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,…
CHICAGO — The new Space 519 store in Plaza del Lago in Wilmette, Ill., has something for everyone — and that’s by design. There is fashion; dining, with three options ranging from grab-and-go to full service; home decor; gifts; fine jewelry, and apothecary, all in one mini-department store. “You can’t replicate this online,” Lance Lawson…
Stocks climbed to a record as an in-line US inflation reading eased price concerns and bolstered bets on a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut in September. The MSCI All Country World Index rose 0.2% to an all-time high, tracking Wall Street’s surge to fresh peaks, as money markets nearly priced in a full 25 basis point…
In the “2025 Global Digital Shopping Index: Singapore Edition,” released by PYMNTS Intelligence and commissioned by Visa Acceptance Solutions, a survey of 1,510 consumers and 425 merchants in Singapore, underscores the reality that smartphones are not just tools for online purchases. They’re integral to the entire shopping journey, including in-store experiences. The island nation stands…
In 2015, Jennifer Johns started a boutique clothing business known as “Simply JJ,” traveling all over Central Illinois to introduce shoppers to the LuLaRoe brand. “It just kind of took on a life of its own,” she said. “So I went from doing what we called pop-up parties for the first couple of years to,…
Just over two years ago, a plunge in Vietnam’s stocks left Pham Nam with a loss of 2 billion dong ($76,269) and led him to sell his Hyundai car. Nam swore he’ll never invest again. But a 22% rally this year in the benchmark VN Index has compelled Nam to wade back in with his…
Hong Kong is on track to return to an operating account surplus for the 2025-26 financial year, with the result largely fuelled by a surge in stamp duty income from the city’s robust stock market performance, the finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po made his prediction of a surplus – set to…
Hong Kong is on track to return to an operating account surplus for the 2025-26 financial year, with the result largely fuelled by a surge in stamp duty income from the city’s robust stock market performance, the finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po made his prediction of a surplus – set to…
The White House has launched an aggressive public relations campaign promoting a narrative of economic strength during the first six months of United States President Donald Trump, with claims of his policies fueling “America’s golden age”. But an Al Jazeera analysis of economic data shows the reality is more mixed. Trump’s claims of his policies…
Women’s football is no longer just a sport. It has become a powerful catalyst for retail growth and brand innovation, redefining how the fashion and retail industries engage with consumers – especially young women and girls. As the Lionesses continue to capture national attention, brands and retailers are increasingly aligning themselves with the sport, creating…