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Lazy exercise is still exercise. How to make the most out of your workout by doing the least.
There are some people who can’t get enough when it comes to exercise — the ones who are up at the crack of dawn for a jog, who squeeze in a class during their lunch break and prioritize boot camps over brunch on the weekends.
And then there are the rest of us. We know we need to exercise — for at least 150 minutes per week, plus two days of muscle-strengthening activities, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — but we don’t necessarily want to. Or maybe we struggle to find the time (not to mention the energy), get easily bored or feel out of our element (and out of shape) at the gym.
Enter: lazy exercise. Yes, there are ways to incorporate movement and exercise into your life without doing the whole no-pain-no-gain thing, or pushing yourself too far out of your comfort zone. Here’s how.
Focus on getting more steps in
Many people aim to walk 10,000 steps per day. Though you don’t actually have to hit this specific number, you can at least focus on beating your weekly average step count (which your smartphone or fitness tracker can measure). Walking comes with all sorts of health benefits, and it’s a simple way to ensure you’re spending less time sitting around (which is not so great for you).
The good news about people who dread exercise? Walking is pretty low-key and easy to work into your day. If you hate how much time exercise takes in your busy life, try getting in some extra steps while you’re busy doing errands (like, say, at the mall); sneak in some laps while your kids play at the park; walk to the store to grab stuff for dinner instead of taking your car; or take work phone calls while pacing around your office.
Try a micro exercise class
Does a 45-minute class feel like too much of a time commitment? Kira Jones Matousek, founder and CEO of the fitness app Cacti Wellness, tells Yahoo Life that her app features short workout videos — all under 20 minutes — in order for people to build exercises into their life in sustainable ways.
“My big mindset around wellness and working out is that it’s all about consistency and building habits that you can actually stick to,” Matousek says. “If you’re more likely to do 10 minutes of core every day than going just once a week to a really hard workout class, when you are then sore and don’t have the energy to go back … then it becomes a lifestyle.”
Look for apps or YouTube videos that offer shorter workouts that are simple to squeeze in — like when you need a break between Zoom meetings or are waiting for your dinner to cook.
Pair your exercises with something cozy — or fun
TikToker Hope Zuckerbrow introduced the world to “cozy cardio” when she shared her morning routine, which includes waking up early, making herself a fun beverage (like a protein coffee) and then using a walking pad while watching her favorite TV show. Zuckerbrow didn’t even change out of her fuzzy socks in order to get her steps in.
Research says that associating walking with something that makes you feel good (like, say, watching the latest episode of Vanderpump Rules) is an example of pairing — and it can help the habit stick. So, if you can only catch up on your reality TV drama when you’re on the walking pad, that might just be the incentive you need to keep it up.
Work out while you work
If much of your job is answering emails and Slack messages, consider doing it from a treadmill, says Matousek. She says you should walk at a pace where you are putting a little effort in, but can very comfortably keep up a conversation. “Then up the incline a little bit,” she says. Doing so is a “sneaky way to recruit your muscles,” such as your glutes, calves and posterior chain. Since you’re likely focused on sending out emails and communicating with co-workers, you might find that the workout (and work day) flies by.
Indulge in some “exercise snacking”
You don’t need to do a formal workout class in order to benefit from this form of “lazy” exercise. Try what’s called “exercise snacking,” which are short bursts of activity throughout your day. Maybe that means a few rounds of push-ups in between meetings, and then a couple of sets of squats when your day is done.
These exercise snacks can spike your heart rate (important, considering how we do need those 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week) but they’re way easier to fit into your life than a sustained cardio workout.
While you may not feel like you’re getting a full workout in, these snacks add up, breaking up sedentary time and helping you burn calories and build muscle.
Try the “Lazy 45” circuit
Sometimes, you find yourself in the gym with almost no motivation to move your body. David Mason, sports coach and founder of travel fitness website Barbells Abroad, tells Yahoo Life that when he feels that way, he aims for the “Lazy 45,” in which he picks three or four different cardio machines (like the stair climber, elliptical, treadmill or rower) and switches them up every 10 to 15 minutes. “The beauty is if you’re feeling a little sluggish, the time slots are short enough to know each one is almost over as soon as you start,” he explains.
Lie down
Exercise that involves standing up? Don’t bother on extra lazy days. If you want to relax while still working out, why not aim for a mat workout instead?
