After the annual “two sessions” in Beijing, it’s clear that Hong Kong policymakers have their work cut out for them. It has been made abundantly clear what is expected of Hong Kong: stop messing around and get on with the national programme. Hong Kong is part of the nation’s plans to move forward. The country…
Drawing upon his experience of numerous Premier League title challenges with Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, Andrew Cole has taken to often repeating a line parroted by the legendary manager: “The season doesn’t get started until Easter.” Neither Arsenal nor Manchester City will play another Premier League game until after all the chocolate eggs…
1 Arroz Con Pollo PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Arroz con pollo is the perfect weeknight dinner savior. It’s an easy one-pot meal that doesn’t taste like one (seriously, you just might be eating the rice straight out of the pan). The best part? It makes for incredible leftovers, so you can…
US President Donald Trump has warned that NATO faces a “very bad” future if US allies fail to assist in opening up the Strait of Hormuz, in an interview with the Financial Times published on Sunday. Trump told the FT he could also delay his summit with China’s President Xi Jinping later this month as…
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority aims to increase transparency and the available range of medical insurance products to address rising costs, while also reviewing regulations with an eye towards attracting more international life-insurance buyers. “We would like to see the insurance companies introduce more medical insurance products that are more accessible and affordable for the general…
A comprehensive scan of official Home Office publications, parliamentary papers, government press releases, national-news sites, specialist immigration journals, carriers’ operational notices, airport-authority bulletins, business-travel media, and recognised professional bodies (including the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association, the Institute of Directors, and the British Chambers of Commerce) has revealed **no material policy changes, operational disruptions, or authoritative…
The Google app on Android is rolling out convenient, persistent access to AI Mode history for a more integrated experience. In the Home tab (Discover feed), Google has replaced the Labs beaker with a button for AI Mode history, which recently switched from a circle to this lined version. Tapping slides over your recent chats…
In recent weeks, Merit Medical Systems faced weaker sentiment after Wells Fargo downgraded its rating, prompting sustained selling by institutional investors. This reaction stands in contrast to the company’s ongoing solid operations and financial position, highlighting a gap between fundamentals and market mood. We’ll now examine how Wells Fargo’s downgrade and the resulting sentiment shift…
Taiwan on Sunday reported a sudden surge in Chinese military aircraft flying near the island and crossing its air defense alert zones after a two week period of relatively few of the flights. The Taiwanese Defense Ministry noted, however, the China’s Navy — its Shandong aircraft carrier can be seen during a Chinese military exercise…
Demand for some regional holiday destinations among Hong Kong travellers has jumped by as much as 30 per cent ahead of Easter, as locals seek to avoid long-haul trips amid rising airfares and disrupted routes caused by the ongoing war in Iran, according to industry players. Travel agencies said the number of inquiries for trips…