The Bank of Japan announced a 25-basis-point rate hike today—coming just three months after its last increase—signaling that it is raising its benchmark interest rate at the fastest pace in 36 years to combat mounting inflation. Following a two-day meeting, the central bank announced it was raising its policy rate by 25 basis points to […]
On the 15th, news broke that “Blackie” Chen Jian-zhou had suffered an acute myocardial infarction. Fortunately, his condition stabilized after emergency surgery, and his life was saved. Upon hearing the news, his wife, Christine Fan (Fanfan), immediately rushed to National Taiwan University Hospital to care for him. Their close friend Dee Hsu (Xiao S) admitted […]
International oil prices rose after a major Saudi Arabian oil pipeline was shut down following an attack. The pipeline, which had been used to transport crude oil while bypassing the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran-Iraq War, is now out of operation, further straining global energy supplies. After surging nearly 9% last week, Brent crude […]
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated at a meeting in Tehran that the new round of U.S. economic sanctions would yield no results. Pezeshkian remarked that, given the measures already taken by the Iranian government, the economic pressure currently being exerted by the U.S. would prove fruitless—just as its efforts in the conflict had failed to achieve […]
To live a long and healthy life, one must look beyond the basics of a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep; small, easily overlooked daily habits can also significantly impact health in later years. Dr. Clare Nieland, a general practitioner at the UK-based preventive health clinic HOOKE, points out that longevity is not merely […]
According to data from India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs, as of the 21st, the retail price of sugar—an essential ingredient in confectionery and chocolate—had risen to 65 rupees per kilogram (100 Indian rupees is approximately equivalent to 7.0 Chinese yuan). In contrast, the price stood at just 45 rupees per kilogram on July 21, marking […]