Maeve McEwen, director of programming and head trainer at Pvolve, tells Yahoo Life that getting closer to the ground can encourage you to connect more with your muscles and overall feel more supported. Plus, McEwen says you can also “use props like the wall, balls, pillows or the ground to help alleviate fatigue and support your form,” she says.
There are a bunch of different workouts that involve lying down, including mat Pilates and stretching. Matousek’s Cacti Wellness has a side lying series, in which participants use resistance bands for leg exercises. “You can put your head in your hand, and it’s not going to make it less of a workout for your lower body,” she notes.
Sneak in lazy exercise into your daily activities
You don’t have to plan for lazy exercise all the time — which makes it the most convenient of all. Just tweak your basic routine to be a tiny bit more active or challenging. Here are some examples:
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Take the stairs instead of the elevator
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Use a resistance band to do some thigh work during a long work meeting
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Make your chores more active, like putting some extra muscle into scrubbing your bathtub
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Carry your kid’s backpack while walking home from school (it’s basically rucking)
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Balance on one foot while brushing your teeth or cooking
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Play an active video game
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Add wrist or ankle weights while walking the dog
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‘Coolcations’ had another big summer. Here are the places travelers went
Extreme temperatures are driving travelers to seek cooler destinations. And there’s a term for the trend: “coolcations.”
Heat waves — which are increasing in frequency, duration and intensity, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — are affecting where people are choosing to vacation, especially during the hot summer months.
“Often, when we think of vacation, beaches and tropical escapes come to mind,” a spokesperson for Expedia told CNBC Travel. “Coolcations however, are all about opting for destinations where the temperatures are more moderate, where you’re packing a light sweater instead of a sun hat.”
From January to June 2024, flight searches increased 705% to Lapland, Finland, according to Expedia. The online travel agency said flight searches are also up to Canada, specifically Banff (65%) and Lake Louise (55%), its data showed.
The home rental website Vrbo reported that cooler places emerged among the top 40 most booked destinations this summer, a list which included Breckenridge, Colorado; White Mountains, New Hampshire; and Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania.
Californian Stephanie Greitzer said she planned a family trip to Whistler this summer.
“We live in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles where we experience extreme heat for most of the summer, reaching highs well above 100,” she said. “We want to be comfortable when we are traveling to experience all a city has to offer and take a break from the extreme heat at home.”
Southern Europe sizzles
European cities, such as Rome and Madrid, top the list of popular summer destinations. But rising temperatures in southern Europe are hitting the summer travel season hard.
This summer, Italian officials placed 12 cities under heat warnings, as temperatures hit triple digits in some areas.
A tourist cools off in Rome, Italy, on July 21, 2024.
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“For the summer as a whole, June through August, temperatures averaged 3-8 degrees F above historical averages in southern Italy,” Jason Nicholls, lead international forecaster for the weather website AccuWeather, wrote in an email to CNBC. “There were several rounds of heat across Italy and into the Balkans later in July into August.”
As a result, northern Europe is seeing an uptick in tourism.
“Northern Europe as a whole has really surged in the last two years,” says Delphine Combes, a product executive at the travel agency Scott Dunn. “Norway has emerged as a top five destination for us in Europe, which is up eight spots from 2022.”
She said Scott Dunn is adding more options for summer trips to Finland, Sweden and Switzerland to accommodate increased demand.
“These are destinations where we only offered winter and festive products until recently,” said Combes.
According to Visit Finland, foreign visitors made more than 4.8 million trips to the Nordic country in the last 12 months. The number of registered foreign overnights from January to June 2024 was 9% higher year on year, with the largest number of visitors coming from Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Sweden, the United States and the Netherlands, it said.
Book early
Combes had a suggestion for American travelers who are looking for cooler vacations.
“Be open-minded to traveling to places where Americans are not the primary tourists,” she said. “Unlike the Mediterranean, many coolcation spots are not packed with Americans. It creates an interesting atmosphere that allows perhaps a more cultural experience.”
More travelers are searching for flights to Lapland, Finland, where summer temperatures average 50–60°F, according to the travel agency Nordic Visitor.
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Combes also suggests booking early. “There are fewer quality hotels in a lot of the cooler, less visited destinations. Growing demand is starting to outpace hotel inventory, so pricing will either be sky-high or there will be no availability if you wait until the last minute.”
