China and the US are engaged in a power struggle, not a clash of civilisations
Even as the United States and China inch closer on trade, issues related to freedom of speech and human rights are flaring up. Although the American government officials who alluded to a clash of civilisations between the US and China are no longer in ...
Increasing health risks from heatwaves as climate changes, experts warn
A report suggests climate change is already damaging the health of the world’s children.
Consumer Market Monitor – Irish Online Shopping To Reach New High Of €16 Billion
The latest Consumer Market Monitor (CMM), published today by the Marketing Institute of Ireland and UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School shows that Irish consumers are continuing to spend despite some weakening in confidence and the relentless ...
MediLiVes Healthcare Platform launches App 16th November
MediLiVes, the innovative healthcare platform based on AI and Blockchain technology, is to launch its App on Saturday 16th November in London. MediLiVes is disrupting the USD 10 million diagnostic industry by partnering medical practitioners and patien...
UFC: Jorge Masvidal says Conor McGregor doesn’t want the ‘BMF’ belt any more
Jorge Masvidal claims former UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor has changed his tune after seeing him beat Nate Diaz for the “BMF” belt earlier this month.The 35-year-old Masvidal (professional MMA record 35-13) dominated a bloodied Diaz for three ...
Collected by actors Louis Koo and Huang Xiaoming, action figures based on Chinese movies and anime are hot property
Hong Kong film star Louis Koo Tin-lok collects them. So does mainland Chinese counterpart Huang Xiaoming. Shouban – action figures based on film or anime characters – are all the rage in China.Thanks to the success of Chinese animated feature films suc...
Chinese taxpayers are helping to underwrite tech start-up risks
“You set up the business, I shoulder the risks.”It sounds too good to be true? It is no scam, but a real programme rolled out in China to encourage entrepreneurship.This start-up insurance scheme launched in Hangzhou offers up to 10 million yuan (US$1....
Liverpool forward Mo Salah ruled out for Egypt
The 27-year-old has picked up a knock that will prevent him facing Kenya and Comoros.
Former Ireland striker Kevin Doyle buys half-brother to winning machine Altior
Former Ireland striker Kevin Doyle flashed the cash at Tattersalls today, shelling out €155,000 to buy a half-brother to winning machine Altior.