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China’s Covid death toll rises as Beijing warns of ‘grim’ situation
Shanghai reported 39 Covid deaths on Sunday, its highest daily toll despite weeks of lockdowns, while the Chinese capital Beijing warned of a "grim" situation with rising infections.
The world's second-largest economy struggles…
How Cities Can Attract Remote Workers Worldwide
Jhe larger, and by some measure the most passenger friendly in Europe, is located in Leipzig, Germany, a cosmopolitan city of nearly 600,000 people in the state of Saxony in eastern Germany. Although hailed as the "the…
Shanghai deflates the Chinese dream
Workers in protective suits work in a residential area under lockdown amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Shanghai, China April 17, 2022. REUTERS/Aly Song - RC2VOT94H4Q1Join now for FREE unlimited access to…
Chinese President Xi Jinping gets tropical in Hainan as Shanghai struggles with lockdown
Shanghai recorded more than 28,000 cases on Thursday despite being in lockdown for more than two weeks. To date, most of them have been mild. There have been only nine serious cases and one death. Those stuck in a cycle of lockdowns…
COVID-19 | Anger grows over Shanghai lockdown amid food shortages, rising cases
On Sunday, Shanghai reported a record nearly 25,000 COVID-19 cases, bringing the current wave's total to more than 1,70,000.
On Sunday, Shanghai reported a record nearly 25,000 COVID-19 cases, bringing the current wave's total to…
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Using an Integrated Health Big Data System in China | BMC…
The advent of big data platforms and advances in machine learning algorithms have enabled researchers to learn from large amounts of information, which has the potential to create methods for monitoring and controlling infectious diseases.…
Covid-19 Latest News and Updates
A health worker administering Covid vaccines to students in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe last week.Credit...Aaron Ufumeli/EPA, via ShutterstockSenators announced an agreement on $10 billion coronavirus aid package on Monday to provide additional…
Covid News: Senators announce smaller aid proposal without global vaccine funds
A health worker administering Covid vaccines to students in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe last week.Credit...Aaron Ufumeli/EPA, via ShutterstockSenators announced an agreement on $10 billion coronavirus aid package on Monday to provide additional…
Hong Kong faces brain drain as talent flees ‘zero COVID’ checks | Business and Economy…
Hong Kong, China – When Francis Lee returned to the UK with his wife this week after a two-year stint at a major investment bank in Hong Kong, the portfolio manager felt sad to be leaving town. But Lee's sadness was more than offset by his…
Pandemic postcard: COVID outbreak leaves Hong Kong in limbo
By ALICE FUNG and ZEN SOOMarch 17, 2022 GMThttps://apnews.com/article/covid-business-health-pandemics-hong-kong-61c2a448663e0288508cb46d8a553b24HONG KONG (AP) — As a COVID-19 outbreak engulfs Hong Kong, it's unclear for its 7.4 million…
Japan drops COVID-19 restrictions, UK eases testing, Hong Kong in limbo
The spread of the new Omicron BA.2 subvariant of COVID-19[female[feminine in Australia, experts are calling for restrictions to return as cases rise again.New South Wales recorded more than 30,000 new cases yesterday – including…
Why Dubai is a popular destination for second homes
Dubai has cemented its position as one of the best cities for expats due to its high-quality lifestyle and safe environment, according to a latest survey.
Referring to the survey conducted by…
Hong Kong is failing Chinese migrants
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Hong Kong orders mandatory COVID-19 tests for all residents
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will test its entire population of 7.5 million people for COVID-19 in March, the city's leader said on Tuesday, as it grapples with its worst induced outbreak. by the omicron variant.The population will be tested…
Singapore expats vote with their feet as Covid fatigue sets in
"The government is working hard to ensure that businesses and individuals continue to choose Singapore because of our openness, rule of law and policy coherence," said Dr Tan See Leng, Minister of Health. Workforce, in January.
But the…
What’s different for Canadian CIOs
Every Canadian knows the duality: much of Canada resembles the United States, from culture to business. And much of Canada is quite distinct, but not always so visible across the border.
