I know I’ve talked about my renewed interest in old film cameras before. Therefore I won’t go over old ground in detail. I’ll just say the main reason was the desire for a pure photography experience once again, without technology getting in my way. The only new digital camera that has given me that so far is a Leica Q2 Monochrome I purchased three years ago. I’ve enjoyed the experience so much, in fact, I craved more. Well, really I should say, I craved less!Shooting with a modern Leica is an experience unto itself. It’s incredibly rewarding. My Q2M is…
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KAREN JOY BACUDO Finance Editor MUFG Bank, Mizuho Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation plan to launch live commercial transactions using a jointly issued stablecoin in fiscal 2026. They have also agreed to establish a council to examine the framework for deploying the stablecoin. The stablecoin is expected to be issued under a trust agreement in which the three banks will act as joint settlors, while a trust bank or similar institution will serve as trustee. They have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a voluntary council to review operations, governance and other matters tied to the project. The…
A facility to organise and consolidate automobile parking in one location and to house additional export volumes is crucial for the port now. | Photo Credit: Representational image Chennai Port, one of the major automobile export gateways, will soon build a multi-level car parking facility within the port premises to meet growing demand. According to Chennai Port Authority, a car is exported every 80 seconds from Chennai and Kamarajar Ports and in the financial year 2025-26, Chennai Port exported 2,04,165 units of cars. Officials said, in future, the automobile export demand from the Chennai region is only going to go up and…
(Alliance News) – BHP Group Ltd on Thursday announced it has signed a global framework agreement with China’s Wuxi Boton Technology Co Ltd to expand their collaboration on developing more innovative and sustainable conveyor systems for mining.The Melbourne, Australia-based diversified miner said the agreement, signed in May at Boton’s Innovation Centre in Wuxi, builds on the companies’ long‑standing relationship and extends their partnership beyond product supply. The expanded scope now includes technology development, lifecycle support, sustainability initiatives and global service capability.The companies will co‑develop intelligent conveyor technologies to support increasingly automated operations, building on work at BHP’s Escondida copper mine.BHP…
This photo taken on Nov. 29, 2025 shows flowers placed near the site of the residential building fire to mourn the victims in Tai Po of Hong Kong, south China. [Photo/Xinhua]Law enforcement bodies in Hong Kong on Wednesday charged seven people and two companies with 25 crimes, including manslaughter for the deadly fire that charred a residential complex in Tai Po last November.A director of a consultancy firm hired for a building maintenance project underway at the time of the fire, a registered inspector and a director of the head contractor of the maintenance project were charged with manslaughter, along…
India is taking unprecedented measures to restore confidence in its national student examination system after a series of scandals fuelled angry protests from young people and put pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.Last month, authorities took the extraordinary step of cancelling the medical entrance exam results of more than 2 million students after allegations of widespread leaking of the papers.For the retest on June 21, the government will deploy the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the first time ever to transport question papers, according to officials familiar with the matter.Individuals involved in setting the exams would be kept under…
The 2026 Chongqing International Animation Film Week opened on June 9 in Yongchuan district, Chongqing, bringing together global animation talent for cultural exchange and industry development.Golden Camellia Honors jurors appear on stage at the opening gala of the 2026 Chongqing International Animation Film Week, Chongqing, June 9, 2026. [Photo courtesy of China Media Group]The event is backed by China Media Group (CMG) and the Chongqing government, and hosted by the Chongqing Film Administration, the Yongchuan district government and CMG’s Chongqing branch.Billed as China’s first international animation film festival, organizers said it celebrates cultural heritage, technological innovation and cross-cultural exchange.Guests at…
Creating spaces of stabilityMogi has credited the UAE with shaping both his business discipline and worldview. The country’s diversity and fast-paced environment have forced entrepreneurs to evolve continuously.At the same time, he has acknowledged the need for constant adaptation in a competitive and sometimes uncertain regional environment. That includes practical adjustments in operations, supply chains, and cost management.Beyond business operations, Mogi has regarded hospitality as a form of community responsibility.Tricia is a reporter and anchor whose work focuses on people, policy, and the Filipino community at home and abroad. Her reporting spans national affairs, overseas Filipinos, and major developments across…
Photo credit: Crime Asia via Thai Immigration After more than two weeks without any contact, an Icelandic man who disappeared in Thailand has been located in immigration detention in Bangkok, Icelandic media Rúv reports. Sindri Freyr Jensson had not been heard from since May 23, when he became separated from his twin brother during a holiday in Pattaya. His family spent weeks searching for answers and appealing to the public for information. On June 7, the family finally received confirmation from the Icelandic Consul in Thailand that Sindri Freyr was being held by Thai immigration authorities in Bangkok. While the…
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