Within the last 12 months, Japanese inspired venues have been popping up all over the city. From cafés inspired by the country’s jazz kissa culture to menus dedicated to traditional Japanese food, Liverpool is not short of coffee shop options offering something a bit different to the franchise giants.Japan is famous for its stunning scenery, historic landmarks and cultural heritage and interest in Japanese culture is experiencing a massive global boom. According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, a record 42.7 million international visitors travelled to Japan in 2025, marking the first year for the figure to surpass 40 million.The…
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Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week. As U.S. Hospitals Drown in Claims, Canada Misses Clinical Data. Colin Hung caught up with ScoJo Consulting CEO Jodi McMullin, who explained that American hospitals creates a massive volume of codes per chart, so they can bill for specific treatments and avoid payer audits, while Canadian hospitals have no such need…
Iran’s missile capabilities have become more accurate during the US-Israel war against the country [Getty]Questions are mounting over the extent to which Russia and China are assisting Iran’s retaliatory strikes against the US and its regional allies, following reports that Tehran’s increasingly accurate missile strikes have been aided by Chinese satellite imagery and tactics adapted from Russia’s war in Ukraine. A report by The Guardian said Iran’s recent attacks reflected a “real transformation” in its ballistic missile capabilities, citing analysts who pointed to improved intelligence, missile navigation, manoeuvrability and coordinated attack planning. The report followed an Iranian missile strike last…
My tote bag is more a mobile workstation than a carrier. On any given day, it’s hauling a 16-inch laptop, noise-canceling headphones, chargers, my daily planner, a water bottle, and whatever gadgets I’m testing that week. Plenty of leather totes look beautiful on day one, but far fewer are designed to hold up against the reality of transporting thousands of dollars’ worth of tech every single day.That’s why Leatherology surprised me.After months of rotating between the Mia Horizontal Tote, Transit Travel Tote, and Large Zippered Downtown Tote, I found myself thinking less about the leather—though it’s undeniably excellent—and more about…
The march was scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. By then, a large police contingent had already been deployed around Jantar Mantar and along the route toward Parliament. Delhi Police were backed by paramilitary forces, including the Rapid Action Force. Roads were barricaded, officers carrying batons, shields, and tear gas launchers stood at intersections, and ambulances waited nearby.A security officer stands on top of an armored police vehicle fitted with a multibarrel tear gas launcher. (Suhail Bhat / Jacobin)Although police had blocked access to Parliament, protesters managed to remove the barricades and began marching peacefully toward the building. When demonstrators…
While many assumed Hong Kong’s top financial talent had permanently relocated to Singapore following the pandemic, a recent wave of returning professionals has prompted Singaporean authorities to consider implementing new tax cuts to maintain their competitive edge.Hong Kong plans broad tax reforms to attract more global investment fundsThe Monetary Authority of Singapore is currently in discussions with the investment sector regarding potential tax reductions to prevent a massive talent drain. Local financial experts have cautioned that Hong Kong’s upcoming comprehensive tax system overhaul could quickly lure highly compensated portfolio managers back to the city.The proposed regulatory changes in Hong Kong…
In Indonesia’s Jakarta Bay, thousands of families are trapped in debt as they harvest green mussels, one of the last surviving life-forms in the increasingly polluted waters. But as the bay offers less, their loans snowball, trapping them in an endless cycle of debt. That pushes them back into the toxic waters that have already killed two-thirds of shellfish in the bay. Source link
A £7.3 million government funding package has been awarded to eight pioneering British companies to accelerate the development of hydrogen-powered aircraft and electric aviation, bringing the UK a step closer to a future of zero-emission flight. The investment will support projects focused on the infrastructure needed for the next generation of cleaner aircraft. This includes electric charging systems that could one day serve flying taxi services, as well as hydrogen storage and handling facilities designed to support commercial airport operations. With the aerospace and aviation sector contributing around £20 billion to the UK economy, the funding is expected to strengthen…
Dubai, UAE – Real estate transactions in Dubai recorded, during last week’s transactions, more than 9.53 billion dirhams through the implementation of 3,921 transactions. It included sales worth 6.66 billion dirhams.Real estate sales were distributed as follows: 2,632 sales of residential units, 148 sales of buildings, 162 sales of land, and a total of 2,942 transactions.Sales of ready-made properties amounted to about 3.18 billion dirhams through the implementation of 950 deals, distributed as follows: 716 transactions for residential units. 72 transactions for buildings, and 162 transactions for land. While real estate sales on the map recorded about 3.48 billion dirhams…
Rishi Mehra, hotel manager, The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi.The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi announced the appointment of Rishi Mehra as hotel manager, further strengthening its leadership team with a seasoned hospitality professional who brings over 22 years of rich experience in the luxury hospitality industry.Mehra joins The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi following his successful tenure as director of operations at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park, where he played a key role in driving operational excellence, enhancing guest satisfaction, and leading high-performing teams. Throughout his career, he has been associated with hospitality brands including Marriott International, The Leela Hotels & Resorts,…