Government officials extend Chinese New Year wishes
02 Mar
Health News

Government officials extend Chinese New Year wishes

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Senior government officials on Tuesday extended Chinese New Year greetings, wishing residents a happy, healthy and prosperous Year of the Horse. Speaking on an RTHK programme, Chief Secretary Eric Chan said the government would continue to steer Hong Kong towards sustained positive growth in the new year. "In Chinese culture, the horse symbolises vitality, success, and opportunity. This echoes the government’s commitment in the New Year to continue leveraging the advantages of 'One Country, Two Systems' to consolidate the competitiveness of Hong Kong's 'golden brands' in finance, trade, shipping, and aviation,” he said. “At the same time, we will continue to unite patriotic forces from all sectors of society, and pragmatically advance initiatives beneficial to the public." Meanwhile, Financial Secretary Paul Chan noted that with the strong support of the country and the joint efforts of the...
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Trump officials sued over effort to ‘erase history and science’ in national parks
02 Mar
Science & Technology

Trump officials sued over effort to ‘erase history and science’ in national parks

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Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks. A lawsuit filed in Boston says orders by Donald Trump and the interior secretary, Doug Burgum, have forced park service staff to remove or censor exhibits that share factually accurate and relevant US history and scientific knowledge, including about slavery and climate change. Separately, LGBTQ+ rights advocates and historic preservationists sued the park service on Tuesday for removing a rainbow Pride flag from the Stonewall national monument, the New York site that commemorates a foundational moment in the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The changes at exhibits came in response to a Trump executive order “restoring truth and sanity to American history” at the nation’s museums, parks and landmarks. It directed the...
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BREAKING NEWS: Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of INEC Commissioner, NAHCON Chair
02 Mar
Breaking News

BREAKING NEWS: Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of INEC Commissioner, NAHCON Chair

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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday wrote to the Nigerian Senate to seek the confirmation of his nomination of Retired Admiral Jamila Abubakar, as National Commissioner representing Adamawa at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The letter which was read by Akpabio at the plenary said that his request is in line with the provision of tge 1999 constitution as amended. “In compliance with the provisions of section 154 of section 1 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, I am pleased to forward for confirmation by the Senate the appointment of Adm Jamila Abubakar Sadiq retired as Commissioner representing Adamawa state at the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. “While I hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominee...
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Schroders: Mega mergers test tech more than balance sheets
02 Mar
Science & Technology

Schroders: Mega mergers test tech more than balance sheets

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Tuesday 24 February 2026 5:33 am|Updated:Monday 23 February 2026 12:25 pmOldfield pledged to keep the wealth management businessThe real test of most recent mega mergers like Schroders’ takeover by Nuveen lies far from the dealing desks and investment committees – rather It sits inside the nooks and crannies of technology engine rooms that keeps the pulse of modern-day investing pumping, says Gus Sekhon The City loves nothing more than a takeover tale as old as time. A $2.5tn US asset management behemoth snapping up one of London’s most historic investment houses for £10bn sounds like a story of global ambition and deep pockets. The Schroders brand stays, the headquarters remains in the square mile and the new owner promises continuity. Yet beneath the surface of the top line numbers, the real test of most recent mega...
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