Canadian CIOs live so much in a North American…
Xi urges Hong Kong to take control as COVID-19 cases rise
HONG KONG (AP) — Coronavirus patients lay in hospital beds or dozens in the open amid a record number of infections as Hong Kong stubbornly adheres to its "zero-COVID" strategy, and Chinese leader Xi Jinping said the local government's…
Marseille: the “good child” city of France
With the arrival of the railway in 1873, the journey from Paris took over 19 hours, more than the sailing time to Algiers. Now it's just a three hour journey, but still a world apart.
Upon arriving at Marseille-Saint-Charles station,…
Opinion: Let’s make San Diego and Tijuana global ‘cities of life’ in 2024
Proclaim San Diego and Tijuana as "Cities of Life" on the Coronado Bridge. Courtesy of George Mullen
The San Diego-Tijuana region recently received the award World Design Capital 2024 designation. This is great news and a timely…
The mixed reception of the Chinese and their food in Kenya
NAIROBI—
Nairobi, known as a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse African capital, has a thriving assortment of Chinese restaurants. It is a testament to China's cultural and financial influence in Kenya, embraced by some, while bringing…
To the glory of cosmopolitans
Last summer I took tennis lessons in Spain with a Spanish coach called Sergio. One morning, I overheard him chatting with a customer in Russian. I asked him later, “Sergio, are you Russian? "Well," he said, "I am a Russian Spaniard." He…
A slice of rural life in cosmopolitan Hong Kong
On the outskirts of cosmopolitan Hong Kong lies a village that represents hundreds of years of history, as well as a slice of rural life that has survived to this day.
On…
COVID-19 mess: We need an exit strategy EJINSIGHT
We need an exit strategy.
Several key propositions underlie this statement – and, indeed, largely informed by recent events. The first is the hyper-infectiousness of the!-->!-->…
Peace in Hong Kong – TNT Magazine
The country has the most personalized number plates per car, the largest television set in the world, and is number 1 for its number of skyscrapers and skyscrapers.
In practical terms, this means that the former crown jewel of…
Russian troops arrive in Kazakhstan as president issues “fire without warning” order
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The South China Morning Post published this video titled "Russian troops arrive in Kazakhstan as president issues 'shoot without warning'" - their description is…
Jane Hutcheon gets lost in the Shanghai of her mother’s childhood
Beatrice was born in the heyday of Shanghai. It was a time when the city's status as an autonomous international enclave flourished in the economic boom following the end of the Great War.Beatrice Greaves (far right) and her siblings (left…
Islands in a Storm – Telegraph India
The end of the honeymoon with the liberal arts in Asia…
Elon Musk, personality of the year? Naftali Bennett visits United Arab Emirates
The first major issue is with more COVID variants and how countries are responding to them.Everyone is now panicking over omicron, which so far appears to be more contagious and potent for vaccines than previous variants. It also appears,…
Hong Kong as the epicenter of Cantonese
The density and dialectal diversity of Chinese is something that has escaped the attention of many people, because, unlike the widespread (bad) popular ideas of Chinese as bidialectal (Mandarin vs Cantonese), it actually consists of…
Hong Kong loses its shine amid tough coronavirus restrictions
Hong Kong's bustling and cosmopolitan business hub could lose its shine among foreign businesses and expats with its strict anti-pandemic rules requiring up to 21 days of quarantine for new arrivals.The restrictions are discouraging both…
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10 most expensive cities in the world
I'm sure many of you have moved in the recent past so why are you moving to a new city. We are sure that the "cost of living" is invariably mentioned among the reasons why goods and services have a cost.
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The WTA abandons China at the expense of Peng. Is an Olympic boycott next?
What actions did Biden take?First, the Biden administration announced that it would release up to 50 million barrels of oil, or roughly three days of U.S. consumption, from the Strategic Oil Reserve stockpile over the next few months to…
Taiwan, SL are “unsinkable aircraft carriers” in the Sino-American rivalry: Pr Patrick…
Professor Patrick Mendis in discussion with political experts and university professors at the University of Warsaw
By Jakub Knopp and Nikita Bogdanovich
Warsaw, Poland: Professor Patrick Mendis, born in Sri Lanka and educated…
What are the symptoms to watch out for?
