What If Both Sides in the Birth Rate Debate Are Wrong?
One hundred years ago, European fascists responded to population panic by constraining choices for women—in Mussolini’s Italy, Hitler’s Germany, and Franco’s Spain. Mussolini imposed a tax…
Kim Browne
As an editor at Grazia British, I specialize in exploring Lifestyle success stories. My passion lies in delivering impactful content that resonates with readers and sparks meaningful conversations.
Khaite Pre-Fall 2026: Twisted Up
“This collection was a study in the ‘right way’ to wear something or the ‘right way’ a garment should fit,” Khaite’s Catherine Holstein said of her pre-fall lineup. The designer was…
Beijing court orders compensation for MH370 flight families
The eight passengers whose families were granted compensation have been declared legally deceased A Beijing court said on Monday (Dec 8) it had ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay…
OCBC invests in low-carbon steel in Malaysia’s Sabah
The investment is for the development of a hot briquetted iron plant, which will be part of South-east Asia’s largest integrated low-carbon steel plant OCBC’s mezzanine capital unit has…
Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult as Spin on Mental State Flies Off Rails
Under persistent questioning about President Trump’s unfitness for office at his latest cabinet meeting, White House press secretary offered one of the ugliest defenses we’ve ever seen.…
Singapore Airshow to mark 10th edition with first-ever space summit
A key topic to be discussed, the space economy, is projected to hit US$1.8 trillion in value by 2035 The inaugural Space Summit at the 10th edition of the Singapore Airshow next year is…
L’Oréal Increases Stake in Galderma to 20 Percent
PARIS – L’Oréal is delving deeper into aesthetics with the acquisition of another 10 percent stake in Galderma Group AG, the pure-play dermatology leader worldwide and among the largest in…
Largest Vietnam fund manager eyes UpCom listing in first quarter
The country has made notable progress this year in easing market access for overseas investors Vietnam’s biggest fund manager Dragon Capital Vietfund Management plans to list its shares on…
Chalhoub Group at 70: Rewriting the Playbook
DUBAI — For seven decades, Chalhoub Group has built its empire by bringing the world’s most prestigious luxury brands to the Middle East. Now, under third-generation chief executive…
CEO TALKS: Galeries Lafayette’s Nicolas Houzé Talks Big Investment Bets as ‘Boring Retail Is Dead’
PARIS — Retail runs in Nicolas Houzé’s blood. A fifth-generation member of the French family behind Galeries Lafayette, Houzé joined the business in 2006, led the department store as chief…
Brilliant Earth Goes Y2K with Ring Pop Partnership
Brilliant Earth is bringing it back to the ’90s and early 2000s for a nostalgic collaboration with Ring Pop. The sustainable jewelry brand and Bazooka Candy Brands fruit-flavored candy…
Chalhoub Group at 70: Timeline
From a single boutique in Damascus, Syria, to the Middle East’s leading luxury group, the Chalhoub family has built an empire through resilience, reinvention and enduring partnerships.…
Chalhoub Group at 70: A Luxury Dynasty, 70 Years in the Making
DUBAI — In the gleaming halls of Dubai’s Museum of the Future, amid an event aptly titled “Symphony of the Future,” two generations of Chalhoub leadership stood side by side — a tableau…
Shell resumes Indonesian sales after restrictions curbed supply
Shell has resumed petrol sales at its retail stations in Indonesia after import restrictions curbed supply and left its outlets temporarily dry. Petrol will be gradually available again…
Oil hovers near two-week highs on expected US interest rate cut, geopolitical risk
Oil prices hovered at two-week highs on Monday (Dec 8) as investors expect a likely US Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week to lift economic growth and energy demand, while…
Metaoptics drops 18% on profit-taking after soaring for 3 months
Shares of semiconductor optics company MetaOptics dived as much as 18 per cent on Monday (Dec 8) morning. The counter opened at S$1.26 on Monday before falling to S$0.995 at 10.04 am, down…
Asian stocks stagger as traders prepare for expected US rate cut
Asian equities drifted on Monday (Dec 8) as investors gear up for an expected US interest rate cut this week, with debate centring on the likelihood the US Federal Reserve will continue…
Gold gains as Fed rate-cut optimism dents dollar
Dovish commentary from several Fed officials has further fuelled expectations of monetary easing Gold prices edged higher on Monday (Dec 8), as rising expectations of a US Federal Reserve…
Madison Beer Joins the Growing Peep-toe Pump Trend at Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch
Madison Beer joined Variety’s 9th Annual Hitmakers Brunch in Los Angeles on Saturday, adding her own entry to the growing run of peep-toe pumps appearing across late-year events. Beer’s…
WongPartnership issues payment demand to United Food for S$358,000 in unpaid professional fees
United Food announced on Friday (Dec 5) that it received two letters of demand dated Dec 3 from WongPartnership, on behalf of the firm with respect of professional fees previously rendered…
WongPartnership issues payment demand to United Food for S$358,000 in unpaid fees
United Food announced on Friday (Dec 5) that it received two letters of demand dated Dec 3 from WongPartnership, on behalf of the firm with respect of professional fees previously rendered…
Trump warns Netflix-Warner deal may pose antitrust ‘problem’
US President Donald Trump raised potential antitrust concerns for Netflix’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, noting that the market share of the combined entity may pose…
Tate McRae Accepts Variety’s Powerhouse of the Year Award in Louboutin’s Sporty Kate Pumps
Blush pumps can disappear on a carpet, but Tate McRae’s pair didn’t come close. At Variety’s Hitmakers brunch in Los Angeles on Saturday — where she accepted the Powerhouse of the Year…
Kate Hudson Revisits Satin in an Asymmetric, Draped Red Look at ‘Song Sung Blue’ Los Angeles Screening
Kate Hudson stayed with the tonal, satin-driven direction of her recent premieres at a special Los Angeles screening of “Song Sung Blue” hosted by Reba McEntire on Saturday. Hudson arrived…