There were no birds onstage at the University of Hong Kong last weekend, but the sounds – trills, hoots, warbles – suggested otherwise. In the city’s first-ever bird call competition, participants took turns mimicking the songs of local species, from the chestnut-winged cuckoo to the Asian barred owlet. Some wore feathered costumes, others brought props….
For years, I ignored the South Korean cultural wave. Not with judgment, but with quiet resistance. I saw it coming, spreading first with K-dramas, then K-pop, and still, I stayed away. As a fashion designer who tracks global trends closely, you’d think I would’ve been among the first to dive in. But for a long…
Aug. 29 (UPI) — China will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a regional security summit this weekend. Modi will travel to China for his first visit in seven years, as India and China have feuded in the past over a border dispute in the Himalayas. More than 20 heads of state will attend…
NAROWAL, Pakistan (AP) — Rescuers raced to evacuate tens of thousands of stranded Pakistanis hit by floods earlier this week, while many were left with no food or medical supplies Friday as the government struggled to send help. The floods in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province began Monday when an abnormal amount of rain triggered sudden…
BYD’s Q2 2025 earnings report—a 29.9% year-over-year drop in net profit to 6.4 billion yuan ($894.74 million)—has sparked debate about whether this is a temporary setback or a red flag in a hyper-competitive EV market. While the decline marks the first drop in over three years [1], the company’s strategic moves in global expansion and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India and China, as two major economies, must work together to bring stability to the global economic order, particularly amid the uncertainties triggered by US President Donald Trump’s tariff measures. He added that stable, predictable, and friendly relations between the Asian giants are vital for global peace…
The Club’s 10 things to watch Friday, Aug. 29 — Today’s newsletter was written by Jeff Marks, the Club’s director of portfolio analysis. 1. The S & P 500 is on pace for a lower open to finish out the week after closing yesterday at a record high. There were no major fireworks from the…
Inflation still outpacing wages, study finds Americans’ paychecks still not keeping up with inflation, study finds 03:52 The Personal Consumption Expenditures index, a key inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to make interest-rate decisions, held steady in July according to new data from the Department of Commerce. Prices across the U.S. rose at an…
Home » Latest Travel News of Hong Kong » Hong Kong Tourism: Emerging as a Global Hub for Innovation, Culture, and Business, Making It an Attractive Destination for Business Travelers Published on August 29, 2025 Hong Kong is increasingly becoming one of the most influential and dynamic destinations for travelers worldwide. A city that seamlessly…
Real Madrid’s hierarchy are said to be “certain” that Trent Alexander-Arnold will be a key signing in the short and long term despite a week of flux for the English right back. After finding himself on the bench for Real Madrid’s trip to Real Oviedo last weekend, reports emerged claiming that Dani Carvajal would remain…