China’s carmakers are on track to capture about one-third of the global auto market by 2030 and generate most of their profits overseas, according to UBS, underscoring the resilience of the country’s electric vehicle (EV) advantage despite mounting trade barriers in the West. The Swiss bank said its forecast had remained unchanged from two years…
The New Year may have been a little low key as far as sport in Hong Kong is concerned, but 2026 is promising to be just as busy as the past 12 months. Along with major events such as the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, LIV Golf and the return of the World Table Tennis Finals,…
Happy new year! We hope 2026 brings you everything you long for. One thing you might be looking for is to keep your Wordle streak going for as long as possible. To help with that, here’s our daily Wordle guide with some hints and the answer for Thursday’s puzzle (#1,657). It may be that you’re…
Another year in the books, another chance to look forward and imagine what can be. The World Cup will dominate 2026 the way only the biggest sporting event in the world can, but there are plenty of other things to hope for. These are my 30 wishes for football in the new year. And, of…
Taiwan president determined to boost defend sovereignty Proposal to boost military spending stuck in parliament Lai says 2026 a crucial year for Taiwan China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ cannot be stopped TAIPEI, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in…
About 85 per cent of those injured in the deadly Tai Po fire in Hong Kong have been discharged, while the rest are in a stable condition, according to health authorities. The Health Bureau also said on Wednesday that 63 affected residents received free family doctor consultations, 18 received free denture replacements in private dental…
Ethereum price has moved sideways since late December 2025, struggling to establish a clear trend. ETH has repeatedly tested resistance without confirmation. Despite muted price action, sentiment across several investor cohorts has improved, suggesting consolidation may be nearing an end as market confidence slowly rebuilds. Ethereum Holders Smile As 2026 Rolls In Ethereum ETFs closed…
Jan. 1, 2026, 4:02 a.m. ET Like most Americans, I enter 2026 concerned about our billionaires. Are they happy? Are their dreams being realized? Are they living in the kind of extravagant comfort to which they’re entitled? It keeps me up at night. The year that just ended was a fantastic one for the superwealthy….
Created on January 01, 2026 BTC/USD is near the $88,500.00 vicinity as of this writing and has produced plenty of sideways nervous price action in December, essentially showing a range between 85,000 and 93,000 with outliers. Traders who have gotten bored of Bitcoin and its inability to drive higher or pound lower and have not…
The Young and the Restless will not have a new episode on the first day of 2026, like a few other soap operas. But the holiday preemption may turn out to be a fun moment for fans. Here’s why there will not be a new episode of the soap and what will be in its…