Welcome to Japan's eerie 'Valley of the Dolls': The village where scarecrows outnumber people - and no baby has been born for 20 years

The European Union is weighing tougher trade measures as negotiators prepare to meet Chinese officials in Beijing, with surging exports from China pressuring key industries in Europe.

China’s push to manufacture more at home has widened its trade imbalance with Europe, intensifying pressure on European industries and policymakers to take action.

In the wake of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s closure, and with the cost of fuel and labor rising, domestic fares have become less competitive. But there are ways to parry higher prices.

In the wake of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s closure, and with the cost of fuel and labor rising, domestic fares have become less competitive. But there are ways to parry higher prices.

As the country faces the greatest wealth transfer in history, some people are turning to therapists to help them pass on their assets in a way that preserves harmony.

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Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) today, joined Kampala Serena Hotel in hosting the launch reception for the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa, marking the beginning of the countdown to the 2027 edition of the continent’s leading hospitality investment forum to be held in Uganda. The reception brought together hospitality investors, hotel operators, tourism industry leaders, government representatives, professional associations and private-sector stakeholders ahead of the summit scheduled for 2–3 February 2027 at Speke Resort Convention Centre, Kampala. As Host Partner, UTB’s participation in the launch reinforces Uganda’s growing profile as a destination for tourism and hospitality investment and its capacity to convene high-level industry stakeholders.

The EA suggests cost-saving measures as it warns school gas and electricity bills are set to rise.

Businesses in Watchet are concerned by the closure of the main road into Watchet.

The German sports car maker once thrived in China and powered profits for its parent company, Volkswagen. Now it hopes to do more with less.

Guillaume Sejourne is the head chef and founder of Le Colvert, a restaurant in Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, specialising in French pressed duck. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up in the French countryside in Soissons, near Paris. My earliest culinary memories are rushing from school to my grandma’s house to eat meat with some delicious vegetables from her garden. She would always prepare extra portions to feed the neighbourhood cats. I have now been in Hong Kong for more than 12 years and love it...