Inadequate monitoring, lengthy repairs and poor information for hikers are among the “deficiencies” that have undermined public safety and visitors’ experience at Hong Kong’s country parks, according to the city’s ombudsman, which urged relevant authorities to overhaul how they manage and maintain facilities. In a report released on Monday, the Office of the Ombudsman said…
Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola features highly among the options Liverpool are considering as an alternative to their top winger target Yan Diomande. PSG are negotiating Diomande’s transfer with RB Leipzig after he indicated his preference to join the French and European champions. The 19-year-old has been Liverpool’s top target, but they have not been…
Hong Kong has proposed a statutory seven-day cooling-off period and a 14-day refund window for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts as part of efforts to strengthen consumer protection amid persistent complaints against unfair trade practices and high-pressure sales tactics. The measures form part of three major policy recommendations suggested by the government as it launched…
All you folks out there looking to save on your coffee-shop expenditures probably already know that the simplest solution is an at-home coffee maker. But that can be easier said than done, as anyone who’s had to shell out for a pricey model, clear off valuable counter space or contend with complicated cleanup can tell…
What’s the yield of the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM)? Only 2.2%. That qualifies as a high yield for some investors these days. But investors hoping to generate more income have other alternatives that offer much juicier yields. Here are three monster stocks to buy right now with dividend yields of 5% or…
It’s a World Cup tale quite unlike any other. The greatest goalscorer in United States soccer history turned down the opportunity to play at the inaugural World Cup because he was busy opening an automotive business with his brother-in-law. Tom McCabe smiles as he thinks about that remarkable story, and the trip to New Jersey…
Outside the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a giant tarpaulin remained in place to conceal Donald Trump’s humiliation. Guests entering the national arts complex on Sunday night could not see the section of its marble facade where Trump’s name was recently erased to comply with a court order. But once they sat…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] This year’s event drew more than 60,000 visits over two days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Around 120 shortlisted teams from primary and secondary schools presented inventions that combine AI with other technologies to tackle everyday challenges. Secretary for…
The silver market continues to see a bit of an overhead barrier, as we are still below the $60 level, which is an area that a lot of traders will be watching. Ultimately, silver continues to struggle with the US dollar being so strong. Silver The silver market initially fell a little bit during the…
On General Hospital, few storylines have ignited as much debate as Britt Westbourne’s decision involving Rocco Falconeri. The uproar centers on Lulu Spencer’s brash attitude and whether Britt should have any role in her son’s life. Once Lulu Spencer’s OB-GYN, Britt, played by Kelly Thiebaud, stole her and Dante Falconeri’s embryo years ago, implanted it…