Archive for September, 2017
Over the centuries, the Empire of China has risen only to be invaded, humiliated, disintegrated and demolished, before rising again. And like many past – and ancient – dynasties and kingdoms, China today is experiencing the same cycle all over again – the rise after the humiliating fall of its dominance in the world economy. […]
... written on Sep 12 2017Singapore and Dubai are two of many smart cities in the world trying to be the first to implement flying-taxi. The concept of flying cars is real. In fact, Singapore’s Ministry of Transport told about 400 participants at a forum in March this year that Singaporeans can “bet your money” on having the new mode of transport (flying-taxi) […]
... written on Sep 11 2017Stephen Hung has been a name synonym with luxury, at least in Macau (Macao). His fame spiked – temporarily – when he ordered a mind-boggling 30 Rolls-Royce for Louis XIII, which was later renamed as “The 13”. That was 3 years ago and since then his luck and fortune has taken a plunge for the […]
... written on Sep 11 2017North Korea is perhaps the only rogue nation on planet Earth that dares standing up to the superpower United States of America. And Kim Jong-un is perhaps the only badass leader in the world who dares to challenge a U.S. Commander-in-Chief. In fact, Mr. Kim has already proven to the world – several times – […]
... written on Sep 08 2017Jeff Masters, a meteorologist, said – “The U.S. has never been hit, since we started collecting records in 1851, by two Category 4 or stronger hurricanes in the same season.” After tearing through the Caribbean, Irma could potentially slam into the U.S. by the weekend or early next week. By then, it is expected (or […]
... written on Sep 07 2017The real-estate isn’t any fancy condominium, let alone landed property worth millions. But it’s Hong Kong, the land where its real estate assets are more expensive than gold. With odds at more than 300 to 1, it didn’t stop some 1,300 home seekers from trying their luck. A long line of potential buyers started to […]
... written on Sep 06 2017Just a day after North Korea said it conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test, South Korea says Pyongyang is preparing to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The launch could be as soon as this Saturday – September 9 – when the hermit kingdom celebrates its founding day. Pyongyang conducted a nuclear test […]
... written on Sep 05 2017When do you know there’s a major development in North Korea? The world will know it when Ri Chun-hee appears on TV, announcing news, of course. The 74-year-old Mrs Ri has been reading the news on North Korean state television since 1971 and appeared on Sunday to announce the regime’s latest military breakthrough – a “perfect […]
... written on Sep 04 2017From the moment Donald Trump said he would block Muslims from entering the U.S. to the moment the U.S. president’s (initial) refusal to denounce white nationalists after the Charlottesville rally-turned-violence, Hollywood has been screaming until foaming at the mouth about Trump’s racism. Hollywood has forgotten there were 3 fingers pointing back at them, when they […]
... written on Sep 03 2017Special Counsel Robert Mueller is perhaps the most feared person whom President Donald Trump wishes he could fire. But unlike the sacking of FBI Director James Comey, it would not be so easy to axe Mueller – both legally and politically. There was a reason why the position carries the “Special Counsel” title. A […]
... written on Sep 01 2017
