Global markets closed February under conditions few anticipated even days ago. The events in the last 48 hours have shifted the framework from negotiation risk to open conflict. A geopolitical “black swan” has moved from theoretical scenario to live reality. What had been treated for months as a tail risk scenario has now materialized into…
Famously originally published as Twilight fan fiction, the Fifty Shades books and then the movies were never regarded as high art. They are, however, plenty entertaining and serve a unique niche within erotic dramas, as there still aren’t many focusing on BDSM (although the recently released Pillion is a great example of a far better…
Human-resources teams received welcome news on 28 February when Santa Fe Relocation confirmed that the Hong Kong Immigration Department will, from 1 March, accept extension-of-stay applications up to 90 days before a work visa expires. The earlier filing window covers all major schemes used by multinational staff—the General Employment Policy, Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents…
António Guterres described the day’s events as a grave threat to international peace and security, urging the international community to unite and pull the entire region “back from the brink”. Mr. Guterres reminded the council that Article Two of the UN Charter states that all Member States “shall refrain in their international relations from the…
Energy stocks have been strong over the last six months because the sector is benefiting from a powerful mix of tightening global supply, disciplined capital spending, and surprisingly resilient demand. Crude prices have remained supported as major producers, including OPEC and OPEC+, continue to manage output. So that you know, OPEC+ has discussed a modest…
Key Points On Dec. 31, after more than half a century at the helm, Warren Buffett stepped down from the CEO role at Berkshire Hathaway. The stock market is historically expensive, as evidenced by Berkshire’s enormous cash pile and Buffett’s persistent net selling of stocks leading up to his retirement. However, patience has paid off…
At least five Hong Kong universities have backed the government’s proposal to launch study tours aimed at attracting non-local secondary students to pursue higher education in the city, with programmes featuring topics such as AI. The University of Hong Kong (HKU), the city’s oldest tertiary institution, said it would offer up to 35 programmes this…
2 After a dismal midweek, Borussia Dortmund were looking to not end their season in the space of seven days and close the gap on Bayern Munich to five points to give hope of a potential title race. Considering the performance of Niko Kovac’s side in midweek, the first half was a massive improvement; they…
Luckin Coffee (OTCPK:LKNC.Y) has surpassed 30,000 stores in China, marking a new scale milestone in its domestic network. The company reports continued growth in overall revenue alongside a slowdown in same-store sales. Profit margins are under pressure as Luckin Coffee invests in rapid expansion and faces rising competition and costs. The brand is also expanding…
China’s ministry of foreign affairs has expressed concern over U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran and called for an immediate ceasefire, urging all sides to avoid escalation and to resume dialogue and negotiation. In a statement on Saturday, the ministry said Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be respected.On Sunday, China’s embassy in Israel issued a…