Sara Steele-Rogers and her husband, who currently live on the Caribbean island of Anguilla, booked a trip to Estonia in September to beat the heat.
“It’s always hot in the Caribbean, so cooler weather destinations are more appealing than they ever were to get our taste of fall,” says Steele-Rogers. “Little things like being able to walk distances without sweating through my clothes are things you don’t miss until they’re gone.”
Firstsource positioned as a ‘Leader’ in Lending Services Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 by Everest Group
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MUMBAI, India, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Firstsource Solutions Limited (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809), a leading global provider of specialist domain-led Business Process Services (BPS) and an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, has been positioned as a Leader in the Everest Group’s Lending Services Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024.
Firstsource positioned as a ‘Leader’ in Lending Services Operations PEAK Matrix ® Assessment 2024 by Everest Group
The Lending Services Operations PEAK Matrix ® Assessment 2024 evaluated and classified 30 lending service providers based on their market impact, and vision, and capability, as well as scalability and client references into the three categories of Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants. Firstsource was positioned as a ‘Leader’ among service providers for achieving growth, despite challenging market conditions, offering a balanced range of services across the lending value chain—commercial, consumer, mortgage, and auto lending – providing a diverse set of clients with a complete experience, driving innovation, and investing to augment their Al-based in-house solutions suite.
Vivek Sharma, President – BFS, CMT, and Emerging Geos, Firstsource, shared, “Being recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Lending Services Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment is a powerful validation of our focused strategy. We have deliberately chosen to limit our domains and deepen our expertise in those areas, and this recognition reinforces that commitment. Our comprehensive operations, supported by Collection and Lending Innovation Labs in the U.S. and U.K., leverage AI-driven solutions and a strategic global reach to enhance customer experience, drive operational excellence, and deliver innovation—all under one roof.
“As the lending services industry continues to evolve, our emphasis on innovation and value creation across the entire lending value chain positions us as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to future-proof their business. This acknowledgment highlights our role in driving the future of the industry and solidifies our leadership in delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the complex needs of our clients.”
Sahil Chaudhary, Practice Director, Everest Group, shared, “Firstsource’s impetus on innovation and digital solutions has helped it to drive growth, as well as making it a preferred BPS partner amid the challenging economic landscape in the lending operations market. Their well-diversified clientele across the lending value chain, combined with strategic investments in in-house AI-based solutions, has established it as a Leader in Everest Group’s Lending Services Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024.”
To download a copy of the assessment, please visit: Firstsource Named a Global Leader by Everest Group Peak Matrix 2024 – Firstsource
About Firstsource
Firstsource Solutions Limited, an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809) (Reuters: FISO.BO) (Bloomberg: FSOL:IN), is a specialized global business process services partner, providing transformational solutions and services spanning the customer lifecycle across Healthcare, Banking and Financial Services, Communications, Media and Technology, and other diverse industries. With an established presence in the US, the UK, India, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, and the Philippines, we make it happen for our clients, solving their biggest challenges with hyper-focused, domain-centered teams and cutting-edge tech, data, and analytics. Our real-world practitioners work collaboratively to deliver future-focused outcomes. (www.firstsource.com)
Southwest’s $4 billion earnings bet is a stretch: Jefferies’ Sheila Kahyaoglu
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YOTEL TO OPEN NEW HOTEL IN BELFAST CITY CENTRE
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The global hotel brand has unveiled plans to launch its eighth property in the United Kingdom and its first on the island of Ireland, in partnership with Northern Ireland’s largest hotel group, Andras Hotels
LONDON, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — YOTEL has announced plans to expand its portfolio in the UK and Europe with the opening of YOTEL Belfast. Slated to open in late 2026, the new-build hotel will be situated in the historic Shaftesbury Square in central Belfast, just minutes’ walk from some of the city’s most popular attractions, including Queen’s University and the Botanic Gardens.
Exterior of YOTEL Belfast.
Rohan Thakkar, Chief Development Officer at YOTEL, comments: “We are delighted to bring YOTEL to Belfast, a city that shares our unwavering passion for innovation and creativity. YOTEL Belfast marks an exciting step forward in our global franchise strategy and strengthens our portfolio as the 35th signed hotel, bringing our total key count to nearly 8,000. We are thrilled to partner with Andras Hotels, one of the leading and largest operators in the region.”
