HK 'to widen trade reach to help nation go global'

Chinese authorities stopped the sale of ABB Robotics, owned by a Swiss conglomerate, to SoftBank of Japan amid wider scrutiny of global transactions that could affect Beijing’s technology ambitions.

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Broadcasters Julia Bradbury and Kate Humble urged tour operators at WTM London to think carefully about how they target different audiences and the language needed to woo the right customers. Speaking yesterday during sessions on the Wanderlust Stage, they both extolled the virtues of the great outdoors and getting off the beaten track – especially if it encourages travellers to put down their phones and fully experience destinations.

Visit Qatar announced the launch of Stopover Your Way (Enjoy Two Nights on Us) at World Travel Market (WTM) London, offering eligible UK travellers two nights’ accommodation at participating four-star hotels across Qatar. Developed in partnership with Qatar Airways and Discover Qatar, the promotion encourages travellers to turn their journey into an opportunity to discover all that Qatar has to offer, from its rich cultural heritage to its beaches, desert adventures, museums and vibrant culinary scene. There are a number of participating four-star hotels, and customers have flexible options to upgrade or extend their stay.

Seldom is the idiom to show up “with bells on toes” taken literally, but that is exactly what Moldavian-Austrian-Swiss violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Argentine cellist Sol Gabetta did at their recital at Hong Kong City Hall on November 2. Classical music boundaries have no place in the pair’s playbook, and their theatrical entrance for the last leg of their Asian tour – each from opposite sides of the stage, dressed in bold colours and wearing slip-ons with bell-lined toes – was a clear...

InteleTravel has joined the Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) as a corporate member, with the partnership finalised at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026. The membership creates further opportunities for InteleTravel’s advisors to develop their industry knowledge and education, expand their professional networks and connect with senior leaders across the travel sector. Through partnership, InteleTravel advisors will have opportunities to attend ITT events, connecting with industry partners and peers while increasing their knowledge of the wider travel industry. With ITT expanding its regional events, the partnership will reach advisors around the country.

The company, which was majority owned by a private equity firm, said it was beginning a "new chapter".

Comedian Chris Rock has opened up about the reason behind his split from Malaak Compton-Rock in a new interview with GQ Magazine. “I was not a great husband,” the 61-year-old admitted in the interview. “I watched a lot of porn. I don’t watch porn anymore. I haven’t watched porn in five, six years.” “It’s not anything I’m proud of, but it’s something I had to go through. It’s like you watch a Marvel movie, and the guy, he has to test his powers,” he continued. “You know what I mean? Every Marvel...

In October, Fendi released a reimagined Croissant Bag for its Cruise 2027 collection — proving that icons don't end, they regenerate.

Israeli party leaders are in discussions with President Isaac Herzog over who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.

A famous name, an in-house movement or hours of hand-finishing? Watch expert Emily Marsden explores what really drives the price of a luxury watch – and what’s worth paying for. The post What Can £1,000, £10,000 or £100,000 Really Buy You in a Watch? appeared first on Business Traveller.

Some Democrats quickly signaled they could try to roll back the president’s tax and trade policies, ignoring his early veto threats.