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Business Recorder
14 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
US CG visits Pakistan-based US company in Hub
KARACHI: The US Consul General in Karachi Scott Urbom recently visited the Pakistan based American company, Mondelēz, located in Hub, Balochistan. The company, headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, set up a plant in Pakistan in 1993. More than 80 US companies directly employ 120,000 Pakistanis and indirectly support the livelihoods of over a million Pakistani workers, showcasing the significant impact of American businesses in the region. During the visit, the Consul General toured the plants, where Mondelēz produces chocolate, candy, and powdered beverages. Mondelēz International's largest-selling brands in Pakistan include Cadbury Dairy Milk, Tang, and Cadbury Eclairs. Mondelez employs over 1100 Pakistanis nationwide and operates two manufacturing facilities in Hub, Balochistan, with a distribution network that spans the entire country. The visit highlighted Mondelēz Pakistan's commitment to social responsibility and sustainability. In 2024, the company organized Iftar event for underprivileged children during Ramazan, demonstrating their dedication to community support. Additionally, Mondelēz Pakistan has partnered with Shams Power to solarize its Tang plant, generating clean and affordable energy. In 2024, the company celebrated various cultural events, including Mother's Day, Eid, and Diwali, emphasizing their respect for the rich cultural tapestry of Pakistan. The Consul General's underscored, 'American businesses have a long history of investing in Pakistan, creating jobs, strengthening local industries, and building long-term economic ties. The United States remains committed to supporting economic growth in Pakistan through private sector partnerships that benefit both our countries.' The US Government has worked with various American companies in Pakistan to drive investment, entrepreneurship and job creation. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
AsiaOne
a day ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Care for some pig-intestine coffee? China cafe's unusual brew goes viral, Lifestyle News
Would you try coffee flavoured with... pig's intestines? A cup of java by the name of "pig's intestines coffee" might turn the stomachs of most people, but it has recently gone viral on the internet, becoming the signature crowd-puller at one cafe in China. According to Chinese publication Cover News, the outrageous-sounding drink is from a coffee shop named Scent of Li Bai, located in Jiangyou, Sichuan. For some context, the city happens to be the birthplace of famed Tang dynasty poet Li Bai. The region is also well known for its braised pork intestines, which is said to be delicate yet rich in flavour. So we guess what went through the cafe owner's mind was — why not meld the two flavours? "Red-braised pork intestine is a popular cuisine in Jiangyou," shop owner Zhang Yu Chi was quoted as saying, reported South China Morning Post (SCMP). He added: "I thought of combining it with coffee to promote both my shop as well as this delicious food of our city." Yu Chi told Cover News that he'd first introduced the drink last year, but the response was tepid as many found the combination of flavours too bizarre and were afraid to try. However, things soon changed after a video posted by a Chinese netizen introducing the unusual brew went viral earlier this month. Yu Chi shared that he hopes the quirky concoction, which has since gone through three iterations, will serve to educate tourists of Jiangyou's food and culture. Photos of the drink show a tall glass half filled with milk and topped with a layer of coffee. A cocktail skewer of the offal placed across the rim adds the finishing touch. According to Cover News, a key component of the drink comprises 6g of liquid from the braised pig's intestines, mixed in with the coffee. Yu Chi shared that the overall flavour is salty-sweet, likening it to "salty cheese". The drink is priced at 32 yuan (S$5.70) and customers have a choice between beginner-level, mid and high. The higher the level, the stronger the taste of the intestines, reported SCMP. Yu Chi also told Cover News that since the drink went viral, shop sales have quadrupled, with 80 per cent of customers ordering it. [[nid:712376]] candicecai@
The Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Former TVB actor Johnny Tang, 58, opens up about his life with 3 girlfriends
Hong Kong actor Johnny Tang indeed has a colourful love life. Photo: China Press Hong Kong actor Johnny Tang Siu-chuen may not be married, but his love life is anything but ordinary. He's in a relationship with three women – Carmen and Cherry, both of whom he has dated for over 20 years, and a newer flame Nana, China Press reported. In a recent interview with Hong Kong media, Tang, 58, opened up about juggling three relationships. The former TVB actor called his lifestyle chaotic, saying: 'A normal household can go crazy with just one wife – I have three! There are so many voices around me. 'If I fall sick, one suggests acupuncture, another recommends Chinese herbal medicine, and the third insists on Western treatment. In the end, I just take everything.' As for what he looks for in a partner, Tang said personality tops the list. 