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家國天下｜先禮後兵 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】兵道武術源自中國短兵項目，歷經40多年發展，近年經中國武術協會重新編排，成為國家重點推廣的運動之一。兵道武術強調「先禮後兵」的禮儀與尊重，香港兵道總會創會主席梁樹中，希望將這種精神帶來香港。
Some Hong Kong residents planning to flee the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with their pets because of conflict in the Middle East are considering flying to other countries rather than returning home due to the city’s 120-day quarantine requirement for cats and dogs. The pet owners called on authorities to relax the “excessive” quarantine rules for Dubai, saying the requirement had made returning to ...
Some Hong Kong residents planning to flee the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with their pets because of conflict in the Middle East are considering flying to other countries rather than returning home due to the city’s 120-day quarantine requirement for cats and dogs. The pet owners called on authorities to relax the “excessive” quarantine rules for Dubai, saying the requirement had made returning to Hong Kong unfeasible. In a reply to the South China Morning Post, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said that while its stance on the quarantine requirement remained unchanged, import applications would be processed “expeditiously” given the situation in the Middle East. Advertisement According to Hong Kong’s pet import rules, pets arriving from Dubai are classified as falling under Group IIIB, which requires them to be quarantined for at least 120 days in the department’s Animal Management Centre. This is on top of an estimated waiting time for spots at the quarantine facility, which is currently around three months for dogs and 10 months for cats. Advertisement “Hong Kong is not a viable option because of the 120-day quarantine, making it impossible to relocate back,” said a 47-year-old senior executive, who wished to be identified only by his surname, Chan.
The clack of mahjong tiles, the soft rattle of exercise bikes and the slow thrum of sewing machines are the soundtrack to Monday afternoons at the Yong-en Active Hub: a senior centre with the vibe of a social club, where new skills and friendships are the antidote to old age. At the Bukit Merah estate in central Singapore, Agnes Chen, 74, strolls through the swinging doors, declines entreaties to ...
The clack of mahjong tiles, the soft rattle of exercise bikes and the slow thrum of sewing machines are the soundtrack to Monday afternoons at the Yong-en Active Hub: a senior centre with the vibe of a social club, where new skills and friendships are the antidote to old age. At the Bukit Merah estate in central Singapore, Agnes Chen, 74, strolls through the swinging doors, declines entreaties to join a game of Rummikub – a tile-based hybrid of mahjong and rummy – and fixes herself a coffee. “People here are so friendly and happy, you’ll find yourself opening up,” the retiree said. “It’s like a private club for seniors, you can eat, cook, sit around and do what you like, even if there’s no classes.” Advertisement Helping its elderly population age well has long been a national priority for Singapore . The city state crossed the threshold of being “super-aged” this year, with more than 21 per cent of its population now aged 65 or above – a demographic shift that poses challenges for its healthcare system, well-being programmes and future tax base alike. Agnes Chen, a 74-year-old retiree and carer for her elderly sister-in-law, visits the Yong-en Active Hub at least once a week to socialise and learn new skills. Photo: Kolette Lim The Yong-en Active Hub offers a revolving schedule of activities: guitar lessons on Tuesday afternoons, qigong on Wednesday and Friday mornings and occasional special outings such as a recent visit to the Singapore State Courts.
Beijing is prioritising “strategic material security” under its new 15th five-year plan that elevates the supply and domestic stockpiling of critical resources to a matter of national security. Under the blueprint, Beijing is positioning “key commodities” on the same strategic footing as food and energy security, saying China will take a more active role in strengthening “energy and resource suppl...