Over the past week, discussions over the new variant of COVID-19 Omicron have grown stronger, since they were first reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by scientists from South Africa on November 24. Since then, cases of…
What an American case says about the future of the courts in Hong Kong
December 7, 2019 came to the end of a year of unrest in Hong Kong. Since the spring, people have been protesting against an extradition bill that opponents saw as a threat to Hong Kong's autonomy. The agitation branched off the city:…
Macron announces a new vaccination rule for people 65 years of age or older in France.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced the tightening of an anti-coronavirus measure, as cases of the virus continued to rise in France and the rest of Europe.In a televised speech, Mr Macron called the trends worrying and…
CUHK Business School Research Finds Rural Migrants in China Likely to Start Larger Businesses |…
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - November 11, 2021 - Big cities are where dreams thrive. Their cosmopolitan allure, coupled with the sweet…
Hong Kong Won’t Reopen Until Mid-2022, Government Advisor Says | Business and Economy News
Hong Kong could open up to global travel in about six months, after authorities successfully introduce quarantine-free borders with mainland China and increase the local vaccination rate, a government adviser said.
The Chinese territory…
As Hong Kong Sinks Further Into Isolation, Foreign Businesses Despair | Business and Economy
Hong Kong, China - Before the pandemic, Basil Hwang had a globetrotter lifestyle synonymous with top-flight expatriate executives in Hong Kong, traveling to visit family in Singapore two or three times a month.
These days, Hwang, who holds…
“Redefining What Leadership Looks Like”: What Michelle Wu’s Victory Means for…
Wu recognized the symbolic significance of her campaign when she spoke to reporters on Tuesday morning.“Growing up, I never thought that I would be, could or should be involved in politics,” Wu said. “I didn't see anyone who looked like me…
What Grimes can learn from the “Communist Manifesto” (and his separation from the…
Canadian singer Grimes was recently pictured reading The Communist Manifesto after his separation from the richest man in the world, Elon Musk - CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.Grimes, otherwise known as Claire Elise Boucher, was…
Book Review: A Glimmer of Hope in Sino-US Relations?
HONG KONG - Many of those hoping for a reset in U.S.-China relations following President Joe Biden's assumption of office after Donald Trump's difficult years have been disappointed by the recent turn of events.Chinese and American…
Afghanistan talks: Russia, China and Iran to work with Taliban for “regional stability”
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FRANCE 24 English posted this video article, titled “Afghanistan Negotiations: Russia, China, Iran to Work with Taliban Towards“ Regional Stability ”” - below is their…
Making affordable housing accessible to everyone, everywhere »News Live TV» Business
The lack of affordable housing has long been a major global problem, in both developed and developing countries. This crisis is not just a result of a person's ability to rent or buy a home, but also the long-term affordability of being…
11 no deposit casinos with the best payout rates
Popular casinos in Las Vegas that you should visitEvery Las Vegas casino offers a plethora of opportunities for people to test their luck at gambling. So knowing each of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas is essential if you want to have the…
Differences in Casino Laws – Western World vs Asia
Popular casinos in Las Vegas that you should visitEvery Las Vegas casino offers a plethora of opportunities for people to test their luck at gambling. So knowing each of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas is essential if you want to have the…
What Grimes can learn from the Communist Manifesto
Canadian singer Grimes was recently pictured reading The Communist Manifesto after her split from the richest man in the world, Elon Musk - CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.
Grimes, otherwise known as Claire Elise Boucher, was pictured in…
Russia reenacts battle for Moscow to commemorate 80th anniversary
The South China Morning Post published this video clip, titled "Russia Reenacts Battle of Moscow to Commemorate 80th Anniversary" - below is their description.To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Moscow, members of the…
Best Filipino Restaurants in Daly City
October is Filipino American History Month, and the Bay Area has one of the largest populations of Filipino Americans in the United States, in Daly City. DC (here, DC means Daly City, not our nation's capital) usually doesn't get much…
Hong Kong’s international food scene becomes political
HONG KONG - Hot wonton soup, a cup of tea with milk: these are among the dishes that Hongkongers all over the world look forward to when they want to taste their hometown. Leaving Hong Kong is a challenge for some, less for others, but…
Free trade, not aid, is how to eradicate poverty
The richest nations of the world are moving away from a development model based on foreign aid, which is sometimes seen by recipients as nothing more than colonialism with a humanitarian mask - entrenching dependency and mainly benefiting…
openDemocracy turns 20: from September 11 to the climate crisis
Over the past decade, white racism had transformed. Where once it was an assertion of power and strength, supremacist ideas have now evolved into notions of victimization: Whites - and especially men - are the ones who are truly oppressed,…
Launch ‘Taiwan Special Economic Zone’ to Capture Hong Kong’s Asian Financial…
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) - The situation in Hong Kong is dire. Officials claim that his problems are not happening because they cannot face the reality of what they and their masters in…
The most multicultural cities in the world
All over the world, cities are increasingly diverse and increasingly multicultural. Large metropolitan cities are mosaics of…
Latin America, the next Mecca for digital nomads
Countries are rolling out increasingly aggressive campaigns in an international effort to immunize the world out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two weeks ago, Italy became the first European country to make COVID-19 health passes compulsory for…
A survey like no other
Discretion is the best part of bravery, but not quite when it comes to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. She has a penchant for rushing into political terrain where few people would dare to walk, a trait that has…
Are we heading for a new dengue crisis?
