At 91, Hong Kong's second-richest man is retiring

    Hong Kong's second-richest man, Lee Shau Kee, is stepping down as chairman of Henderson Land Development, joining the ranks of the city's aging tycoons handing the reins to the next generation. The 91-year-old billionaire announced his retirement from the top post before the developer's annual meeting Tuesday. While he remains as an executive director at…

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      Italy vs Spain: Predictions, tips & betting odds

      class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Luis Enrique's men are missing some key players and are likely to struggle once again when they face the winners of Euro 2020 at San Siro European champions Italy welcome Spain to Milan on Wednesday evening in the semi-final of the UEFA Nations League. Roberto Mancini’s side are on a historic 38-match unbeaten run and…

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        Tri De Spice in pics

        Now in its 28th year, the Tri De Spice is held in Port Louis on the island of Grenada. Triathletes can choose from a Sprint (750m/20k/5k) or Olympic (1500m/40k/10k) distance, with the swim taking place in the calm waters of the port itself. You can read Helen’s full race report in the next issue of…

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          Mitochondria structure changes in elite athletes

          It is well known our ability to do physical activity for long periods of time is thanks to efficient energy production in the mitochondria, and that regular endurance training increases numbers in our muscles, and our endurance capacity. Advertisement How and why increasing mitochondria improves performance However scientists have discovered that muscle endurance is not…

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            Keith Higgins’ Ballyhaunis side and Ahascragh Fohenagh finish all square

            Ballyhaunis (Mayo) 2-13 Ahascragh/Fohenagh (Galway) 0-19 EXTRA TIME WAS needed but still could not seperate Galway champions Ahascragh/Fohenagh and Mayo’s Ballyhaunis in the Connacht intermediate hurling final. The three-in-a-row Mayo champions set up the tie after beating Roscommon side Oran in their semi-final on Wednesday night. Source: Ballyhaunis Facebook Ahascragh/Fohenagh led by three points at half…

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              Marseille : Vers une hausse de la taxe d'habitation sur les résidences secondaires

              la taxe d’habitation sur les résidences secondaires meublées à Marseille va être fortement relevée. La majoration actuelle de cette taxe, en passe d’être supprimée pour les résidences principales, va grimper de 20 % à 60 %. Cette décision, dévoilée par La Provence, figure à l’ordre du jour du conseil municipal prévu ce 1er octobre, comme a pu le vérifier 20…

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