Hong Kong’s jobless rate edged up by 0.1 percentage point over the past three months to 3.9 per cent after holding steady in the period between August and October last year, with unemployment rising in the insurance, construction and finance sectors. But labour authorities remained optimistic, saying the growing economy would support the job market…
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Cadiz are not exactly giants of Spanish football. “We are not a rich club,” vice-president Rafael Contreras tells Sky Sports. “We are a club of the street.” But this is encouraging them to think outside the box to succeed. “We must discover new ways to be great.” Earlier this season, the club made history in…
According to media reports, Bitcoin’s fall from its all-time high in October 2025 to February’s low near $60k triggered the largest outflow from spot Bitcoin ETF funds since their launch in January 2024. Glassnode data show that more than 100,000 BTC were withdrawn from these funds in January alone, though the total remains substantial, with…
A new update has revealed details about what lies ahead for Season 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Even before the first season has fully arrived, the creative team is already moving forward with the next chapter. Now, showrunner Ira Parker has offered fresh details about the story direction. Ira Parker gives A…
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An attack on a Hong Kong man in the Japanese city of Sapporo that triggered travel warnings from Chinese authorities was reportedly caused by a dispute over “dining etiquette”. According to Japanese media this week, a 50-year-old company executive was arrested by local police officers on suspicion of striking the tourist with a bottle on…
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Home » ASIA » Hong Kong Authorities Demand Better Protection for Visitors in Japan After Tourist Assaulted in Sapporo Published on February 20, 2026 Image generated with Ai In a recent alarming incident in Sapporo, Japan, a Hong Kong resident was attacked by an assailant who struck them with a beer bottle, leading to calls…