With a volatile first half of the year in the books for markets, analysts from the BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) are finally taking some time to breathe and take stock of some lessons learned. The firm cited uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s tariff policies as a primary driver of price swings in the first half…
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Ukraine still can’t produce its own analog of a missile that would be as effective a defense as the Patriot against ballistic and hypersonic missiles that Russia uses daily against civilian areas, in addition to waves of drones. Europe seems to be struggling to help us as well. On Friday, U.S. Independence Day, Russia attacked…
Nearly 30 per cent of Hong Kong secondary school students have thought about harming or killing themselves during the current academic year, a survey has found, with its researchers encouraging authorities to step up group counselling and therapy services for pupils. The survey by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups also found that 63.5…
A recent spate of student suicides in Hong Kong has reignited public anguish and concern over the mental well-being of the city’s youth, especially with regard to a possible contagious or copycat effect. As chairman of the 2016 government-appointed student suicide prevention committee, I am compelled to revisit our findings and call for urgent collective…
The mind-body connection is two-way, and impacts our well-being. Our emotions, attitudes and behaviour reflect our physical health and vice versa. For example, regular exercise releases the “happy hormones” endorphins and serotonin in the brain, which can be powerful tools in managing stress and alleviating depression. And when we’re feeling happy, we’re more likely to…
HONG KONG — A film mainly shot in funeral parlors and morgues has broken box office records — and taboos — in Hong Kong, surprising even its own stars and demonstrating that the local film industry is down but not out. Once a powerhouse of Asian cinema, dazzling the world with kung fu epics and…
Sakshi Vasudev used to be a “very shy B or C student” before she joined Kids4Kids, the Hong Kong charity that she said changed her life and gave her what the city’s education system could not. Now 23, Vasudev said she found encouragement, mentoring and support at Kids4Kids when the local education system focused on…
An increasing number of women in China are breaking free from the constraints of traditional values that dictate they should be obedient and devoted to the family. Instead, they are advocating for their rights to equal education and professional opportunities. This surge of confidence is being prominently displayed on mainland social media, giving the Chinese…
In 2024, Kate Middleton faced a challenging year marked by the shock of a cancer diagnosis and a journey of resilience that has both captivated the public and deepened her role within the Royal Family. Chronicled in Robert Hardman’s new biography, according to Daily Mail, this period also brought a personal shift for Kate, sparking…