Symposium on AI-Empowered Western Financial Center Construction and the inauguration ceremony of the Robert C. Merton Nobel Laureate Workstation, was held at Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications in Southwest China”s Chongqing on May 29, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The unveiling ceremony for the Robert C. Merton Nobel Laureate Workstation, dedicated to the Nobel Prize in Economics winning laureate, was held at Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications in Southwest China’s Chongqing on Friday. Robert C. Merton, the 1997 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, is a Member of the US National Academy of Sciences and a professor at MIT. He…
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Indonesia Vacuums & Floor Care Market 2026 Analysis and Forecast to 2035 Executive Summary Key Findings Indonesia’s vacuum and floor care market remains in an early-growth phase, with household penetration estimated at 15–20% in 2026, compared to 40–50% in more mature ASEAN markets like Thailand or Malaysia. Rising urbanization, a growing middle class, and shifting floor preferences from carpet to hard surfaces are driving category adoption, particularly in Jabodetabek and other major metro areas. The market is structurally import-dependent, with over 80% of unit supply sourced from China, Vietnam, and Thailand. Local assembly is limited to low-cost stick and hand-held…
During the time Bill was president of the University of Lethbridge, we had to take some trips to recruit foreign students. We traveled to Hokkaido , Hong Kong, Macau and India. On the India trip, New Delhi was the main place from which we took side times to other places. It was a very exciting and in the end a scary trip. We had many trips away from our base in New Delhi. We were traveling with Bhagwan Dua and his wife Swarn. Dr. Dua was the Dean of Arts and Science at the U of L and also the…
File Photo Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle against Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. The fighting in Lebanon has been the broadest spillover of the Iran war, displacing more than 1.2 million Lebanese through Israeli strikes and evacuation orders since March 2, when Hezbollah began firing rockets and drones into Israel to back its ally Iran. The incursion has so far killed more than 3,370 people, according to the Lebanese government. Israel says 24 of its soldiers and four civilians have…
Not very long ago, choosing a hotel was relatively simple.A traveller might choose between Taj, Oberoi, ITC, Marriott, ACCOR, Hyatt, Hilton, Radisson, IHG, Leela or a handful of independent hotels. Brands stood for something distinct, memorable and easily understood.Today, however, the hospitality landscape has changed dramatically. India’s hotel boom is no longer confined to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata. Growth has spread across Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Indore, Surat, Coimbatore, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati and dozens of emerging Tier II and Tier III destinations.As operators race to capture this opportunity, they are not merely opening more hotels. They are launching more…
For decades, Hong Kong’s June Fourth commemorations centred on a single demand: 平反六四 — the vindication of June Fourth. The phrase carried meanings beyond remembrance. It implied acknowledgement, rehabilitation, and the restoration of historical truth. Yet after the National Security Law, even public commemoration itself has become politically dangerous within Hong Kong. Previously, I argued that Britain’s selective nationality response after 1989 — granting full citizenship to only 50,000 families through the British Nationality Selection Scheme (BNSS) while leaving most Hongkongers with the more limited BN(O) status — shaped Hong Kong’s later political trajectory in profound ways (Wong 2026). I…
As China’s largest durian import hub, Guangzhou Port’s Nansha Port Area handles over 4,000 containers of durians annually, bringing premium fruit directly from Southeast Asia to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).This video offers a delightful twist—reimagining durian tasting as an elegant Western-style dining experience. The contrast underscores Nansha’s growing role as a gateway to an international lifestyle in the GBA. With direct shipping routes from Southeast Asia’s major durian-producing regions, the journey from ship to table takes just a few hours—making durians fresh and ready to enjoy upon arrival.Reporter | Li XindiVideo | GICC Source link
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STM (Defense Technologies Engineering and Trade Co AS), Türkiye’s leading company in the naval field, launched the first of three LMS Batch 2 corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy, based on the MİLGEM Ada-class design, on May 24, at the Istanbul Shipyard. Malezya Kraliyet Donanması için inşa ettiğimiz projenin ilk gemisi TUNKU LAKSAMANA ABDUL JALIL’i, İstanbul’da düzenlenen törenle denize indirdik. 🌊 Türkiye’nin Asya Pasifik bölgesine gerçekleştirdiği ilk korvet ihracatı ile, iki ülke arasındaki stratejik ortaklığı… pic.twitter.com/YF1PprMsRC— STM (@STMDefence) May 24, 2026 Attending the event were Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, Malaysian Minister of National Defence Dato’ Seri…
Home » TRAVEL ALERT » Bangkok, Thailand Drenched and Paralyzed by Monsoon Fury: Streets Turn Into Rivers, Key Travel Destinations Flooded, Travelers Face Disruption Published on May 31, 2026 Image generated with AiBangkok, Thailand, has been hit by a relentless monsoon storm, leaving streets submerged and key travel destinations inundated. Central districts popular with visitors, including Pathumwan and Ratchathewi, were heavily affected as torrential rains transformed busy commercial streets and transit hubs into temporary rivers. The extreme weather underscores the impact of the southwest monsoon on Thailand’s capital and the need for travelers to monitor conditions closely.The Thai Meteorological Department…