Полу Чану следует приветствовать проверку бюджета законодателями, а не игнорировать её
Финансового секретаря Пола Чана Мо-по можно поздравить с тем, что городской бюджет был одобрен Законодательным советом. Тем не менее, процесс не всегда проходил гладко, и Чану следовало бы признать наличие трудностей. Когда он впервые приступил к управлению казной, она была полна. Предыдущие финансовые секретари сталкивались с политическим давлением иного рода: в условиях отсутствия согласия между оппозиционными партиями правительство обвиняли в накоплении денежных средств и нежелании их распределять.
Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers’ budget scrutiny, not dismiss it
Congratulations to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po for getting the city’s budget to sail through the Legislative Council. It wasn’t always such smooth sailing and Chan would do well to acknowledge as much.When Chan was first given the keys to the city’s coffers, they were full. Successive financial secretaries faced political pressure of a very different kind. There weren’t many issues that opposing parties saw eye to eye on. However, accusing the government of hoarding cash and not giving...
Несмотря на ужесточение государственного регулирования, в Гонконге сохраняется практика продажи ультрадешевых турпакетов, ориентированных на туристов из материкового Китая и включающих принуждение к дополнительным тратам.
Ultra-low-priced tours exploiting mainland Chinese visitors survive despite crackdown
— Ultra-low-priced Hong Kong tour packages reliant on commissions and pushing mainland Chinese visitors to make additional purchases remain prevalent despite tighter government regulations, the South China Morning Post has found.The business model has come under renewed scrutiny after the Travel Industry Authority revoked the licences of a travel agency and its tour guide over four cases of suspected coerced shopping between January and March.The practice has also prompted concerns about the...
Обзор трех различных тем: участие националистов в ликвидации последствий урагана, рост интереса к наблюдению за птицами после разоружения партизан и статус города Грас как центра мировой парфюмерии.
5/3/2026: Disaster Tourists; Birds Of War; Perfume Capital Of The World
— First, when the volunteer helping after a hurricane is a white nationalist. Then, birders flock here since guerrillas disarmed. And, Grasse: The perfume capital of the world.
Применение искусственного интеллекта может освободить персонал от рутинной лабораторной работы и снизить риск человеческих ошибок.
Japanese scientists push for AI use in medical research and diagnoses
— The technology has the potential to free staff from time-consuming, repetitive lab work and reduce human error.
Город Осаки сталкивается с серьезными вызовами из-за снижения рождаемости и закрытия школ.
Shrinking city in Miyagi Prefecture braces for uncertain future
— Faced with school closures and declining births, the city of Osaki is struggling to find a way forward.
В ходе израильских авиаударов по югу Ливана погиб как минимум один человек и четверо спасателей получили ранения. Израиль также выпустил предупреждения об эвакуации для более чем десяти деревень.
Israel issues evacuation warning; kills 1, hurts 4 in Lebanon strikes
— Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon claimed at least one life and injured four rescuers on Sunday, despite a fragile truce. The Lebanese health ministry condemned the attacks, citing violations of the Geneva Convention. Israel issued new evacuation warnings for over ten villages, including those north of the Litani River, as tensions escalate following threats from Israel's military chief.
Во время посадки рейса из Венеции в аэропорту Ньюарк-Либерти произошло столкновение самолета с опорой освещения и автомобилем доставки. Пострадавших среди пассажиров нет.
United Airlines Boeing 767 jet hits light pole, truck while landing at Newark
— A United Airlines plane hit a light pole and a delivery truck on a New Jersey highway while landing Sunday at Newark Liberty International Airport, officials said.Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials said the Boeing 767 landed safely after arriving from Venice, Italy, and the agency would investigate the incident.No injuries were reported on the plane, and the truck driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and released, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said...
Сербское общество защиты птиц собрало 8000 евро на покупку и сохранение двух гектаров леса, чтобы предотвратить его вырубку.
Crowdfunding helps Serbian birdwatchers save woodland
— A Serbian bird society successfully crowdfunded 8,000 euros to purchase and protect a two-hectare woodland, preventing its likely deforestation. This initiative highlights growing public concern for environmental protection in Serbia, a nation grappling with pollution and development threats. The society aims to preserve the 'Nightingale's Forest' and inspire similar local conservation efforts.
Состояние экс-мэра Нью-Йорка Руди Джулиани оценивается врачами как критическое.
Ex-New York Mayor Giuliani in hospital, condition 'critical'
— Rudy Giuliani was dubbed "America’s mayor" for leading New York City through the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001. But his reputation took a deep dive amid his support for Trump in recent years.
В выпуске CBS Weekend News обсуждаются проблемы пассажиров из-за сбоев в работе авиакомпании Spirit, снижение популярности Дональда Трампа и влияние конфликта с Ираном на стоимость топлива.
5/3: CBS Weekend News
— Passengers deal with Spirit shutdown fallout; Trump's poll numbers tank as Iran war continues to jack up gas prices.
Иран получил ответ США на инициативу по прекращению боевых действий, переданную через Пакистан. Предложение направлено на полное окончание конфликта, а не только на продление перемирия.
