Hong Kong’s retail sales jumped by nearly 12 per cent in the first two months of 2026 against a year ago, with authorities pointing to growth in the local economy and a surge in tourists. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Wednesday showed retail sales reached HK$35 billion (US$4.47 billion) in…
Fear is in the air. Sure, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is holding up pretty well in the face of significant uncertainty. However, implied volatility has risen sharply in recent weeks. Should investors stay away from all stocks with a 10-foot pole? Nope. Here are three dividend stocks you can buy with no hesitation. Will…
Lamine Yamal had a furious reaction to Spain fans singing an anti-Muslim chant after La Roja’s 0-0 draw with Egypt on Thursday, reports claim. Yamal started for Spain in the stalemate at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona and was substituted at half-time. The fixture between two sides who had already qualified for the 2026 World…
TAIPEI/BEIJING, April 1 (Reuters) – At a time of international turbulence the world does not need a crisis over Taiwan, the leader of the island’s largest opposition party said on Wednesday ahead of a trip to China, adding she is seeking reconciliation. Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), is travelling to China starting Tuesday…
Zendaya is heading into one of the busiest years of her career, with multiple major releases and a highly anticipated TV return. During a recent interview with Fandango, she shared that she plans to step back and “go into hiding” for a while. Her decision highlights a growing conversation around rest, balance, and staying grounded…
Hong Kong International Airport has been voted the world’s best airport, along with accolades recognising its security standards and facilities. An Airport Authority spokesman said on Wednesday that the city’s airport had clinched the title of “Best Airport in the World” from Global Travel Awards this year. The awards recognise the best hotels, airports, airlines,…
A compound that was formerly a US embassy appears to have been struck in Tehran as the Iran-US war rages, reported news agency AP. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly control the compound since the 1979 hostage crisis and its all-volunteer Basij force operates the premises. A compound that was previously a US embassy in Tehran was…
Gold Price’s break above the 4,600 level this week has reignited bullish momentum, but the move raises a deeper question — is this a genuine reversal or a temporary bounce? After a sharp Q1 correction, Q2 is now shaping up as the decisive battleground that will determine whether Gold is reversing higher or merely recovering…
Hong Kong police have arrested a 49-year-old bus driver on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death after a collision that killed two people on the Lantau Link highway. The double-decker operated by Long Win Bus was travelling on the Tsing Yi section of the highway headed towards Tung Chung on route E32A when it rammed…
Jack Black is back in the spotlight, promoting his upcoming movie, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. During his press tour, he also looked back on a moment that wasn’t so fun. A scary one where he got a head injury on the set of Nacho Libre. Jack Black recalls he suffered a head injury during…