The recent quarterly reports of major Chinese companies have highlighted the need for stock pickers in the local market. According to Lorraine Tan, director of Asia equity research at Morningstar, the outperformance seen in certain companies is not a broad trend. Instead, it is specific to those companies with a more resilient product mix or
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In the realm of politics, messaging plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and influencing electoral outcomes. It is a tool that governments use to communicate their policies, priorities, and vision to the populace. This strategy was exemplified by the new coalition government back in 2010, when they focused on blaming the previous Labour
A recent study conducted in 2024 has shown promising results regarding the potential benefits of consuming Ecklonia cava seaweed in slowing down or preventing Parkinson’s disease. This seaweed, commonly used in Asian cuisine in dishes like soups and salads, contains antioxidants that may play a crucial role in protecting neurons from free radicals, thereby preventing
The 11th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards took place in Beverly Hills, honoring remarkable achievements in the realm of location management. Among the winners were outstanding productions such as Oppenheimer and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning. The ceremony, hosted by Rachael Harris, aimed to shine a spotlight on filming locations that not only set the
The Washington Commanders have announced plans to honor their late former safety, Sean Taylor, with a new statue. This decision comes after the organization received criticism for a previous memorial installation that failed to meet fan expectations and was subsequently removed. Taylor, whose No. 21 was retired in 2022, will be the first former player
As Sir Keir Starmer steps into his role as prime minister, he is not mincing words about the challenges that lie ahead for the UK. In his first major speech, he will warn the public that “life is going to get worse” before it improves. He attributes this grim outlook to the economic and societal
Boeing’s Starliner capsule, which was originally intended to return from the International Space Station with NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, will now be coming back empty. This decision comes after the capsule faced significant issues during its crew flight test, particularly with its propulsion system. NASA, in an unexpected turn of events, has
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the well-known former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), recently faced a health scare after contracting West Nile virus. This news sent shockwaves through his devoted followers, who have come to rely on his expertise and guidance during times of crisis. The infection landed Dr. Fauci in
Recently, the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a knife attack in the German city of Solingen that resulted in the tragic deaths of three individuals and the injury of eight others. The group described the attacker as a “soldier of the Islamic State” and stated that the attack was carried out in revenge for
In a surprising twist of fate, Fede Álvarez, the director of Alien: Romulus, recently shared an intriguing behind-the-scenes secret that has left audiences stunned. It turns out that Isabela Merced’s character, Kay, who is pregnant in the Alien sequel, was actually inspired by the character Dina from The Last of Us video game series. What’s