The New Yorker is not, by any definition, a fashion magazine, but it is—and nearly always has been—a magazine concerned with fashion. The publication’s mascot, Eustace Tilley, is, after all, defined by accessories: his gleaming top hat, crisp white gloves, and dandyish monocle are all totems of both persnickety good taste and the febrile effort…
A variety of consumption promotions based on the concept of “ticket-stub economy” have helped drive a noticeable increase in consumer spending during China’s five-day May Day holiday. Under this initiative, consumers could present ticket stubs from movies, scenic spots, and sports events among others to receive discounts and added services in subsequent consumption scenarios. This…
Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, speaks at a party press conference. With a stunning sweep across local councils and a historic by-election victory, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has done what many thought impossible: cracked Britain’s long-standing two-party dominance, and now it’s coming for Downing Street.Formed from the ashes of the Brexit Party, Reform UK…
What is Hong Kong’s answer to Singapore’s Economic Development Board or the mainland’s National Development and Reform Commission? We don’t really have an exact equivalent, perhaps in keeping with our historical stance on the economy, in which the private sector takes the lead and the government role is to facilitate and support. However, in an…
In a world facing the impending realities of the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and social inequality, sustainable development is no longer an option—it is an imperative. As two of the world’s leading economies, the UK and India are uniquely positioned to collaborate on solutions to build a greener and inclusive global economy. Both countries have…
5. Prioritises Sleep: Despite her busy schedule, South Indian actress Trisha Krishnan firmly believes in the power of beauty sleep. She ensures the she gets 7-8 hours of restful sleep to keep her mind and body rejuvenated. Image Source: Twiiter/@abi_trish Source link
In the late 1980s, attending a journalism conference near Lake Calhoun, I walked to a bench next to the path around the lake. “Is anyone sitting here?” a deep and distinctive voice asked. “No, have a seat,” I said. “I’m Fritz,” he said, holding out his hand. He needed no introduction. Walter Mondale, the former…
Donald Trump’s trade advisor Peter Navarro warned global economies of risk ‘with respect to exposure to China’ and said that if “Chinese vampire” cannot suck the American blood then it will suck the UK and EU blood. Peter Navarro was a key force behind the Trump tariffs, reportedly intended to isolate China, and bring a…
Pharus Diagnostics, a Li Ka-shing-backed developer of diagnostic tests for cancer powered by artificial intelligence (AI), said it would tap into fundraising channels in Hong Kong. The Taiwan-based start-up aims to complete a round of fundraising and a clinical study on lung cancer by the end of the year, said CEO Philip Huang. “Currently, we…
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email The dust has settled on this year’s local elections, with Nigel Farage’s Reform party seeing unprecedented success across the country. Some 1,650 local councillors were elected…