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The largest wealth transfer in history will accelerate the tilt of economic influence to the East as investment priorities change and women – who are set to inherit a growing share of assets – gain financial clout. The implications will ripple across geopolitics, financial markets and fiscal policies. Financial research firm Cerulli predicts that globally, an estimated US$124 trillion is expected to change hands by 2048. The 2023 Hurun Wealth Report estimated that heirs in China will receive...

At a time when productivity means optimising every second, and screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looking to communication devices from the past. Tactile activities ranging from writing letters and typewriter clubs to TikTok communities showcasing calligraphy skills and wax seals are giving retro writing instruments a resurgence. More than quaint throwbacks, these pursuits provide their enthusiasts with opportunities to reduce their...

A female porpoise found in Hong Kong waters is believed to have died while giving birth. Researchers from the University of Hong Kong’s Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS) said on Tuesday that the mammal was found in Mirs Bay and was believed to have died while giving birth after it was discovered with a stillborn calf. The carcass was spotted by one of the institute’s partner boat captains. According to a watermarked photo supplied by the institute, the porpoise was found at around 9.45am...

The CEO of Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax met Premier Li Qiang on Monday, becoming the second representative from a foundational AI model developer to meet with the national leader after Liang Wenfeng, founder of DeepSeek, a year ago. The appearance of 36-year-old Yan Junjie along with eight other leading figures from China’s business, culture and education spheres underscored the rapid ascent of the newly minted billionaire, who steered his company founded just four years ago...