The University of Hong Kong (HKU) hosted a Virtual Information Day (IDay) for undergraduate admissions today (October 30, Saturday). Admission talks have taken place to provide important information, including admission scores for 2021 admission and the latest admission requirements and advice. In addition to introducing important admission requirements, various industry …
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The 10 best European addresses for vegetarian cuisine
The best European destinations for dining out might not be the ones that come to mind, at least if you’re looking for vegetarian cuisine. If you’re a vegetarian, you might want to plan a visit to Belgrade, Serbia, where animal-free food options take center stage. And that’s not the only …
Read More »Top 10 vegetarian restaurants in Europe
The best European destinations for dining out might not be the ones that come to mind first, at least if you’re after vegetarian cuisine. If you’re a vegetarian, you might want to plan a visit to Belgrade, Serbia, where animal-free food options take the top spot. And this is not …
Read More »Is the Scholar Education Group (HKG: 1769) a risky investment?
Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger-backed external fund manager Li Lu is quick to say “The biggest risk in investing is not price volatility, but whether you will suffer a permanent loss of capital”. It is only natural to consider a company’s balance sheet when looking at its level of risk, as …
Read More »Raffles Education Breaks Down CEO Compensation in Latest Responses to SGX RegCo, Companies & Markets News & Top Stories
SINGAPORE (BUSINESS HOURS) – Raffles Education has broken down the compensation of Managing Director and Chairman Chew Hua Seng in the latest responses to the Singapore Foreign Exchange Regulator (SGX RegCo) queries. On Friday, October 29, during a stock market filing during the lunch break, the private school operator revealed …
Read More »Must-See Attractions Along the China-Laos Railway: China Section
A section of the China-Laos railway in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan province, China, Sept. 28, 2021.[Photo/Xinhua] The countdown begins ! The China-Laos Railway, a more than 1,000 kilometer cross-border railway linking the city of Kunming in southwest China’s Yunnan Province with the capital of Laos, Vientiane, is expected to …
Read More »Wisdom Education International Holdings (HKG: 6068) capital returns do not reflect the company well
If you’re not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should watch out for. First, we would like to identify a growth to recover on capital employed (ROCE) and in parallel, a based capital employed. Ultimately, this demonstrates that this …
Read More »Bengal Education Deptt Makes Government Proposal Before Opening Schools: The Tribune India
Calcutta, October 28 Before the schools opened, the state’s education department sent a draft proposal to Nabanna – the secretary of state – for approval. Faced with the pandemic situation, the department has proposed a series of measures for the proper functioning of schools, which are scheduled to open on …
Read More »Bengal Education Deptt Makes Government Proposal Before Opening Schools
Before the schools opened, the state’s education department sent a draft proposal to Nabanna – the secretary of state – for approval. Faced with the pandemic situation, the department has proposed a series of measures for the proper functioning of schools, which are scheduled to open on November 16. While …
Read More »NC Education welcomes the smooth start of #MatricExams
Department spokesman Geoffrey van der Merwe told OFM News that the National Senior Certificate Examination (NSC) has got off to a smooth start in the province. He says 13,056 full-time registered candidates showed up for English on Wednesday at 149 exam centers across the province. Van der Merwe adds that …
Read More »LU’s commitment to the UN SDGs
Lingnan University launches website highlighting achievements of its United Nations Sustainable Development Goals As a benevolent liberal arts university and a world leader in quality education and impactful research, Lingnan University is dedicated to promoting and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the Nations. United for the betterment …
Read More »Spain, Italy and Croatia: Popular Tourist Attractions That Could Go Underwater | Travel News | To travel
Climate Central research reported that if carbon emissions remained at their current level of three degrees, many communities and cities could disappear underwater. Which tourist cities were at risk in Europe? Catania Cathedral was originally built in 1078 although it was destroyed and rebuilt three times due to earthquakes and …
Read More »HKUST: HKUST Builds Green Living Center for Students – India Education | Latest Education News | Global educational news
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today celebrated the opening of the Jockey Club Global Graduate Tower (the tower) – a new hostel supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), which offers a total of 504 beds for Postgraduate Research Students (RPg) of the University. The …