'Looks are secondary. Younger women may be prettier, but many (from my experience) have bad tempers. Older ones are generally easier to get along with,' he explained. Tang said he tries to treat all three women equally but hesitated when asked if he loved them all the same. 'Can I skip this question? They will read this interview. You know how it is,' he said with a laugh. The Colourful Life (2001) star then revealed that he has arranged separate homes for each of his three partners in the Wan Chai district, making it easier for him to rotate visits. He also shared that he maintains full transparency in his relationships – his phone has no password, and he enables location tracking so his partners know his whereabouts. For the record, Tang and his three siblings inherited a family fortune worth HK$1.5bil (RM807.6mil) in 2019 following their mother's passing. When asked whether he was worried about the possibility of an inheritance dispute arising among his three girlfriends in the future, Tang said he's prepared for the possibility, 'I'm a good judge of character, so money-hungry people don't stay around me. Even if I misjudge, I've already made my preparations,' he added.
RTHK
a day ago
- Politics
- RTHK
'Whole society must clean out security threats'
'Whole society must clean out security threats' Chris Tang says government cleaners, for example, need to report slogans they see that might violate national security laws. Photo: RTHK Secretary for Security Chris Tang said that while the number of people violating national security laws have been falling in recent years, society as a whole should always remain vigilant. He made the comment in an interview published on Friday marking three years into the current term of government. Tang stressed that officials will keep working to improve the laws, such as the recent additions of national security clauses governing eateries licence holders and trade unions. He said his bureau will soon publicise guidelines for civil servants – as required by law – to explain how all government workers need to safeguard security. For example, if cleaners encounter a potential national security risk, Tang said they should report it. "When a cleaner sees some slogans at work that could endanger national security, then there's a need to report the potential violation," he said. And citing the example of what civil servants who vet funding applications should do, he said: "When you find out that the background of a group is suspicious or it might be involved in something that endanger national security, then there's no reason to approve the funding." Tang said security officials will assess risks as part of efforts to ensure that the National Games and the Legislative Council elections this year will be held smoothly. Such work, he stressed, include patrolling the internet and monitoring to see if anyone might be using online tools to wreak havoc. In the past year, Tang said, 13 people had been identified as absconders under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance and banned people from providing financial assistance to them or handling funds related to them. He said such work is effective as it sends a clear message that those who violate the security law could face a very steep price.
RTHK
a day ago
- Politics
- RTHK
'Whole society must clean out security threats'
'Whole society must clean out security threats' Chris Tang says government cleaners, for example, need to report slogans they see that might violate national security laws. Photo: RTHK Secretary for Security Chris Tang said that while the number of people violating national security laws have been falling in recent years, society as a whole should always remain vigilant. He made the comment in an interview published on Friday marking three years into the current term of government. Tang stressed that officials will keep working to improve the laws, such as the recent additions of national security clauses governing eateries licence holders and trade unions. He said his bureau will soon publicise guidelines for civil servants – as required by law – to explain how all government workers need to safeguard security. For example, if cleaners encounter a potential national security risk, Tang said they should report it. "When a cleaner sees some slogans at work that could endanger national security, then there's a need to report the potential violation," he said. And citing the example of what civil servants who vet funding applications should do, he said: "When you find out that the background of a group is suspicious or it might be involved in something that endanger national security, then there's no reason to approve the funding." Tang said security officials will assess risks as part of efforts to ensure that the National Games and the Legislative Council elections this year will be held smoothly. Such work, he stressed, include patrolling the internet and monitoring to see if anyone might be using online tools to wreak havoc. In the past year, Tang said, 13 people had been identified as absconders under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance and banned people from providing financial assistance to them or handling funds related to them. He said such work is effective as it sends a clear message that those who violate the security law could face a very steep price.
