
Moreover, the implementation of targeted policies to support key industries such as technology, healthcare, and green energy has created opportunities for companies to thrive in the evolving market landscape. Investors are gaining confidence in the prospects of these sectors, leading to increased investment activities and market participation.Do You Think Malaysia Outpacing Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka in Welcoming the Indian Tourists? Everything You Need To Know AboutTime is running out to finish your Christmas shopping, but that doesn’t mean you’re short on options for your loved ones. A quality timepiece is one of the best ways to show someone how much you mean to them and at Citizen there are plenty of fantastic styles at great prices to choose from. The brand has unveiled a last minute gift guide packed with great ideas for that special someone. One standout ladies’ option is the Citizen Silhouette . This elegant watch has a 26mm stainless stell case and bracelet that’s easily adjusted at a local jeweller’s, and is sure to bring a smile to someone's face on December 25. Its mother of pearl dial and silver hands and markers make for a gorgeous, shimmering look, and it’s both water-resistant and sustainably powered too. Thanks to Citizen’s Eco-Drive technology , this watch is powered by any light source it can find, and will never need a new battery. READ MORE: Debenhams' £425 diamond watch similar to a £7,500 Rolex slashed by 89% to £45 is 'perfect' for Christmas READ MORE: Shoppers rush to snap up luxury beauty sets slashed by 60% just in time for Christmas While it only has a few reviews at John Lewis , they’re all glowing with praise - particularly about the genius way it runs. “This is an elegant timepiece and does not require batteries,” began one five-star review. “I have had this model for about 15 years and always runs accurately so long as it has an adequate supply of light.” Another said: “Powered by light so no need for replacement batteries. Looks very elegant on the wrist.” A five-star TrustPilot review added: “Their Eco Drive watches are great. Accurate to 60 seconds a year and never need a battery replacement. I've bought about 5 over the years (1 x for me, the others as presents) and they've all been perfectly reliable.” One less positive reviewer did flag a fault with her watch. She said: "All in all I think Citizen have the best quality watches for the price point. Most timepieces are solidly constructed and have that Japanese build quality. One or two of mine have had faults over the years but in general I have kept coming back." Of course, there are many more options to choose from at Citizen , and so you’re sure to find the perfect watch for your loved one if the Silhouette doesn’t quite hit the mark. There’s the Citizen Ladies Diamond at £329 , with a stunning gold-tone stainless steel case at a slightly larger 33mm. Eight real diamonds are featured on the mother of pearl dial, and it comes with the same water resistance and Eco-Drive tech as the Silhouette. The Citizen Ladies' Diamond Watch retails for £329. (Image: Citizen) Citizen doesn't just have an array of ladies' watches on offer. For aircraft enthusiasts, the Citizen Red Arrows Limited Edition Automatic GMT at £895 is the ideal choice. Inspired by the death-defying RAF Red Arrows, this watch is loaded with features that make it both stand out and look the part for any occasion. Its aeronautical slide-rule scale circles the face, with red-accented hands that can be configured to display two different timezones at once. Finally — for this round-up, at least — there’s the Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic at £299 . This one’s design is focused on the ultramodern, sports-oriented style that’s sure to make an impression whether you’re on the track or the tube. It doesn’t have Eco-Drive tech built-in, but is instead powered by the wearer’s movement — just be sure you wear it regularly to ensure it remains juiced up. Citizen offers classic and elegant-looking watches for both men and women. (Image: Citizen) If you do want to jump on a new watch for a loved one's present ahead of Christmas day, orders generally take three to five working days. Citizen says on its site that 'orders placed after 1pm on Monday 23rd December (Mainland UK) and Friday 20th December (Highlands and Islands) will not guarantee delivery before Christmas Day.' Watches are a popular gift this Christmas with other timepieces to check out alongside Citizen's iconic timepieces . Debenhams has reduced the price of the Naples Silver Dial 12404 Two Tone Swiss Quartz Watch to £251. Elsewhere, if you're looking for a watch that mixes tech with fashion, Selfridges has the classic-looking Huawei Watch GT4 41mm Smart Watch currently reduced in price to £209.
As he emerged on the other side of the gate, the elderly man flashed a mischievous grin, seemingly unfazed by the incredulous stares and murmurs of those around him. It was evident that he had mastered the art of navigating through life's challenges, using creativity and resourcefulness as his guiding principles.Judge upholds guilty plea of Trump co-defendant Kenneth Chesebro in Georgia election caseTrump’s plans for EV program cuts, global tariffs and more: report
Word of the elderly man's unconventional entrance into the subway station quickly spread, sparking a conversation about the resilience and ingenuity of the older generation. Rather than being deterred by physical limitations or societal expectations, he had chosen to chart his own path and redefine the boundaries of possibility.As the situation in Syria and the wider region continues to evolve, the international community must remain vigilant and engaged in efforts to de-escalate tensions and prevent further violence. Diplomatic channels must be kept open to ensure that a peaceful resolution to the conflict can be achieved, and that the interests and rights of all parties involved are respected.However, despite his success in China, Oscar faced criticism from some quarters for prioritizing financial gain over sporting ambition. Detractors argued that he had chosen money over competition by opting to play in the CSL instead of pursuing a career in top European leagues. The debate over whether Oscar's decision was driven by greed or ambition divided football fans and analysts alike.
