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Airline SAS files for U.S. bankruptcy protection as strike grounds flights

Airline SAS files for U.S. bankruptcy protection as strike grounds flights

Scandinavian airline SAS has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States to help cut debt, it said on Tuesday, warning strike action by pilots had deepened its financial crisis.

Women's own body dissatisfaction appears to influence their judgment of other women's body sizes

Women's own body dissatisfaction appears to influence their judgment of other women's body sizes

New research provides evidence that how women judge the transition from normal to overweight in other women’s bodies is related to perceptions of their own body size and their body dissatisfaction. The findings have been published in the...

Hacker claims to have obtained data on 1 billion Chinese citizens

Hacker claims to have obtained data on 1 billion Chinese citizens

Personal information allegedly taken from Shanghai police database would be one of biggest data breaches in history.

Cost of living: Firms warned consumers want more than low prices

Cost of living: Firms warned consumers want more than low prices

Businesses need to be flexible and transparent with their customers who face rapid price rises - in order to get loyalty in return, according to The Institute of Customer Service.

Nomura Says Many Major Economies Will Hit Recession In 2023

Nomura Says Many Major Economies Will Hit Recession In 2023

A report by Nomura Holdings Inc revealed many major economies will enter recessions over the next 12 months. This is spurred due to tightening government policies and rising living costs which will push the global economy into a ‘synchro...

Amazon to swap vans with e-cargo bikes and on-foot delivery staff

Amazon to swap vans with e-cargo bikes and on-foot delivery staff

Your Amazon parcels could soon come with a lower carbon footprint.

Airbus secures mega-order from four Chinese airlines

Airbus secures mega-order from four Chinese airlines

The orders, for Air China, China Eastern, China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines, total nearly €35.4 billion at list prices.

The project in Spain helping refugees rebuild their lives

The project in Spain helping refugees rebuild their lives

The Spanish region of Murcia has set up a programme to help refugees find work. The innovative European-backed project provides training for both the individuals and companies that hire them. Smart Regions went to Murcia to find out more.

Tattoos and piercings are more common among those who experienced childhood abuse and neglect

Tattoos and piercings are more common among those who experienced childhood abuse and neglect

Tattoos and piercings have skyrocketed in popularity over the last few decades. These body modifications can be seen as a way to express individuality, but could there be a darker association? A study published in BMC Psychology suggests...

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Searchers rescue 4th person from China ship, 12 bodies found

Searchers rescue 4th person from China ship, 12 bodies found

Rescue teams searching for missing crew members from a Chinese engineering ship that sank over the weekend saved a fourth person on Monday and recovered 12 bodies, Chinese maritime authorities said.

Australian police train pups to sniff out electronics and fight crime

Australian police train pups to sniff out electronics and fight crime

In Australia, man’s best friend can also be man’s best ally in the fight against crime. These top dogs are undergoing training to sniff out electronic devices that help law enforcement gather evidence from digital devices.

Pope denies resignation rumors, hopes to visit Kyiv, Moscow

Pope denies resignation rumors, hopes to visit Kyiv, Moscow

Pope Francis has dismissed rumors he plans to resign anytime soon, and says that he hopes to visit Moscow and Kyiv after traveling to Canada later this month.

Nine tips to reduce how much petrol or diesel you use amid record fuel prices

Nine tips to reduce how much petrol or diesel you use amid record fuel prices

Chancellor Rishi Sunak says he will carefully consider calls for a "more substantial" fuel duty decrease after the 5p-per-litre reduction implemented in March failed to halt price rises - but there are other ways you could cut fuel costs.

Hong Kong’s John Lee raised HK$11.3 million in donations for election campaign

Hong Kong’s John Lee raised HK$11.3 million in donations for election campaign

Lee’s campaign expenses totalled HK$9.1 million, of which HK$2.7 million was spent on election rallies and HK$754,000 on Facebook advertisements.

China calls on Myanmar's junta to hold talks with opponents

China calls on Myanmar's junta to hold talks with opponents

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Myanmar's junta leaders to talk to their opponents amid concerns over escalating violence and deteriorating human rights in the Southeast Asian country.

Staff owed HK$5 million in wages, payments after Hong Kong eatery operator closes

Staff owed HK$5 million in wages, payments after Hong Kong eatery operator closes

Restaurant workers’ union says it is helping affected employees of Asia Catering (Holding) Limited who are confused about Mandatory Provident Fund payments.

