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Hong Kong should tap tourism data to fix โblindโ industry approach, lawmakers say
Some legislators raise questions over governmentโs tourism strategy and urge more detailed visitor data.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:
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Europe's battle for power spurs evolution of a new ecosystem for energy-hungry firms
Data centers, which often require huge amounts of power, are behind the growing competition for access to Europe's already strained grids.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Summer travel demand is soaring โ but European airlines are short on planes
A persistent global jet shortage means airlines are bracing for an uphill battle over what is typically the peak travel season.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:How China-US Rivalry Reshaped South Koreaโs Beauty Industryย
South Koreaโs cosmetics sector is a case study in navigating the market upheaval caused by China-U.S. competition.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:House Republicans Have Passed a Bill to Gut the IRA. What Happened to All the Supposed Holdouts?
Early this morning, the House voted 215-214 to pass a sweeping budget reconciliation bill with provisions that include a cancellation or phaseout for just about everything that was in the Inflation Reduction Act. The measure, which now heads to the Senate, is being described by clean energy and environmental groups as a monumental betrayal of [โฆ]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:UK seas are unusually hot โ and scientists say the heatwave could just be getting started
UK waters are up to 4C above normal in a marine heatwave that may offer an early warning of extreme summer heat.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:European budget airlinesโ hand luggage fees โviolate EU lawsโ, say consumer organisations
The consumer groups argue that the fees for hand luggage contravene a ruling from more than a decade ago by the European Court of Justice.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Trump changed Bidenโs AI chip rules. What now, will it affect China trade talks?
In tech supremacy battle, Trump undoes Biden-era rule, prompting warning that controls over Chinese chips may make their ecosystem stronger.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Ethanol lobbyist helped far-right MEP write question to Commission on fuels
Jana Nagyovรก, of Patriots for Europe, says she did "absolutely nothing improper."
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Central African Republic: Central African Republic Journalist Landry Ulrich Nguéma Ngokpélé Detained
[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the Central African Republic to drop their prosecution of journalist Landry Ulrich Nguรฉma Ngokpรฉlรฉ, editor of the privately owned newspaper Le Quotidien de Bangui, who was arrested and jailed on May 8 over his newspaper's report on the alleged return of former President Franรงois Bozizรฉ to Bangui, the capital.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Two dead in fiery plane crash in California neighbourhood
The Cessna 550 slammed into the ground spewing burning jet fuel, destroying a home and setting over a dozen cars ablaze.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Trial begins for men accused of abusing young Hong Kong girl
Court hears how men, 53 and 71, assaulted girl during separate relationships with her mother, who is accused of perverting course of justice.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Panamanian Union Leader Saul Mendez Requests Asylum in Bolivian Embassy
The National Union of Construction Workers faces government crackdown. On Wednesday, the National Union of Workers of Construction and Similar Industries (SUNTRACS) said it is the target of a government crackdown under President Jose Mulino. RELATED: Panama Protests: University Students Mobilize for National Autonomy and Sovereignty SUNTRACS Undersecretary Yamir Cordoba denounced what he described as [โฆ]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Israeli embassies boost security after Washington shooting
Two Israeli Embassy staff were killed outside a Jewish museum in Washington. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered security at embassies to be boosted as leaders condemned the attack and antisemitism.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Huawei scandal: Belgium backtracks on MEP immunity request
Italian EU lawmaker Princi was one of five for whom Belgian authorities had requested a waiver of immunity in the case.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Prince William joins kickabout at Edinburgh community centre
Prince William laced up his boots in Edinburgh on Wednesday, joining a kickabout during a visit to Leith Community Centre with Street Soccer Scotland.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Julian Nagelsmann names Germany Nations League Finals squad
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has named his squad for the UEFA Nations League Final Four. While key players are missing due to injury, two have been given their first callups.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Japan's farm minister said he has never had to buy rice. That cost him his job
Japan's farm minister Taku Eto stepped down on Wednesday following public outrage over one hot-button issue: rice.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:China strikes new Asean trade deal, Beijing rebukes parcel fees: SCMP daily highlights
From China and Asean updating their free trade pact to Beijingโs strong words on EU handling fees, hereโs a round-up from todayโs coverage.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:When India and Pakistan Went to War โ Onlineย
The rise of digital warriors adds a worrying dynamic to India-Pakistan conflict.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong customs seizes HK$28 million of undeclared cargo on Macau-bound ship
Dried shark fins, cosmetic injection vials, electronic products and e-cigarettes found in hold of intercepted vessel.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong to host carnival at former Tiananmen vigil site for third straight year
One organiser of government-backed โHometown Marketโ says time and location aligns with previous years, no intention to overshadow anniversary.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Meet Aqemia, the French start-up leveraging AI-backed physics tools for drug discovery
The start-up aims to use AI to drastically reduce the time and money it takes to develop new drugs.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Britain to start chemically castrating sex offenders
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said studies show that chemical castration can lead to a 60 per cent reduction in reoffending.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs Xiaomi claims new phone chip rivals Apple at a cheaper price
Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi is taking on Appleโs iPhone with an advanced chip and cheaper phone.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Why did Taiwanโs William Lai tone down his rhetoric on mainland China?
Lai omitted references to Beijing in a speech marking his first year in office this week, a change noted on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi lead Chinaโs top-500 ranking of consumer brands, report finds
The rankings were based on domestic consumersโ online purchase behaviour, according to a Peking University report.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:US army spent close to $1m on untested snakebite drugs
Manufacturer says the drugs have undergone clinical trials but offered no evidence to back up claims
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Macron talks tariffs and peace with Xi Jinping
French president seeks greater access to the Chinese market and urges Beijing not to impose tariffs on Cognac makers.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:EU anti-deforestation law spares all major exporters, including Brazil
The European Commission has published its long-awaited anti-deforestation law, but left all EU countries, as well as deforestation hotspots like Brazil and Indonesia, off the high-risk list.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Wellington Koo, Taiwanโs Civilian Defense Minister: One Year in Review
Under the first civilian defense minister in decades, Taiwan's military is moving in the right direction. But lasting improvement will take time.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Southeast Asia taps Germany's defense industry
As countries in Southeast Asia look beyond the US and Russia for security partners, Germany is stepping up its defense diplomacy โ signing deals, deploying warships and joining regional forums.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Romania: Top court rejects appeal to annul election results
Romania's Constitutional Court confirmed Nicusor Dan's victory in the May 18 presidential election after rejecting a request by his far-right rival to annul the election results.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Thousands of Greeks Take to the Streets of Athens to Protest Israeli Attacks on Gaza
The protest was organized by the Palestinian Community and supported by left-wing political parties and labor unions. On Wednesday, thousands of people took to the streets of Athens to protest Israelโs latest military offensive in the Gaza Strip and the worsening humanitarian crisis resulting from the ongoing blockade. RELATED: Germany Condemns Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in [โฆ]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Blue Cards: Which EU country offers the highest minimum salary for non-EU workers?
Blue Cards guarantee a minimum salary even in countries where there's no minimum wage. Every year, EU countries issue tens of thousands of them.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: