China’s access to Japan’s coveted industrial-use goods – especially a critical chipmaking ingredient – may face hurdles if Tokyo imposes export restrictions in the event of a prolonged political dispute, though trade is holding steady for now, analysts and a trade organisation said. Beijing’s response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s November 7 remarks about Taiwan has prompted some ana...
China’s access to Japan’s coveted industrial-use goods – especially a critical chipmaking ingredient – may face hurdles if Tokyo imposes export restrictions in the event of a prolonged political dispute, though trade is holding steady for now, analysts and a trade organisation said. Beijing’s response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s November 7 remarks about Taiwan has prompted some analysts to ask what cards Tokyo might play should the relationship deteriorate further. Beijing’s latest move came on Wednesday, when it announced an anti-dumping investigation into a crucial chipmaking material from Japan. It had already banned seafood imports and restricted exports of dual-use commercial and military goods to recipients with links to the Japanese military. Advertisement Analysts highlighted Japan’s dominance in certain chemicals – especially photoresist, a light-sensitive material used to engrave chips – as a potential source of leverage against Beijing. “Japan can stop exporting important goods such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment,” said Minoru Nogimori, senior economist for Asia at the Japan Research Institute. “Semiconductor manufacturing equipment and chemicals should be important cards.” Advertisement Four Japanese companies – JSR, Tokyo Ohka Kogyo, Shin-Etsu Chemical and Fujifilm Electronic Materials – controlled 72.5 per cent of the global photoresist market in 2021, ResearchInChina found. Chinese domestic substitution, meanwhile, is estimated at below 5 per cent, according to market research firm TrendForce.
Hong Kong’s banking sector is set for a landmark transformation as thousands of Hang Seng Bank shareholders vote on HSBC Holdings’ bid to take the lender private on Thursday morning. Analysts expected an overwhelming approval for the proposal, which offers shareholders HK$155 a share – 30 per cent higher than Hang Seng Bank’s HK$119 closing price on the last trading day before the announcement on ...
Hong Kong’s banking sector is set for a landmark transformation as thousands of Hang Seng Bank shareholders vote on HSBC Holdings’ bid to take the lender private on Thursday morning. Analysts expected an overwhelming approval for the proposal, which offers shareholders HK$155 a share – 30 per cent higher than Hang Seng Bank’s HK$119 closing price on the last trading day before the announcement on October 9. Since then, HSBC has risen 15 per cent to close at HK$127.20 on Wednesday, on the eve of the vote, while Hang Seng Bank has edged up 29 per cent to HK$153.80. The proposal by HSBC, which already owns 63 per cent of Hang Seng Bank, requires backing from at least 75 per cent of independent shareholders, with opposition from no more than 10 per cent of the 662.3 million shares they hold. Advertisement “I believe the chance for a successful privatisation deal is sky-high,” said Mike Leung Kit-man, director of Wocom Securities. “Given that Hong Kong’s commercial real estate market remains sluggish, being able to sell shares at this price is unlikely to face much opposition from Hang Seng’s shareholders.” General view of Hang Seng Bank Headquarters in Central. Hang Seng Bank traces its roots to Hang Seng Ngan Ho in 1933. Photo: Jelly Tse Hang Seng Bank’s shareholders included banks, investment advisers, pension funds and individual investors, accounting for 89.5 per cent, 10 per cent, 0.4 per cent and 0.1 per cent of ownership, respectively, according to Bloomberg data. More than 89 per cent of the shareholders are based in Hong Kong, followed by 6.1 per cent in the US and 1.1 per cent in Norway, with investors from other regions each holding less than 1 per cent. It had 15,544 shareholders at the end of 2024, according to the bank’s annual report.
Wyoming Supreme Court Rules Abortion May Stay Legal Due To Obamacare Amendment Authored by Arjun Singh via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Supreme Court of Wyoming, on Jan. 6, ruled that two state laws banning the procedure and the availability of abortion medication were unconstitutional. A patient prepares to take a pill for a medication abortion during a visit to a clinic in Kansas City, K...
