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The Star
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Hong Kong singer Tommy Yuen arrested for allegedly stealing snacks worth HK$140
Hong Kong singer Tommy Yuen Man-on has been arrested for allegedly stealing snacks from a supermarket, the Post has learned. Yuen, a former member of the defunct Cantopop boy band E-kids, was arrested on Wednesday after he was spotted acting suspiciously by patrolling officers in To Kwa Wan, police said. He allegedly stole items from a Wellcome supermarket and was carrying a credit card belonging to someone else, a police spokesman said. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting. The case is being handled by the Kowloon City district investigation team. Yuen allegedly took 11 items, including bottled drinks, packets of candy, biscuits and coated peanuts, valued at about HK$140 (US$18). Officers also confirmed that the credit card in his possession belonged to a friend, who was contacted to retrieve it at the police station. Yuen, 45, previously served 26 months in jail for insulting police and officials and fabricating a fundraising story. In May last year, Yuen wrote a Facebook post saying that he had decided to leave Hong Kong after facing weekly contact with national security police following his early release from jail in September 2023. He said the frequent questioning caused him fear and distress, leading him to worry about being sent back to prison. In the May 1 Facebook post, Yuen said: 'I have finally left Hong Kong and started living in the United Kingdom!' The father of two also expressed determination to work hard in the UK and continue pursuing music, creating content, posting on social media and starting a YouTube channel. 'I believe that I won't or won't be able to go back to my beloved Hong Kong any more in my lifetime, as it continues to deteriorate day by day,' he had said. However, he was seen in the city in December. Yuen was arrested by national security police in February 2022, charged within 48 hours and kept in custody until his trial. In a court hearing in July 2023, he admitted to breaching a colonial-era sedition law by insulting police and officials on social media, as well as laundering more than HK$700,000 that he had raised by fabricating a story about a teenager facing a riot trial over her involvement in the anti-government protests of 2019. Two months later, he was sentenced to 26 months in jail. - SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST
Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Wellcome Photography Prize Captures Topics In Science And Health
The Wellcome Photography Prize announced their shortlist of 25 photos that highlight topics in health and science. Besides artistically captured photographs that show human life around the world, the competition also includes a biomedical imaging category that features stunning photographs taken with high-tech scientific equipment. 'Cholesterol in the liver', 2022 By Steve Gschmeissner Courtesy of Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 This photography competition, which was last held in 2021, is organised by Wellcome, a charitable foundation that supports health research around the world. As a charity, Wellcome focuses on big topics like global health, mental health and the link between climate and health. These themes are reflected in the competition's submissions, which capture how issues that sometimes feel overly complex and abstract impact real people in their daily life. For example, in 'A Dream to Cure Water', Ciril Jazbec photographed a man in the Andes next to a small stream. The indigenous community that lives in this area of Peru has had to rely on purifying glacial runoff water with basic tools. It illustrates the impact that climate change has on people living in this region where 40% of glaciers have disappeared in the last half century. 'Dream to cure water', 2022 By Ciril Jazbec Courtesy of Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 Another shortlisted photo, by Pyaephyo Thetpaing, almost looks like a Renaissance painting, but it is an image of Ko Tun, a craftsman in Myanmar, who paints images and carves pots using his left foot after having lost his three other limbs. In a description of his photo, Thetpaing says 'Ko Tun's resilience is not just physical – it is mental and emotional. His story speaks to the importance of purpose and adaptability in overcoming life's challenges. By channelling his energy into his craft, he has found a way to heal, thrive, and inspire others.' Resilience artist', 2024 By Pyae Phyo Thet Paing Courtesy of Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder This year's Wellcome Photography Prize is also the first year that the competition includes biomedical images. These images, often created with high tech scientific equipment, were originally part of the Wellcome Image Awards, but when the competition was rebranded as the Wellcome Photography Prize in 2019 this category was originally left out. Although there are other competitions that feature biomedical and scientific images, it's good to see this category back at the Wellcome award, because it shows such a unique view of the world through scientists' eyes. The images in this category often start out as research. Biologists have access to high-resolution microscopes and other tools that make minuscule details of cells or tissues visible. These images reveal new knowledge of the world, but they're often also very pretty. At the top of this article is an image of cholesterol in the liver, captured by Steve Gschmeissner using scanning electron microscopy. It captures the very tiny cholesterol crystals that can damage blood vessels or lead to strokes and heart attacks. Seeing the spikes in the image with such clarity really brings home the damage cholesterol can do. Another photo in this category (shown below) was made by researchers in Brazil who study the parasite that causes Chagas disease. This tropical disease, which is transferred by food or insects that contain the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, can cause a range of health problems. It's particularly prevalent in low-income populations in the Americas, and despite its devastating effects it has not been studied as much as some other diseases. Ingrid Augusto, Kildare Rocha de Miranda and Vânia da Silva Vieira are hoping to change that with their research into the disease. This image, which they took as part of their research, shows the inner structure of the parasite. 'Ice and Fire Chronics: The Chagas Disease Invader', 2020 By Ingrid Augusto, Kildare Rocha de ... More Miranda and Vania da Silva Vieira Courtesy of Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 These and other shortlisted competition photos will be on display at the Francis Crick Institute in London, UK, from July 17th to October 18th. One the day before the exhibit opens, the winners in each category will be announced at an awards ceremony. Besides the 25 Wellcome Photography prize finalists, this exhibit will also include a project by young people in Khayelitsha, South Africa. In 'Things We Left Unseen', they document daily life and issues around topics such as mental health or water access in their area of Cape Town, which has been significantly underserved compared to the rest of the city.
