Sandbox Swapmeet, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing pop culture conventions, is under way at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together collectors, gamers, comic book enthusiasts and cosplayers for a four-day celebration of fandom.The home-grown event, which finishes on Sunday, is expected to attract more than 16,000 visitors, with a programme including comics, manga, anime, gaming, trading cards, retro toys, art and cosplay activities.Founded as a community-driven gathering for collectors and enthusiasts, Sandbox Swapmeet has developed across multiple events in Dubai, growing from a niche marketplace into a major regional pop culture event. Organisers say this year’s convention is the…
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The EU moved to shield itself from what it sees as a growing threat from Chinese exports, while companies in the bloc said they were deepening reliance on the Asian power’s manufacturing prowess. The EU industry commissioner said Brussels would deploy trade measures, including import quotas and tariffs, across a range of sectors alongside requirements that firms diversify their supply chains away from China as part of a more “muscular” strategy. Yet even as he lauded this “less fragmented approach,” European companies surveyed by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China said they would maintain or expand their supply chains…
Author | Jian, WuBlockchainSummaryThe JPEX incident is regarded as the largest crypto collapse in Hong Kong’s history. After the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a public warning in September 2023 about its unlicensed operations and the platform subsequently froze withdrawals, a surge of investor complaints and police arrests followed within days. Two years later, in November 2025, police formally charged 16 individuals and issued Red Notices for 3 core members, bringing total arrests to 80 and involving more than HKD 1.6 billion. The case exposes systemic risks stemming from unlicensed platforms and deceptive promotions, and has accelerated Hong Kong’s…
The government should require integrated care boards (ICB) to embed physical activity as a core preventive intervention within population health strategies, a committee of MPs has recommended. A new Health and Social Care Committee report found that the embedding of physical activity in ICB strategies was ‘not yet consistent’, with it often being treated as an ‘optional add-on’. The report into physical activity in an ageing society sets out a series of recommendations including that advice and social prescribing of physical activity should become a core, routine offering to older people from their GPs and other clinicians. It also said that…
In India, riders and drivers perform stunts on the vertical walls of what looks like a giant wooden barrel. This traveling show attraction is known as the Well of Death. For some stunt performers it’s simply a job, but for Rehana Khan it’s a passion. Neither her family nor her in-laws wanted her to take up this risky profession, but eventually her husband supported her decision. She says, “A woman’s life is more than cooking, childcare and housework. In today’s world, being self-reliant is essential.” Now women, in particular, come to see her defy gravity on her motorbike. Yet, this…
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how automobile manufacturing stocks fared in Q1, starting with Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID). Much capital investment and technical know-how are needed to manufacture functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing automobiles for the mass market. Barriers to entry are therefore high, and auto manufacturers with economies of scale can boast strong economic moats. However, this doesn’t insulate them from new entrants, as electric vehicles (EVs) have entered the market and are upending it. This has forced…
Home » Australia Travel News » Malaysia and Indonesia Joins Japan, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and More Countries in Unlocking Effortless Travel as Canada Government Expands eTA System to Supercharge Tourism and Travel Connectivity Published on May 28, 2026 Image generated with AiMalaysia and Indonesia have joined Japan, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other Asian countries in gaining faster and simpler travel to Canada as the government expands its electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system to streamline air travel, boost tourism, and strengthen business and investment ties across the Indo-Pacific region. This move allows eligible travellers from…
Following the Expats Service Centre announcement on May 21, 2026, further clarity has been provided on how the upcoming Employment Pass (EP) minimum salary revisions – effective June 1, 2026 – will be applied in practice, including transitional provisions for applications already in progress. The key information to note with respect to this change is as follows: Fully completed EP applications received prior to June 1, 2026, will be evaluated against the current salary criteria, provided all submission requirements are met. EP renewal applications must continue to be lodged within the standard three-month window preceding expiry. A one-year exemption applies…
The Asia halal food market is entering a transformative growth phase, driven by demographic expansion, rising consumer awareness, and evolving global food preferences. According to Renub Research, the Asia halal food market is projected to grow from US$ 929.48 billion in 2024 to an impressive US$ 2,056.06 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 9.22% during 2025–2033.Download Free Sample Report: The halal food sector, once viewed primarily as a niche religious market, has evolved into a global symbol of food safety, ethical sourcing, and premium quality. Across Asia, halal-certified products are now attracting not only Muslim consumers but also…
The underground mining industry is undergoing a period of significant technological transformation. As ore bodies become deeper and more complex, and as pressure mounts to improve worker safety while reducing operational costs, automation has moved from a long-term aspiration to an operational necessity. A small number of equipment manufacturers are setting the standard, combining decades of engineering expertise with forward-thinking investment in autonomous systems, electrification, and data-driven mine management. Here are the five companies at the forefront of this shift. 1. Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions – The Global Benchmark for Mine Automation Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is…