Twins Matthew and Michael Youlden have developed a unique language called Umeri, spoken exclusively by them. The Youlden twins, originally from Manchester, UK, are known for their linguistic abilities, each fluent in 25 languages. However, Umeri holds a special place in their hearts. They first started creating the language as children, and it has grown […]
Hong Kong’s Airport Authority will issue up to HK$10 billion (US$1.3 billion) worth of bonds early next year for a project billed as a “landmark of Asia” and a new engine of economic growth for the Greater Bay Area. Fred Lam Tin-fuk, the authority’s chairman, said on Thursday the government was also considering earmarking a […]
China’s plans to issue special government bonds to help local governments get their debts under control as it pushes them to pay their overdue bills gave Edward Zeng, the founder of a tech start-up, a glimmer of hope this month because he has been waiting for payment for years. In 2019, Zeng’s tech company was […]
Asian equities declined for a second day as Wall Street stocks took a breather after notching their longest weekly rally this year. Bonds tumbled on cooling expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Shares in Australia, Japan, and South Korea all fell, while futures for benchmarks in Hong Kong pointed to losses. That’s after equities in […]
When building a balanced investing portfolio, you’ll want to include bonds in your asset allocation. These assets provide safety and stability, offering relatively slow growth and reliable returns. As you begin to research which bonds to buy, you’ll realize there are several different types of bonds, with the two most common being corporate bonds and […]