Wyoming Supreme Court Rules Abortion May Stay Legal Due To Obamacare Amendment Authored by Arjun Singh via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Supreme Court of Wyoming, on Jan. 6, ruled that two state laws banning the procedure and the availability of abortion medication were unconstitutional. A patient prepares to take a pill for a medication abortion during a visit to a clinic in Kansas City, Kansas, on, Oct. 12, 2022. Charlie Riedel/AP Photo The court, in the case of State v. Johnson , held that the two laws in question—the Life is a Human Right Act of 2023, which bans abortion procedures, and the state’s abortion drug ban— violated Article 1, Section 38 of the Constitution of Wyoming . That provision of the state constitution was added by a statewide referendum in 2012, which states, “Each competent adult shall have the right to make his or her own health care decisions.” “All five Wyoming Supreme Court justices agreed that the decision whether to terminate or continue a pregnancy is a woman’s own health care decision protected by Article 1, Section 38,” wrote the court in a summary of its opinion and announcement of the decision. The court added that “ all five justices also concluded that an adult’s right to make his or her own health care decisions is a fundamental right because of the very specific language used,” even though the referendum was passed in response to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known more commonly as “Obamacare.” The court, however, split four to one on deciding whether the laws in question could be struck down. “ Four justices (Boomgaarden, Fox, Jarosh, and Fenn) voted to strike down the 2023 abortion laws. Justice Gray voted to uphold the laws,” the court’s summary read. The court noted that even though Article 1, Section 38 was passed in response to Obamacare, the language of the provision was inflexible, writing, “The Court recognized it cannot add words to the Wyoming Constitution. ... But lawmakers could ask Wyoming...
We were fired, and we're owning it – here's how to find a new job that works for you 9 minutes ago Share Save Emily Holt Share Save BBC Kristina and Laura have written a book titled 'All the Cool Girls Get Fired' about their experiences. The new year is a natural time to reflect, and for many of us, that involves thinking about our careers. Kristina O'Neill and Laura Brown are both editors who los...
We were fired, and we're owning it – here's how to find a new job that works for you 9 minutes ago Share Save Emily Holt Share Save BBC Kristina and Laura have written a book titled 'All the Cool Girls Get Fired' about their experiences. The new year is a natural time to reflect, and for many of us, that involves thinking about our careers. Kristina O'Neill and Laura Brown are both editors who lost their jobs after restructures, and they initially thought it was the end of the world. "I poured my heart into the role... I believed in the values we promoted. Yet, when it came to me, those values weren't there," says Laura. They both chose to use the word fired after they lost their roles and say being open about it can help you deal with what's happened. "There are so many euphemisms that we all use for losing our jobs. But the faster you own it, the faster you're honest about it, the faster you can move on. "That's the fast track to whatever you want to do next," adds Laura. Now, they are thriving in new jobs, with Laura owning her own media company and Kristina editor in chief for Sotheby's magazine. If you've lost your job or are simply looking for a new career, here are four ways to help. 1. Reflect on the past year Getty Images It's natural to feel a bit low about work if you've had a break over the festive period. Sarah Ellis, co-founder of careers website, Squiggly Careers and Amazing If, says it is important to reflect on the past year before diving into a new job search. She encourages people to think about what they want to do more or less of, and what inspires or drains their energy. Looking back through your successes to find common themes can help too. "Try not to just look at the last month, because we all have a bit of recency bias that can get in the way," she adds. Laura says it is also important to decide where your work sits in your life. This involves being honest about how much time you're working and its impact on your social and family life. Aft...
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station has been postponed due to a "medical concern" with one of the crew members aboard the orbital complex, NASA announced Wednesday. The excursion was set to begin Thursday morning. Astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman planned to head outside the space station for six-and-a-half hours to prepare for the installation of new roll-out solar a...
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station has been postponed due to a "medical concern" with one of the crew members aboard the orbital complex, NASA announced Wednesday. The excursion was set to begin Thursday morning. Astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman planned to head outside the space station for six-and-a-half hours to prepare for the installation of new roll-out solar arrays set to arrive later this year. The arrival of the new solar arrays will be the final major upgrade to the lab's electrical system before the space station's decommissioning in 2030. Privacy paramount NASA said the crew member's medical concern arose Wednesday afternoon, and officials will reschedule the spacewalk. Read full article Comments
(RTTNews) - Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) revealed Loss for second quarter of -$0.12 million The company's earnings came in at -$0.12 million, or -$0.01 per share. This compares with -$0.75 million, or -$0.05 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 5.7% to $52.29 million from $49.49 million last year. Richardson Electronics, Ltd. earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earning...
(RTTNews) - Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) revealed Loss for second quarter of -$0.12 million The company's earnings came in at -$0.12 million, or -$0.01 per share. This compares with -$0.75 million, or -$0.05 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 5.7% to $52.29 million from $49.49 million last year. Richardson Electronics, Ltd. earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: -$0.12 Mln. vs. -$0.75 Mln. last year. -EPS: -$0.01 vs. -$0.05 last year. -Revenue: $52.29 Mln vs. $49.49 Mln last year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.