The new school year is about to begin, and if there’s one thing we all need to cope with the return to routine and busy school days, it’s a good breakfast. Studies show that eating breakfast has a positive impact on learning and behaviour, so if your kids aren’t eating much at breakfast or are…
Beijing — China will host its biggest military parade ever on Wednesday, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and Japan’s formal surrender. The massive procession will go down Chang-an Avenue, the name of which means “Eternal Peace.” Joining Chinese Prime Minister Xi Jinping for the “Victory Day” event — which…
Chinese investors have borrowed a record amount to buy local stocks, offering risk-on cues to global markets, including cryptocurrencies. However, crypto traders still appear to be more cautious. According to Bloomberg, margin trades outstanding in China’s onshore equity market surged to 2.28 trillion yuan ($320 billion) on Monday, surpassing the previous 2015 peak of 2.27…
A new study by scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Forest Research has shed light on the strengths and weaknesses of planting versus natural colonisation when it comes to creating resilient woodlands. The research, published on 27 August in Evolutionary Applications, is the first from the Centre for Forest Protection (CFP), a joint…
Celebrating its 25th year, Seoul Fashion Week expands beyond DDP with citywide shows and global collaborations Models walk the stage of Anderson Bell show, the opening presentation of 2026 S/S Seoul Fashion Week, on Deoksugung-gil in Seoul, Monday. (Seoul Fashion Week) The 2026 Spring/Summer Seoul Fashion Week opened Monday evening with an outdoor runway show…
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter, BBC News, Singapore Reuters Before Tianjin, the three leaders previously met in Kazan last year Monday’s meeting between Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping and India’s Narendra Modi marked a rare display of solidarity – and an opportunity for Putin to engage directly with his country’s top oil buyers. India and China…
(Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday, after the Labor Day holiday, as investors awaited crucial economic data in the week ahead that is expected to shape the Federal Reserve’s stance on monetary easing. The August nonfarm payrolls report, due on Friday, is the centerpiece of the week and will follow a monthly private…
A new report points to limited availability for the Samsung tri-fold We might be waiting until November before it goes on sale Even then, you might struggle to find it outside of South Korea and China All the indications are that Samsung is planning to unveil its first tri-fold smartphone at an event on Monday,…
Hong Kong’s retail sector—traditionally buoyed by its position as a hub for business, finance, and tourism—is facing new challenges. A strong Hong Kong dollar, rising outbound tourism, and inflation have dampened the sector’s performance. At the same time, visitors are increasingly favoring experiences over goods, while locals are spending more across the border. The question…
WASHINGTON — A government shutdown deadline, a standoff over President Donald Trump’s nominees and a renewed clash over the Jeffrey Epstein files await Congress as it returns Tuesday after a month-long August recess. The top item on the agenda is the government funding deadline of Sept. 30 to avoid a shutdown. An unusual Republican and…