Read More »Chinese online education giant Koolearn to cut K-9 tutoring services amid mounting pressure
Koolearn Photo: VCG Chinese online education conglomerate Koolearn Technology Holding Ltd (Koolearn) has said it will stop offering subject-based off-campus training services for students in Kindergarten through 9th grade or grade 9. compulsory education in mainland China. It is the latest step taken by the company in its business transformation …
Read More »Chinese cuisine is gaining popularity in Ethiopia
Chef Yang Yi works in the kitchen of a restaurant named “Xinjiang Restaurant Zhua Fun” in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Oct. 11, 2021. (Photo: Xinhua) Wang Xianjun enjoys Chinese noodles at a restaurant named “Xinjiang Restaurant Zhua Fun” in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Oct. 11, 2021. (Photo: Xinhua) Hermela Fanna eats a …
Read More »Singapore’s aspirations to become an education and knowledge hub
Author: Ravinder Sidhu, University of Queensland By maintaining that “people are its most precious resource,” Singapore has made a name for itself as a country committed to human resources development. The city-state has invested in research infrastructure and corresponding budgets to transform itself into a teaching and knowledge hub. But …
Read More »Dallas ‘Thrillvania’ makes top 5 most haunted attractions in the country
(AMERICA HAUNTS) – In these days when the fear of missing has reached new heights – even worthy of the FOMO moniker, it helps to have a guide to the Do not miss the main hot spots in 2021 across the United States America Haunts, the first haunted industry association, …
Read More »Disney’s ‘Winnie the Pooh’ rides and attractions for the 95th anniversary
It’s been 95 years since our favorite loving bear stole our hearts, and Disney parks around the world are celebrating. There are tons of limited edition rides, treats, and memorabilia featuring Pooh and his favorite forest friends, and you’ll want to check them all out. Whatever Disney park you find …
Read More »H&K students help keep campus safe | College of Education, Health and Humanities
In June 2020, the UN and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) established the Office of Health Safety to promote and protect the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff on issues related to COVID-19 and other matters of public health concern. During the past academic year, the …
Read More »Virscend Education (HKG: 1565) seems to use a lot of debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (whom Charlie Munger supported) once said, “The biggest risk in investing is not price volatility, but the possibility that you will suffer a permanent loss of capital. It’s only natural to consider a company’s balance sheet when looking at its level of risk, as debt …
Read More »Russell Crowe tastes Jay Fai’s cooking
Russell Crowe tastes Jay Fai’s cooking published on: Oct 21, 2021 at 1:19 PM Jay Fai poses with Russell Crowe at his grocery store, in a photo posted to his Instagram account on Wednesday evening. (Photo: jayfaibangkok Instagram) Oscar winner Russell Crowe has finally met the Michelin star winner, in …
Read More »Oxford University Press (China) Hosts Educational Leadership Forum to Celebrate 60 Years of Empowering Teachers and Learners | Taiwan News
Pioneering Publisher Pledges to Publish Leading Ideas and Content to Help Educators and Learners Prepare for the Future HONG KONG SAR – Media reach – October 20, 2021 – The pandemic has brought significant changes to the local education sector, challenging our ways of teaching and learning. Since the school …
Read More »At Estro, Antimo Maria Merone rewrites the rules of Neapolitan cuisine
A family farm in Italy. Meeting with artists in Berlin. Support the vision of Umberto Bombana in Macau. The chef explains how these experiences and more inspired the menu at his first restaurant, Estro. Antimo Maria Merone’s love of cooking was born, like many Italian chefs apparently, in his grandmother’s …
Read More »World Sichuan Cuisine Conference 2021 in Chengdu
Chefs prepare dishes during a Sichuan cooking skills competition in Chengdu, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2021. The World Sichuan Cuisine Conference 2021 kicked off Monday in Pidu District of Chengdu City, during which chefs demonstrate the trending culinary skills of Sichuan cuisines. (Photo: Xinhua) Chefs prepare …
Read More »Best of Phoenix 2021: Best European Restaurants and Cuisine
You don’t have to cross the ocean to enjoy the many flavors of Europe. The valley has German and Irish pubs where you can catch a game and wonderful delis where you can score your favorite piece of meat or slice of cheese. For fine dining, there’s everything from classic …
Read More »Form 6-K New Oriental Education for: October 18
Room 99.1 New Oriental to hold annual general meeting on November 18, 2021 BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2021/ PRNewswire /?? New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (?? New Oriental ?? or the ?? Company ??) (NYSE: EDU and SEHK: 9901), the largest provider of private education services in China, announced …