Beijing is prioritising “strategic material security” under its new 15th five-year plan that elevates the supply and domestic stockpiling of critical resources to a matter of national security. Under the blueprint, Beijing is positioning “key commodities” on the same strategic footing as food and energy security, saying China will take a more active role in strengthening “energy and resource supply security” by “preventing and mitigating major risks in systemically important areas”. To achieve this, the Asian economic giant aims to address “weak links” in its supply chains, which are areas where it relies too heavily on foreign technology or companies. Advertisement By strengthening these sectors and ensuring stable supplies of raw materials, including oil, minerals and metals, China intends to protect its industries from global trade shocks and ensure its factories continue running during international crises to boost economic self-reliance and long-term stability. Zhou Yuyuan, deputy director of the Institute for Foreign Policy Studies at the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies, said these “weak links” were identified by heavy import dependence, exposure to foreign export controls and reliance on US-patented technology. Advertisement
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Perhaps no stock has symbolized the artificial intelligence (AI) era more than Nvidia. Thanks to AI, it became the first company to reach a $4 trillion market cap, then beat its own record a few months later by exceeding $5 trillion. Other big tech companies have captured AI headlines in recent years as well, such as Meta Platforms with its plan to build a data center the size of a city to house i...
Perhaps no stock has symbolized the artificial intelligence (AI) era more than Nvidia. Thanks to AI, it became the first company to reach a $4 trillion market cap, then beat its own record a few months later by exceeding $5 trillion. Other big tech companies have captured AI headlines in recent years as well, such as Meta Platforms with its plan to build a data center the size of a city to house its AI tech. Yet several smaller businesses are poised to see substantial growth in the years ahead as the AI market expands. These lesser-known growth stocks offer a great way to capture AI's upside potential. Three in this camp that I predict will deliver attractive returns over the long run are Symbotic (SYM 2.30%), Fastly (FSLY 4.73%), and Astera Labs (ALAB 8.02%). Symbotic's AI-powered robots Symbotic provides warehouse automation, using artificial intelligence to manage a fleet of robot workers. The global AI-powered robotics market is forecasted to expand from $7.5 billion in 2026 to $60.7 billion by 2034, providing a tailwind for its business. Consequently, Symbotic's sales are soaring. In its fiscal first quarter (ended Dec. 27, 2025), the company reported a strong 29% year-over-year increase in revenue to $630 million. It expects sales to continue growing in the second quarter, with estimates between $650 million to $670 million, representing growth from the prior year's $550 million. Its fiscal Q1 2026 net income of $13 million was a dramatic turnaround from a $17 million net loss in the prior year. This indicates that its financial health is strengthening. Expand NASDAQ : SYM Symbotic Today's Change ( -2.30 %) $ -1.18 Current Price $ 50.10 Key Data Points Market Cap $31B Day's Range $ 49.44 - $ 52.04 52wk Range $ 16.32 - $ 87.88 Volume 39K Avg Vol 1.8M Gross Margin 18.90 % Symbotic has a multi-year agreement to deploy its systems to all of Walmart's 42 distribution centers. It also had 11 total customers at the end of fiscal Q1 2026, and is regularly improving it...
AutumnSkyPhotography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis Qualcomm ( QCOM ) is one of the clearest opportunities in the market right now. The market is missing two of the clearest pieces of evidence of a hidden opportunity: 1) a $45B design-win pipeline in the automotive market, and 2) entering the data center market, where, with a 2% modest performance, the company can capture an a...
AutumnSkyPhotography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis Qualcomm ( QCOM ) is one of the clearest opportunities in the market right now. The market is missing two of the clearest pieces of evidence of a hidden opportunity: 1) a $45B design-win pipeline in the automotive market, and 2) entering the data center market, where, with a 2% modest performance, the company can capture an additional $10 billion, and Qualcomm's technical capabilities are able to do much more. The market is pricing the company as a chipmaker, where almost 20% of its revenues are going to be lost against Apple and, besides, MediaTek (TWSE: 2454) competition, which will erode its margin in higher premium modem chips in the Android ecosystem. The market is considering that the company won’t be able to replace the margin lost and that all the growth drivers will not be successful, even the last one, entering the data center market. The market is missing the technological moat the company is building around its Snapdragon platform. The Main Strength in Qualcomm's Competitive Advantage The main incremental growth driver in Qualcomm's thesis is the ability to design an integrated SoC containing an efficient CPU, GPU, and cellular modem. This is not a product but a complete platform that requires deep technical expertise. That is what Qualcomm has been working on, and if successful, it will be its main advantage over the competition, similar to what it got with cellular modem technology. Apple ( AAPL ) has implemented a similar model, but only for its device ecosystem. MediaTek is catching up with high-premium cellular modems, and Nvidia has specialized in high-performance GPUs, CPUs, and networking equipment for data centers; however, those companies haven’t developed an extended platform. The problem is that this Qualcomm platform is not yet a clear leader; it is just a potential platform. It is hard to assure its success, but what we can see is the company's achievements. Qualcomm i...
