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These two attractive tech stocks could be smart long-term investments. Technology stocks have been a remarkable market performer over the past year, up 33% as of this writing, driven by the emergence of a major catalyst: artificial intelligence (AI). NVIDIA (NVDA 3.51%) The company has proven to be one of the big beneficiaries of the widespread adoption of AI, with its stock price up a staggering 209% over the past year. NVIDIA’s astounding stock price rise is justified by the company’s phenomenal growth in revenue and profits. Revenue for fiscal year 2024 (ending January) is expected to grow 126% year…

BEIJING: China’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that Tibet’s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, must “thoroughly revise” his political views as a condition for resuming contact with China’s central government.Formal talks between China and the Dalai Lama, who fled to India after a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule in 1959, and his representatives have been stalled since 2010.”With regard to contacts and negotiations between the Chinese central government and the 14th Dalai Lama, our policy is consistent and clear,” said Lin Jian, a spokesman for China’s foreign ministry.”What is important is that the 14th Dalai Lama must fundamentally reflect…

This summer has seen some unexpected dress trends pop up on the streets alongside the expected strapless and poplin styles. Slowly but surely, the negligee dress trend has been gaining momentum over the past few weeks and is close to peaking in popularity. In fact, it may have already peaked based on the number of people we’ve seen wearing negligee dresses recently.Mimicking the energy of a nightgown, the negligee dress trend offers a lightweight, breathable styling solution much needed for hot summer days. Decidedly romantic in silhouette and detailing, with designs often featuring intricate embroidery or beautiful lace hems, negligee…

The US cricket team’s dream winning streak continues.The United States cricket team has advanced to the Super 8, the second stage of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024, with wins over Canada and Pakistan and a point in a match against Ireland that was cancelled due to heavy rain in Fort Lauderdale.The Super 8 stage of the tournament will see the eight teams split into two groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals later this month. The United States, which is in the same group as England, the West Indies and…

Financial Highlights12 months ended March 31, 202FourFY2023/2FourHong Kong Dollar Million2022/23 academic yearHong Kong Dollar Millionchangechange – Excluding the impact of currency and COVID-19 related government subsidiesRevenue 6,2176,341-2%+1%gross profit 3,1113,012+3%+7%EBITDA 685621+10%+27%Profit attributable to shareholders 11646+155%N/ABasic earnings per share (HK cents)10.94.3+153%N/A Hong Kong, June 20, 2024 HONG KONG, HONG KONG, 18 March 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vitasoy International Holdings Limited (“Vitasoy” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock Exchange symbol: 00345) today announced its results for the full year ended 31 March 2024.For the 2023/2024 financial year, the Group’s shareholder return is expected to increase significantly by 155% as…

Hong Kong CNN — The Philippines accused China’s coast guard of launching a “brutal attack” using knifes during a clash in the South China Sea earlier this week, a major escalation in a long-running dispute that threatens to draw the United States into a new global conflict. Footage released by the Philippine military on Thursday showed Chinese coast guard personnel brandishing axes and other bladed and sharp tools at Philippine soldiers and slashing a rubber dinghy in what Manila called a “brazen act of aggression.” The Philippines and China have blamed each other for a clash on Monday near Second…

Former Soviet republics in Central Asia have signed an agreement to build a railway that will provide China with a trade route to Europe and reduce their dependence on Russia.After more than two decades of negotiations, the Kyrgyz parliament has ratified a tripartite agreement with China and Uzbekistan on the joint construction of the CKU railway, Russian-language media outlet BigAsia.Ru reported on Wednesday. The agreement was signed between the two countries on June 6, with construction set to begin in October.The 324-mile railway linking the three countries is part of China’s “One Belt, One Road” global infrastructure development initiative and…

Since introducing Eminem to the world in 1999 with “My Name Is,” the Grammy and Oscar-winning rapper has maintained a steady radio presence with hits like “Lose Yourself” in 2002 and powerful duets with Rihanna, “Love the Way You Lie” in 2010 and “The Monster” in 2013.”Houdini,” the kickoff single from Eminem’s 12th studio album in the last 25 years, debuted at No. 11 on Integr8 USA’s Pop Callout Chart, which is based on the average reception scores of CHR and Hot AC listeners. The immediate positive response to “Houdini” made it Integr8 USA’s Pop “1 To Watch.” Weekly, exclusively…

Anton Vaganov/Reuters Alfa-Bank’s exhibition stand at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 5, 2024 Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s “Meanwhile, China” newsletter to find out what you need to know about the country’s rise and its impact on the world. Hong Kong/London CNN — Russia’s largest private bank, hit by Western sanctions, is expanding in the world’s second-largest economy. Alfa-Bank, controlled by sanctioned Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman, has launched a Chinese-language website and support services. The company said in a statement earlier this week that the measure would be implemented for domestic businesses. The…

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Surama Padhi was elected unopposed as Speaker of the Odisha Assembly on June 20.Padhi, a two-time MLA from Rampur in Nayagarh district, was the only candidate for the post and won unopposed as there were no other candidates.Pro tempore Chairman RP Swain announced her election at a special meeting of the council and handed her over the duties.Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik and other Congress members greeted the new Speaker.Padhi is the second woman to become the Odisha Assembly…