A daydream about a carousel helped a Marine get through the Vietnam War. He then made that carousel a reality for others.

A daydream about a carousel helped a Marine get through the Vietnam War. He then made that carousel a reality for others.

Nederland, Colorado — During the height of the Vietnam War, being stationed at U.S. Marine outpost Con Thien was like a death sentence. “It just seemed like a matter of time for everybody,” retired Marine Cpl. Scott Harrison told CBS News. Harrison, then just 19 years old, says he got through those dark days, thanks…

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Is China Dodging US Tariffs? Direct Exports To America Plunge 43% As Vietnam And Indonesia See Big Spurts: Report

Is China Dodging US Tariffs? Direct Exports To America Plunge 43% As Vietnam And Indonesia See Big Spurts: Report

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. China’s exports to the United States have plunged over 43% year-over-year in May, representing a $15 billion drop in trade value, yet at the same time, China’s total exports have increased 4.8%, according to official figures, despite the…

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Why Hong Kong is a fledgling hub for pre-owned Hermes bags and other luxury goods

Why Hong Kong is a fledgling hub for pre-owned Hermes bags and other luxury goods

Hong Kong’s market for pre-owned luxury goods such as Hermes and Chanel handbags has attracted a growing number of resellers from countries such as the Philippines and India, according to industry players. Second-hand luxury retailers said Hong Kong had become a top choice for sourcing among Indian and Filipino merchandisers, owing to the city’s reputation…

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Why Hong Kong is a fledgling hub for pre-owned Hermes bags and other luxury goods

Why Hong Kong is a fledgling hub for pre-owned Hermes bags and other luxury goods

Hong Kong’s market for pre-owned luxury goods such as Hermes and Chanel handbags has attracted a growing number of resellers from countries such as the Philippines and India, according to industry players. Second-hand luxury retailers said Hong Kong had become a top choice for sourcing among Indian and Filipino merchandisers, owing to the city’s reputation…

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Hongkongers forge ahead with Japan travel amid July 5 ‘megaquake’ fears

Hongkongers forge ahead with Japan travel amid July 5 ‘megaquake’ fears

Some Hongkongers have pressed ahead with trips to Japan on Saturday morning despite “slight worries” about a widely discussed prediction that a mega-earthquake will hit the country today. While travellers told the Post they would pay more attention to the local news, they acknowledged being unprepared for potential earthquakes. “I felt a little uncomfortable at…

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