The hotel will feature 165 rooms that each embody the YOTEL DNA of prioritising intelligent space-saving design, smart technology and maximum comfort for visitors to the city. Guests can expect brand signatures, such as the YOTEL reclining SmartBed™, SmartTVs, and rain showers with Urban Jungle amenities.
In addition, YOTEL Belfast will also be home to a dynamic food and beverage concept, a 24/7 fitness centre and a meeting room. The public spaces will be designed in collaboration with local interior designers and architects to reflect the unique character of the Northern Irish capital and create a welcoming space for both hotel guests and the local community to socialise, work, and relax.
Rajesh Rana, Director of Andras Hotels, comments: “We are excited to be bringing forward this project on a landmark site in the city. The investment of £17 million will provide a modern accommodation option for global travellers and create high quality jobs for the community, establishing the hotel as a major asset to the growing tourism market in Belfast.”
He continues: “The development will play an important role in transforming Shaftesbury Square, providing physical regeneration and bringing visitors to this important area. Our architects have done a wonderful job of designing a building that is modern but sits comfortably with the local context. We are now embarking on the planning process and consulting with community groups before beginning development in 2025.”
YOTEL’s expansion into Belfast is part of the brand’s broader strategy to introduce its innovative hotel concept to more cities across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and around the world, with new openings currently planned in Tokyo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and more. A Proposal of Application Notice has been submitted to Belfast City Council, kickstarting the planning process for this proposed development. For more information please visit www.yotel.com.
ABOUT YOTEL
With 23 properties in sought-after locations globally, YOTEL is for people on the move. People who are experiencing, doing and achieving; Non-Stop. From buzzing cities to bustling airports YOTEL exists to challenge to status quo of the hospitality industry and deliver a different experience for guests through smart design, creative technology and awesome people. YOTEL is the pit stop for the Non-Stop.
The global hospitality brand is based in London with regional offices in the US and Asia and has a portfolio of three brands: YOTEL (city centre hotels), YOTELPAD (extended stay option) and YOTELAIR (airport hotels). The company operates fifteen city centre hotels in New York, Boston, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Miami, Singapore, Edinburgh, London (3), Amsterdam, Porto, Glasgow, Manchester, and Park City, and six airport hotels in London Gatwick, Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris, Charles de Gaulle, Istanbul Airport (2), and Singapore Changi.
YOTEL’s major shareholders include a controlled affiliate of Starwood Capital Group, the Talal Jassim Al-Bahar Group, United Investment Portugal, and Kuwait Real Estate Company (AQARAT).
YOTEL was originally created by YO! founder Simon Woodroffe OBE who took inspiration from the experience of first class travel and translated that ethos, language and design into small but beautifully designed rooms. www.yo.co.uk.
Visit www.yotel.com for more information.
This rural destination is paying people $16K to move there, work remotely
A rural region in Spain is paying remote workers $16,000 to relocate and conduct business in a rolling green valley, just under three hours from Madrid.
And it’s not the only country offering workers and entrepreneurs money to move — the list of countries seeking “digital nomads” is growing.
Last month, the Regional Government of Extremadura, an autonomous community located in the central-western Iberian Peninsula, announced its new “Live in Ambroz” program, designed to attract remote workers by offering about $16,620 in grants if they commit to living and working there for at least two years.
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“This phenomenon is going to change where people live, and it’s going to change the spatial distribution of talent,” Prithwiraj Choudhury, a professor at Harvard Business School in Boston, told Fox News Digital.
Prithwiraj Choudhury, a professor at Harvard Business School in Boston, has been studying innovation, remote work and the concept of “work from anywhere” for more than a decade. (Prithwiraj Choudhury)
Choudhury has studied innovation, remote work and the concept of “work from anywhere” for more than a decade.
“Many economists thought that talent would all flock to the megacities and that megacities were the future of the world,” Choudhury said.
“I think that’s changing to some extent now. So, of course, megacities will remain important, but some people will live in communities outside the cities, especially if they can work remotely. There’ll be a diverse range of places where talent will be found.”
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The people with that talent — plus the ability to work remotely and a desire to see the world — are called digital nomads.
