A private intelligence company has revealed a Chinese naval task group being tracked by the Australian military west of the Philippines boasts ships with formidable firepower, including a Landing Helicopter Dock ship, a destroyer, a frigate and a refuelling vessel. Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed yesterday that the ADF was closely monitoring a Chinese flotilla…
Even in these turbulent times, Hong Kong has reasons to count its blessings. I refer to the fundamentals of our global competitiveness, which will protect us from the fiercest storms of the current cycle of economic and geopolitical turmoil. We cannot be immune, given that many economies worldwide face challenges more severe than at any…
Hong Kong stocks dropped on Friday after four days of advances, as investors searched for fresh catalysts beyond expectations about a US interest-rate cut that reversed a tumble triggered by concerns about an artificial-intelligence bubble. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.2 per cent to 25,891.18 as of 11.13am local time. For the month, the benchmark…
The chief scientist of China’s top naval institute has been suspended as a foreign academician to the Russian Academy of Engineering after he became the subject of a police probe over alleged academic misconduct. On Friday, the Chinese headquarters of the Russian Academy of Engineering said it had taken note of the case against Guo…
Japan’s export of lethal weapons sent an “extremely dangerous signal” indicating expanded military capabilities, Chinese observers and media said on Thursday as relations between the two countries continued to nosedive. The assessment followed Japanese media reports on Wednesday that Japan had exported domestically produced Patriot surface-to-air missile interceptors to the United States. The US would…
Virgin Australia has begun operating Australia’s first Pets in Cabin service, allowing small dogs and cats to travel in the aircraft cabin on selected domestic flights. The service commenced on 20 November 2025 on routes between Melbourne and the Gold Coast and Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast. It will run as a trial until 30…
HOUSTON – Each year, as Americans roll up their sleeves for their annual flu shot, they might be surprised to learn their protection often begins with data from our friends down under. Medical experts say that international surveillance is essential for developing effective flu vaccines for the United States and other Northern Hemisphere nations. The…
It’s also, in part, to thank for Matteau’s shift back to a more direct-to-consumer (DTC) business. After launching as a DTC brand, Matteau fast became heavy on wholesale as the founders pursued international discovery and growth. Early days were 80% wholesale vs 20% DTC; the split then remained 70-30 for a while, Heinsen says. Lately,…
Home » America Travel News » United States Joins Australia, Germany, and UK in Facing Employee Layoffs Due to Decline in Tourism Industry, Resulting in Economic Strains, New Update is Here Published on November 18, 2025 By: Tuhin Sarkar The United States joins Germany, Australia, and the UK in facing unprecedented employee layoffs due to…
China has discovered a rare gold deposit in the Kunlun Mountains near the western border of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, according to government geologists involved in the survey. Initial estimates suggest its total gold reserves could exceed 1,000 tonnes. “The outline of a thousand-tonne-scale gold belt in West Kunlun, Xinjiang, is now taking shape,” wrote…