Middle East crisis: Iran proposes 30-day plan to end war, says it has received US reply
— Iran has received a US response to its 30-day peace proposal, conveyed via Pakistan. The offer aims to end the ongoing war, not just extend a ceasefire, and suggests delaying nuclear talks until after hostilities cease. The US President expressed doubt about the proposal's success, citing Iran's past actions.
Дональд Трамп объявил о начале инициативы Project Freedom, целью которой является помощь заблокированным в Ормузском проливе судам нейтральных стран.
US to ‘guide’ neutral ships through Strait of Hormuz – Trump
— The US is launching an initiative to assist neutral ships stranded in and around the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said Read Full Article at RT.com
Инвестиционная прибыль фонда снизилась на 56% по сравнению с прошлым годом из-за негативного влияния ситуации на Ближнем Востоке на фондовый рынок.
Hong Kong Exchange Fund records smallest gain in 5 quarters amid Middle East crisis
— Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund, the war chest used to defend the local currency, reported its smallest investment gain in five quarters as the Middle East crisis weighed on stock market performance.The fund gained HK$34.5 billion (US$4.4 billion) in the first quarter, 56 per cent lower than HK$79.2 billion a year earlier, according to data released by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Monday. The fund still managed to report its fifth consecutive quarterly gain, but it was the smallest gain...
Paramount+ представил первый тизер сериала «Ранчо Даттонов», в котором Бет и Рип переезжают из Монтаны в Техас. Премьера проекта запланирована на 15 мая.
'Yellowstone’ fans ‘about to pass out’ over ‘Dutton Ranch’ trailer as Beth and Rip return
— Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch sparks massive fan excitement as the new trailer teases Beth and Rip's dangerous fresh start in South Texas.
Нью-Йоркские «Янкиз» приняли решение перевести шортстопа Энтони Волпе в состав команды Трипл-А Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Решение обусловлено стабильной игрой Хосе Кабальеро на этой позиции.
Yankees option Anthony Volpe to Triple-A as Jose Caballero continues to thrive at shortstop
— The New York Yankees optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A after his rehab assignment ends, with Jose Caballero excelling in his absence.
В районе побережья Ирана маломерные суда атаковали балкер. Экипаж находится в безопасности, экологических последствий инцидента нет.
Tensions intensify at Strait: Cargo ship sailing near Hormuz attacked by Iran
— A bulk carrier was attacked by small craft near Iran's coast in the Strait of Hormuz, with all crew reported safe and no environmental impact. This incident occurs amidst heightened tensions as the US enforces a counter-blockade on Iranian ports and plans to guide ships through the strait, drawing a strong warning from Tehran.
Университеты Гонконга становятся все более популярными среди семей из материкового Китая, стремящихся избежать жесткой конкуренции на экзаменах гаокао и неопределенности в отношениях между КНР и США.
Mainland students turn to Hong Kong universities amid gaokao, US visa worries
— Hong Kong universities are rapidly gaining favour among mainland Chinese families as they shun the intense domestic competition of the gaokao and uncertainties stemming from Sino-US tensions, embracing the city’s generous non-local admission quotas.The Blue Book on Mainland Students Studying in Hong Kong released late last month underscores this trend, attributing it to geographic proximity, cultural familiarity, and pragmatic considerations regarding career prospects and residency planning,...
От субтропических островов до северных побережий — поиск редких видов становится размышлением о памяти, усилиях и экологических изменениях.
At 70, chasing birds across a changing Japan
— From subtropical islands to northern coasts, a quest for rare sightings becomes a meditation on memory, effort and environmental change.
В Ереване проходит саммит Европейского политического сообщества, посвященный вопросам глобальной безопасности и геополитической напряженности.
Europe, Canada leaders meet in Armenia amid uncertainty over US policy
— European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are meeting in Armenia on Monday for a European Political Community summit focused on security and geopolitical tensions, as uncertainty grows over US policy under President Donald Trump. Held in Yerevan, the talks come amid strains over the Iran conflict, the war in Ukraine, and shifting transatlantic ties.
Глава Корейской службы компенсаций и социального обеспечения почтил память 23-летнего вьетнамского рабочего, погибшего в результате несчастного случая на заводе.
How South Korea is transforming way it bids farewell to migrants killed at workplace
— On a quiet March morning at Incheon International Airport, the head of a government agency responsible for administering industrial accident insurance stood before a memorial adorned with flowers and a photo of Nguyen Van Tuan.The 23-year-old Vietnamese worker had died 10 days earlier in a conveyor belt accident at a gravel factory in Icheon, Gyeonggi province.Korea Workers’ Compensation and Welfare Service (K-Comwel) President Park Jong-kil bowed deeply, offered flowers and placed his hand on...
Экс-мэр Нью-Йорка и адвокат Дональда Трампа Руди Джулиани находится в больнице в тяжелом состоянии.
Rudy Giuliani, former New York mayor and Trump lawyer, hospitalized in critical condition
— President Donald Trump called Rudy Giuliani a "True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR," in a Truth Social post.