The experience of the 2019 epidemic should have been enough for the authorities to better prepare this year
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The city knew the status of the cities most sought-after by the homeowners. Also, you can make use…
In response to a rapidly changing global landscape, with the relocation of business and talent on the rise for a multitude of factors - from the US-China trade wars to Covid-19 and remote work, and the G20's proposal for a Global Minimum…
One of Hong Kong’s most illustrious business names creates UK-based charity, inspired to…
LONDON, September 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / - One of the most distinguished names in Hong Kongesteemed entrepreneur and philanthropist Mr. Guillaume I, embarked on a quest to help many of these 5.4 million eligible people Hong Kong citizens…
One of Hong Kong’s most illustrious business names creates UK-based charity, inspired to…
Guillaume I establishes a charitable organization to help provide support to individuals and families when they move from Hong Kong UKLONDON, September 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / - One of the most distinguished names in Hong Kongesteemed…
New research reveals top cities of residence by investment for business
In response to a rapidly changing global landscape, with the relocation of business and talent on the rise for a multitude of factors - from the US-China trade wars to Covid-19 and remote work, and the G20's proposal to a global…
Why Swiss private banks are here to stay
 
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Organizers postpone Gay Games 2022 citing Hong Kong travel restrictions-Sports News, Firstpost
Modeled on the Olympics, the Games are held every four years and feature both LGBTQ and heterosexual athletes to promote a message of…
Lanka’s Malik Peiris shares $ 1 million ‘Chinese Nobel Prize’ with Yuen –…
Bandula and Alagiyawanne respond to accusations
Garlic scam:
By Shamindra Ferdinando
Outgoing Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) executive director Thushan Gunawardena says Sathosa senior management brazenly manipulated a…
China rejects English language in campaign against Western influence
Representative imageBeijing , Sep 12 (ANI): In a campaign against Western influence, China rejects the use of the English language in its educational institutions.Li Yuan, writing in the New York Times (NYT), said it was hard to overstate…
The best and worst places for expats in 2021
Sponsored contentThe InterNations global networking community conducts one of the largest annual surveys of expat lives, Expatriate insider. This year, more than 12,000 expatriates representing 174 nationalities took part. Covering key…
Ignore bigotry, Gay Games 2022 will be a tonic for Hong Kong
Hong Kong, a cosmopolitan metropolis with a diverse population, has long touted itself as the “Global City of Asia” - a global hub for commerce, fashion, food and art.
