. While all episodes of the first season aired on the same day, the second season…
Trump on Venezuela: “We are going to run the country” Leaders around the world have responded with a mix of condemnation and support to the US capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. Following a large-scale strike on Venezuela on Saturday, Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces and removed from the country. The…