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Nury Vittachi

284 articles published

Extent of UK’s vassal-dom to US shown by stunning new study

Quiz: Which of the following stores you find on high streets all over the UK are American and which are British? 1. Boots (chemist) 2. Waterstones (bookshop) 3. McDonalds (fast food) 4. Morrisons (supermarket) 5. Gail's (bakery) 6. Majestic Wine (alcoholic drinks) 7. KFC (fast food) 8. Costa (coffee) Did you find that difficult or…

January 13, 20250Comments ByNury Vittachi

Hong Kong News

Hong Kong teacher finds job in UK – at one tenth of her pay

THE ONLY JOB a Hong Kong teacher who moved to the UK on the BNO scheme could find was as an assistant in a nursing home—at one tenth of her usual pay. And she's not alone. Three years later, most Hong Kongers who went to UK are still looking for jobs—they are also struggling with…

December 29, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

‘Grass must be trimmed to exactly 10cm’

Chinese officials used taxpayers' money to have roadside grass, weeds and flowers trimmed to a height of exactly 10 centimeters. But the ridiculous policy irritated members of that county's public, who tipped off agents specializing in wrongful spending and corruption, it was revealed this week. They halted the operation and punished the county officials. At…

December 27, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

China news Features

Truth at last: Yes, Chinese Uyghurs ARE treated badly

MEMBERS OF THE UYGHUR minorities in China are treated shockingly badly, attendees at an international gathering this week agreed. The products, rights, jobs, of Uyghur people were being hit hard - by deeply unfair sanctions and policies from the United States and their allies. While the regional authorities provided training and funding for new industries…

December 20, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

China news Culture

Mainland China, HK, now helping other nations make clean energy transition

AFTER BECOMING GLOBAL LEADER of the transition to clean energy, China is reaching out to help neighbors achieve the same, it was revealed yesterday. And Hong Kong is playing a key part, having already sent expert teams of environmental engineers to other countries, said participants at the 'Pathways to a Sustainable Future' forum in Hong…

December 14, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

Hong Kong News

Hong Kong firm becomes global leader in hacker-proofing organizations

Just using anti-virus software doesn't cut it these days: companies are looking for managed cybersecurity with a powerful network of humans and machines working together. Image above shows Mark Webb-Johnson of Network Box. FROM A HI-TECH SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER in Kowloon, a firm called Network Box has quietly risen to a role in which it…

December 5, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

China news News

Illiberal places are finding answers to the baby shortage

THERE ARE GLIMMERINGS of an answer to the worrying global baby shortage. But they are not being found in liberal places. The offering of government incentives to inspire people to have more children have largely failed—but now it's clear that a few exceptions have seen a small measure of success: four examples are given below.…

November 28, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

China news

Starmer meets Xi today, hopes to rebuild UK’s relationship

THE UK IS GOING to try to rebuild its relationship with China, following years of backing US-led hostility and political interference. New British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil today. “We are both global players, global powers, both permanent members of the security council…

November 18, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

Culture Hong Kong News

Game, set and match for world’s longest-living community

THE WORLD'S LONGEST-LIVED community provided powerful proof of its powers this week: with a sparkling display of high-energy tennis from older players, including some well into their 70s. "Masters" tournaments are for players aged 30 to 90+. Image: Hong Kong Country Club Hong Kong has long held the crown for global longevity, with men living to…

November 9, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

News

China set for ’10 trillion yuan injection’

ECONOMISTS IN CHINA are set to put the country back on a faster growth track with a 10 trillion yuan (US$1.4 trillion) injection of funds, Reuters reported yesterday. While details remain unconfirmed, the decision to go ahead with the plan is set to be decided next week, the news outlet said, citing two sources.…

October 30, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi