A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook U.S. economic data starts flowing again on Monday, with construction spending figures for August. September jobs data is due on Thursday. Sign up here. More up-to-date labour and price figures are not due until next month and concern over the data’s…
每年一度的 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards（國際餐廳與酒吧設計大獎），專門表彰「世界上最富創意的空間」，涵蓋從米芝蓮星級餐廳到街頭快閃酒吧。從 2008 年的英國本土舉辦首屆活動後，如今國際餐廳及酒吧設計大獎已蛻變為餐飲設計的「奧斯卡」。今年，來自 61 個國家的 1130 件作品角逐五大地區類別獎項——包括亞洲、美洲、澳洲與太平洋、歐洲，以及中東與非洲，同時還有 14 個聚焦特定設計元素，如歷史建築改造、顏色運用、永續材質或創新意念等類別，當中香港有 3 家餐廳以出色材質、色彩運用及永續理念入圍！ 2025 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards：廣州南沙 Suparnin 餐廳奪最佳餐廳 2025 年全球最佳餐廳獎的殊榮，由 Republic Metropolis Architecture 所設計的廣州 Suparnin 餐廳奪得。Suparnin 位於廣州南沙，餐廳名字來自梵語，意為「羽毛美麗者」，象徵大鵬鳥展翅的靈性與自由。整間餐廳以「未來花園幻境」營造超現實氛圍，當中以四根貫穿內外的巨型羽毛柱陣作核心，高聳如大鵬鳥的翅膀，象徵力量與延伸。柱陣周圍環繞綠植牆與永生花，模擬室內花園，讓用餐者彷彿置身於未來綠洲之中。加上大量採用頂級幻彩碳纖維（Carbon Fiber）與 GRG（玻璃纖維強化石膏）構築羽毛曲線柱陣，呈現光澤變幻的未來感。同時搭配曲面玻璃牆、不鏽鋼鏡面倒影及鋁合金框架，強化反射效果，讓空間視覺上無限延伸，更能營造夢幻般的不真實感，其中一名評委甚至形容 Suparnin 「令人嘆為觀止，美輪美奐。記憶與現實交織，如夢似幻。」 Image Courtesy of Suparnin / RMA Image Courtesy of Suparnin / RMA Image…
Under pressure from Beijing’s chokehold on rare earths and the simmering feud over chipmaker Nexperia, EU officials have been asked to tone down their public rhetoric on Beijing, even as the bloc moves forward aggressively with its de-risking plans. Brussels is in “de-escalation mode”, several official sources confirmed, as it looks to convince China to…
As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by mixed performances and economic uncertainties, the Asian market remains a focal point for investors seeking growth opportunities. Penny stocks, often seen as relics of earlier market days, continue to offer potential for significant returns, especially when backed by strong financial health and solid fundamentals. In this…
Getty Images China has financed tens of billions of pounds’ worth of investment in UK businesses and projects this century, some of which gave it access to military-grade technology, BBC Panorama has learned. The spending spree – worth £45bn ($59bn) at 2023 prices – was at its height following a 2015 Chinese state directive, aimed…
Democratic Representative Brad Sherman has pushed back against claims that he browsed explicit material during a flight, after images of him looking at revealing photos on his tablet went viral on social media. The controversy began when a fellow passenger discreetly photographed the US politician seated with his iPad, which appeared to display a sequence…
Last Updated:November 17, 2025, 10:42 IST Lothar Matthaus urges India to involve legends and ex-players in coach training to boost talent, citing Cape Verde’s World Cup success and stressing unity for Germany’s revival. Lothar Matthaus, brand ambassador of the Bengal Super League India needs legendary and former football players to train their coaches to produce…
Home » America Travel News » Indigenous Tourism in the United States: Embracing Culture and Community for an Authentic Travel Experience Published on November 17, 2025 The rise of Indigenous tourism in the United States is reshaping the way travellers experience American culture. Offering an immersive, authentic journey into Native American, Alaska Native, and Native…
Tokyo and Beijing are embroiled in a deepening row over Taiwan after Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, suggested that her country could potentially become militarily involved in the event of an attempted Chinese invasion of the self-governing island. Why has Taiwan become a flashpoint between the north-east Asian neighbours and major trading partners, and is…
IN A SMALL country such as Israel, the award of a Nobel prize to one of its citizens is usually cause for national celebration. The announcement last month of Joel Mokyr’s share of the economics prize, however, received scant recognition. In part, that was because it coincided with the release of the last living hostages…