Mumbai, Nov 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the swearing-in of the new Mahayuti government in Maharashtra on December 5 evening as BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis emerged as the frontrunner for the post of chief minister. The oath-taking ceremony will take place at 5 pm at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai, state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said. While there was no announcement yet on who would be the chief minister, BJP sources said Devendra Fadnavis, who has been chief minister twice and was deputy CM in the last Eknath Shinde-led government, was the frontrunner for the post. Shinde, who is holding the charge as caretaker chief minister and who headed to his native village Dare in Satara district a day before amid speculation that he was not happy with the way the new government was shaping up, has taken ill, an aide said. He was running temperature of 105 degree F, the aide said. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 5 pm at the Azad Maidan ground, said Bawankule in a post on X. PM Modi will attend the ceremony, he added. Speaking to reporters in Pune earlier in the day, NCP chief Ajit Pawar said the chief minister will be from the BJP, while there will be deputy CMs from the two allies — his party and the Shiv Sena. Pawar was a deputy CM in the last government. Talking about Shinde’s illness, Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai, who hails from Satara district, told reporters that Shinde and other party leaders returned from Delhi early Friday morning after meeting the top BJP leaders, and Shinde has had cough and cold since then. “Exertion affected him, so we advised him to take rest,” said Desai. Sanjay Shirsat, a Shiv Sena leader close to Shinde, said his party must get the home portfolio. Speaking to PTI, Shirsat also claimed that attempts were made to sideline Shinde. Meanwhile, a BJP leader said a meeting will be held on December 2 to elect the BJP legislature party leader. Fadnavis was likely to get the CM post this time, he added. Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena and who was chief minister since June 2022, attended a meeting of the ruling alliance leaders with senior BJP leader Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday night. Before that, he had made it clear that any decision on the chief minister’s post by the top BJP leadership would be acceptable to him. Shinde is under pressure from a group of Shiv Sena leaders who think he should not become a deputy CM, having been the chief minister for more than two years. Another group of party leaders insists that he must be part of the new government. The Mahayuti alliance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) retained power with a landslide victory in the assembly elections, the results of which were announced on November 23.AP Trending SummaryBrief at 6:29 p.m. EST
As Donald Trump steps up his tariff threats against China, Beijing is moving to beat the next U.S. president to the punch with its own restrictions and get Washington to the negotiating table ahead of a full-blown trade war, analysts say. Armed with the lessons of the last trade war during Trump's first term, China is seeking to amass bargaining chips to kick off talks with a new U.S. administration on contentious aspects of bilateral ties, including trade and investment, and science and technology. It is also concerned about the harmful effects of additional tariffs on its already fragile economy. Last week, China launched a probe into U.S. chip giant Nvidia over what it claimed were suspected antitrust violations, which follows its ban on U.S.-bound exports of rare minerals. "We have to look at this as the opening bid in what will likely ultimately turn into a negotiation with the U.S. rather than just an imposition of tariffs and everyone walks away," HSBC's Chief Asia Economist Fred Neumann said. China is better prepared to deal with almost any tariffs, short of an "Armageddon announcement" of a 60% tariff on all Chinese goods, said George Magnus, research associate at Oxford University's China Centre. The world's second-largest economy now globally dominates sectors such as electric vehicles and green energy, and has less need for the Boeing jets and large gasoline-fueled cars it bought back in 2017, having found substitutes such as Airbus airplanes and its own Comac C919. But China is far from self-sufficient. A new trade war with the world's biggest economy would still hurt China more, analysts say, as Washington can levy ever-larger import duties on its goods and further rip China from its supply chains. China still needs to import strategic materials from the U.S. such as advanced microchips and other high-tech equipment and counts on U.S. consumers to buy its goods, given an increasingly pessimistic global trade outlook and weak domestic consumer demand. Beijing wants to sit down with Trump before he places more curbs on U.S. high-tech exports and to secure the renewal of the U.S.-China Science and Technology Agreement, said Alicia Garcia-Herrero, chief economist for the Asia Pacific at Natixis. The agreement, which enables scientific collaboration between the two countries, lapsed in August and negotiations over its renewal are unlikely to be completed before Trump's Jan 20 inauguration. While China's Huawei has heavily invested in its advanced chip-making capabilities, their commercial viability remains unclear, she added, incentivizing China's negotiators to sit down with their U.S. counterparts to strike a deal ensuring a steady supply of American-made chips. ART OF THE DEAL Beijing took two years before it agreed to buy an extra $200 billion in American goods and services, per the terms of the "Phase One" agreement which ended the first trade war. This time, China has new carrots to dangle, such as increasing purchases of oil and liquefied natural gas, as the U.S. is currently pumping out more than it can consume. "Trump bragged on the campaign trail: 'Drill baby, drill,' so (he) will need the demand support," said Bo Zhengyuan, a Shanghai-based partner at consultancy Plenum. Given the increasing restrictions on the export of chips, agricultural goods, commodities and energy are among the items the U.S. can still sell to China, Bo said. China's commerce ministry said it was open to engaging and communicating with the economic and trade teams of the Trump administration, when asked for comment. But Beijing also has sticks to beat Washington with, if the U.S. side feels China's failure to meet its previous purchase commitments means it will gain more from tariffs than talks. U.S. firms are already feeling the squeeze, said Michael Hart, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in China. "U.S. companies and other foreign companies have really been concerned about whether they actually have access to this market," Hart said. "Can we even sell into China anymore? Is there an outright ban on us?" Business sentiment among U.S. firms in China is at its lowest since 1999, according to a September survey by the American Chamber's Shanghai chapter. There are also non-economic factors at play. Trump has pledged additional tariffs of 10% on Chinese goods to push Beijing to do more to stop fentanyl flows into the U.S. "Using political justifications for the imposition of trade restrictions ultimately makes the tensions much more intractable," said HSBC's Neumann. The fentanyl tariffs also mirror China's import curbs on trading partners that displease Beijing over issues such as human rights, Taiwan and the South China Sea. "It's taking a leaf out of China's manual of coercion," Magnus said. "I think they would see it as a slap in the face."