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Myanmar’s dream of achieving 2 million tourist arrivals annually – seen to be an effort by the junta-led government to secure global legitimacy – is fraught with hurdles, analysts warn.
Authorities have been ramping up efforts to bolster Myanmar’s tourism sector, which fell following the 2021 coup that led to widespread civil unrest across the country.
Over 100,000 deaths have been logged since the crisis, according to conflict monitor Armed Conflict Location and Event Data.
More than 973,000…

Hong Kong’s retail leasing market remained under pressure with rental rates far below the pre-pandemic levels, while Beijing’s crackdown on capital flight and a potential rate hike in the second half of the year by the US Federal Reserve would add to sector uncertainties, according to analysts.
The food and beverage sector has seen numerous closures of both casual eateries and high-end restaurants in recent months. Fast-food chain Maxim’s MX scaled back operations and closed its South Horizons…

Is Connor Murphy dead or alive? What we know about the viral rumor surrounding the YouTube bodybuilder (Image via Getty) Rumors claiming fitness influencer Connor Murphy has died have spread widely across social media in July 2026, leaving many followers searching for answers. However, as of now, there has been no official confirmation of his death from family members, representatives, local authorities, or any verified source. Most of the claims circulating online trace back to social media posts and unverified accounts. While several people in the fitness community have discussed the situation publicly, the information remains based on rumor rather than confirmed fact. Until an official statement is released, Connor Murphy’s reported death should be treated as unverified speculation, not established news.What sparked the Connor Murphy death rumor in July 2026?The latest rumors appear to have started from social media posts that claimed Murphy had died in Thailand. The story gained fu..

What happened to Sur Ronster? Team shares update after e-bike YouTuber’s shocking Ultra Bee crash (Image via Getty) Sur Ronster, the popular e-bike YouTuber known for his riding videos and stunts, is recovering after what has been described as the worst crash of his career. The update was shared on the official Sur Ronster TikTok account on Sunday, where a representative posted a video showing a scratched Sur Ron Ultra Bee and the rider’s helmet. According to the post, the 26-year-old crashed while testing the new e-bike on Wednesday. No details about the exact cause of the crash or the injuries he suffered have been released. However, the message reassured fans that he is currently recovering and is able to read the comments being left for him.What Sur Ronster’s team revealed about the Sur Ron Ultra Bee crashThe first update came through a TikTok post shared on Sur Ronster’s official account. Along with footage of the damaged bike and helmet, the caption provided the only confirmed in..

At least six universities in Hong Kong have moved into office buildings or shopping centres over the past three years as classroom space has tightened amid rising non-local enrolment, according to the latest data.
Among them is the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), which spent HK$345.4 million (US$44 million) in 2025 to acquire a 31,410 sq ft campus in Admiralty for its business school teaching centre.
The university unveiled the centre on Tuesday on the fourth floor of…

South Korea may have lost Canada’s multibillion-dollar submarine order, but analysts say its close-run contest with Germany has handed Seoul a different prize: proof that it can challenge one of the world’s traditional undersea warfare powers on a stage watched closely by defence buyers.
Canada chose Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred bidder for a programme worth about US$40 billion to build up to 12 diesel-electric submarines, along with long-term maintenance and…