Hong Kong gets a shot in the arm as China’s offshore financial hub

Hong Kong gets a shot in the arm as China’s offshore financial hub

The expansion of the Connect scheme, hot on the heels of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese sovereignty three days earlier, is one of the clearest signs of the city’s indispensable role as China’s offshore financial hub.

Myanmar hosts 1st regional meeting since army takeover

Myanmar hosts 1st regional meeting since army takeover

Myanmar hosts 1st regional meeting since army takeover

Myanmar hosts 1st regional meeting since army takeover

Myanmar’s military government on Monday hosted its first high-level regional meeting since the army took power last year, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and counterparts from Mekong Delta nations attending.

Chinese University of Hong Kong to set up academic centre in Shanghai district

Chinese University of Hong Kong to set up academic centre in Shanghai district

Chinese University of Hong Kong Shanghai Centre to be established in Yangpu district, as part of university’s development plan on mainland.

33 bright eyeshadow looks, to revive your makeup routine

33 bright eyeshadow looks, to revive your makeup routine

Our favorite bright eyeshadow looks will inspire you to try something new - wave goodbye to that repetitive smokey eye

‘A sadness too great for words’: tributes for Hong Kong author Ni Kuang

‘A sadness too great for words’: tributes for Hong Kong author Ni Kuang

Taiwanese scientist Ye Li-hua can hardly find the words to pay tribute to Ni Kuang. For Singaporean lyricist Ng King Kang, the author was the last living representative of a golden age of Hong Kong culture.

Garden picnic ideas: 11 ways to enjoy a laid-back dining experience outdoors

Garden picnic ideas: 11 ways to enjoy a laid-back dining experience outdoors

These garden picnic ideas will help you make the most of good weather and throw a memorable meal outdoors

Hong Kong border with mainland China ‘could open for Chinese Valentine’s Day’

Hong Kong border with mainland China ‘could open for Chinese Valentine’s Day’

New health minister Professor Lo Chung-mau expresses hope for border reopening if Hong Kong can control epidemic, reduce number of community Covid-19 infections.

German leader gathers employers, unions to tackle inflation

German leader gathers employers, unions to tackle inflation

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gathered top employer and labor union representatives at his Berlin office on Monday to seek ways of addressing the impact of rising prices while preventing a spiral of inflation in Europe’s biggest economy.

Ex-triad chief on run for bid to recruit cop

Ex-triad chief on run for bid to recruit cop

An arrest warrant was issued for former triad leader Cheung Chung-wing after he failed to show up in a district court yesterday for a case that saw him and five other men convicted on a range of gang-related charges.

British EV startup Tevva launches hydrogen booster truck model

British EV startup Tevva launches hydrogen booster truck model

British commercial electric vehicle (EV) startup Tevva on Thursday launched its first truck with a hydrogen fuel cell booster which should drive up to 310 miles (499 km) and provide fleet operators with greater zero-emission range.

Family of killed yoga instructor slams talk of compensated dating

Family of killed yoga instructor slams talk of compensated dating

The family of murdered yoga instructor Aqua Chow Wai-yin said they were heartbroken to see false rumors and derogatory speculations swirl online regarding the 23-year-old Chow as her 28-year-old ex-boyfriend appeared in court yesterday f...

Where’s the herd immunity? Our research shows why Covid is still wreaking havoc

Where’s the herd immunity? Our research shows why Covid is still wreaking havoc

‘Living with the virus’ is proving much harder than the early vaccine success suggested, says professor of immunology Danny Altmann

Inside job? Police probes Kowloon East headquarters lockers burglary

Inside job? Police probes Kowloon East headquarters lockers burglary

Hong Kong police Kowloon East Regional Headquarters reported being burglarized on Monday, where 17 lockers were pried open and HK$1,650 in cash with other properties has been stolen.

Hong Kong's Palace Museum opens its doors to public

Hong Kong's Palace Museum opens its doors to public

Hong Kong's Palace Museum opens its doors to public

Hong Kong's Palace Museum opens its doors to public

Hong Kong's Palace Museum opens its doors to public

Hong Kong welcomed the opening of the Palace Museum on Sunday, just days after the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China, in a continued effort to position itself as an international arts and culture hub.