Read More »Xiaohongshu social shopping app apologizes after users complained about rigged tourist attractions to social media – SupChina
Xiaohongshu social shopping app apologizes after users complained about rigged tourist attractions to social media – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ChinaHuaqinThree Gorges Corporation of China (CTG)CATLGeely AutoTrip T3Chinese Railway Group (CREC)TALFOiA droneXNWYatsen Holding LimitedDongfengBYDSAICNew orientalMMCShenhua EnergyState grid (SGCC)Brilliance Auto …
Read More »Trade alert: China New Higher Education Group Limited (HKG: 2001) chairman Xiaoxuan Li just spent 916,000 CN to buy a few more shares
Potential China New Higher Education Group Limited (HKG: 2001) Shareholders may wish to note that the chairman, Xiaoxuan Li, recently bought HK $ 916,000 of shares, paying HK $ 3.52 for each share. While the purchase is not important, either as a percentage or as an absolute value, it can …
Read More »Creator of Tiananmen statue accuses Hong Kong University of “mafia” tactics
The Danish sculptor of a statue commemorating pro-democracy protesters killed in China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 accused a leading Hong Kong university of “mafia”-style tactics for ordering its removal. Jens Galschiot loaned the eight-meter-high, two-ton copper sculpture called “Pillar of Shame” in perpetuity to a local civil society group, …
Read More »Sleeping in Wisconsin? It’s time to discover these unique attractions
With destinations that feature a mix of Wisconsin places as satisfying as the squeak of a fresh cheese curd, how could you go wrong? As the heart of America’s Dairyland, Wisconsin often goes unnoticed by travelers looking for a memorable vacation. Rich in German and Scandinavian history, unexpected natural beauty …
Read More »Kikkoman, Japanese cuisine made with soy sauce, popular with people all over the world
Kikkoman, a Japanese soy sauce, is a universal seasoning. Naturally brewed soy sauce is not only used in Japanese cuisine, but is popular in many countries around the world. Founded in 1917, Kikkoman Corporation is based in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It produces soy sauce and other food seasonings …
Read More »Penang Attractions Ready For Visitors As Interstate Travel Permitted From Today Under Strict Covid-19 SOPs | Malaysia
Habitat chief executive Allen Tan said visitors have started to return, especially on weekends. – Photo by Steven Ooi KE GEORGE TOWN, October 11 – After being closed for almost six months, tourist attractions here are all ready to receive visitors. About 14 tourist attractions in Penang reopened this month …
Read More »Yamanashi releases new travel guide to showcase its natural and cultural attractions
Planned and produced by Original Inc (publisher of Time Out Tokyo), Yamanashi – Travel That Changes You was released at the end of July. Nanbu Fire Festival (design: Time Out Tokyo / Snow Inc.) The guide’s theme is transformative travel, introducing experiences you can only find in Yamanashi Prefecture that …
Read More »Penang tourist attractions set to reopen soon
GEORGE TOWN: Several tourist attractions in Batu Ferringhi and Tanjung Bungah are set to reopen soon. Watersports operator Azman Dali, 59, said he would be ready to operate once the federal government announces standard operating procedures (SOPs). “Our equipment is well maintained. I start and rinse the engines of the …
Read More »Historic outdoor attractions abound throughout Wyoming
Vedauwoo is an area of rock outcrops. Visit Laramie The majestic beauty of Wyoming offers resplendent natural wonders and panoramic views as far as the eye can see. Filled with sweeping landscapes, scenic drives, and rich history, Wyoming celebrates the wild spirit of the West. Vedauwoo is an area of …
Read More »BREAKING: Prices for individual Genie + and Lightning Lane attractions released for Walt Disney World
Disney Genie, Genie +, and Lightning Lane are coming October 19, and prices for the FastPass + replacement programs have been released. Genie + – $ 15 per guest per day The Disney Genie + service allows customers to select arrival windows for Lightning Lane entrances available at more than …
Read More »The Chairman in Hong Kong is the only Chinese cuisine restaurant to win a place in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2021
HONG KONG – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – The Chairman, a Cantonese restaurant in Central renowned for its authentic, ingredient-based cuisine, took 10th place in the 2021 World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards. New to this year’s top ten, the Chairman also was the recipient of the highest climber award, having gained an …
Read More »Manav Tuli, Chef de Cuisine at Chaat, Rosewood Hong Kong
Hong Kong has one of the most vibrant food scenes on the planet, filled with cooks and taste makers galore. In our Cheat Day column, we spotlight some of the best players in the kitchen and behind the bar, delving into their personal favorites on their days off. This week, …
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