Hong Kong authorities will crack down on flavoured tobacco substances in the next phase of its enhanced smoking control measures, with the health minister describing such products as a “poisoned chalice” designed to hook younger people.Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau warned on Saturday that flavoured tobacco was mostly delivered through e-cigarettes, with additives containing menthol or sugar-coated toxins used to mask the bitterness and smell of tobacco and attract young consumers.“About 70 per cent of young people’s first puff of nicotine comes from flavoured cigarettes, which make them easily addicted to smoking,” he told a radio programme.“We have rolled out…
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Much of Japan saw summer-like weather on Saturday, with temperatures topping 30 degrees Celsius in some places. The Japan Meteorological Agency says a cold air mass has brought localized rain clouds to Hokkaido and northern Tohoku. But skies were clear from southern Tohoku to Okinawa and Amami regions, south of Kyushu. By 2 p.m. on Saturday, temperatures had reached 33.8 degrees Celsius in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture; 32.2 degrees in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture; 32.1 degrees in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, and Hita City, Oita Prefecture; and 30.5 degrees in Tokyo’s Nerima Ward and Fukushima City. Temperatures are expected to…
Key DetailsStyle Code: IM5754-001Release Date: Summer 2026The Nike Air Force 1 Low “Black Leather” features a chrome horsebit-style buckle threaded through fabric loops at the lacing panel.The pair uses pebbled black leather across the upper, Swoosh and panels with a brown leather sockliner stamped with Nike branding.The design merges classic menswear loafer details with the Air Force 1 silhouette to bridge formal and casual styling.This post may include affiliate links. We may receive a commission on purchases made through them. The Nike Air Force 1 Low “Black Leather” is a dressed-up take on the classic uptown sneaker, swapping ordinary lace…
Under normal circumstances, a substance such as sulphuric acid attracts little attention outside industrial circles. Few people follow its price movements in the way they track oil or gold, and it rarely features prominently in economic headlines. Yet in recent weeks, that has changed abruptly.China’s decision to impose near-total restrictions on sulphuric acid exports from the beginning of May, according to market reports and specialised agencies, has sparked deep concern across fertiliser, mining, and energy markets. Almost overnight, a material that barely registered in the public consciousness became something closely watched by copper producers, fertiliser manufacturers, and mining companies worldwide.The…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien on Feb 23, 2017. (PHOTO / CHINESE EMBASSY IN THE PHILIPPINES)OTTAWA – Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that China looks forward to working with Canada to jointly advance the China-Canada new strategic partnership.He made the remarks during talks with former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien.Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that Chretien initiated the “golden decade” of China-Canada relations during his tenure as prime minister.The improvement in China-Canada relations meets the aspirations…
Intel (NasdaqGS:INTC) and 3DGS plan to build a substrate manufacturing plant in Odisha, India, with a joint investment of US$3.3b. The project is intended to support growth in India’s semiconductor ecosystem and expand regional supply chain capacity. Government incentives in India are a key factor in the decision to locate the facility in Odisha. The plant is expected to create high skilled jobs and contribute to India’s chip manufacturing ambitions. For Intel, a major global semiconductor company, this move into India aligns with a wider push by the industry to add capacity in more regions and reduce concentration risk in…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly struck dozens of targets inside Iran during the recent West Asia conflict, coordinating closely with the United States and Israel in a campaign that extended from the war’s start until the day after the ceasefire announcement, Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing ources familiar with the matter have revealed. The strikes mark the first direct military involvement of a Gulf nation in the conflict against Tehran.The Emirati campaign targeted sites on Qeshm and Abu Musa islands in the Strait of Hormuz, Bandar Abbas, the Lavan Island oil refinery in the Persian Gulf, and the…
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A market redefining itself The halal story at THAIFEX was not merely one of scale but of sophistication. Industry analysts tracking the sector have identified five trends reshaping the halal food and beverage landscape in 2026. Conscious Halal—sometimes described as “halal-proof”—places transparency at the forefront, requiring brands to demonstrate their entire supply chain, from farm to table, rather than simply displaying a certification logo. Health-Led Halal is responding to rising rates of lifestyle diseases across Muslim-majority markets, driving demand for low-sugar, organic, and functional products aligned with the Islamic concept of Tayyib, meaning pure,…
Delegation of overseas government officials visits Hong Kong to learn about its strengths and developments A delegation of 13 overseas government officials completed its visit to Hong Kong today (May 29), deepening its understanding of the city’s advantages and development opportunities under the “one country, two systems” arrangement. Click to Gallery A delegation of 13 overseas government officials completed its visit to Hong Kong today (May 29). Photo shows the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong (front row, fifth left); the Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr Bernard Chan (front row, second right); the Under Secretary for Financial…