AutumnSkyPhotography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis Qualcomm ( QCOM ) is one of the clearest opportunities in the market right now. The market is missing two of the clearest pieces of evidence of a hidden opportunity: 1) a $45B design-win pipeline in the automotive market, and 2) entering the data center market, where, with a 2% modest performance, the company can capture an a...
AutumnSkyPhotography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis Qualcomm ( QCOM ) is one of the clearest opportunities in the market right now. The market is missing two of the clearest pieces of evidence of a hidden opportunity: 1) a $45B design-win pipeline in the automotive market, and 2) entering the data center market, where, with a 2% modest performance, the company can capture an additional $10 billion, and Qualcomm's technical capabilities are able to do much more. The market is pricing the company as a chipmaker, where almost 20% of its revenues are going to be lost against Apple and, besides, MediaTek (TWSE: 2454) competition, which will erode its margin in higher premium modem chips in the Android ecosystem. The market is considering that the company won’t be able to replace the margin lost and that all the growth drivers will not be successful, even the last one, entering the data center market. The market is missing the technological moat the company is building around its Snapdragon platform. The Main Strength in Qualcomm's Competitive Advantage The main incremental growth driver in Qualcomm's thesis is the ability to design an integrated SoC containing an efficient CPU, GPU, and cellular modem. This is not a product but a complete platform that requires deep technical expertise. That is what Qualcomm has been working on, and if successful, it will be its main advantage over the competition, similar to what it got with cellular modem technology. Apple ( AAPL ) has implemented a similar model, but only for its device ecosystem. MediaTek is catching up with high-premium cellular modems, and Nvidia has specialized in high-performance GPUs, CPUs, and networking equipment for data centers; however, those companies haven’t developed an extended platform. The problem is that this Qualcomm platform is not yet a clear leader; it is just a potential platform. It is hard to assure its success, but what we can see is the company's achievements. Qualcomm i...
Key Points Global Partners LP's COO disposed of 15,611 common units for a total value of approximately $740,000 at a weighted average price of $47.38 per unit across three trading days ending March 18, 2026. Current geopolitical tensions threaten retail gas supply, in which Global Partners has a strong presence. 10 stocks we like better than Global Partners › Mark Romaine, Chief Operating Officer ...
Key Points Global Partners LP's COO disposed of 15,611 common units for a total value of approximately $740,000 at a weighted average price of $47.38 per unit across three trading days ending March 18, 2026. Current geopolitical tensions threaten retail gas supply, in which Global Partners has a strong presence. 10 stocks we like better than Global Partners › Mark Romaine, Chief Operating Officer of Global Partners LP (NYSE:GLP), reported the direct sale of 15,611 common units across multiple transactions between March 16 and March 18, 2026, as disclosed in a SEC Form 4 filing. Transaction summary Metric Value Units sold (direct) 15,611 Transaction value ~$740,000 Post-transaction units (direct) 146,874 Post-transaction value (direct ownership) ~$7.04 million Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($47.38); post-transaction value is based on March 18, 2026 market close price ($47.92). Key questions What is the context of these transactions? Because Global Partners LP is a Master Limited Partnership (MLP), Romaine sold common units, not shares. Common units represent how much ownership limited partners of an MLP, like Romain, have. Because Global Partners LP is a Master Limited Partnership (MLP), Romaine sold common units, not shares. Common units represent how much ownership limited partners of an MLP, like Romain, have. Did this transaction involve any derivative securities or indirect ownership structures? No options or indirect entities were involved; the sale was limited to directly held common units, with no gifts, withholdings, or related-party transfers reported. Company overview Metric Value Revenue (TTM) $18.56 million Net income (TTM) $72.09 million Distribution yield 6.52% Price (as of 3/21/26) $46.64 Company snapshot Global Partners LP is a large-scale energy midstream operator with a diversified asset base spanning fuel distribution, storage, and retail operations. It offers a broad portfolio of petroleum products, renewab...