Formulation of youth development blueprint is first thing on the agenda

Formulation of youth development blueprint is first thing on the agenda

Formulation of a youth development blueprint will be the first thing on the agenda, said Alice Mak Mei-kuen, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs on her first working day since taking office.

Euro-Zone Inflation Hits Record

Euro-Zone Inflation Hits Record

Euro-area inflation surged to a fresh record, surpassing expectations and bolstering calls for the kind of aggressive interest-rate increases being deployed by central banks across the world.

Controversial civil servant pay hike on agenda of first ExCo meeting

Controversial civil servant pay hike on agenda of first ExCo meeting

The controversial discussion of the civil servant pay hike of up to 7.26 percent will be on the agenda of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu's first Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, according to The Standard's sister newspaper Sing Ta...

British Army's Twitter and YouTube accounts restored after hack

British Army's Twitter and YouTube accounts restored after hack

The British Army regained control of its Twitter and YouTube accounts on Sunday after they were briefly hacked and used to post about cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens.

Family of murdered yoga instructor 'heartbroken' by rumors and false criticisms

Family of murdered yoga instructor 'heartbroken' by rumors and false criticisms

The family of murdered victim yoga coach Aqua Chow Wai-yin said they are heartbroken seeing rumors and false criticisms against the 23-year-old.

China new home price rises at slightly faster pace in June, survey shows

China new home price rises at slightly faster pace in June, survey shows

New homes prices in China rose at a slightly faster pace in June from a month earlier, a private survey showed on Friday，driven by a slew of policy easing measures by small- and medium-sized cities to stimulate demand.

HK singer Chantel Yiu seeks court order to stop defamatory video distribution

HK singer Chantel Yiu seeks court order to stop defamatory video distribution

Teen singer Chantel Yiu Cheuk-faye has sought an injunction from the High Court against distribution of three videos hinting at her romantic relationships, which has defamed her public image as a well-known artist in Hong Kong, mainland ...

Chinese property developer Shimao misses repayment on $1 billion bond

Chinese property developer Shimao misses repayment on $1 billion bond

Chinese property developer Shimao Group (0813.HK) has missed the interest and principal payment of a $1 billion offshore bond due on Sunday, in the latest blow to China’s embattled property market.

Third day of rescue mission yields one survivor, 12 bodies

Third day of rescue mission yields one survivor, 12 bodies

A fourth crewman from a sunken mainland vessel was rescued and 12 bodies were found yesterday, three days after the ship broke in two near the eye of Typhoon Chaba in the South China Sea.

WikiLeaks' Assange lodges appeal against U.S. extradition

WikiLeaks' Assange lodges appeal against U.S. extradition

WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange has appealed to the High Court in London to block his extradition to the United States to face criminal charges, his brother said on Friday, the latest step in his legal battle that has dragged on for mo...

Man pierced by needle in minibus seat

Man pierced by needle in minibus seat

A man was injured by a three-inch-long needle sticking out of a minibus seat.

After two pandemic years, a summer travel bounce — and chaos

After two pandemic years, a summer travel bounce — and chaos

At a tourism conference in Phuket last month, Thailand’s prime minister looked out at attendees and posed a question with a predictable answer.

John Lee raised HK$11.2m for campaign, spent HK$9.1m

John Lee raised HK$11.2m for campaign, spent HK$9.1m

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu had raised nearly HK$11.26 million for his election campaign and spent HK$9.13 million of it, according to the declarations of donations and expenses submitted by Lee to the Registration and Electoral Off...

How inflation can change our world

How inflation can change our world

Inflation is more than a change in your purchasing power. Inflation can give rise to dictators like Hitler. It can also force a country into irrelevance, like Venezuela. As our world battles record inflation, Palki Sharma brings you the ...

New World to pilot 4.5-day work week to adapt to new normal in workplace

New World to pilot 4.5-day work week to adapt to new normal in workplace

To help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance, New World Group set to experiment with a four-and-a-half-day work week and a work-from-home day in the summer.

Hong Kong’s plastic bag charge should be increased to at least HK$2: NGO

Hong Kong’s plastic bag charge should be increased to at least HK$2: NGO

Greeners Action points to survey that estimates supermarkets hand out more than 170 million shopping bags each year.

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