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong singer Tommy Yuen arrested for allegedly stealing snacks worth HK$140
Hong Kong singer Tommy Yuen Man-on has been arrested for allegedly stealing snacks from a supermarket, the Post has learned. Advertisement Yuen, a former member of the defunct Cantopop boy band E-kids, was arrested on Wednesday after he was spotted acting suspiciously by patrolling officers in To Kwa Wan, police said. He allegedly stole items from a Wellcome supermarket and was carrying a credit card belonging to someone else, a police spokesman said. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting. The case is being handled by the Kowloon City district investigation team. Yuen allegedly took 11 items, including bottled drinks, packets of candy, biscuits and coated peanuts, valued at about HK$140 (US$18). Advertisement Officers also confirmed that the credit card in his possession belonged to a friend, who was contacted to retrieve it at the police station. Yuen, 45, previously served 26 months in jail for insulting police and officials and fabricating a fundraising story.
The Herald Scotland
07-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Rachel Reeves to announce £86bn for science and technology in spending review
The overall package, which will be announced as Chancellor Rachel Reeves sets out departmental spending plans on June 11, is expected to be worth more than £22.5 billion-a-year by the end of the decade. DSIT said 'every corner of the country' would benefit as local leaders are given a say on how the money is spent on leveraging expertise specific to their communities. In Liverpool, which has a long history in biotech, funding will be used to speed up drug discovery and in South Wales, which has Britain's largest semiconductor cluster, on designing the microchips used to power mobile phones and electric cars. The Chancellor said: 'Britain is the home of science and technology. Through the Plan for Change, we are investing in Britain's renewal to create jobs, protect our security against foreign threats and make working families better off.' Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said: 'Incredible and ambitious research goes on in every corner of our country, from Liverpool to Inverness, Swansea to Belfast, which is why empowering regions to harness local expertise and skills for all of our benefit is at the heart of this new funding – helping to deliver the economic growth at the centre of our Plan for Change.' Local leaders including North East Mayor Kim McGuiness and West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker welcomed the package, but research backers warned more is needed to secure Britain's reputation for science. John-Arne Rottingen, chief executive of Wellcome, Britain's biggest non-governmental research funder, said: 'The Government rightly acknowledges that investing in science and technology is a key way to boost the economy. 'But while it's positive under the financial circumstances, a flat real-terms science budget, along with continuing barriers such as high visa costs for talented scientists and the university funding crisis, won't be enough for the UK to make the advances it needs to secure its reputation for science in an increasingly competitive world. 'The UK should be aiming to lead the G7 in research intensity, to bring about economic growth and the advances in health, science and technology that benefit us all. We look forward to seeing the full details at the spending review.' Meanwhile, the Institute of Physics called for a longer-term strategy for science, including a plan for teachers and other members of the skilled workforce needed to deliver advances. Tony McBride, director of policy and public affairs at the institute, said: 'It's good to see the Government recognise the power of science and innovation to transform lives and grow prosperity in every part of the UK. 'But to fully harness the transformational potential of research and innovation – wherever it takes place – we need a decade-long strategic plan for science. This must include a plan for the skilled workforce we need to deliver this vision, starting with teachers and addressing every educational stage, to underpin the industrial strategy. 'We hope that the Chancellor's statement on Wednesday will set out such a vision.' Universities UK said the Government had made a 'smart investment' and academia would put its 'shoulder to the wheel' behind the plans. Vivienne Stern, chief executive of the group representing 142 higher education providers in Britain, said: 'The UK has a real opportunity to sow the seeds of long-term growth, benefiting all parts of the UK – with universities spread right across the country working with industry and public sector bodies to turn discoveries into economic success. 'They stand ready to double down with government, building stronger links with sectors of the economy where we have real room to grow. 'This creates good jobs and attracts investment everywhere from Swansea to Aberdeen, from Barrow to Plymouth.'
