Two important Sessions in China — the National People’s Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference — were convened in Beijing, March 5-12 and March 4-11, respectively. Over 5,000 delegates deliberated on the draft Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of the People’s Republic
Hong Kong-headquartered Venture Energy Limited, focused on the procurement and trading of clean fuels, has entered into an agreement with Shanghai Shenji Energy & Environmental Technology for the purchase of green methanol. Under the procurement and supply agreement, Venture Energy will purchase ISCC EU-certified green methanol from Shenji Energy that fully complies with the European
Cultural pride, shared learning, and lasting friendships were the order of the day when Cedarwood School, in Glenferness, hosted a group of learners and teachers from the United Kingdom as part of a vibrant exchange programme. Shannon Jacobs, the school’s deputy headmistress, described the experience as nothing short of transformative, not only for the visiting
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › China’s clean tech leadership positions it to capitalize on the global energy crisis sparked by the Iran conflict.Norco Today The Iran war has disrupted global energy supplies, leading to a spike in fuel prices worldwide. While most of Asia is hit hard by the crisis, China is
When introduced to investing, many market participants learn about the benefits of owning individual equities. And market history is littered with examples of “story stocks” that minted fortunes for select investors who likely just got lucky. But for most investors, the better course of action is to learn how to invest in index funds or
The European football weekend has been and gone, but in its wake we have a ton of talking points to unpack! Let’s begin with the Premier League and the title race, with Manchester City‘s huge win at Chelsea on Sunday coming after Arsenal lost to Bournemouth. City and Guardiola now have the momentum heading into
Sky Sports’ Paul Merson has labelled Chelsea “cringeworthy” after their limp 3-0 defeat at home to Manchester City. In his latest column, Merse believes the Blues “capitulate” when they go behind and criticised the “crazy” decision to drop Enzo Fernandez for the defeat, following his comments about his future. Sunday’s loss leaves Chelsea sixth and
Hong Kong often gets labelled as an expensive city, and yes, it can be, but it also has a surprisingly accessible side if you know where to look. Between glittering skyscrapers and luxury malls, you will find scenic hikes, bustling street markets, historic temples, and some of the best skyline views in the world that
HONG KONG — A humanoid robot about the size of a primary school student had something to share in Hong Kong — it sang songs and spoke to people in Mandarin and English, answering whatever questions they posed and delighting the audience around it. More than 100 robots were showcased at two exhibitions starting Monday
ANKARA, April 13 (Reuters) – Turkey said on Monday that NATO allies should use their July summit in Ankara to reset ties with U.S. President Donald Trump and prepare for a potential reduction of U.S. involvement in the alliance. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Turkey believed Trump would attend the NATO leaders’ summit on
April 13, 2026, 8:20 a.m. ET Former “Duck Dynasty” star Sadie Robertson is opening up about her 8-month-old daughter’s “truly terrifying” choking incident. In an April 11 Instagram post, Robertson, 28, revealed her daughter, Kit, stopped breathing after choking on a piece of food. “I’m currently walking through the waves of anxiety from the trauma
Elektros (OTC:ELEK) highlighted rising U.S. demand for used electric vehicles in Q1 2026 as fuel prices and an influx of off-lease EVs reshape buyer incentives. Used EV sales rose 12% YoY to 93,500 units, with average used EV prices about $1,300 above comparable gasoline vehicles. Charging infrastructure grew to 71,000
The Boys‘ official social media account has dropped a video featuring A-Train spilling the beans about Vought, Homelander, and their unethical practices. The footage comes after the character wrapped up his redemption arc, first established in The Boys Season 4, in the Season 5 premiere episode. A-Train sacrifices his life to save Hughie from Homelander’s
Financial data and information giant Bloomberg has announced that the company is introducing MYQ, a price monitoring tool that displays FX quotes detected by Bloomberg’s NLP within a user’s Instant Bloomberg (IB) chats. The solution provides each user with insights into the FX liquidity available to them and improves price discovery through an overview of
More than 10,000 posts in the Hong Kong government will be cut by the end of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s current term in June 2027, with close to 60 per cent of these deletions being junior roles and about 3 per cent at the senior level. Civil service minister Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan said
Goldman Sachs believes that the market has transitioned from a phase of ‘unquantifiable extreme panic’ to ‘orderly pricing of known risks.’ Iran’s willingness to negotiate has significantly reduced the probability of extreme tail-risk scenarios. The impact on the U.S. stock market is characterized as being driven by inflation rather than growth, diminishing the necessity for
MOSCOW, April 13 (Reuters) – Russia, the world’s largest wheat exporter, should create joint food reserves with fellow BRICS members and former Soviet neighbours to counter the risks to global food security stemming from the conflict in the Middle East https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/, a senior Russian security official said on Monday. About half of the world’s food
The future of the French star remains shrouded in uncertainty. Speculation over Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé’s future has intensified in recent hours, with several reports pointing to a dispute over the terms of his new contract. Unlike other recent renewals, his deal does not follow the usual pattern. Despite being under contract until 2028
Inter are ready to pounce to sign Lorenzo Pellegrini on a free transfer should he leave Roma at the end of the season, as reported by La Repubblica, via FC Inter News. The 29-year-old is in the final year of his contract at the Olimpico, which Capology report fetch him €6.48 million per year. Roma,
Airline confirms long-term rollout of Pets in Cabin flights and plans expansion to new domestic routes following strong demand. Robbie Hodges reports The Pawprint Economy shows no signs of slowing. As forecast in the Amadeus 2026 Travel Trends report, the world of pet travel is evolving from gimmick to genuine care as new products and