This chart created by Prithwiraj Choudhury is a summary of “digital nomad” visa programs that exist in different countries for people who are looking to relocate while working remotely. (Prithwiraj Choudhury)
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ve formed a sort of symbiotic relationship with countries around the world, trading consumption of goods and services for a lower cost of living in a new and often beautiful environment.
Surrounded by mountains, the Ambroz Valley is made of lush green pasture lands, charming villages with diverse accommodations and local artisan cuisine.
But its largest village, Hervás, has a population of just 3,907, and some municipalities have less than 200 residents.
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It’s an issue known as “Empty Spain” which “Live in Ambroz” aims to combat.
The objective of remote workers moving to a rural region in Spain is to prevent any depopulation in those areas that are suffering. (iStock)
The main objective is to prevent depopulation in rural areas, and the Ambroz Valley is one of the areas that is suffering from a constant loss of population and services, according to a press release from the Regional Government of Extremadura.
“The obvious benefits to the community are that when digital nomads come and spend time in that community, they spend consumption dollars,” Choudhury said.
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“They go to restaurants, they stay in hotels or [an] Airbnb. But I think the much bigger benefit could be to facilitate connections between locals and the nomads in a way that the community can then gain knowledge and even entrepreneurship opportunities.”
Digital nomads are gaining financially and in experience. (iStock)
Digital nomads are getting their fair share, whether financial or experiential, Choudhury added.
“Some people are just looking for a place they can relocate to and live, which is cheaper than where they [currently] live,” he said.
“You could move to a cheaper place, and if you’re allowed to work remotely, then you can have the same income but spend much less on housing and other things, and then you have more savings.”
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Others are in it to see the world, he said.
The locations in which these participants will live have a range, but they will predominately be outside the city. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
“There are many people who like making connections in different communities, gaining experiences, life experiences from different places,” Choudhury said.
“In terms of culture, you can create a portfolio of diverse connections and experiences.”
For Dave Williams, an entrepreneur from Atlanta, it’s a little bit of both, he said.
“It’s not so far to get here from the U.S., it’s a nice time zone, the weather’s great, and it’s very affordable,” Williams told Fox News Digital of living in Portugal.
Dave Williams, an entrepreneur from Atlanta, and his wife moved to Portugal in 2017, where they now run a business called NomadX. (Dave Williams)
“But it’s also about this concept of geo arbitrage, the idea being that you can take your wealth or your income and live in a country where it’s a lot less expensive. For example, health insurance policies may only cost like $1,000 a year, whereas in the U.S. it might be $1,000 a month. The cost of living is about half as much or less than half as much as the U.S.”
He and his wife moved to Portugal in 2017 and now run a business called NomadX, which works with local governments to build communities for remote workers while boosting economies.
Choudhury said that before the pandemic, there were just two countries, Estonia and Barbados, offering specific visas for remote workers.
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Since the pandemic, that number has grown to more than 60, which Choudhury highlighted in an article for Harvard Business Review.
The Ambroz Valley program will be handing out 200 grants that can go toward housing and land. (iStock)
The Ambroz Valley program will award up to 200 digital nomad grants, which can be used for “available housing, arable land, and everything necessary to expedite their arrival,” according to the press release.
Candidates must first obtain Spain’s digital nomad visa and official residency before they can apply to the Live in Ambroz program. Applications will go live this month and can be submitted online through the Extremadura General Electronic Access Point.
A host of other countries, like Italy, Switzerland, Ireland and Chile, offer financial incentives for workers looking to make a global move and even start a company.
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“Chile has had a program for more than a decade called Start-Up Chile,” Choudhury said.
Other nomad programs exist in various countries that have created “digital nomad villages.” (iStock)
“It was not announced as a digital nomad program because that is much more recent, but what Chile offered and still offers is a year, year-long visa for foreign entrepreneurs to come and start their companies there. Chile also offers $20,000 equity free capital to each of these foreign entrepreneurs.”
Choudhury noted Williams’ program in Madeira, Portugal, as one of the success stories.
“They’ve even created a digital nomad village,” Choudhury said.
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“The increased geographic mobility of remote workers is shaping communities and leading to potential reversal of brain drain in places that have maybe lost talent for decades.”
Remote workers with a desire to experience life in a different culture and different country could look at what it means to be a “digital nomad.” (iStock)
Williams said the experience of being a digital nomad has been life-changing.