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
DFI Retail Group and Dingdong Announce Strategic Partnership With first-year sales target of HKD100 million
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 May 2025 - DFI Retail Group (DFI or the Group), and Dingdong (Cayman) Limited (Dingdong or DDL), a leading fresh food e-commerce platform in the mainland, recently announced their partnership to their supply chains and retail networks. Together, they aim to build a digitalised cross-border supply chain system. Through DFI's Wellcome supermarkets, they will provide Hong Kong customers a diverse selection of quality products at competitive price, targeting sales of HKD 100 million in the first year of its launch. The first phase began on 9 April 2025, six selected Dingdong vegetables have already been made available in nearly 280 Wellcome stores, as well as Wellcome's Online Shop ( and food delivery platform foodpanda. The sales will gradually be expanded to other upscale supermarket brands, such as Market Place and 3hreesixty. Enhancing Cross-Border Supply Chain. Faster and Fresher Food from Mainland to Hong Kong Hong Kong's fresh food market has long relied on imports, often facing price fluctuations of over 50% for leafy vegetables due to unstable weather. This collaboration allows DFI to leverage Wellcome's network of nearly 280 stores across Hong Kong while DDL utilises its nationwide sourcing and efficient transportation methods. This partnership aims to streamline the supply of fresh produce 'from farm to table.' The two parties plan to jointly build a digitalised cross-border supply chain and integrate their data. An AI prediction system will dynamically help adjust the inventory across DFI's supermarkets to reduce / minimise out-of-stock rates. For example, the system can anticipate fluctuations in demand for leafy vegetables based on weather changes and holidays in Hong Kong, ensuring accurate supply. This digitalised supply chain, from upstream planting to downstream retail, improves the efficiency of the fresh food supply chain. In addition, to ensure quality, DFI and DDL plan to adopt 'one product, one code' traceability technology for vegetables supplied to Hong Kong. Customers can scan a code after purchasing DDL products at DFI's supermarkets to access planting records, inspection reports, and transportation routes, achieving full transparency. Curtis Liu, Chief Executive Officer, Food, at DFI Retail Group, said, 'This partnership with DDL, is to fully leverage the core strengths of both parties to jointly build an efficient digitalised cross-border supply chain. It enhances the quality and cost-effectiveness of fresh produce for our customers, creating a win-win situation. We believe this innovative model will significantly improve supply chain efficiency, ensuring that every customer can enjoy fresh, high-quality products.' Yang Shaoming, Vice President of DDL, said, 'This collaboration integrates DDL's supply chain capabilities with Hong Kong's retail network. We will utilise our direct sourcing and digitalised supply chain to efficiently deliver high quality, safe fresh food to Hong Kong, enriching local shopping options, and making choices more affordable.' DDL expands across Hong Kong with various vegetables available in nearly 280 Wellcome stores The initial six types of vegetables available this time – Chinese Lettuce, Indian Lettuce, Choy Sum, Baby Bok Choy, Chaozhou Mustard Greens, and Spring Greens – are all selected from DDL's direct supply bases in mainland. The products meet both mainland and Hong Kong safety standards, ensuring quality and safety control at every stage from farm to shelf. The fresh vegetables are pre-cooled and freshness-locked within 2 hours after harvesting and transported in temperature-controlled trucks. Before arriving at the stores, they undergo a second manual sorting process, with strict control over quality and weight to ensure the freshness of shelf products. Within a month of launch, total sales exceeded 100,000 kilograms. These selected vegetables are available in nearly 280 Wellcome stores and on Wellcome's Online Shop and foodpanda. The partnership plans to add regular categories such as bitter melon, okra, and green beans in 2025, along with vegetables popular on Chinese social media platforms and other regional specialties. This will give Hong Kong customers to enjoy a taste of seasonal specialties like Hubei Hongshan Cabbage in winter, Yunnan wild mushrooms and purple lettuce in spring, and Shandong cucumbers and Yunnan corn in summer. Notably, Yunnan's edible Banlangen and Red Little Spinach will be available in Hong Kong for the first time, meeting customers' diverse tastes and nutritional needs. Additionally, fruits, as well as soy products, ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and alcoholic beverages will be introduced, with over 150 products expected by the end of the year. These products will cover all 18 districts of Hong Kong through Wellcome stores, Wellcome Online Shop, and foodpanda, achieving omni-channel availability and allowing customers to enjoy seasonal fresh vegetables from across the country. The two parties will actively explore expanding the cooperation to DFI's supermarkets in Macao and Cambodia, benefiting more customers in these regions.
