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Shenzhen’s New Autumn Break Is Great for Kids. For Dual-Income Parents, It’s a Logistics Nightmare.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4:12 p.m. A notice popped up in the third-grade class group chat at a primary school in Longhua District. Lin Jie was beside the assembly line at an electronics factory in Fuyong. Her phone sat in an anti-static bag. She didn’t hear it vibrate. She got off work at 8 p.m. and opened WeChat. The group had 327 unread messages. She scrolled up and found the notice: autumn break, November 17 to 20, no make-up days.
By Jin29 days ago in Journal
Smart SEO Strategies for Online Growth
Building an online business takes time, especially when your website is competing with established brands and thousands of other pages. Publishing content is a good starting point, but getting that content in front of the right audience requires a more thoughtful approach.
By MUHAMMAD SHAFIE30 days ago in Journal
ETA Group Bhd Divests F&B Assets in RM22.73 Million Deal Strategic Pivot Away from Food Toward Property and Construction
TA Group Bhd, previously known as Rex Industry Bhd, has embarked on a decisive strategic reset, announcing the proposed disposal of its entire stake in Rex Foods Sdn Bhd and a partial interest in Indonesian canned food manufacturer PT Rex Canning for a combined cash consideration of RM22.73 million . The transaction, executed through a share sale agreement with VIP Bonanza Sdn Bhd, marks a clear departure from the group’s historical reliance on food and beverage revenue and signals a deliberate shift toward property development and construction as its future core pillars.
By Mark Lim 30 days ago in Journal
Revving Up: F1’s Return to Sepang Drives Tourism, Infrastructure and Local Enterprise
The roar of Formula 1 engines is set to return to Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4, 2026, bringing with it more than the thrill of elite motorsport. The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix is expected to welcome over 110,000 spectators, with the Immigration Department estimating as many as 300,000 foreign visitors arriving for the event. Beyond the race itself, the occasion has become a catalyst for infrastructure renewal, cultural showcase, and economic opportunity across Selangor and the broader Klang Valley, turning a single weekend of sport into a platform for long-term tourism growth and local business vitality.
By Mark Lim 30 days ago in Journal
Micron Taiwan Workers Overwhelmingly Authorise Strike as Bonus Dispute Escalates
In a decisive show of strength, workers at Micron Technology’s Taoyuan plant in Taiwan have voted by an overwhelming margin to authorise strike action, setting the stage for the most significant labour disruption in the global semiconductor sector in years. Of 2,012 ballots cast, 1,994 were in favour, nearly 99% granting the union representing 2,258 members the legal right to walk out and establish picket lines. The action follows the collapse of negotiations over bonus structures and profit-sharing, even as Micron posted record revenue driven by insatiable global demand for AI memory chips. A second, larger union at the company’s Taichung facility continues separate talks for now, but the rift between workforce expectations and corporate offers has widened dramatically.
By Mark Lim 30 days ago in Journal
The Growth Paradox: Why Malaysia’s Economy Is Surging But Most Malaysians Aren’t Feeling It
By almost every official measure, Malaysia’s economy is performing exceptionally well. The Department of Statistics reports 6% growth in the second quarter of 2026 , the strongest second-quarter performance outside the pandemic period since 2014. Unemployment stands at a low 3.0% , edging up only marginally from 2.9% in Q1. Headline inflation is modest at 1.9% . Yet there is a growing, undeniable disconnect between these encouraging numbers and the lived experience of millions of Malaysians. Wages feel stagnant. Daily costs keep climbing. Prosperity appears concentrated in specific places and sectors, while the majority simply works harder to stay in place. The question is not whether the growth is real it is but why so few are feeling it.
By Mark Lim about a month ago in Journal
InterContinental Sabah Kota Kinabalu Resort: RM1 Billion Papar Landmark Set to Transform Regional Tourism
Papar, a district on Sabah’s coast poised for broader development, is set to welcome its first five-star hotel: the InterContinental Sabah Kota Kinabalu Resort , targeted to begin operations in December 2027 . Backed by an RM1 billion investment from Taiwan-based Sinyi Group and managed by global hospitality leader IHG Hotels & Resorts , the 80-acre (32.4-hectare) project marks a milestone in elevating Papar into an international-standard tourism destination, bringing new jobs, infrastructure, and economic opportunity to the local community.
By Mark Lim about a month ago in Journal
Zetrix AI: Successive Share Sales Reduce Founder’s Stake to 10.89% Rating Watch Signals Governance Concerns
Zetrix AI Bhd has entered a period of heightened scrutiny following a string of share disposals by group managing director Wong Thean Soon (widely known as TS Wong), bringing his combined direct and indirect stake down to 10.89% and prompting a credit rating review over concerns about ownership stability and covenant compliance. The transactions, disclosed in Bursa Malaysia filings on September 25, mark a significant reduction in the founder’s holding and have raised questions about long-term control, governance, and strategic direction at the technology firm.
By Mark Lim about a month ago in Journal
He Said Amazon Stole His RTX 5080. The Empty Box Told a Different Story.
The Empty Box I Amazon closed a twenty-year-old account with one email. No call. No human voice at the end saying sorry. The email was short. It felt like a system turning off the lights. The account holder posted screenshots on a forum. He said he had spent months on it. He filed a police report. He uploaded documents. He only wanted an RTX 5080 back. What arrived was an empty RTX 4080 box. The tape had been pressed down again. No refund. No replacement. Then the account was restricted to digital content only.
By Jinabout a month ago in Journal
Nike Just Gave Up on China as Its Own Region. What That Means for Every Global Brand.
When a giant starts to shrink: Nike’s Greater China downgrade On October 1, 2026, Nike sent an internal letter to employees. It said that starting in fiscal 2028, the company would cut its global regions from four to three. North America and Latin America would become the Americas. Europe, the Middle East, and Africa would stay as EMEA. Greater China, which had been an independent region for more than two decades, would be folded into a new Asia-Pacific and Greater China region, or APGC, based in Singapore.
By Jinabout a month ago in Journal
7-Eleven Left India. The Deal Made Sure It Never Had a Chance.
On September 30, 2026, workers in Mumbai and Pune took down the last red-and-orange 7-Eleven signs. They cleared shelves, unplugged refrigerators, packed the remaining bento boxes and onigiri into crates, and returned the keys. By the next morning, all 31 remaining stores were dark. The chain had opened its first Indian outlet in Mumbai in October 2021 with promises of a convenience revolution. Less than five years later, it left the country.
By Jinabout a month ago in Journal
Hanshang Hualian Is Closing. The Hanfu Boom Just Lost Its Loudest Warning.
On October 8, 2026, at 8 p.m., Hanshang Hualian put its entire inventory on clearance. Sold until gone. The exit looks less like a sudden collapse than a delayed goodbye. Corporate records show the brand’s individual business entity was deregistered on February 12, 2026. By the time the clearance sale began, the legal shell was already gone. What makes this closure matter is not that another hanfu shop failed. Hanshang Hualian was the most visible commercial symbol of a period when hanfu moved from a cultural movement into a consumer market. Its exit closes a playbook built on making trends, harvesting attention, and moving on before the trend dies.
By Jinabout a month ago in Journal