Posts by Kim Browne
EXCLUSIVE: Loewe’s New Design Duo Unveil Their First Campaign
[ad_1] HERE COMES THE SUN: The first advertising by Loewe‘s new creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez is much like their debut women’s show: colorful, sporty and slyly hot-blooded — with several of the campaign stars given a wet look. These include recently signed brand ambassador Isla Johnston, whose drenched hair accentuates a smoothly…
Read MoreCSE Global’s Q4 orders more than double to S$514.7 million on US electrification demand
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Mainboard-listed CSE Global secured S$514.7 million in new orders in the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, up 118.7 per cent year on year. The global electrification, communications and automation solutions provider said on Monday (Feb 16) that the growth was primarily propelled by stronger demand for its electrification solutions in the US.…
Read MoreLoro Piana Unveils Royal Lightness Yarn and Fabric
[ad_1] MILAN — After two years of extensive research, the trademarked Loro Piana Royal Lightness yarn and fabric are being unveiled by the storied Italian luxury brand. As a yarn, it’s a mix of silk and merino wool, and as fabric, it’s a blend of silk and cashmere. Developed and processed by its in-house team…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: British Retailer Carl Tallents Launches Now You Live, a Luxury Athleisure Brand
[ad_1] LONDON — Carl Tallents, who spent his career in luxury retail working as a top buyer for Matches and Flannels, is launching a brand of his own called Now You Live, which takes in performance and athleisure clothing, knitwear, tailoring, footwear and accessories. It’s a punchy proposition, but he’s up for the challenge. “I…
Read MoreSaic’s India venture to invest up to US$440 million on expansion, deepen bet on hybrids, EVs
[ad_1] Published Mon, Feb 16, 2026 · 11:58 AM [NEW DELHI] JSW MG Motor, a joint venture between China’s Saic Motor and India’s steel-to-cement JSW Group, plans to invest up to US$440 million to expand its India factory and launch new cars with a focus on hybrid and electric models, its managing director said. The…
Read MoreAlibaba leads tech slide after Pentagon briefly shows blacklist
[ad_1] The 1260H list now includes more than 130 entities accused of working with the Chinese military Published Mon, Feb 16, 2026 · 11:33 AM [HONG KONG] Alibaba Group Holding led a Chinese tech-share sell-off after the Pentagon added some of the country’s biggest names to a list of companies aiding the military, only to…
Read MoreAirAsia chief says brand unit is nearing Nasdaq backdoor listing
[ad_1] Published Mon, Feb 16, 2026 · 11:07 AM [KUALA LUMPUR] AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes said that the Asian airline’s branding unit is closing in on a Nasdaq-listed target for a backdoor listing later this year that would value the newly created entity at about US$1.5 billion. The deal, which will involve the merger of…
Read MoreLaopu Gold, CMOC shares jump on addition to Hang Seng index
[ad_1] The reshuffle is closely watched as a sign of which listed companies have excelled across key metric Published Mon, Feb 16, 2026 · 10:42 AM [HONG KONG] Shares of Chinese jeweller Laopu Gold and miner CMOC Group rallied in Hong Kong, after Hang Seng Indexes added the stocks to Hong Kong’s equity benchmark gauge…
Read MoreGold prices dip on firmer US dollar
[ad_1] Published Mon, Feb 16, 2026 · 09:52 AM [BENGALURU] Gold edged lower on Monday (Feb 9) as the US dollar rose after bullion notched a more than 2 per cent gain in the previous session, as cooler-than-expected US inflation data lifted expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold fell 0.4…
Read MoreMarco Polo Marine Q1 gross profit up 32% at S$14 million on fleet additions
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Integrated marine logistics company Marco Polo Marine on Monday (Feb 16) posted revenue for its first quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, of S$32.8 million, up 27 per cent from S$25.8 million in the same period the prior year. This was mainly due to the group’s ship chartering operations, which underwent a “significant expansion”…
Read MoreJulianne Hough Braves the Cold in Open-toe Mules at Khaite’s Fall 2026 Show
[ad_1] Stepping out in sandals during winter in New York City isn’t for the faint of heart. But on Saturday, Julianne Hough made a compelling case for the bold fashion move. The professional dancer sat front row at the Khaite show during New York Fashion Week, baring her feet in peep-toe shoes, most likely courtesy…
Read MoreStocks to watch: ThaiBev, Marco Polo Marine, Lendlease Reit, Centurion, HPL
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Feb 16): Thai Beverage : The mainboard-listed company on Friday posted sales revenue for the first quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, of 86.7 billion baht (S$3.5 billion), down 6 per cent from 92.3 billion baht in the same…
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