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“When we moved here to Portugal — or any time I went through a life transition or a move — it really helped me kind of innovate and break through to the next level,” Williams said.
“I think it’s easy to kind of be comfortable and stay in the same place and live where your work is or live where your family is. While the governments may not always be able to get along, it seems like the people generally are able to get along with each other and are very supportive. It really kind of gives you a lot of faith in humanity,” he added.
The International Carbon Materials Union (ICMU) Singapore Liaison Office was established
SINGAPORE, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On September 24, 2024, the inauguration ceremony for the International Carbon Materials Union (ICMU) Singapore Liaison Office was held at the Glory Zenith Group’s office in Singapore. This event marked the official beginning of preparations for the ICMU’s establishment in the Southeast Asia region. The ceremony, hosted by Liu Wei, Secretary-General of ICMU, was attended by several senior advisors from the ICMU as well as representatives from Singapore’s finance, media, and technology sectors.
(Guests at the ceremony included Dr. Wu Wei, President of the Singapore-China Economic, Trade, Science, Technology, Culture, and Educational Exchange Association; Mr. Wang Gang, Executive Director of New Green Investment Co., Ltd. and President of the Singapore Shaanxi Chamber of Commerce; Professor Ge Qi, Vice Director of NUS I-FIM; Mr. Jin Zhan, Director of Chongqing 2D Materials Institute; Mr. Wang Yan, Executive Director of HO SAM Builders Pte. Ltd.; Ms. Fiona Xu Kang, Vice President of Glory Zenith Group; and Mr. William Liu Wei, Secretary-General of the International Carbon Materials Union (ICMU)).
GLORY ZENITH GROUP, with core values of integrity, innovation, collaboration, and win-win principles, adheres to the ESG sustainable development concept. It is committed to becoming a global leader in the semiconductor functional materials industry, achieving full coverage of the entire industry chain. The group’s strategic headquarters is located in the United States. The group’s product portfolio includes industrial semiconductor materials and jewelry, and it has its own jewelry brand. The group is actively expanding its footprint, establishing a global cooperative sales network with a growing presence in Europe, the United States, Asia, and other markets. Additionally, it is strengthening its position in the semiconductor field by continuously broadening its product and market coverage. The company is one of the core initiators of the International Carbon Materials Union (ICMU).
The International Carbon Materials Union (ICMU) is a non-governmental organization initiated by the Beijing Advanced Materials Industry Promotion Association in collaboration with leading carbon material industrialization organizations worldwide. The Union consists of leading enterprises, renowned research institutions, specialized service organizations, and international associations in the carbon materials field. Its mission is to establish an open, forward-looking international platform for exchange and cooperation in the industrialization of carbon material technologies, promoting their global industrialization.
Xinhua Silk Road: Cultural event held in SE. China’s Dehua to foster cultural exchange, boost global cooperation in ceramic industry
BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 2024 Dehua International Ceramic Culture Week kicked off on September 19 in Dehua County, Quanzhou City of southeast China’s Fujian Province.
Photo shows the Halloween-themed craft ceramics displayed in the exhibition hall of Quanzhou Kaideli Ceramics Co., Ltd. (Provided by Li Hao)
This year’s Ceramic Culture Week attracted numerous domestic and foreign merchants, with an exhibition area of 10,000 square meters, featuring several renowned ceramic brands from Russia, the UK, Germany, and other countries.
Fang Junqin, head of Dehua County, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the event, encouraging merchants to leverage the event to expand cooperation and seek common development.
Dehua has a ceramic-making history of over 3,700 years, making it one of the earliest export ceramic regions and currently the largest producer and exporter of ceramic crafts in China, with products sold to over 190 countries and regions.
The international recognition of Dehua ceramics is steadily increasing, drawing more and more visitors to experience the charm of this “porcelain capital”.
In recent years, Dehua ceramics have frequently appeared on the international stage. The “Blanc de Chine — Dehua Porcelain” international exhibition tour which started from August 2023, has brought Dehua ceramics to Southeast Asia, Europe and America.
Since 2023, Dehua has signed 26 projects related to porcelain and cultural tourism through overseas associations and chambers of commerce, with a total investment of 19.192 billion yuan.
Dehua has promoted innovation and brand building through policy support and investment in research and development, enhancing product value. From January to July of this year, Dehua’s export reached 2.035 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 18.42 percent, demonstrating strong development momentum.
