Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is on a trade mission to China, an attempt to woo a crucial trading partner as Canada looks to shore up friends and strengthen the country’s economy. The visit by Champagne builds on a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping in the country in January, according
Italians will once again be forced to watch a World Cup from the sidelines after another play-off disaster highlighted just how far one of the great footballing nations has fallen. Four-time world champions, the football-mad country finds itself at its lowest ebb and without a clear path to a brighter future after missing out again
Fear is in the air. Sure, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is holding up pretty well in the face of significant uncertainty. However, implied volatility has risen sharply in recent weeks. Should investors stay away from all stocks with a 10-foot pole? Nope. Here are three dividend stocks you can buy with no hesitation. Will
Hong Kong’s retail sales jumped by nearly 12 per cent in the first two months of 2026 against a year ago, with authorities pointing to growth in the local economy and a surge in tourists. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Wednesday showed retail sales reached HK$35 billion (US$4.47 billion) in
TAIPEI/BEIJING, April 1 (Reuters) – At a time of international turbulence the world does not need a crisis over Taiwan, the leader of the island’s largest opposition party said on Wednesday ahead of a trip to China, adding she is seeking reconciliation. Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), is travelling to China starting Tuesday
Lamine Yamal had a furious reaction to Spain fans singing an anti-Muslim chant after La Roja’s 0-0 draw with Egypt on Thursday, reports claim. Yamal started for Spain in the stalemate at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona and was substituted at half-time. The fixture between two sides who had already qualified for the 2026 World
Prime office supply in mainland Chinese cities and Hong Kong is estimated to peak this year, while demand remains hampered by an economic slowdown and global uncertainties, according to Cushman & Wakefield. At the end of 2025, premium office inventory in 21 major cities in Greater China – including Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and
A compound that was formerly a US embassy appears to have been struck in Tehran as the Iran-US war rages, reported news agency AP. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly control the compound since the 1979 hostage crisis and its all-volunteer Basij force operates the premises. A compound that was previously a US embassy in Tehran was
The long-standing rivalry between Phyllis Summers and Victor Newman has reached a boiling point, captivating fans of The Young and the Restless. The drama unfolding in Genoa City has viewers taking sides between the cunning Phyllis and the ruthless Victor. Their latest clash has fans debating who deserves to emerge victorious. Young and Restless fans
Zendaya is heading into one of the busiest years of her career, with multiple major releases and a highly anticipated TV return. During a recent interview with Fandango, she shared that she plans to step back and “go into hiding” for a while. Her decision highlights a growing conversation around rest, balance, and staying grounded
In a stunning turn of events during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers final, Italy suffered a heartbreaking exit from the World Cup qualification race after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a tense penalty shootout (4-1), marking their third consecutive failure to reach the global tournament. Italy, a four-time World Cup champion, once again found
The London stock market has recently faced downward pressure, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices slipping due to weak trade data from China, highlighting ongoing global economic challenges. Despite these broader market conditions, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—continue to attract interest for their growth potential at more accessible price points. While
Hong Kong International Airport has been voted the world’s best airport, along with accolades recognising its security standards and facilities. An Airport Authority spokesman said on Wednesday that the city’s airport had clinched the title of “Best Airport in the World” from Global Travel Awards this year. The awards recognise the best hotels, airports, airlines,
Iran declares EU’s naval and air forces “terrorists organisation” in reciporocal move after action agaisnt IRGC Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) has reportedly sent warning to American companies. According to a report in CBS News, the warning, similar to one issued in March, sends warning to 18 US companies that include technology and finance
It is impossible for Enzo Fernandez to join Real Madrid this summer due to his long contract and price tag according to journalist Jorge Picon. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON THE APP STORE Fernandez joined Chelsea for a then British record of £106m from
The parent company of Hong Kong online retailer HKTVmall has defended its life science project involving testing the viability of detached animal heads and limbs, responding to animal ethics concerns by saying no pet animals were experimented on. Hong Kong Technology Venture Company Limited revealed the project on Monday in its annual results, and said
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Gold Price’s break above the 4,600 level this week has reignited bullish momentum, but the move raises a deeper question — is this a genuine reversal or a temporary bounce? After a sharp Q1 correction, Q2 is now shaping up as the decisive battleground that will determine whether Gold is reversing higher or merely recovering
President Trump’s latest executive order seeks to restrict vote-by-mail by creating a national list of U.S. citizens eligible to vote. SALEM, Oregon — Oregon elections officials, Democratic lawmakers and voting rights advocates are mounting swift opposition to a new executive order from President Donald Trump, saying it would interfere with states’ authority to run elections
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the coming days of the war with Iran will be decisive, adding that the U.S. would “negotiate with bombs” until Tehran relinquishes its ambitions. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, right, said the Pentagon’s goal is to destroy Iran’s missiles, drones and navy. “Iran knows that, and there’s almost nothing they
