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German economy to shrink again in 2024: think tanks
German economy to shrink again in 2024: think tanks
by  AFP

Germany's economy is expected to shrink slightly in 2024, leading economic institutes said on Thursday, as the traditional manufacturing powerhouse continues to stagnate. Most recently, the economy underperformed analyst expectations in the second quarter, shrinking by 0.1 percent.

Hong Kong's New World Development replaces CEO Adrian Cheng
Hong Kong's New World Development replaces CEO Adrian Cheng
by  AFP

Hong Kong property behemoth New World Development announced Thursday that its chief executive officer Adrian Cheng has been replaced, as the firm reported an annual loss of over US$2.5 billion. The firm also announced losses attributable to shareholders totalling HK$19.68 billion (US$2.5 billion), which will will mark New World's first annual loss in two decades.

Germany's BASF to focus on 'core units' in major overhaul
Germany's BASF to focus on 'core units' in major overhaul
by  AFP

German chemicals giant BASF said Thursday it would focus on cost cutting and strengthening its "core businesses" in the years ahead as it unveiled details of a major overhaul. In the coming years, BASF "will focus on strengthening and profitably growing its core businesses", which it defined as the chemicals, materials, industrial solutions and nutrition segments.

Hong Kong cheongsam master in the mood to retire after 75 years
Hong Kong cheongsam master in the mood to retire after 75 years
by  AFP

Bent over a magenta chiffon fabric, an elderly Hong Kong tailor wearing thick glasses meticulously stitched on embroidered butterflies, working to transform the shimmering material into an elegant, high-collared Chinese dress known as a cheongsam. Its high-neck collars, knee-length slits and streamlined fits evoked a sense of city glamour, and by the 1960s the dress was everywhere in Hong Kong.