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Forget ChatGPT... New research shows travellers still prefer human advice when planning holidays
Despite its endless uses, artificial intelligence still hasn't managed to completely win the trust of travellers.
HK and mainland stocks post modest gains
Stocks in Hong Kong ended in positive territory before the National Day holiday on Wednesday as the Hang Seng Index rose 0.37 percent to close at 24,613 points while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 0.50 percent, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 0.10 percent. Up north, the Shanghai Composite index closed up 0.3 percent while the CSI 300 Index also rose 0.3 percent at market close. Despite the market posting modest gains, Chinese blue chips were stuck near one-year lows on Wednesday even after Beijing unveiled a series of credit and mortgage support steps on Tuesday. The latest measures are the nation's broadest and most powerful in two years, but were not as bold as the policies announced in September 2024 that included rate cuts and support for the stock market, said Duncan Wrigley, chief China economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics. "It won't solve China's structural imbalances, with sluggish domestic demand and high reliance on exports," Wrigley wrote in a note. The People's Bank of China lowered its one-year pledged supplementary lending (PSL) rate by 25 basis points to 1.5 percent to support infrastructure investment. Authorities also raised re-lending quotas for tech firms and small businesses, and, battling a long housing downturn, introduced mortgage subsidies for eligible first-time buyers. "The policy is in the right direction. But the government has refrained from strong stimulus, unveiling measures that are not adequate," said Charles Wang, chairman of Shenzhen Dragon Pacific Capital Management. Market sentiment was also cautious ahead of the week-long National Day holiday starting on Thursday. Liquidity has thinned significantly, with combined turnover on China's Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges dropping to 1.41 trillion yuan on Tuesday, its lowest level since July 2025. (Reuters/Xinhua) Edited by Tony Sabine
The UAE Growth Engine: Tourism, Investment and the New Economy.
With Day 2 of FHS World in full swing , we’re pleased to share photos from the session with His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy & Tourism, who took centre stage this morning to discuss The UAE Growth Engine: Tourism, Investment and the New Economy.
Pie shop owner gets reply from Andy Burnham
Chorley businessman, Paul Bowen received a reply from Prime Minister Andy Burnham, after posting a video on social media about the closure of one of his shops due to the state of the high street.
All you need to know about OG Superman Christopher Reeve’s son Will, who battled cancer
Hollywood may have a new Superman in David Corenswet, who plays the Man of Steel in James Gunn’s 2025 film, but fans of the superhero can never forget the OG Superman, played by the late Christopher Reeve. Reeve played the Last Son of Krypton in four Superman films before a spinal cord injury left him paralysed from the neck down. He passed away in 2004. His lookalike son, Will Reeve, whom he shared with Dana Reeve, makes a cameo in Gunn’s Superman as a TV reporter, continuing his father’s...
Breaking Travel News Q&A: Nick Wood, Founder and Creative Director, Nick Wood Music
In this exclusive Breaking Travel News Q&A, Nick Wood discusses the evolving role of music within hospitality, how the right soundtrack can shape a guest’s perception of a property, the importance of authenticity and local culture, and why hotels and resorts are increasingly turning to music as a key part of their brand identity.
12 of the best new K-dramas to watch in October 2026, including 100 Days of Deception
October brings with it cooler weather and 12 new shows sure to keep K-drama fans very busy, from romantic comedies to mystery thrillers. Read on to find out what to watch over the next month. 1. Your Personal Taxi Lead cast: Cha Tae-hyun My Sassy Girl’s Cha Tae-hyun is back on screens in the heartwarming limited series Your Personal Taxi, based on a webtoon of the same name by Mose Lee. Cha plays a kind taxi driver who chauffeurs passengers and listens to their special stories. He helps his...
Cyclone review: Philip Yung’s transgender drama is bold, lyrical and utterly divisive
3.5/5 stars Philip Yung Tsz-kwong’s Cyclone is an alternately transgressive and lyrical drama charting the sexual escapades of a transgender woman fleeing her traumatic past. The film takes its name from the protagonist’s chosen alias – a literary allusion that may enlighten and confuse audiences in equal measure. It references Cyclone Mei, a fabled villainess from Louis Cha Leung-yung’s wuxia epic The Legend of the Condor Heroes. Forged by a tragic childhood into a ruthless killer, she is the...
Meet actor Jack Martin, who is dating Lili Reinhart of The Love Hypothesis
Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman’s irresistible chemistry in The Love Hypothesis (2026) has fans swooning worldwide. The film, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on September 23, is based on Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling novel of the same name. It follows PhD student Olive Smith (Reinhart), who begins a fake relationship with brooding professor Dr Adam Carlsen (Bateman), only for their feelings to start turning real. The Love Hypothesis is currently the most watched film on the streaming platform,...
How a Topanga A-frame became a haven for healing, nature and music
After a cancer diagnosis, two L.A. musicians turned their Topanga A-frame cabin into a sanctuary, reshaping every room — and garden — to prioritize serenity, views and healing.