The sudden closure of 1880 Hong Kong, a Singapore-based private club, has left members reeling, with one losing HK$38,000 (US$4,845) paid just two months prior and others complaining to customs, alleging a violation of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance. The club, located in Quarry Bay’s Two Taikoo Place, operated for only seven months before shutting down…
Experts have identified a diet that could slash dementia risk by up to 25 per cent One key lifestyle change ‘may prevent Alzheimer’s and related dementias’, experts say(Image: Getty Images) It’s not too late to start eating better for your brain, new research suggests. A new study found that the benefits of a “brain-healthy” diet…
Britain will spend an extra £2bn on drones and seek to introduce weapons and tactics developed during the war in Ukraine under a strategic defence review unveiled by the government. The plan will prioritise cheap one-way attack craft and more expensive reusable systems, as well as the creation of a drone centre to share knowledge…
The first official day of summer is just a few weeks away, and here at Marie Claire, we’re gearing up for the sun-filled season with our favorite warm-weather essentials. Senior News Editor Halie LeSavage recently purchased a gauzy white dress from the sought-after Gap x Dôen collaboration. Fashion Editor Lauren Tappan embraced airy dressing with…
Factories saw the recent downturn linked to trade tensions, US tariffs and higher costs slow down during May but highlighted that confidence was still “subdued”. The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey, watched closely by economists, showed a reading of 46.4 in May, up from 45.4 in April. Any reading above 50 indicates that activity…
Eating for a healthy heart doesn’t have to be complicated. By using the MyPlate approach, you can create balanced meals that support your heart and overall health without spending hours in the kitchen. “Every time we eat, we have a choice to give our heart the nutrition it needs — vitamins, minerals and other nutrients —…
Summer is a tough month to dress for. It’s always a delicate balance of comfort (both for the heat, humidity, and the frigid a/c) and appropriateness. So we asked Bazaar editors to share their ultimate fashion muses as we prepare for hotter days ahead. Some editors gravitated towards perennial fashion icons from the ’60s and…
By Reuters Published June 2, 2025 Hong Kong’s retail sales fell for a 14th straight month in April, government data showed on Monday, as local consumers remained cautious and visitors from mainland China spent less, although the decline was smaller than in March. Retail slump continues in Hong Kong: Fashion and jewelry sales decline. –…
IN A NUTSHELL 💡 The UK is building its largest pumped-storage hydroelectric power station in the Scottish Highlands. 🌊 The facility will utilize water power to deliver 1.8 GW of energy, powering 1.4 million homes for up to 22 hours. 🏗️ The ambitious project, led by Gilkes Energy, will create around 500 jobs and take…
Copenhagen international Fashion Fair (CIFF) is set to make its return to the Bella Center from August 5–7, 2025, coinciding once again with Copenhagen Fashion Week. Copenhagen International Fashion Fair returns August 5– 7. – CIFF With the aim to create opportunity for businesses amidst changing market conditions, this summer’s edition signals a renewed commitment to…