The European Commission says a “worst case scenario” has been averted, after China’s commerce ministry engaged with European companies in recent days to restart the flow of semiconductors that had been disrupted by a crisis surrounding the company Nexperia. The saga, which saw the Dutch-headquartered company cut off from its Chinese processing facilities following a…
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning made the announcement on Monday, ending a prolonged Covid-19-era freeze that left Canada off China’s outbound tour lists, even as group travel resumed to more than 130 other destinations. Mao said the decision was taken after “comprehensive” consideration of Chinese travellers’ demands and destination safety. “The move will further…
Pity the evil queen in “Snow White” asking the magic mirror who was the fairest of all, waiting anxiously for the reply. Today, all the queen would need to do is upload an image of herself to an AI beauty analysis app and wait 10 seconds for the results. Beauty analysis apps score your face…
One of the biggest style icons in the world right now is Blackpink’s Lisa – Lalisa Manobal. The superstar, who made her acting debut in season three of HBO’s acclaimed series The White Lotus, has some of the most lucrative luxury brand endorsements under her belt. Lisa attending the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2026 show at…
According to White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, Takaichi told Trump that she would recommend him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump has been complaining about the Nobel Committee for not picking him to win the accolade despite what he says are his efforts to end multiple conflicts around the world. Japan’s government has cited Trump’s…
Shanghai-based artificial intelligence chip start-up MetaX has stepped into the spotlight after winning approval last week from Shanghai’s exchange to list on the city’s Nasdaq-style Star Market, underscoring both China’s accelerating AI investment and its potential to challenge US chip giant Nvidia. Known in Chinese as Muxi, MetaX was founded in 2020 by three veterans…
Way before quiet luxury was a trend, French maison Hermès was winning over customers with its exceptional craftsmanship, enduring quality and quiet confidence. Its recent spring/summer 2026 show in Paris speaks to this philosophy, while reaffirming the brand’s position as one of the world’s most desirable labels. Hermès classics are transformed into sculptural chokers intertwined…
Although it took until October, fall has finally arrived in New York City – and the finance set has broken out their Barbour jackets. A Northeastern US preppy tradition that stretches back – like so many do – to Britain, Barbour apparel can trace its heritage to 1894, when Scotsman John Barbour launched a business…
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Vote yes on Prop. 50to foil Trump’s policies In the past 10 days, President Trump has demonstrated why Californians must vote for Proposition 50, which he opposes. Trump has: • Released an AI video of himself wearing a crown while flying…
Hong Kong stocks gained on Friday, driven by tech giants, after China pledged to step up efforts to achieve technological self-reliance and bolster its domestic market over the next five years. The advance also comes ahead of a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US leader Donald Trump next week. The Hang Seng Index…