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Hong Kong urged to shift focus from tourist numbers to increasing spending

Hong Kong urged to shift focus from tourist numbers to increasing spending

Researchers have urged Hong Kong to shift its focus from boosting visitor numbers to increasing tourist spending, as mainland Chinese arrivals rebound but adopt more selective consumption habits. Preliminary findings from a joint study by Polytechnic University and consultancy Think China, released on Tuesday, show mainland visitor arrivals have recovered to about 88 per cent of pre-pandemic levels in 2018. However, high-income travellers are spending less and becoming more...
Iran war live: Russian superyacht sails through Hormuz despite blockades

Iran war live: Russian superyacht sails through Hormuz despite blockades

The superyacht of sanctioned Russian oligarch and Putin ally Alexey Mordashov has sailed through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz as leaders of dozens of countries call on Iran to reopen the critical waterway
Iran war live: Donald Trump claims Iran admits it is in 'state of collapse'

Iran war live: Donald Trump claims Iran admits it is in 'state of collapse'

Donald Trump claims Iranian officials have told the US their country is in a 'state of collapse' and are begging for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened
Iran war live: Trump to 'extend' blockade as oil prices soar and UK drivers on alert

Iran war live: Trump to 'extend' blockade as oil prices soar and UK drivers on alert

President Trump has reportedly told his aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, as oil prices continue to soar spelling pain for UK drivers and the wider economy
Iran war live: Trump shares AI picture of himself with gun in new threat to Tehran

Iran war live: Trump shares AI picture of himself with gun in new threat to Tehran

President Trump has posted an AI image of himself standing in front of exploding bombs holding a gun as oil prices continue to soar spelling pain for UK drivers and the wider economy
Iran war live: Russian superyacht sails through Hormuz despite blockades

Iran war live: Russian superyacht sails through Hormuz despite blockades

The superyacht of sanctioned Russian oligarch and Putin ally Alexey Mordashov has sailed through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz as leaders of dozens of countries call on Iran to reopen the critical waterway

Ospreys coach Jones reflects on 'hell of a season'

It is fair to say the first full season as a professional head coach for Mark Jones at the Ospreys has been a baptism of fire.

Ospreys coach Jones reflects on 'hell of a season'

It is fair to say the first full season as a professional head coach for Mark Jones at the Ospreys has been a baptism of fire.

Ospreys coach Jones reflects on 'hell of a season'

It is fair to say the first full season as a professional head coach for Mark Jones at the Ospreys has been a baptism of fire.
JD Vance has ‘repeatedly questioned’ if Pentagon is giving Trump the full picture of Iran war: report

JD Vance has ‘repeatedly questioned’ if Pentagon is giving Trump the full picture of Iran war: report

Vice president known to have opposed conflict has reportedly raised concerns about the accuracy of the information being given to the president on weapons stockpiles and the damage done to Tehran’s military
Austria Islamic State man admits plot on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

Austria Islamic State man admits plot on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A man accused of pledging allegiance to Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, Austrian media reported. The plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still cancelled Swift’s three performances in August 2024. The singer’s fans, known as Swifties, who had flown to Austria from across the globe to attend a performance of her record-setting Eras Tour were devastated,...
Oil prices are soaring due to Strait of Hormuz blockade. Now the internet is under threat

Oil prices are soaring due to Strait of Hormuz blockade. Now the internet is under threat

Several fibre-optic cables snake across the seabed of the strait