More than 40,000 Hong Kong taxi drivers have registered to accept Octopus payments, ahead of an electronic payment mandate that will take effect next month, with a sector representative urging authorities to exercise discretion during the initial phase of the roll-out. On April 1, all cabbies will be required to offer at least two electronic…
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan expressed shock at Huawei’s 100+ top CPU architects, developing alternatives to advanced tools and lithography. He warned China is rapidly closing the semiconductor gap through engineering and infrastructure optimization, even excelling in older tech. Tan also highlighted China’s regulatory speed and the US trailing in open-source AI development, urging immediate action…
If you’re concerned about economic volatility, you’re in good company. In fact, 72% of Americans rate current economic conditions as “fair” or “poor,” according to a February 2026 survey from the Pew Research Center, while nearly 40% expect the economy to worsen over the next year. While the future of the economy may be largely…
March 1, 2026, 4:30 a.m. ET The Premier League matchweek continues on Sunday as Manchester United hosts Crystal Palace for a showdown at Old Trafford. The Red Devils sit fourth in the table and have not lost in the Premier League since Boxing Day, a run of 10 unbeaten games that has put their Champions…
“Multiple” people were injured in an incident in Austin, Texas, early on Sunday, police said, adding that a suspect had been pronounced dead after an officer-involved shooting. The Austin Police Department released a statement urging people to avoid the area near the 600 block of Rio Grande Street. “The incident originated as a shoot/stab hotshot…
HONG KONG — Global trade has been upended again after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs, with U.S. trading partners and businesses around the world grasping to understand the system that replaces them. A new flat global tariff of 10% paid by U.S. importers took effect Tuesday, lower than the 15%…
Believe Trump? Seriously? John L. Evans’ letter in Friday’s Sentinel (“Take Trump seriously”), encourages us to listen to what Donald Trump says with a grain (or a block) of salt, while also taking him seriously. While this apparent conundrum is making my brain hurt, it also gives me hope. According to the letter-writer’s formula, now,…
Tickets available soon Support your country in Doha Register Now PASAY CITY (Philippines) – China made sure that history won’t repeat itself as they escaped Chinese Taipei, 100-93, to sweep their Window 2 games in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, Sunday. Having lost to their long-time rivals at the Mall of Asia…
Just how bad was Admirals’ second half of 2025, after a dismal first half of the year? Who is heading Finalto’s new Dubai office? What were Capital.com’s record trading volumes in the fourth quarter of 2025? Where was all the trading “action” taking place? Who is CFDs broker Zarvista’s new CEO? Some of the most…
The Sistas Season 10 Episode 9 release date and time is right around the corner. As per the new season’s official schedule, the upcoming ninth episode is titled “Visiting Ours.” This episode will see Andi cross paths with an old acquaintance while having a quiet dinner with Dr. Vaughn. This encounter sets off a series…