Hong Kong’s finance chief should spend within the city’s means given the expected whopping deficit, a rural leader has said after drawing a fortune stick that advised residents against greed as part of a Lunar New Year ritual. Kenneth Lau Ip-keung, chairman of powerful rural body the Heung Yee Kuk, drew a “neutral” stick at…
Hong Kong’s finance minister will promote the city’s advantages as a “superconnector” and a “super value-adder” during a visit to Switzerland this week for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday he would take the opportunity to brief political and business leaders from around the world about the…
City and U.S. Steel officials said they are moving ahead with plans for a new use of the company’s Joliet site, which is at least seeing some progress on the perimeter. Pilsen Wellness Center this week presented their plans for using the building that once provided steelworkers with a credit union. The former New Century…
An Italian structural composites company has selected Chattanooga for its first U.S. operations facility, investing nearly $3.8 million into the city. According to a statement from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, and officials from Microtex Composites Inc., the company will create 26 new jobs. Based in Italy, the composites manufacturer has experienced rapid…
Stay committed to those health and wellness goals this new year with these tips from a UAB sports and exercise medicine physician. Stay committed to those health and wellness goals this new year with these tips from a UAB sports and exercise medicine physician.The new year is a time for new starts, new calendars and…
Stay safe while traveling this holiday season with these health-conscious tips. Stay safe while traveling this holiday season with these health-conscious tips.Traveling is one of the biggest components of the holiday season. Whether planning to drive across the state to visit friends or fly across the country to spend time with family, it is important…
China executed a former official from Inner Mongolia over corruption charges totaling about 3 billion yuan ($412 million), a rare use of the death penalty for graft that comes with President Xi Jinping’s sweeping campaign to cleanse the Communist Party intensifying. Li Jianping, the former party chief of an economic development zone in Hohhot city,…
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The chairman of Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has said its Water World facility lost about HK$200 million (US$25.7 million) in the last financial year, as he was grilled in the legislature over the state of his organisation’s finances despite a five-year high in attendance numbers. The tourism minister on Tuesday rejected calls for authorities to…
One UAB expert offers several tips for enjoying the treats of the holiday season while staying healthy. The holidays are a time for family, fun and certainly food. While many seek to indulge in the sweet treats that are offered during the holiday season, many worry about staying cognizant of their eating during these annual…