About 25 per cent of Hong Kong employers plan to cut staff in the next quarter, according to a human resources company’s survey, as the latest government figures showed the city’s unemployment rate reached a 30-month high of 3.5 per cent for March to May. Workforce solutions provider ManpowerGroup Greater China released its latest employment…
Technological advances and the habits of modern life have drastically reduced levels of physical activity around the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) now warns that inactivity and sedentary lifestyles are one of the main risk factors for health problems and premature death. It is important, however, to draw a distinction between a sedentary lifestyle…
The latest Climate Action Scorecards are out, with Greater London, Greater Manchester, Winchester and Bristol City Council top scorers. Compiled by Climate Emergency UK, the second edition of the analysis frames local authorities as environmental laggards. The average score for a UK council was just 38%, only 6 points higher than the last assessment in…
A new study has revived discussion about the health benefits linked to a Mediterranean diet. The research suggests that the foods associated to the traditional cuisine of the Mediterranean region could also lower the risk of dementia by almost a quarter as well as the already accepted boosts. And the ‘protective effect’ that it deals…
Last summer, I fell victim to the capsule wardrobe craze. I donated or sold almost everything I owned in favor of a tightly curated edit. However, it has left me with a neutral-hued summer closet that is severely lacking in some key areas. The bottom line? I’m bored with my clothes. So, I turned to…
The UK government is reviewing its recent move to impose inheritance tax on global assets of non-domiciled residents, following a wave of departures among high-net-worth individuals and lobbying from the City of London. According to the Financial Times, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is open to reversing this component of the non-dom regime overhaul, introduced in April,…
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When featuring models with disabilities in advertising, brands walk a fine line—how should they convey a message of inclusivity without coming across as exploitative and insensitive? The underrepresentation of people with disabilities in media adds to the challenge, as little is known about the factors influencing how different portrayals are received…
A Hong Kong police officer’s semi-automatic firearm accidentally discharged at the force’s headquarters in Wan Chai on Tuesday afternoon. The officer was unloading his weapon in a designated area inside the Arsenal Street premises when a single round was accidentally fired, a police spokesman said. No injuries were reported. The Post has learned that the…
Britain on Tuesday imposed new sanctions targeting Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” blacklisting 20 additional vessels, as well as 10 individuals and entities linked to the country’s energy and shipping sectors. Security analysts say the aging fleet is used by Moscow to skirt international sanctions that prohibit it from selling oil. Hundreds of vessels have been…
Hyperoom is returning to Paris Fashion Week for its Spring/Summer 2026 presentation with a special Friends & Family day. The private showroom will open its doors to the public on June 26 for a special Friends & Family day, with exclusive drops, curated collections, raffles, drinks and music. Attendees can check out distinct offerings from…