Hong Kong authorities have replaced Tai Po district officer Eunice Chan Hau-man, who recently apologised for her choice of attire at the funeral of the firefighter who died in the catastrophic Wang Fuk Court fire. Two government sources told the Post on Tuesday that her removal was not triggered by the episode, but had been…
Trump’s 25% Iran duties risks return of trade war with China Chinese firms could face levies topping 70% at US border China, Tehran’s top trade partner, provides an economic lifeline to the Islamic republic BEIJING, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s threat to slap a 25% tariff on countries that trade with Iran risks reopening…
The Professional Darts Corporation has revealed cinch as an official partner of the 2026 Premier League Darts, marking the second year of the partnership. The renewed partnership builds on the momentum from last season, where cinch’s brand presence and fan-focused activations resonated strongly with the sport’s following. Avril Palmer-Lavery, Chairman of Constellation Automotive Group, cinch…
SHETLAND Islands Council (SIC) says it will make “urgent representation” to the UK Government after being told it will receive no local growth funding over the next three years. No part of the Highlands and Islands has been allocated any cash from the local growth fund for the next three years. The fund was introduced…
The US has increasingly shut out Chinese smartphone makers in recent years with outright bans and punitive tariffs, not to mention Apple’s dominance. But the truth is, some of the best smartphones you can’t officially buy in the US are simply some of the best smartphones. If you want cutting-edge photography, interesting innovations, and top-tier…
Internet fraudsters tricked more than 270 Hong Kong residents out of nearly HK$14 million (US$1.8 million) through online shopping scams in the first week of 2026, police have said. The average daily loss of HK$2 million prompted the force to issue a scam alert on Monday, urging caution among online consumers and people selling products…
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Danielle KayeBusiness reporter Getty Images Former Fed chair and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is one of several economic policy leaders to rally behind Jerome Powell Three former heads of the US central bank on Monday strongly criticised a criminal investigation into chair Jerome Powell, describing it as a bid to undermine the Federal Reserve’s…
Capital flows into gold amid rising geopolitical and broader market risks, together with Jerome Powell’s remarks about potential criminal prosecution, have not only driven XAU/USD to record highs (as discussed earlier today) but have also put pressure on the US Dollar Index (DXY). Markets are also digesting the latest Non-Farm Payrolls data released on Friday….
Investors are becoming more optimistic, as evidenced by shares crushing the market in 2025. Ford (F 1.16%) investors just turned the corner on a great year. Despite macro uncertainty around tariffs and shifting trade policies, shares produced a phenomenal total return of 42% in 2025. This crushed the S&P 500‘s returns. The auto stock is…