Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung today congratulated Ng Cheuk-yan on winning bronze in the Women’s 100m Backstroke S6 at the 4th Asian Para Games.
Mr Yeung said the swimmer gave it her all in the competition and won the first medal for the Hong Kong, China delegation, which was encouraging for many other Hong Kong athletes.
“I am looking forward to seeing more breakthroughs made by Hong Kong athletes and success in more events,” he added.
Talk about a delayed reaction. On Wednesday, stock market pundits’ read on the Democratic sweep of Congress was that “gridlock is good.” That included the presumed difficulty of getting legislation passed at the federal level, with commentary noting that any limitations would come at the state level. Then on Thursday, it seems investors noticed what
US President Donald Trump has expressed strong optimism that a resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is near, pointing to the deep-seated animosity between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin as the primary stumbling block hindering peace efforts. Trump was questioned about what factors he considered to be the most formidable barrier
Near the western coast of Scotland is an “off the beaten path” town that has, for most of its history, been a major ferry port. Its location on Loch Ryan and proximity to the Irish coast made it a significant transport hub between the two nations. Stranaer’s surprisingly warm climate for the region also makes
Donald Trump praised Jensen Huang’s contributions to the United States. Chicago: US President Donald Trump on Sunday called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang an honorable person and praised his contributions to the United States, but said he had not spoken to him about allegations of a relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing.
This U.N. climate summit, called the Conference of the Parties, or COP31, also comes as the war in Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up global prices of gasoline and oil and myriad products made with them, such as fertilizers and pesticides. The disruption has pushed governments to rethink energy policies, both
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Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requested on Monday a new passport and identity card so she can return from self-imposed exile in India, according to a letter seen by Reuters, her first such communication since fleeing in 2024. After two years in India, Sheikh Hasina seeks new passport ahead of Bangladesh return (HT file)
Iraq has stepped up security preparations and drawn up emergency plans amid growing fears of a fresh war between the United States and Iran. The measures include a possible shift to online classes and arrangements to accommodate people displaced by the fighting, Asharq Al-Awsat reported, citing Iraqi officials. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi steps up
OPPO just announced its 2026 11.11 deals. Photo from OPPO OPPO’s 11.11 sale announced! During the campaign period that will last until November 13, OPPO is offering discounts of up to PHP 8,000 on select devices via Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop, alongside freebies, vouchers, and raffle entries. As part of its Maligayang PaskOPPO Christmas
President Donald Trump will meet with Qatar’s prime minister at the White House on Monday, according to the White House schedule, as the conflict with Iran drags on and diplomatic efforts to end it face significant obstacles. US President Donald Trump. Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, who is also foreign minister, is
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood is shrugging off this week’s market jitters, telling CNBC on Friday that concerns among investors actually reinforce her optimism that further gains lie ahead. U.S. equities sold off sharply on Thursday, reversing the initial rally seen in the wake of the midterm elections. AI-related stocks led the rout, sending the
DOUG SOSNIK, a former adviser to Bill Clinton, recalls the president’s frenetic agenda during his final stretch in the White House. “We talked about the schedule and how many more trips we could do—do you mind doing an 18-hour day?” Mr Clinton was a man in a hurry. “I’ve only got a year left in
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks were rising again as investors take in the results of the election, sending the S&P 500 higher. But that good news didn’t extend across the board. Coffee shop chain Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) released its third-quarter earnings on Wednesday, and its stock plummeted. It’s now a crushing 58% off its high.
(Bloomberg) — A Houthi attack damaged one of the landmarks of the Saudi Arabian capital’s financial district, upsetting plans for a return to normal about a month after deadly strikes on Riyadh’s airport disrupted travel and canceled showpiece events. The offices of state oil giant Saudi Aramco suffered minor damage as the city fended off
AMD (AMD +11.04%) and Nvidia (NVDA +2.77%) are two of the largest competitors in the AI processor industry. The third primary one is Broadcom (AVGO +0.74%), but its niche in that segment differs from theirs. Nvidia and AMD compete in the same field, designing powerful general-purpose chips while Broadcom designs highly specialized computing units for
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi gave an interview with state media on Sunday where he put pressure on the US to accept Tehran’s demands in the ongoing peace talks. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, attends the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Moscow, Tuesday, Oct.
This past week’s stock market meltdown could hardly have come at a more critical moment for Anthropic (ANTH.PVT). The sell-off cast a shadow over the frontier artificial intelligence developer’s expected pre-Thanksgiving public debut, raising questions about its potential valuation and ability to sustain the next phase of AI growth. “The only thing that matters the
A storied American ocean liner that once set a world record crossing the sea is about to set one beneath it. This month, a series of valves will be opened in the former SS United States, letting in seawater and sinking it some 25 miles off the Florida panhandle to become the world’s largest artificial
It’s been a roller-coaster of a week for the stock market. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +1.09%) officially entered correction territory after falling by more than 10% from its October peak, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.31%) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI -0.46%) are down by around 6% and 5%, respectively. Investors are also grappling
President Donald Trump said Sunday that a new task force is in place to disrupt land routes into Iran that the US military says are used for shipments of weapons and illicit materials. Donald Trump with his newly appointed chief of staff, Stephen Miller. (HT_PRINT) US Central Command on Saturday announced the formation of a