In 2017, he was announced as the host of the 2022 Gay Games,…
Taliban focus on government after US withdrawal
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban celebrated their victory after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, reiterating their commitment Tuesday to bring peace and security to the country after decades of war. Their anxious citizens,…
Victorious Taliban Focus On Governance After US Withdrawal
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban celebrated their victory after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, reiterating their commitment on Tuesday to bring peace and security to the country after decades of war.…
Thinking of studying in Australia? Check the requirements here
The Australian Qualifications Framework distinguishes Australia's education system from that of many other countries by providing primary, secondary and post-secondary (AQF) education.Australia is considered one of the most diverse and…
Foreign companies threaten to leave Hong Kong due to strict quarantine rules
A senior Hong Kong official admitted that the city's strict travel quarantine regime had caused "suffering" to international companies, as executives warned its reputation as a global financial hub was under threat.Edward Yau, Hong…
Coronavirus: Pentagon to make Covid vaccination mandatory for US military – as happened
Afghans face a greater risk of disease and infection, including Covid-19, as overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions have weakened the prevention measures in place, the World Health Organization said.The situation in Afghanistan has…
Singapore-HK air transport bubble can’t take off: Iswaran
Singapore and Hong Kong skylines (PHOTOS: Yahoo News Singapore / Getty Images)SINGAPORE - Authorities in Singapore and Hong Kong unable to launch air transport bubble between the two cities given the current COVID-19 situation, Transport…
Nicole Kidman and Amazon series ‘the Expats’ get quarantine exemption from…
The Hong Kong government has confirmed that it has granted Nicole Kidman an exemption from the city's strict quarantine procedures, while currently tightening arrival travel restrictions for ordinary residents.Through her production company…
Hong Kong to launch overseas ad campaign as ‘best place in Asia’, following US $ 5.7…
The government is expected to launch an overseas campaign later this year to promote Hong Kong as the "best place in Asia to live, work and invest." It came as the official publicity unit said it had no plans to hire new consulting…
Coronavirus: Texas Governor Abbott tests positive for Covid-19 – as happened
The District of Columbia will require all healthcare workers be at least partially vaccinated against Covid-19 by the end of September, Washington mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Monday. Earlier Monday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo…
Can the Hyderabad metro be saved?
It was interesting to read a few articles in The Hans India recently on Hyderabad Metro. As a management trainee, I think the Hyderabad which has emerged as an IT hub and "the most livable city", as often cited by the Minister of IT KT…
“Moshimo Tokyo” exhibition: manga captures love and sorrow in the metropolis
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As a resident of Tokyo, I have been asked many times: What is Tokyo like?
One of the largest capitals in the world with 13 million inhabitants, it is as multifaceted and varied as its population: cosmopolitan and divided into…
Native American population reaches largest in modern history, census finds
The number of people who identify as Native Americans or Alaska Native on their own has increased 27.1% to 3.7 million people over the past decade, according to the U.S. Census.Why this is important: The increase in the number of people who…
Mitigate the rhetoric on China and try a real dialogue
Very few questions call for a bipartisan coalition in the US Congress. One that seems very successful is the effort to compete with China. At the start of the summer, the Senate voted $ 250 billion.Innovation and competition»Bipartite…
Global investors bet on rental property in China amid shifting political winds
SHANGHAI: Beijing's regulatory storm is hitting large swathes of the Chinese economy, but global investors, including Blackstone and Warburg Pincus, are stepping up bets on Chinese rental properties, arguing that the political wind is…
Tighter competition and deep interdependence
The intensification of US-Chinese competition has received a lot of attention in recent years. American attitudes towards China have grown more negative during this period, as anger has built up over the disruption resulting from the…
Nearly 90,000 people left Hong Kong last year. This is the largest population decline in the city…
Passengers wear protective masks on the Hong Kong subway on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Associated pressHong Kong recorded a year-on-year net outflow of 89,200 residents in June 2021.It marks the largest population decline in the city since…
Global Investors Bet on Rental Real Estate in China Amid Shifting Political Winds | WKZO | All…
By Samuel Shen and Kane WuSHANGHAI (Reuters) - Beijing's regulatory storm is hitting large swathes of China's economy, but global investors including Blackstone and Warburg Pincus are stepping up bets on Chinese rental properties, saying…
Oldest panda living in human care just had the cutest birthday party
A very special panda has reached a milestone anniversary this year.An An, a giant panda living in Hong Kong Ocean Park in China, has just turned 35, making him the oldest panda currently living in captivity and the oldest male panda in…
How the BRI is changing Chinese cities – Analysis – Eurasia Review
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has promoted China's economic influence in developing countries on the Eurasian continent and the Indian Ocean through infrastructure development.
As a region suffering from civil wars and economic…
Readers of “Goodreads” #ReadWomen, as well as university English departments –…
The Goodreads social network website provides an overview of what some women are reading. (Flip Mishevski / Unsplash)Even in the 21st century, women writers are often relegated to what American novelist Meg Wolitzer has called "the second…
UN appeals for funds to fight hunger in Myanmar
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