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How an Englishman captured vibrant hues of a colonial Calcutta transforming into a commercial hub
Between the late 18th century and early 19th century, Calcutta transitioned dramatically from a monopoly under the English East India Company to a flourishing hub of private enterprise. The Charter Act of 1813 marked a turning point that broke the Comp…
Three Hong Kong stock picks with mouthwatering free-cash-flow yields
Open this photo in gallery: A tourist poses for a photo against the backdrop of the financial Central district and Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, May 9, 2023.TYRONE SIU/Reuters
For the moment, one word can be used to link together Asia’s two largest ec…
Chinese investors’ rush for offshore assets spurs Hong Kong wealth inflows
HONG KONG, June 17 (Reuters) –
Hong Kong investment products such as insurance and high-yield time deposits are seeing resurgent demand from wealthy Chinese who are aiming to shield returns from a domestic economic and property sector downturn an…
Spice: The 16th-Century Contest that Shaped the Modern World: Mariners and commodities as a map of history
A spice shop in Marrakech: While the totalising ambitions of European imperialism quickly outstripped the original search for spices, Roger Crowley is right to remind us of the transformative impact of the new ocean routes they inspired.…
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Court rejects student’s challenge against Leaving Certificate Mandarin Chinese marking system
THE HIGH COURT has dismissed a secondary school student’s challenge against the marking scheme for the Leaving Certificate Mandarin Chinese examination.
The application was dismissed by Mr Justice Garrett Simons, who rejected claims that the system dis…
Four Surprising Users Of The Gulfstream G-100
Summary Gulfstream G100 used by multiple militaries, including Eritrean Air Force.
Indian Air Force has two G100s in fleet, while Taiwan uses one for target towing.
US Navy operates former C-38A Astra SPX as chase aircraft and targets.…
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Wynn Resorts are up after another great quarter but remain cheap
Shares of Wynn Resorts popped 2% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the casino operator reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, driven by the Super Bowl in Las Vegas and the recovery in China’s Macao region.…
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If TikTok is banned, a VPN may not be the solution you’re looking for
The U.S. government has decided that it doesn’t want you to use TikTok without some big changes. Unless ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, sells the whole kit and kaboodle to a company that isn’t based in China by January 2025, it pl…
Geely-backed luxury EV brand Zeekr says it’s beating Tesla in parts of China
Pictured here is the Zeekr 001 electric car at a services trade fair in Beijing on Aug. 31, 2023. China News Service | China News Service | Getty Images
BEIJING — Chinese electric car brand Zeekr is selling more vehicles than Tesla in parts o…
Researchers aim to use AI for early screening and prognosis of Dry Eye Disease
Dry Eye Disease (DED) is one of the more common eye diseases, affecting up to 30% of the world’s population. This disease can affect many different types of people and can wind up being a great hindrance to their overall quality of life.…
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