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One Tank Trips: Step inside a butterfly oasis in Bucks County

In this edition of One Tank Trips, we're heading to a world of wonder where hundreds of butterflies show off their colors.
US fintech firm iCapital doubles prime office space in Hong Kong amid wealth boom

US fintech firm iCapital doubles prime office space in Hong Kong amid wealth boom

Fintech company iCapital has more than doubled its office footprint in Hong Kong, leasing a 9,000 sq ft space in One International Finance Centre in the city’s Central business district as it staffs up to capture rising demand for wealth-management services in Asia. The US company, which opened its office in Hong Kong five years ago, is preparing for its next stage of growth, said Tuan Lam, head of Asia-Pacific at iCapital. The firm’s previous office was in the St George’s Building on Ice House...
Japan’s looming typhoon crisis threatens disaster defences and tourism

Japan’s looming typhoon crisis threatens disaster defences and tourism

Japan could be heading into one of the worst typhoon seasons in its history, raising fears that stronger, more frequent storms will challenge not only the country’s disaster defences but also a summer travel industry already stretched by packed trains, hotels and itineraries. Tokyo-based Weathernews, a private meteorological firm providing long-range forecasts across Asia, has predicted that as many as 28 typhoons could affect Japan this year, with up to 14 potentially making landfall – well...
China to bust Yangtze River chokepoint with US$11 billion ‘water staircase’ project

China to bust Yangtze River chokepoint with US$11 billion ‘water staircase’ project

Eyeing massive new shipping facilities near the Three Gorges dam, China has formally begun construction on an ambitious project to enable the passage of larger vessels and streamline logistics along the nation’s most critical waterway. The centrepiece of the planned 77.2 billion yuan (US$11.4 billion) infrastructure buildout, which looks to span nearly a decade, is a series of mega ship locks – colossal structures also known as “water elevators” or “water staircases” that are built into a...

Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five

Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.

Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five

Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.

With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee

Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.

With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee

Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.
Family sues hospital that allegedly told them their 13-year-old was dying - but it was entirely curable

Family sues hospital that allegedly told them their 13-year-old was dying - but it was entirely curable

The girl became ‘gravely ill’ after doctors allegedly implanted a heart valve upside down during her open-heart surgery

The Papers: 'Violence in Belfast' and Trump's 'war words'

Reports of violence on the streets of Belfast following Monday's knife attack in the city dominate Wednesday's papers.

The Papers: 'Violence in Belfast' and Trump's 'war words'

Reports of violence on the streets of Belfast following Monday's knife attack in the city dominate Wednesday's papers.

Members of Congress seek to rename Logan Heights’ Chávez post office for college president

Armando Rodriguez's name would replace that of César E. Chávez, the late labor leader whose reputation has been tainted by sex abuse allegations.