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10 tried-and-true beauty essentials Yahoo readers can’t stop buying
As your friendly neighborhood shopping experts, we pride ourselves on highlighting items that offer you the most bang for your buck. After all, if we wouldn’t recommend it to friends and family — or purchase it ourselves — we wouldn’t tell you to spend your hard-earned cash on it. Of course, like any shopping savants worth their salt, we know where to look for the best of the best — and often, the best product recommendations come from our very own readers.
This especially holds true for all things skin care, hair care and makeup. If you’re looking to update your beauty regimen for the season (or you’re just in the mood to make some swaps), you’re in luck: We crunched the numbers and put together a list of beauty essentials Yahoo readers can’t get enough of. Here are 10 tried-and-true buys that they’ve been scooping up.
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Wild Growth’s plant-based formula, which includes olive, coconut and jojoba oils, works to promote hair growth and stronger strands safely and naturally. Along with encouraging hair to grow longer, the oil also helps soften and detangle hair and reduce blow-drying time, which means less heat damage.
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This soap uses a blend of kojic acid, vitamin C, collagen, retinol, turmeric and more to help fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation, balance skin’s texture, eliminate scarring and banish sun damage.
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This nongreasy cream is packed with micro-encapsulated retinol, which penetrates deep into your skin to help boost elasticity and firmness, as well as improve skin texture and tone. Plus, this made-in-the-USA cream is cruelty-, paraben-, dye- and gluten-free and contains no artificial colors. It can be used all over your body (including your face). Most importantly: It works, fans say.
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Turns out snails are good for a lot more than being the centerpiece of tasty French dishes. Amazon shoppers and even our own beauty editor are big fans of CosRx Snail Mucin Repairing Essence, made with 96.3% snail secretion filtrate. It might sound gross, but the results — less dullness and dryness — certainly aren’t, shoppers say. With over 53,000 five-star reviews, this serum has a massive fan base. Users rave about how hydrated and bright their skin feels after use.
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Widely celebrated by dermatologists, beauty editors and skin-care enthusiasts, this No. 1 bestseller is formulated to reduce dryness and the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. The lightweight cream contains three restorative ceramides, moisturizing hyaluronic acid and soothing niacinamide to combat dryness and reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. It’s also fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic.
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If your sensitive mouth makes eating ice cream a struggle, this bestseller has you covered. Thanks to its four brush modes, you can set it for sensitivity, deep cleaning, gum massage and even whitening. Its motor delivers 82,000 vibrations per minute and removes up to 10 times more buildup than an ordinary toothbrush. It also has a built-in 30-second timer and a two-minute auto shut-off to help you develop a better brushing routine.
With the brush, you also get an extra eight brush heads — each one should last you about three months, so eight should last you just over two years! No more shelling out piles of cash for replacement heads. The included travel case makes it easy to bring along on your next adventure too.
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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards did an Amazon livestream from her Las Vegas hotel room to show us how she gets ready for a night out where being fabulous really counts.
She pulled out the bottle of this root-lifting spray that she claims gives you “the look and feel of 3,000 more strands” and admitted that once upon a time, she didn’t always use it. But after she realized it was a game-changer? “I will never not use that again.”
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This hair-loving pair promotes stronger, thicker locks with a formula that contains biotin, caffeine, niacinamide and camellia extract, among other nourishing components. It’s also free of harsh chemicals, sulfates or parabens.
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The clever gadget uses ionic technology to help tame frizz and leave hair looking and feeling smooth and shiny. Meanwhile, its round edges and tufted bristles add volume and body. The dryer brush has three heat and speed settings for styling flexibility depending on the type of blowout you’re going for. Plus, more than 18,000 beauty lovers have given it their seal of approval — including two Yahoo staffers!
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Packed with plant extracts such as rosemary, chamomile and pansy, along with sunflower and sweet almond oils, this top-selling moisturizer lives up to its name — it is, essentially, food for your skin. Its creamy, hydrating formula has a moisture-locking beeswax and botanical oil base to help hydrate rough, thirsty skin and leave it glowing and radiant. This nearly 100-year-old product also eschews parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances and preservatives, and it’s certified natural by Natrue, an international natural and organic cosmetics association.
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