The launch of a scheme allowing Guangdong residents to drive their own vehicles to Hong Kong has been delayed until December, as mainland Chinese authorities are still ironing out arrangements for the policy, the Post has learned. The “Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles” scheme, which has been the subject of discussion for several years, was…
Since its inception in 2016, the Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti has quietly championed charitable causes, lending support to families in need, and backing special projects at Rome’s Bambino Gesù Hospital and Policlinico Gemelli. Now, this philanthropic endeavour is stepping into the spotlight with the grand opening of the foundation’s new cultural hub, marking…
MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A federal investigation spanning several years at a couple of Milwaukee stores has resulted in the seizure of over one-million dollars of counterfeit items. On Mon. May 19, federal agents executed a search warrant at Dutti Fashion in Milwaukee. During the raid, Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection agents were seen…
UNITED’S TRAVELLING SQUAD GOALKEEPERS: Andre Onana, Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton. DEFENDERS: Harry Amass, Dan Armer, Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Jonny Evans, Tyler Fredricson, Ayden Heaven, Jaydan Kamason, Godwill Kukonki, Harry Maguire, Reece Munro, Luke Shaw. MIDFIELDERS: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Bruno Fernandes, Tyler Fletcher, Sekou Kone, Kobbie Mainoo, Jack Moorhouse, Mason Mount, Jim Thwaites, Manuel…
Award-winning construction and fit out contractor, Gilbert-Ash has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading places to work. On Friday May 23, Gilbert-Ash was named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work – a UK-wide workplace survey which honours and celebrates top employers across several different sectors. The awards use 26 questions developed…
A self-styled lady of the manor is planning a legal battle against her local community council after it disbanded in an attempt to remove her. At a meeting on Thursday it was unanimously decided to dissolve Ardgay and District Community Council in Sutherland. However, moments later a petition was lodged for it to be reformed….
Hong Kong should target high-spending multicultural audiences rather than mass-market tourism, experts have said in response to Shanghai unveiling plans for its mega-event economy – potentially putting the two cities in direct competition. In terms of booking international superstars, Shanghai already has the lead. The mainland Chinese metropolis hosted two concerts by American diva Mariah…
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hongkongers should brace for heavy showers and thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon, the local weather forecaster has warned. The Observatory said patches of…
Pizzas, hamburgers and sushi – these are just some of the foods that have come to define certain cultures. But a cuisine is about more than an iconic dish, and every dish contains much more than its ingredients. It can reflect not only a historic time and place, but also modernity and a chef’s creative…
Published on May 23, 2025 06:00 PM IST The United Kingdom has officially transferred sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius but the UK retains control of the strategically vital US-UK military base on Diego Garcia through a 99-year lease, ensuring continued military presence in the Indian Ocean. The deal has raised concerns for the…