Hong Kong undergraduates entering the workforce this year may see their pay stay flat or drop by as much as 5 per cent in the worst case against last year’s cohort, observers have said, pointing to factors such as a weak economy and a civil service salary freeze. Experts suggested that youngsters could upskill themselves,…
This weekend, Hong Kong’s dining scene is stuffed with unique options. You can enjoy an exquisite six-hands feast celebrating seasonal wild mushrooms, a sumptuous Indian buffet in honour of India’s national day, or an innovative afternoon tea that blends fine dining with bespoke fragrances. Whether savouring the rich and earthy flavours of Yunnan fungi or…
Hong Kong police have arrested a motorist who hid in a hotel room for five days after allegedly hitting three vehicles, injuring another driver, while fleeing from a roadblock. The man, 30, was detained in connection with seven offences including furious driving and drug trafficking, Chief Inspector Law Chin-hon said on Saturday. The suspect is…
Does the latest United States consumer price index (CPI) report show that Americans are paying more or less for goods? You might be seeing mixed messaging based on the politicians you listen to or what your social media algorithms surface. Some say the numbers show President Donald Trump’s success. Others say the opposite. Every month,…
Gus Carlson is a U.S.-based columnist for The Globe and Mail. Open this photo in gallery: Global EV sales have softened recently while the regulatory environment, particularly in the U.S., has soured significantly.Carolyn Kaster/The Associated Press Ford Motor F-N calls its new electric vehicle initiative a “Model T moment” because of what the company says…
The high-stakes summit on Friday between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin did not result in a breakthrough, even as Trump described it as “productive,” while Putin proposed another meeting in Moscow. The White House had played down the talks — initially seen as an attempt at securing a ceasefire between Russia and…
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Applied Materials — The semiconductor equipment manufacturer tumbled 11% after the current-quarter outlook missed expectations of analysts polled by LSEG. Fiscal third-quarter earnings and revenue topped estimates. UnitedHealth — The insurer jumped nearly 8% after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed a new stake , according to…
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BANGKOK — China’s economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed and housing prices dropped further, according to data released Friday. Uncertainty over tariffs on exports to the United States is still looming over the world’s second-largest economy after President Donald Trump extended a pause in sharp hikes in…
U.S. Treasury yields ticked higher Thursday after new U.S. data pointed to persistent wholesale inflation. The 2-year Treasury yield climbed 4 basis points to 3.73%. The benchmark 10-year note yield added nearly 5 basis points to 4.285%. One basis point is equal to 0.01%, and yields and prices move in opposite directions. The producer price…