Physical gold demand in India held firm this week despite a record-breaking price rally, as jewellers and investors snapped up bullion ahead of key festivals later this month, while buying in China was subdued in post-holiday trade due to higher rates. Source link
(Reuters) -China has intensified enforcement of its import restrictions on U.S. chips, including Nvidia‘s artificial intelligence processors, the Financial Times reported, as Beijing sharpens its focus on promoting home-grown semiconductor production. Chinese customs officials were dispatched to key ports to conduct strict checks on semiconductor shipments, the newspaper said on Friday, citing unidentified sources. China…
US stock futures trod water on Friday in the wake of a retreat from record highs, as data-starved investors waited for a reprieve from the government shutdown and for earnings season to provide inspiration. Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F), the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F), and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) all…
Anthony Collins when Sir David catches a cold. A law firm has honoured Patricia Routledge, the star of Keeping Up Appearances and A Woman of No Importance, by using her death to promote its Will-making services. Anthony Collins’ blog post, “Dame Patricia Routledge: a legacy of laughter and the wisdom of planning ahead”, cements her…
Many Nepali travelers are often confused by rumors and social media posts claiming that they can get a Hong Kong visa on arrival for short visits or transit purposes. However, according to the official Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD), this belief is a myth, not reality. As of 2025, Nepal is not among the countries…
The group reported an 8% drop in like-for-like net fees for its first quarter to the end of September, though it said overall trading remained stable, despite the decline. UK and Ireland net fees fell by 9% and it revealed another cut to its workforce in the region, down by 7% during the quarter and…
Rising Chinese scepticism towards Western classical history and its scholarly framework has found its latest target in ancient Egyptian treasures, adding an unexpected twist to the two countries’ long-term partnership. From July last year until August this year, the Shanghai Museum hosted a major exhibition on ancient Egypt, marking the first collaboration between a Chinese…
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings from Philippine and Indonesian authorities. Residents in coastal towns in central and southern Philippines were asked to evacuate as authorities warned of waves over a metre (3.3ft) above normal tide levels. At least one person was killed in the earthquake on…
Donald Trump made a last-ditch attempt to convince the powers that be that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. The U.S. president made a series of Truth Social posts on Thursday night highlighting the positive reaction he has received over his efforts to broker peace around the world. The winner of this year’s Nobel Peace…
Published on October 10, 2025 For Nepali citizens, traveling to Hong Kong has always been a popular choice for both leisure and business. Whether it’s for the vibrant city life, rich history, or world-class shopping, Hong Kong offers a unique blend of East meets West that attracts thousands of visitors annually. However, as we move…