North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveiled a plan to develop a new intercontinental ballistic missile, renewing his push to advance the country’s weapons program just as he prepared to arrive in Beijing for rare meetings with his Chinese and Russian counterparts. Source link
By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar made a limp recovery in early Asian trade after days of selling, ahead of the U.S. markets reopening later on Tuesday after the Labor Day holiday. The dollar index was last up 0.1% at 97.709, having touched its lowest on Monday since 28 July after five…
On August 5, Hong Kong was hit by record-breaking daily rainfall of 368.9 millimeteres, a third of the monthly total and the highest daily rainfall in August since records began in 1884. — Last month was Hong Kong’s third wettest August on record with 939.2 millimeteres of rainfall recorded, the city’s Observatory has said. An…
By Richard D. Harroch and Dominique A. Harroch Apps have become an integral part of our lives, simplifying daily tasks and enhancing how we interact with technology. They address various needs, including communication, social networking, productivity, and entertainment. Whether on a smartphone, tablet, or computer, these tools provide convenient solutions for staying organized and connected….
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 26: U.S. President Donald Trump calls on a reporter during a cabinet meeting with members of his administration in the Cabinet Room of the White House on August 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. This is the seventh cabinet meeting of Trump’s second term. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Chip Somodevilla |…
Shanghai stocks flirted with fresh 10-year highs, while Hong Kong shares climbed on Monday, supported by Alibaba after the e-commerce giant reported strong AI-driven growth, fuelling investor confidence in Chinese innovation. ** Sentiment on the mainland was also aided by regulators’ pledge to consolidate the “good trend” of the stock market, which jumped 10% in…
Trump announced last month his government was going to suspend duty-free de minimus imports from all countries OTTAWA — Some small Indigenous businesses are halting shipments to the U.S. in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, even though trade ties exist that predate the founding of both Canada and the United States. “There…
Home » ASIA » Hong Kong: Strategic Blend of Sports, Culture, and Travel Fuels Post Covid Tourism Growth Published on September 2, 2025 Following the pandemic, Hong Kong’s tourism industry has recovered remarkably, with a notable increase in the number of visitors. The city has successfully combined tourism, culture, and sports to produce one-of-a-kind travel…
Selective focus on farmer’s hands collecting seaweed at seaweed farm in Nusa Penida, Indonesia getty Seaweed is no longer a niche ingredient and is becoming a backbone resource across food, pharmaceuticals, and fashion. According to the a 2024 European Union report, global algae production reached roughly 38 million tons in 2024. There are opportunities for…
SHENYANG – Yang Huafeng, a 92-year-old Chinese army veteran, remembers the troops on horseback and the handful of planes that marked the founding of communist China in 1949. It was a far cry from the military might the country will display Wednesday in a parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War…